This month we’re introducing the Specials Team which is led by a former classroom teacher, the art teacher, Ms. Cheryl Kindred. Our music teacher is Mrs. Alice Ramirez, while our coaches are Coach George Perez and Coach Claudia Herrera. The library is run by Mrs. Maria Alviar and our computer lab teacher is Mrs. Lena Melendez. This talented group has been supporting and expanding the learning for our students by incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) lessons into their already existing curriculum. It is in their classrooms where students often make sense of the concepts being taught in their general education homeroom classes. Pictured from left to right are Perez, Herrera, Kindred, Ramirez, Alviar, and Melendez.
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Cardinal Spotlight 3/28/2022
This week’s Staff Spotlight, Mayra Luna, is new to our campus. She started at Heritage in late February. Mayra is our new Bilingual paraprofessional. She is the proud parent of three children, two of which attend Southside schools. Mayra has a passion for working with children. She is an organized and detailed planner! She has been with us for a short time and has done a wonderful job supporting our Dual Language students! Thank you for joining our team and making a difference.
Our Student Spotlight is Sophia Terrazas, a bright and cheerful first grader. She is an eager learner who is always excited to learn something new each day. With her positive attitude, Sophia is a great influence to her friends and peers. She demonstrates responsibility by taking time to remind friends about the rules so that everyone can be safe. She demonstrates kindness everyday by helping others, and is always willing to assist her friends with their schoolwork. Way to show Heritage PRIDE Sophia!
TEA 2020-2021 School Report Card
Heritage Recognized Black History Month
February is Black History Month and Heritage staff and students showcased it in many ways. Each day in February a student read about an influential black person in history during the morning announcements. Many books were read, musicians were studied, and art was based on black artists. Classes created large banners of black figures in history, while staff created several displays honoring historical people of color. We love that we live and go to school in such a diverse community!
Heritage 4th & 5th Grade Lil Cardinals Basketball Teams Win Big
Intramural Basketball has come to an end, but not without Heritage 4th and 5th grades bringing some hardware back. Both teams went into the Season Tournament seated in the lower seed. After some hard fought battles, both teams ended up in the 3rd Place game. The 4th graders, led by the quickness of Josiah Garza and Jacob Higareda, put a lot of pressure on the opposing team causing lots of havok. This, coupled with Xavier Moya’s sharp shooting, was a perfect recipe for a blow out win over Pearce’s 4th grade team. The 5th Graders took a tough first round loss, but bounced back with two big wins. The Championship game was a tough-fought battle between two evenly matched teams. The first half was led by the quickness of Jenevieve Anguiano and tough defense of Dannie Monroy to keep Heritage in the game. The second half was the difference maker where Jaden Sutton and Serenity Roman put on one of the more physical halves of the season. They held Pearce to zero points in the second half. Serenity was a rebounding machine, grabbing six rebounds in the second half. Caleb Traegar then rallied the team together and put on a clinic of offensive driving and slashing the lane to the basket to push ahead of Pearce, for the victory; capturing Heritage’s second trophy of the Tournament. It was an exciting tournament and all students worked together for the big wins. We are so proud of these young athletes and know they have bright futures ahead!