The Heritage Herald
February 2021 volume 2
Hello HMS Families!
Also, please sign the Erin's Law Permission slip by clicking the link below if you haven't done so already.
I hope to see everyone at our Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Happy Chinese New Year!
~Mrs. Malone
Important Information
- 2/15/21 ~ President's Day - NO SCHOOL
- 2/16-19/21 ~ Mobile Dental Bus (details below)
- 2/16/21 ~ HMS Parent Town Hall Zoom
HMS Town Hall Meeting
7:15 - 8:15 ~ Spanish Presentation
During this Townhall meeting, HMS AdminIstrators will present information on the Middle School Model and current schedule. We will also present possible Middle School Hybrid Models, should we return to in person learning. All are welcome.
https://zoom.us/j/91035269135?pwd=RG5pWEVWdnJyUEZQaVJuY2xQVURNUT09
ERIN'S LAW PRESENTATIONS
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The State of Illinois requires schools to educate all students (pre-school through 12th grade) about sexual abuse and assault awareness, Erin’s Law legislation. Information regarding Erin’s Law can be found at: www.erinslaw.orgWhen: February 15-26, 2021
Presented by: School Social Workers
Where: During your students' regularly scheduled class time on Zoom or Teams.
8th Grade Parents
You should've received a letter in the mail this week regarding graduation requirements. Please sign it, and have your child send a picture of the signed form to their homeroom teacher using their Chromebook.
In the coming weeks, you will receive additional information regarding graduation pictures, fees etc.
Our HMS Class of 2021 Graduation is TENTATIVELY scheduled for May 26. 2021. As IDPH guidelines become more concrete, we will share specific details about the ceremony. As always, please call us with any questions.
Mobile Dental Bus!
We are excited to offer no-cost dental care for all of our District 104 students. The mobile dental bus will be taking walk-ins from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on Feb 16, 17, 18 and 19 through a non-profit organization called Mobile Care Chicago.
The mobile unit will be parked at the Heritage Middle School parking lot, near door seven.
Mobile Care’s dental clinic provides free cleanings, fillings, and follow-up care that fulfills our school’s dental exam requirements. No insurance required. All district students are eligible for free dental services. First come first serve.
The dental clinic also has updated safety features that exceed national guidelines to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses. For more information go to www.mobilecarechicago.org .
All students must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Dental treatment form will need to completed onsite before they can be seen.
Please note: The school building is not open to the public at this time. Please expect to wait in your car or outside. Dress for the weather. Visits take approximately 10 minutes.
Sports News
- Boys Basketball and Girls Volleyball pictures are on Wednesday 2/17/21.
- Our Scholastic Bowl Team has been formed and will begin practices next week.
- Boys Basketball schedule- 2/22 @ Chicago Height Middle School 3:45pm, 2/24 Home vs Chicago Heights Middle School @ 3:30, 3/1 @ Chicago Height Middle School 3:45pm
- Girls Volleyball schedule- 2/22 Home vs Chicago Heights Middle School 3:30, 2/24 Away @ Chicago Heights Middle School @ 3:45, 3/1 Home vs Chicago Heights Middle School @ 3:30
All home games will be played without spectators.
Questions? Email Mr. Forman at sforman@sd104.us or call us at (708) 458-7590