Heber Elementary School District

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.

An email invitation to enroll in Rooms has been sent out today, January 18. A text invite will go out tomorrow, January 19. Please see the attached images for step by step instructions for both email and text invites. If you need further support, please contact the school or district offices. We are here to support you! Text steps: https://5il.co/2crx0 Email Steps: https://5il.co/2crxb Español: https://5il.co/2cryo

Registration for the 23rd Annual Parent Conference hosted by the Imperial County Regional Migrant Education Program is still open. The event will be this Saturday, January 20. Click on the link to sign up and reserve your place. Multiple family members can sign up on a single form. Please call our office if you need assistance, 760-337-6530 extension 2314. https://www.hebersd.org/article/1386289

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the HESD app: Rooms! Parents and guardians will receive a text invite tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 17, to to sign up and access new features. Once you are signed up, you will be linked with your student's teachers. To view a short introductory video, go to https://www.hebersd.org/article/1406630

Notificación ELPAC: El ELPAC es una prueba diseñada para evaluar la competencia en el idioma inglés de los estudiantes en las escuelas de California. Se utiliza para identificar a los estudiantes que pueden necesitar apoyo adicional en el desarrollo de sus habilidades en el idioma inglés. Haz clic en el enlace para obtener más información: https://5il.co/2ccqr

Fresno State Parent University spring session will begin in February. Click on our article for a full list of courses and registration information. https://www.hebersd.org/o/heber-esd/article/1406762

Due to the extremely cold weather forecasted this week, we will open the Gym and Multipurpose Room (MPR) for students during the morning arrival. This will provide them with a warm and comfortable space to stay active and engaged during the colder temperatures.

Free Community Event: This event is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together, enjoy the rich cultural heritage of tamales, and celebrate the vibrancy of our local community. Event happening on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 from 10am to 5pm at Tito Huerta Park. Please click link for flyer: https://thrillshare.com/s/news-heber-esd

Just a friendly reminder, due to the construction in the vicinity of Heber School, the student pick-up for the Heber School-ELOP will be at Carline (11th Street). The ASES parking lot will be closed during this phase of the project. We will have a Pupil Supervisor stationed at the Carline gate.

For your reference, attached is a map of an optional route when exiting Carline during construction.

Happy New Year! We are very excited to welcome back our students from the Winter Break. We would like to bring to your attention an important matter concerning ongoing construction activities in the vicinity of Heber School along 11th Street, Heffernan, and 14th Street. The safety and well-being of our students are of utmost priority, and we are reaching out to ensure that everyone remains vigilant and takes extra precautions during this period. Regular School For the regular school day, the drop off/pick up/walk-home will remain the same through the “Carline” on 11th Street. Heber School-ELOP For Heber School-ELOP, the student pick up will be moved from the “ASES Office” to the “Carline” on 11th Street Here are a few key points to consider: * Increased Traffic: With construction activities, there may be an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area. Please exercise caution while commuting to and from Heber School and be mindful of potential changes in traffic patterns. * Restricted Areas: Some areas may be cordoned off or restricted due to construction. * Awareness Talk: Have a conversation with your children about the potential hazards associated with construction sites and the importance of staying alert and following safety guidelines. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.