May 2013

It's hard to believe that another memorable school year is coming to a close.  Throughout the year we enjoyed many exciting and fun-filled events such as the Heritage Science Night, Heritage Pasta Dinner, 5^th Grade Vocal Concerts, 5^th & 6^th Grade Spelling Bee, COSI on Wheels, Heritage Hoopla, Leadership Day/Dutch Auction & Bingo, Band & Strings Concerts, our Talent Show, Kick-It Fundraiser (May 24) and Field Day (May 30).

I would like to thank our Heritage Booster Club for all they do to make Heritage North a wonderful place for students and staff.  A special thank you to all our parents for their support during the year!  Summary of April and upcoming events below:

1. 5th & 6th Grade Spelling Bee - On Thursday, April 18^th Mrs. Stringer and her committee organized the North Spelling Bee for 5th and 6th grade students.  Sixty one contestants competed for the opportunity to represent Avon in the Lorain County Spelling Bee.  Awards are as noted:
   • Bee Champion - Jessica Bally
   • 1st Runner-up - Rhea Goyal
   • 2nd Runner-up - Ian Roush
   • 3rd Runner-up - Brayden Snezek
   • 4th Runner-up - Tommy Albrecht
2. Teacher Appreciation Week - This week the Heritage Booster Club provided lunch and tokens of appreciation for the staff at Heritage North.  Many, many thanks to the very supportive parental group.
3. Heritage North hosted its 11^th Annual Talent Show on Friday, May 3^rd under the leadership of Mrs. Bailey and Miss Rottman (Student Council Advisors).
   • 1^st Place - Moran Williams & Melanie Farmer (Girl on Fire)
   • 2^nd Place - Rachel Hapanowicz (Glitter in the Air) and Anna Lewis (baton)
   • 3^rd Place - Jordan Greer (break dancing)
   • Honorable Mention - Ashley Schneid (Cup Song)
4. Spring Concert Update.  Mr. Hoersten, Mr. Viglione and Mrs. Willett have been working very hard to prepare our students for their spring concerts.
   • 5^th & 6^th Grade Strings and Band - May 13^th
   • 5^th Grade Vocal Concerts - May 20^th