Newsletter: October 26th-30th
Thank you for supporting Heartland Library! We sold $11,585.06 at our book fair this week. We also loved all the pumpkins submitted to our Heartland Storybook Pumpkin Contest! Winners received a prize bag and a Book Fair Gift Card! Congratulations to the following winners:
Pre K: Elijah Turner
K: A tie–Kaylee Thomas and Tommy Hussain
1: Siara Worthington
2: Duke Zdankiewicz
3: Beau Waddell
4: Sebastian Meadows
5: Mikie Stafford
Veterans, if you would be willing to stop by room 121 tonight to record a video clip we would appreciate it!
We can't wait to see all the students and families Thursday night! Make sure to wear your costumes, trick or treat, visit our story walk, and enjoy a soup supper for $5. This will also be your opportunity to shop with your child at the book fair!
Book Fair begins tomorrow and runs through Friday.
Just a reminder: HES picture retakes are tomorrow, October 15th.
Pumpkins are arriving here in the library! They are super cute! Please have them submitted by Friday morning at 8:00am!
How To Enter
Transform a pumpkin into a favorite book character! You could also create a pumpkin to represent a whole book or honor reading in general. There are tons of ideas online to help get you going!
Pumpkins should not be carved, but tiny piercings with pins should be okay. Faux pumpkins may be submitted.
Entries can be brought to the library beginning Oct 13th, after fall break. Projects must fit in a grocery bag if being taken on the bus. Entries are due by 8:00am on Oct 16th.
Please do not send a copy of the book from which your character is taken as sometimes pumpkins leak, and they have ruined students' personal books in the past. There will be an entry card to identify the character or book.
Pumpkins can be taken home by students or picked up Friday, Oct 23rd. All projects remaining after the 23rd, at the end of the day, will be tossed.
Judging and Prizes
All participants will receive Bulldog Points!
You can vote for your favorite pumpkin when visiting the library. Voting begins Oct. 19th, and ends Thursday Night after the Fall Literacy Night.
Winners will be announced on Friday morning. There will be one winner for each grade level (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th). Winners will receive a library prize grab bag!
Reminder - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12, 2026. It is a Professional Learning Day for HCS staff.
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL Monday, October 5, 2026 - Friday, October 9, 2026 because of Fall Break.
ALSO - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12, 2026. That is a Professional Learning Day for HCS Staff.
This is our final night. We are so close! Please share with friends and family. Every dollar helps...we only need $1500!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bulldog-dash--2026
Mark your calendars Heartland!
You’re Invited to Participate in Heartland Library’s Contest!
How To Enter
Transform a pumpkin into a favorite book character! You could also create a pumpkin to represent a whole book or honor reading in general. There are tons of ideas online to help get you going!
Pumpkins should not be carved, but tiny piercings with pins should be okay. Faux pumpkins may be submitted.
Entries can be brought to the library beginning Oct 13th, after fall break. Projects must fit in a grocery bag if being taken on the bus. Entries are due by 8:00am on Oct 16th.
Please do not send a copy of the book from which your character is taken as sometimes pumpkins leak, and they have ruined students' personal books in the past. There will be an entry card to identify the character or book.
Pumpkins can be taken home by students or picked up Friday, Oct 23rd. All projects remaining after the 23rd, at the end of the day, will be tossed.
Judging and Prizes
All participants will receive Bulldog Points!
You can vote for your favorite pumpkin when visiting the library. Voting begins Oct. 19th, and ends Thursday Night after the Fall Literacy Night.
Winners will be announced on Friday morning. There will be one winner for each grade level (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th). Winners will receive a library prize grab bag!
If we can reach $15,000 we will be able to fund our playground addition! We are collecting all week!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bulldog-dash--2026
We reached our goal!! Hat day tomorrow with your spirit wear and tennis shoes for Bulldog Dash!!
Our Bulldog Dash is Tomorrow! Make sure to wear tennis shoes, and be ready to run! There's still time to donate! Let's meet our Goal! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bulldog-dash--2026
Who loves a Hat Day?!? Help us reach our goal, and add to our playground! Thank you for your donations!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bulldog-dash--2026
This week we will be having Boys Basketball tryouts!! See the flyer for more information.
Congrats to some more fabulous Pawsitive Office Referrals! Great job going above and beyond.
Is your child’s closet looking a little bare? Could it be because they have left clothes at Heartland?
If you recognize any of your child’s clothes, please comment on the picture, message Mrs. Alford through the HCS app, or email laura.alford@hardin.kyschools.us and we will be more than happy to ship for free!! And depending on the day, we could even upgrade shipping to next day delivery at no extra cost!!!
Please help us return these clothing articles back to the right owners and help us clean up Heartland!
