Franklin Regional's 11th Annual Fourth Grade Science Olympiad

Franklin Regional's 11th Annual Fourth Grade Science Olympiad featured Edison Robots and a STREAM platform. Awards were presented to the winning team for each of the ten stations. An additional award, The Team Spirit Award, celebrates collaboration, respect, cooperation, and teamwork was presented to the team that most exemplified those characteristics. Congratulations to Team Purple for this great accomplishment.

Congratulations to Heritage Girls on the Run!

The Heritage Elementary Girls on the Run team completed another season culminating in a 5K at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, May 20th. The 5K had a record 2,300 participants from all over the Pittsburgh area. All of the Heritage team members and coaches completed the 5K and received a medal, high fives, and hugs for their efforts. The Heritage GOTR coaches are so proud of the team. Way to go GOTR!

An Engaging Experience for Heritage Readers and Writers

What do you get when you mix reading, writing, and an expert on both? Kids and teachers who get excited about reading books and writing stories...that's what! This past week, world renowned author, Ralph Fletcher visited students and teachers for a PTO sponsored event. Ralph Fletcher has published over fifty books for young writers and teachers of young writers alike. During his two-day visit with the Heritage family, Mr. Fletcher conducted engaging workshops for both students and teachers in all grades. In his workshops, participants sat at the edge of their seats while engaging in oral storytelling, read-aloud, and acquiring numerous tips to use in their own writing as well. A big thank you goes out to the generous support of the Heritage PTO for providing this incredible experience for our students and our teachers!

First Grade Visits Loyalhanna Watershed Farm

This past week, first grade visited Loyalhanna Watershsed Farm to participate in a unique, hands-on STEM/Environmental Science field trip called "Habits for Homes."  First graders have been studying habitats this year as part of their science curriculum. Dressed to interact with mud and muck, students eagerly engaged in learning how the natural world works and trying to make sense of how we as humans impact the environment in which we live. Activities included creating a terrarium, searching for insects and birds, petting a frog and much much more!   For more information on the Loyalhanna Watershed Farm, please visit their website http://www.loyalhannawatershed.org/index.php.