Heartland Family Newsletter
Heartland Happenings - January 15, 2023
Notes From Ms. Johnson
Events - Events - Events... That's how you can best describe the next few months here at Heartland!! It's INCREDIBLE to look at all we have going on. You'll see much of this listed below and honestly - this is just a taste! As always - we'll do our best to keep you informed here in the Heartland Happenings..
Although it really hasn't felt much like winter - we're in the thick of it. Remember, should we ever have an inclement weather situation arise - you can always get the latest information on school closures or switches to virtual learning by looking at your local news sources. They post it everywhere. I'm not sure that we'll see much of that this year. Don't forget - we are off of school tomorrow Monday, January 16th - for the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.
We're in the very beginning of the course request process for 2023/24. In the next few weeks - 8th graders will begin their high school schedules and our 6th & 7th graders will get course request information. It's CRAZY to think that we're already underway in prep for next school year. 8th-grade parents - should you have any questions about the scheduling process - please be sure to contact the high school. Current 6th & 7th-grade parents - as always - please give us a call if you have course request questions...
WE ARE...HEARTLAND!
Respectfully,
Veronica Johnson
Principal, Heartland Middle School
405-340-2972


Grade Level Newsletters
Congratulations To Our December Thunderhawk RISE Recipients!
Speaker.Writer.Coach - coming to speak with our kids AGAIN in April of 2023!! Click for information about Timothy...

8th Grade Thunderhawk Tributes

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Grade Level Administrators Welcome Our Hawks Back From Winter Break! At Heartland...We RISE!

Congratulations To Our 7th & 8th Grade Boys Varsity Basketball Teams For Their Stellar 2nd Place Finish at the Sequoyah/Heartland Invitational Yesterday!


Click the link to find out more about Winter sports: Basketball, Wrestling & Swimming.

Heartland Parent Organization News!
Heartland Families,

The Thunderhawk Shop is open 24/7 online. We will deliver the items to your student or you can pick up in the office. We still have great hoodies, shirts, hats and more.
**Please note if you will pick up.**

BUY YOUR Basketball shirts https://bit.ly/3ydrnxl . They are also for sale in concessions at the basketball games.

We still have spots available for Fun Food Friday candy sales. It’s a lot of fun! https://bit.ly/3grOoXt
Basketball Concessions are in full swing! Please sign up to help. https://bit.ly/3t0dcZQ. We are hosting a tournament January 12-14 and will need extra help during the day. We’d love to have your help and have you get involved.

Make a direct contribution to HPO without selling anything.
100% of the proceeds goes to Heartland Parent Organization. We are a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible. We can provide you with a tax receipt.
If your company does gift matching, please let us know and we can send you the proper documents.
Donate here:
Volunteer Here:
Keep watch on this Linktree for all things HPO, including signups for volunteer opportunities, Staff Appreciation requests for donations and basketball concessions.
https://linktr.ee/heartlandhpo
Keep up with HPO information straight to your phone and join REMIND.

Please keep in touch with the HPO!
HPO Board:
President: Leigh Bloskovich
President-Elect: Cassie Niemann
Vice President: Trish Harrison
Treasurer: Jamila Woodard
Secretary: Belinda James
HPO Chairman:
Restaurant Nights: Jaime Clark
Staff Appreciation: Angela Spitler
Dates to Remember:
1/25 S&B’s Burgers Spirit Night (192 & Western) 5-8pm
Questions? heartland.hpo@gmail.com
Thanks for your support!
Kona Ice Fun!

8th Grade (Future Freshman Information)


EPS Transportation Now Hiring
How about driving a school bus?
You get an office with windows and wheels and smiles come standard. We will even provide the training.
Come join our team!
To apply, call 726-RIDE or click here: https://edmondschools.net/.../departments/human-resources/



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Grades, Attendance, and Messages
HEARTLAND CORE CHARACTER VALUES
Honesty - Being truthful in what I say and do
Enthusiasm - Expressing interest and excitement in what I do
Attentiveness - Concentrating on the person or task before me
Resiliency - Recovering from adversity and finding the inner strength to withstand stress
and do my best
Tolerance- Demonstrating respect for others who do not share my perspective
Leadership- Knowing the way. Going the way. Showing the way.
Accountability - Accepting responsibility for my actions
Nice- Dude. Be Nice!
Discipline- Choosing behaviors to help me reach my goals and finish strong!
Heartland Middle School
Veronica Johnson - Lead Principal
Laura Brown - Principal, 6th Grade
Paul McQueen - Principal, 7th Grade
Edward Hudson - Principal, 8th Grade
Lisa Edwards - 6th Grade Counselor
Cara Bowerman - 7th Grade Counselor
Kim Treece - 8th Grade Counselor
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Student IDs Required to Be Worn Each Day
Students are required to wear their student ID each and every day. All students have received their initial ID for the year. Students that do not have their ID are expected to print a temporary sticker badge to wear for the day. This should only be used in emergency situations. Students are allotted 5 free sticker badges per month and will be charge $1 for every badge thereafter until the end of the month. Students wearing a sticker badge will not have access to the snack bar and be last in lunch lunch line. I recommend purchasing a new ID for $5 if your student has lost their ID.
This is one of the district's many safeguards for our schools. IDs provide a quick glance of students that belong to our school, their grade level, and which parts of the building they should be in during the day.