Weekly Newsletter
Friday, September 9th
Building Information
Mrs. Marieca Mattox, School Counselor
Mrs. Marni Dreher, School Nurse
Mrs. Katie Thielman, Building Secretary
Mrs. Lisa Karavakis, Office Assistant
Email: chad_rice@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/
Location: 100 N. East Street
Phone: 614-833-6385
Important Dates
9/6 thru 9/16/22 - APEX Fall Fundraiser
9/15 - PTO Meeting
10/4 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/5 - Virtual Learning Day
10/10 - NO SCHOOL K-8 Only
10/11 - Kindergarten only No School
10/13 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/14 - Picture Day
PANORAMA SEL FALL SURVEY
The attached letter is information for our 3rd and 4th grade parents/guardians. These students will be completing the social-emotional learning survey (Panorama) on their devices during the week of September 26th. Parents/Guardians have the option of opting their child(ren) out of the survey by completing the opt-out portion at the bottom of the letter. Opt-out responses are due back to the school counselor, Marieca Mattox, by September 23rd.
Panorama SEL Fall Survey English 2022
Panorama SEL Fall Survey Spanish 2022
PTO NEWS
Pickerington Local School District Levy Presentation
Dear Heritage Families,
On Thursday, September 15th at 6:00 PM, the School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Briggs, and Treasurer, Mr. Jenkins, will be presenting an informational meeting about the school levy that will be on the November ballot. This will be a chance to ask questions and hear about future plans that the district has. This meeting will be held in the Heritage Elementary Auditorium.
PTO INFO:
Upcoming Dates:
September 6 – 16 – APEX Fall Fundraiser
September 15 – 6:00 PM – District Presentation on Levy
September 15 – 7:00 PM – PTO MEETING
September 17 – 3:00 – 6:00 PM – PLSD Family and Community Festival
October 20 – Trunk-or-Treat
November 17 – PTO MEETING
APEX Fundraiser
Our main fundraiser for the 22-23 school year kicks off next week. Fliers and information will be coming home next week with your students. This is such a fun fundraiser that students really enjoyed last year, but we will need your help! When you get your fliers, help us spread the word about the fundraiser for your student to raise flat donation amounts or pledges per lap. Please keep in mind that students typically run 30-36 laps (short laps in the gym or outside on the blacktop). We will also be looking for adult volunteers to help mark laps on September 16th. We will send out a Sign-Up Genius once we have the schedule confirmed.
PLSD Family and Community Engagement Event
On Saturday, September 17th, PLSD is holding their first ever Family and Community Festival at Pickerington High School Central. This FREE event will feature live music, FREE ice cream/Kona Ice (supplies are limited), food vendors, games, and more. There will be tables and booths set up from local businesses, sidewalk chalk, a dunk tank, story time with Junie B Jones and Stella Luna, our local athletes, cheerleaders, and local first responders. The event will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
Volunteers
The PTO is always looking for volunteers. We have different general volunteer, VIP, and Program and Fundraising Chairs available now, and a couple of Officer positions available starting next year. Please reach out if you are interested in learning more!
Contact Us:
Email: heritageptoplsd@gmail.com
Facebook: Heritage Elementary PTO, Pickerington
9997 Tech Protection Plan Fee
Student's school fees have been applied for the 22/23 school year. You are able to pay your student's school fees via Infinite Campus, cash (exact change) or check made payable to Heritage Elementary.
The Tech Protection Plan is an OPTIONAL fee, however, we highly recommend you consider investing in it. Please read the tech protection plan below for further information.
Our Week in Review
Bus Information (Transportation)
Pickerington Schools contracts with Petermann Bus Services for its transportation services. You can contact Petermann at 614-837-8525 for any questions.
CLICK HERE for detailed information on how to access your child's transportation information.
School Supply Lists
School Lunch Menu and Prices
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Welcome to Heritage Elementary!
My name is Marni Dreher and I am the School Nurse at Heritage Elementary and Pickerington North H.S. I look forward to meeting your child and working with you. I wanted to make you aware of some kindergarten health requirements.
1. Immunization Record - The State of Ohio requires all Public-School children to have updated immunization records. Please see Ohio Immunization requirements:
ODH School Immunization requirements
2. Physician Report form - A current completed form, signed by a HealthCare Provider, dated from 08/19/21 to present, is due by August 1, 2022. The Physician Report form can be found here:
If you have not turned in your child's immunization record and physician report form upon enrollment, please email the forms to school nurse's email marnica_dreher@plsd.us
If you have already turned the forms in upon enrollment, the information has been received and you do not need to send it again.
Health Concerns - please communicate your child's health concerns and medications, if needed, a health plan will be developed and shared with teacher(s).
Change of Clothes - During school hours your child may need to change their clothes due to a bladder/bowel accident and/or falling in water puddles and/or mud. If possible, place an extra set of clothes in their book bag to use.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
COVID Protocol
The following are the guidelines PLSD is following from Franklin County Public Health Department regarding COVID guidelines.
COVID Test positive -
The student should stay home for 5 days from the onset of symptoms.
The day the student started having symptoms is day 0.
The student should return to school on day 6 as long as the positive person is no longer running a fever, not taking any fever reducing medications and has improvement in symptoms.
It is recommended that the student wears a mask when indoors and around others for days 6 - 10 and unmask on day 11.
For student attendance, to be marked as medically excused, the parent will need to provide documentation of:
- a proctored COVID test result or
- a note from the healthcare provide
The recommendation for family members and anyone living in the household where there is a positive case:
- if no COVID symptoms, the individual may return to school wearing a mask for 10 days from last contact with the positive person.
- if possible, test on day 5
- if you develop symptoms, get tested and stay home until you know the results.
For more information, read the Franklin County Community Mask Advisory.