STEM Design Challenge

Heritage second graders won third place at this year's Primary STEM Design Challenge hosted by Norwin School District. The challenge was to create a new product for the home that made life easier, better or more environmentally friendly. Taylor B., Madelyn R., Alex S. and Madison W. designed "The Get-Up," a product to help you get up and get ready in the morning. Other participants included third graders, Alex B., Lily D., Tanisha N., and Jaineel V.,and second graders Rebekah A., Evelyn M., Ava R. and Anthony S. ​

 

Franklin Regional hosted its second annual STEM Design Challenge in the Newlonsburg gym on March 12th. Each year the challenge is released by the state and shared out by regional intermediate units. This year's challenge asked students to design an environmentally friendly home product. Nine teams made up of fourth and fifth graders from Heritage, Newlonsburg and Sloan competed in the FR event. Heritage fifth graders, Riley B., Callie K., Abby M., and Anna P., placed first with their trash sorting invention, Le Trieur. They will move on to represent Franklin Regional at the regional event held and the WIU on March 19th. Fourth grade students Harper L. and Cruise L. were members of the second place team for their solar powered charging station and lawn products, Solar Lawn Care. Other Heritage participants included fourth graders Aadi A., Anika J., and Chris Wu, and fifth graders Roman C., Nick M., and Deven R.​

Science Fun in Miss Wetzler's Room!

Miss Wetzler's students are experimenting with a new science program that is a result of a recent impact grant through the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Foundation. In this program, students are learning fundamental skills and concepts. The program provides excellent opportunities for students to be problem solvers and opportunities for them to work together as a team to accomplish weekly goals. 

Rainbow Day Love in Kindergarten

Heritage kindergarten celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a Rainbow Day Love theme!  Take a peek at some of the Rainbow Day Fun!

There is Just Something Special About Dads...and Donuts!

This week, PTO sponsored and hosted its annual Donuts with Dads event! As every year, this event is a real crowd pleaser...bringing two favorite things together: Dads and Donuts! dads and sons and dads and daughters piled into the Heritage cafeteria to enjoy tasty cream-filled and glazed treats in addition to some quality time with each other. Kids completed mini donut cut-outs describing what they love best about their dads. These heart-warming cut-outs are on display for all to see in the Heritage cafeteria.  A special thank you to our PTO for organizing and hosting this special morning for our school families!

    

 

 

Heritage Students Create 3D Key Chains

Fifth grade students recently explored Tinkercad, a 3D design application that enables them to design and print 3D 'monogram' key chains! The key chains were printed on a 3D printer at Heritage and have already been spotted attached to many fifth grade backpacks, keys, and personal items! Mrs. Tammy Gianvito (technology) and Ms. Kelly Bickmore (art) collaborated to plan and co-teach this technology/art integrated unit.