News & Announcements

Heather staff and students are focused on our “PBIS” work right now. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and is an evidenced-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS is in place to create schools where all students succeed . . . READ MORE

In classrooms at Heather, our learning continues about the courage Dr. King modeled in showing others how to be kind to others despite our differences, having civil discourse when interacting with people of different beliefs, and standing up for what is right. Read More

It is hard to believe that this is my last message of 2021. Our students are fully engaged in school and work hard every day to improve their reading, writing, math and cooperative learning skills. . . . I am hoping during our two-week break, your children have opportunities to continue learning and exploring the world . . . Read More

As a K-3 school, our primary focus is teaching students how to read. We do this by using a variety of strategies during Reader’s Workshops in our classrooms every day. . . Parents can work on many of these same strategies at home. Here are some of the ways that you can read with your child (READ MORE)

Heather students, grades K-3, took a math benchmark assessment this month, marking the end of the first trimester. The questions on the assessment were a compilation of math skills and concepts taught in the Math in Focus chapters taught during the first trimester. Read More

With approximately 270 students attending Heather School, it is inevitable that conflicts may arise between our Colts. Learning how to respond when they happen has been part of our work . . . We are starting to use the Kelso’s Choice program to teach students several positive ways to deal with challenges that arise as social interactions are navigated. Read More

October 18-22 marks California’s DIgital Citizenship Week. At times, I think, why put the word Digital in front of Citizenship? Students at Heather School learn that engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior, good etiquette, and safety are all part of the Heather Way . . . on and offline. READ MORE

We will be participating in the “Great California Shakeout” earthquake drill Thursday October 21. Our students will practice “Drop, cover, and hold-on,” and then evacuate to our evacuation assembly areas, then we will move into the whole school assembly on the field, practicing what we’d do if the emergency didn’t allow us to return to classrooms. Heather staff have been reviewing and updating our Heather Emergency Plan that describes our teams working together for our overall safety in an emergency. Read More

This week's bulletin gives a look at some preliminary student performance data points, as well as an introduction to our mental health team. Read More.

On Friday, October 29, Heather students and staff will be celebrating Halloween at school, with our annual Halloween parade and classroom parties.
After careful thought and consideration, and in order to keep our festivities within County COVID Guidelines, we will continue to limit gatherings, which means we will not be able to have parents on campus this year for the parade. We will film it, though, so we can share it with families to enjoy afterwards . . . READ MORE