Heber Elementary School District

HESD Correction- superintendent council will meet on Wednesday March 6th - not Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding.

Online Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens on Monday, March 4. Registration information and a link to the ParentVue Portal can be found on the district website at www.hebersd.org

TK-Kinder Dual Language Immersion Parent Meeting. See link for more information. TK-KInder Junta para Padres de Inmersion Bilingue. Vea el enlace para mas informacion. https://drive.google.com/file/d/162AW2jAa5G3b6S_f9WpUqfHKuhNiGzIK/view?usp=sharing

We're pleased to inform you that the HESD app underwent an update last night to address various bugs. If your app hasn't updated automatically on your phone or tablet, we kindly request you to visit your app store. Simply search for the HESD app and tap "Update" to ensure you have the latest version installed. Thank you for your cooperation!

Reminder - Please join us for a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the HESD District Boardroom. The agenda can be found at Hebersd.org.

First Migrant Math Parent Night. A special thank you to the families that joined us. Our teachers and staff are always delighted to see such strong family involvement and support in your child's education. We hope you enjoyed it!

*DATE CORRECTION* Exciting News! Heber Parents join us for our very first Wellness Wednesday on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the Heber School Multipurpose Room. 🗓️ It's a dedicated session to boost your family's health and well-being 💚. 🍏 We'll be covering: 👩‍🍳 Healthy Cooking Recipes 📅 Meal Planning Skills 🍲 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Migrant Speech & Debate Tournament. Your dedication and hard work shine bright!

HESD Update: Kinder - 4th Grade i-Ready Training. See link for more details. Actualizacion de HESD: Entrenamiento de i-Ready para Padres de Kinder - 4o Grado. Vea el enlace para más información. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w8c9QND6xDpAcLR87UdT2lCMmPD77ca1/view?usp=sharing

Community Engagement: Join local spray paint artist, Takito, at Tito Huerta Park for a chance to collaborate on a mural. Learn more at www.sandiego.gov/far-south-border-north

Congratulations to our very own Superintendent, Juan Cruz, on being named the 2024 San Diego and Imperial Counties’ Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators! Expressing gratitude for the honor, Superintendent Cruz remarked, "I am humbled by this recognition. It is a tremendous privilege to receive this accolade from ACSA Region 18. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented and dedicated educators, and I am committed to continuing our efforts to provide the best possible educational experience for every student." Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

Registration for the next ELOP Saturday Camp is open! The "Soaring Adventure" camp is open to all students from TK-8th. Scan the QR code to register or click on the link: https://www.hebersd.org/forms/elo-p-soaring-adventure-camp

HESD Notice - Please join us for a special board meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the district boardroom. The agenda is available for viewing at Hebersd.org

Dear Educational Partners: I hope this message finds you well. Our school district will host a public hearing on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) on February 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM during our regular board meeting. Your participation and input are vital as we shape the future of our educational community. Attached, you'll find the LCAP Mid-Year Report requesting feedback on actions for our next three-year cycle. Please indicate if you'd like to Adopt, Adapt, or Abandon any actions during our upcoming hearing. Your support is appreciated. Thank you. View the Mid-Year report: https://5il.co/2edvr LCAP Parent Survey: https://www.hebersd.org/forms/parent-survey

Please take a moment to give us your feedback about the programs and services we provide students. Information gathered from the survey will help us develop our LCAP. Your input will help the district determine the best use of funds to support our students. You can access the survey from the HESD app, Rooms, or by going to https://www.hebersd.org/forms/parent-survey

Precipitation forecasted to start at 11:00 today and continue through the 7pm hour in the east county. Rainfall forecasts range from 0.1” to 0.2” throughout most of the county, up to 0.5” in the far northwestern and northeastern portions. A flood watch has been issued for eastern San Diego County mountains. Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, and Holtville have reported opening self-help sandbag and sand distribution locations. ICFD has four locations: Fire Station 2 at1078 Dogwood Road in Heber. Fire Station 5 at 112 Highway 78 in Palo Verde. Fire Station 7 at 8071 Luxor Avenue in Niland. Fire Station 8 at 518 Railroad Avenue in Winterhaven. Imperial County Public works has prepositioned heavy equipment in Palo Verde, Heber, at Huff Road/ Wheeler Road, Salton Sea, and Niland areas. Equipment can be quickly transitioned to Seeley and Ocotillo if needed. High winds are probable Friday into Saturday at 15mph to 20mph sustained and gusting to 25mph to 30mph, particularly in south and east county. Rain next week has some possibility each day, but Tuesday is likely to have the most rainfall. Rainfall totals for next week are still not available; however, NWS San Diego did state that it will be a more slow moving storm that could result in more rainfall than today. The operational area’s EOC remains at Management Watch and no local EOCs are opened. Dry weather is expected after next week and through mid-February.

Hi ELO-P students looking forward to tomorrow's Arctic Adventure Camp! Don't forget to bring a blanket for "movie night" See you at the Heber gym!

Don't forget to register for our upcoming TK-8th grade camp! Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm at Heber school. Click the link to register. https://www.hebersd.org/forms/elo-p-arctic-adventure-camp

Heber Hawk Family, Wednesday January 24th is a HOME game vs. Willie Moreno at 3:00pm 8th Basketball (Play first), then 7th Basketball NO SOFTBALL GAMES due to weather/fields Park by the Gym - doors open at 2:50pm. Friday January 26th is an AWAY game vs. Kennedy Jr High (El Centro) at 3:00pm 8th Basketball (Play first), then 7th Basketball NO SOFTBALL GAMES due to weather/fields Park by the Gym - doors open at 2:50pm.

Due to recent heavy rainfall, several roads are experiencing flooding. Please see attachment for road closures. For real-time updates on road conditions, we recommend checking with local authorities, listening to news channels, or using reliable navigation apps. Stay safe and take necessary precautions.