Heritage Elementary

Cardinal Spotlight 2/27/2023

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The Heritage Staff Spotlight this week is our Science Lab Paraprofessional, Jasper Gonzales.  Mrs. Gonzales is a new employee to the district, but not new in any sense of the word.  She has been involved at Heritage for many years as the leader of our PTO.  We are so happy to have her join our team full time this year.  She works hard to maintain an organized Science Lab and assists with the classes that come through for labs.  Mrs. Gonzales also helps out in one of the 5th grade classrooms with small group instruction.  Students are happy to be greeted with her smile in the mornings and as they leave in the afternoons.  Congratulations on being our employee spotlight for the week! We are fortunate to have this wonderful employee as part of our team!

Santana Venegas is new to Heritage this year, but has proven to be a very intelligent, fun-loving, polite, and engaging fifth grade student.  His hobbies include video games like Fortnite and Call of Duty. Santana’s favorite subject is Math and he loves country music.  As quickly as Heritage took to him, he has taken to us, though he frequently jokes that he is leaving… In spite of this, Santana will miss the Science experiments, especially  the ones on circuitry.  Santana, congratulations on being our Cardinal of the Week.

Overnight Field Trip for Some Lucky 5th Graders

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On February 9 some of our 5th grade students joined other Southside students for a Science Field Trip to Baumberger Ranch Nature Preserve in Johnson City, Texas.  The program is called the Natural Conservation Experience.  The purpose of the program is to give students a hands on experience to learn about preserving nature, understand ecosystems, learn about the geographic timeline, and how sedimentary rocks are formed.  In the Ecology classroom students learned about different soil types and their ability to retain water and effectiveness.  Other things students experienced were how to measure the health of a pond ecosystem, astronomy, the Edwards Aquifer and limestone, natural springs, fossil collecting, and skulls.  They even played a game called “Oh dear, oh dear”, a habitat game.  For more pictures, visit our Heritage Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SISDHeritageElem

Family Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

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We have hired a DJ and are preparing the menu for our Valentine’s Dinner & Dance. This is a family event on Thursday, Feb. 9. Please get your tickets now so we are sure to prepare enough food. Students should have brought home this pink form. If not, please send your money with a note and we’ll take care of the rest.  UPDATE: Students in Elementary or younger will eat and dance for free. Middle School and High School will be $10.

Cardinal Spotlight 1/30/2023

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Our Staff Cardinal Spotlight this week is Edward Anthony Gomez.  Mr. Gomez is the new Instructional Coach for Heritage.  Mr. Gomez was a 3rd grade teacher at Gallardo prior to joining the Heritage team in January.  Mr. Gomez hit the ground running on his first day at Heritage.  He has a passion for helping others be successful. He truly has a servant leadership mindset.  Mr. Gomez has done incredible work in the short time he has been here.  Thank you for joining our team and making a difference.

Ashley E. Martinez is a respectful and diligent 5th grade student at Heritage.  Observant and cooperative, her favorite thing to do is learn. She especially enjoys Math, her favorite subject.  At home, she also enjoys jumping on the trampoline.  As a 5th grader, Ashley is most looking forward to being on the same campus with her older sister.  However, she will miss her Heritage teachers.  We will miss her, too!

Cardinal Spotlight 1/17/2023

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Our Staff Cardinal Spotlight this week is 5th grade teacher, Mr. Gabriel Morin.  He is a veteran teacher with many years of experience and even previously taught here in Southside.  He returned to our A rated campus this year as a 4th grade dual language teacher, but when classes needed to be rearranged; he happily moved to where he was needed, in 5th grade.  Mr. Morin is a proud United States Army veteran and an Eagle Scout.  These experiences have helped him become the passionate teacher he is and build strong relationships with his students.  Science is his favorite subject to teach and his students benefit from his excitement.  Welcome to the team and congratulations!

Amerie Aranda is a wonderful 5th grade student at Heritage Elementary. A pleasure to have in class,  Amerie is an exemplary student who always gives her best effort. Although she is typically quiet in class, her peaceful demeanor and kindness speaks volumes.  Her favorite subject is math.  Dancing is her favorite pastime.  Although she is looking forward to meeting new teachers as a 6th grader, she will miss her favorite teacher, Mrs. Monroy. When she advances to 6th grade, Heritage will miss her, too.