2nd grade travels the world

The second graders at Heritage Elementary School have been traveling around the world with passports in hand! Students have been learning about traditions and customs celebrated around the globe during the holiday season.  Students focused on language, culture, food and greetings from the United States, Israel, Africa, Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Russia, England and Australia.

Quiz Bowl

Heritage fourth graders pulled out a third place win at this year's Westmoreland County Quiz Bowl. The event was hosted by Mrs. Lynn at FR's Middle School on November 30th.  24 teams participated from FR, Greater Latrobe, Norwin, Southmoreland, Derry and Mount Pleasant. Members of the third place team included Roman C., Riley B., Anna P., Abby M. and Nick M.  They earned certificates for their team points.  Deven R. was a member of Sloan's first place team and earned a piece of the trophy as well as a certificate. Participants could also earn Quiz Bowl pins as top individual point earners. Second grader Alex B. tied for first place with 150 individual points.  Riley B. placed fifth with 110 points. Roman C. and Anna P. also scored in the top ten with 80 points.

Second grader Alex B. tied for first place with 150 individual points.

Members of the third place team included Roman C., Riley B., Anna P., Abby M. and Nick M.  They earned certificates for their team points. 

Invention Convention

Second through fifth grade students from Franklin Regional Elementary Schools applied problem-solving strategies to develop a practical invention for the December 8th Invention Convention. The county competition, hosted by Yough School District, required the students to create a model or drawing of an invention and prepare a marketing strategy describing the invention. Students were judged within their grade levels and four Heritage students received ribbons and certificates for their efforts. All inventions submitted will move on to the state level.
Congratulations to all winners and all the participants in this year’s Invention Convention!

In fourth grade, Anna P. combined efforts with a friend from Sloan (Sophia I.) and they placed first with their Cardiac Alert invention.

This invention... Fourth grader Riley B. took second place for her Toothy Toothbrush Holder - a fun and efficient way to help children put toothpaste on the toothbrush without getting it all over the counter. 

Third grader, Christopher W., earned an Honorable Mention for his Helping Hand - an aid to help kid pouring a drink from a heavy or full container. 

In second grade, Tanisha N. received a second place ribbon for her Tube Tip  - a mess-free and decorative toothpaste tube tip.  

Additional students participating in the event included Katelynn H., Julianne L., Nick M., Aadi A., Anika J. and Harper L.

TURKEY CUP CHALLENGE-Heritage is a three-peat winner!

Thank you for your participation in this very important & FUN fundraising event to help provide Holiday food for thousands of families in need throughout Westmoreland County.

Heritage Elementary families donated $11,210.62 and earned the 1st place trophy for a third year in a row as the school to donate the most money in the entire county. On December 7th, representatives from the Westmoreland County Food Bank visited Miss Weaver's 3rd grade class (class that raised the most money) to present our school the 1st place trophy. In return, we presented the Westmoreland County Food Bank a check for $11,210.62. Make sure to check out the trophy in our display case when you enter the front doors of our school. 

The total amount raised amongst all of the Westmoreland County schools for this year's Turkey Cup Challenge was $29,072.49. 

For every $1 donated, the Westmoreland County food bank is be able to purchase $10 worth of food, that's over $290,000 worth of food!

Pittsburgh Post Gazette writes about our writing

Click this link to read the article that was printed on November 25th.
We are very proud of the students and staff for their consistent commitment to growth here at Heritage Elementary.