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Badger Tracks
Heritage Elementary
9950 Rosewater Parkway, PO Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007
PH # (402) 238-2095 & Fax # (402) 238-3351
www.benningtonschools.org
What’s Growing at Heritage...
The Mission of the Bennington Public
Schools is to provide educational
opportunities in a safe, caring environment that will prepare all students to
meet the challenges of the future.
December 19, 2014
December
19 Report Cards sent home
20-Jan 5 Winter Break - No School
January
5 No School/Staff In-Service Day
6 Spirit Day
12 PTO Meeting - 7pm
13 Audio Screening Day
19 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
28 Early Dismissal - 1:00 pm
28-29 NeSA Writing Test - 4th Grade only
30 Progress Report go home
All of us at Heritage Elementary
would like to wish you and your family
a Very Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year!
School Resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 6th
We are truly grateful for our wonderful families here at Heritage. Thank
you for thinking of us during this holiday time, from the food that was
brought in, the treats that were given, to the gifts that were shared,
we can not say enough thanks for everything you have done for us.
Thank you again and enjoy the winter break— see you on January 6th!
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Bennington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other
protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Heritage 3rd Annual Spelling Bee
Thursday, December 18th in the cafeteria
My Apologies go out to Annabelle Wagoner in 3rd Grade.
She was missed in our list of participants in last week’s newsletter.
Finalists for Grades 1 - 3
Serena Formanek— Champion
Kaden McNamara— Runner Up
Charlotte Thiltgen - Runner UP
Dylan Crnic— Champion
Finalists for Grades 4 – 6
The Broadcast and Communications
group is proud to announce the first
production of “Good Morning Heritage!”
http://youtu.be/CWRkP1JioVA
Audio Screening Day
Tuesday, January 13th
Students in the Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th grades and new students will be having audio
screening checks held on the morning of January 13th. If you have a child in the 4th or 5th grade
and you have a concern, they can be screened also. All new students in our District will be
screened as well.
The school’s audio screening is not diagnostic; nor is it intended to replace regular preventive health
care. The goal is to assist parents in the identification of potential hearing problems so they may seek
appropriate medical evaluation. Students with abnormal results, at the initial screening will be
rescreened by the nurse within 2 – 3 weeks and a parent will be notified of abnormal results.
A request for screening may be made by contacting the school office.
We would also appreciate any moms, dads, or grandparents that
could volunteer to help us on the morning of Tuesday, January 13th.
Please call the Heritage office at 238-2095 and let the office know.
Lost and Found Items
Please check the table out when you visit.
It is currently located near the Gym
entrance. All items unclaimed by Winter
Break will be donated. Thanks for your
help in claiming your student items.
Second Semester Snack Milk
The cost of snack milk is $39.00 per
semester, or $19.50 per quarter, as
stated in the handbook.
This is for each student in K – 6th grade.
If your child would like snack milk,
please send the correct amount to
the office by Friday, Jan. 9th.
DWP Winners…..
Audrey KA
Ava 1K
Ellie 2P
Carter 4M
Gabe 6J
Kendrix KA
Davis 1K
Madison 3B
Grace 5K
Isaac 6M
Wyatt KM
Sophia 2B
Landon 3B
Corina 5K
Rease 1P
Mason 2B
Todd 4L
Carter 5K
Classroom Winners for the Food Drive
Ms. Camp - 3rd Grade
Ms. Masterson - 4th Grade
Thank you for all of your donations!
Parent Teacher
Organization
Thank you to all the volunteers that assisted with
this year’s Craft Boutique!
A BIG THANKS to
Amber McCoy and Melissa Beck for all of their
hard work in organizing this wonderful event!
All funds raised from this year’s Craft Boutique will
go towards the Heritage Elementary Book Room!
Remember to keep collecting your Box Tops
for Education in for the 2nd quarter! Box Top
collection jars are in each classroom or you
may turn them into the school office.
Classroom Winter Parties and
Assemblies
K through 2nd Grade
Assembly: 9-9:45 a.m.
Classroom party: 10-11:30 a.m.
3rd Grade through 6th Grade
Classroom party: 8:30-10 a.m.
Assembly: 10:15-11 a.m.
Your Heritage Elementary PTO
would like to wish you all a
wonderful holiday season
and a happy new year!
The December Heritage Elementary PTO meeting will be a holiday
social event at the Stumble Inn in Bennington!
THIS MONDAY, December 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Come hang out, eat and enjoy an evening away from the school library.
No formal dress. Just come as you are and enjoy good company!
Please RSVP using the Evite sent to PTO members on November 30th or click the link below!
http://tinyurl.com/nc4dk4q
Decorating Door Contest
Best Theme
Most Creative
Jolliest Door
Mrs. Babbel
Ms. Stroberg
Mrs. Martin
Teammates Mentoring
Program of Bennington
Needs Your Help!
If you are interested in
becoming a mentor
please contact Stan
Turner as soon as
possible at
[email protected].
Badger Volleyball Club Parents Meeting
WHAT:
We will be meeting to discuss Bennington volleyball club. We’re looking to form teams of 11, 12 and 13 year olds who are
interested in club, but could not commit to a club in Omaha/surrounding areas. These teams would be developmental
teams, with 1 practice a week, and approximately 4-6 tournaments spread out between Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. Practices
would begin in January based on the number of girls, number of teams, parent preference, and gym availability.
WHEN:
Monday Dec 29th at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Meet in the High School Gym – come in the bottom door on the east side of the building
that leads to the weight room/gym.
WHO:
Parents of kids ages 11, 12, or 13 who are interested in club volleyball
Parents or community members interested in assisting with the development
the club volleyball program in Bennington
For more information, contact Coach Bierman at 402-327-1355 or [email protected].
If you’re unable to make the meeting, but are interested in BVC, contact Coach Bierman
Follow on Twitter - @BadgerVBClub