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SEPTEMBER, 2019

“The philosophy of the classroom today

will be the philosophy of government tomorrow.”

~ ABRAHAM LINCOLN

IN THIS ISSUE:

Principal’s Message

pg 1

Upcoming Events

pg 2

Book Fair pg 2

HCS Athletics pg 3

BBQ pg 4

News from the

Classroom:

-Preschool pg 5

-Elementary pg 5

-JH/HS pg 5

Patriot Run pg 7

Principal’s Message By Mr. George Gay

We are off to a great start with our 2019-2020

school year. It's such a joy to see our Patriots back

in school. A huge "Welcome Back" to all our

returning families and a sincere "Welcome to the

HCS Family" to all our new families!

Our school-wide Scripture for this school year is:

1 Samuel 2:2: "There is no one holy like the Lord;

there is no one besides you, there is no Rock like

our God."

Considering that Scripture verse, we have chosen

"Knowing God" as our theme for the 2019-2020

school year.

Our hope and prayer is that we can provide

avenues for our HCS families to "know" God and

to know that He truly is the One and only Holy

God. 1 Samuel 2:2 will help guide us to know Him.

I call on each family to dedicate time each day to

pray for HCS, for our leadership, teachers, staff, and

students. Pray that our Mission Statement ‘Seeking

to glorify God through Christ-centered teaching,

academic excellence and Christian service, all in a

distinctly loving and nurturing environment’, would

resonate throughout our entire school.

As we move forward with the school year, please

commit to being involved in a greater capacity at

HCS by volunteering, giving, participating, and

again, most importantly, by praying.

I am so excited that our Great and Mighty God is

faithful, and I am excited for what promises to be a

great year!

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Upcoming Events

HCS Picture Day

• Tuesday, October 1

• Picture Makeup Day: Wednesday, November 6

• ALL SCHOOL Picture Day: Tuesday, December 3

• Includes Preschool through High School

• Students are to wear UNIFORM DRESS!

Vision Screening

• Wednesday, October 16

• Forms will be coming home with students in the next couple of weeks

• If interested, fill out the form and send back to school with your payment.

Back To School Night

• Elementary: Monday, September 23, 6-7:30 PM

• JH/HS: Monday, September 30, 6-7:30 PM

You met your children’s teachers and saw their classroom at the Welcome Back BBQ, but Back To School Night gives you a greater opportunity to find out what the Teachers are planning for the year, the field trips that are in the works, and how you can help your child get the most out of this school year . Come prepared to ask questions, the teachers love your participation

Scholastic Book Fair

Monday through Friday, September 30 - October 4

It’s that time of year again and Ms. Betsy

is already preparing for the annual Book

Fair. Be sure to let grandparents know

about the Book Fair week in case they are

interested in browsing through the books

with your children. There will also be

Teacher Classroom Wish Lists posted for

each class.

Library Needs:

Ms. Betsy would love a sturdy card-table size table and a sturdy bookshelf (preferably on

casters).

Reverence sanctuary dressed up in books galore!

Picking out that special book.

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HCS Athletics

2019 Football & Volleyball Programs

Our Fall Athletics programs include DSL for Elementary 4th- 6th boys and girls, and Tri-Way League for Junior High boys and girls.

We’re off to a great start with Boys Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, and our exciting Cheer Team. All teams have been working hard

practicing for the games… and now our Game Schedule has started. If you are interested in having your children participate, or have

any specific questions about the Fall game schedule, or questions about the HCS Athletics programs in general, please contact Rachel

Miles at rmiles@heritagechristianschool.com.

Girls Volleyball Team showing their ball-handling skills with their coach, Rose Yu.

Left to Right: Lainey Fitzgerald, Rudie Dignadice, Noelle Yu, Coach Yu, Faith Kloessner, Gabby Lopez-Gonzalez

Paige Olson, Maya Ibrahim, and Katelynn Stock.

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HCS Welcome Back BBQ

If you missed the Welcome Back BBQ, sponsored by the Heritage Christian School Board of Trustees, you missed a great time! The

smell of “bbq’d ‘burgers and ‘dogs” permeated the air as they were watched over so carefully by Shane Stevens and Hayward

Williams, until the supply ran out. Relishes and condiments, as well as chips and cookies were plentiful in the food line. Miss Edie and

Miss Maria made sure that everyone was greeted as parents and guests stopped by the Administration Table to pick up documents

and ask questions.

Shane and Hayward - expert grill masters.

Moving through the food line.

Checking in at the Administration Table.

Purchasing school uniforms.

Everett Calabrese meets his Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Reed.

Mrs. Burris, Ms. Maria, and Mrs. Olson, School Board Members.

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News from the Classroom

PRESCHOOL

We have enjoyed an amazing beginning to our 2019-2020 preschool year! And here’s a look at what’s coming up…

Johnny Appleseed Day!

Wednesday, September 25, & Thursday, September 26

Tasting apples, cooking applesauce and learning the story of John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed)!

Southern California Sensory Screening (optional)

Thursday, September 26

Forms available at sign-in

School Pictures!

Tuesday, October 1

Uniform shirt required!

Grandparents Day!

Friday, October 4

Chapel and classroom visitation! Make sure your grandparents join us for this special day!

ELEMENTARY

Prayer Partners 2019-2020

Each year our elementary classes are grouped together for the purpose of building relationships

throughout the school. This year we continue our tradition of Prayer Partners. The classes meet

together on a regular basis for a variety of activities ranging from STEM activities, reading, playing

games, and most importantly learning about one another and spending time praying for each

other. This year our Kindergarten class will be Prayer Partners with both our 5th and 6th graders.

Our 1st and 3rd graders will be Prayer Partners, and our 2nd graders will be partnering with our 4th

graders.

JR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL

Camp Oakhurst Retreat

Our JH/HS students had a wonderful time last week at Camp Oakhurst.

Students were able to develop and strengthen their relationships with each

other, with the staff, and most importantly, with the Lord.

Our Bible Study time was focused on our theme verse this year: 1 Samuel 2:2

“Knowing God”, challenging students with what Knowing God means and

how to incorporate that knowledge of Him into their everyday lives.

Camp Oakhurst is never boring and always has plenty of physical activities

that provide individual challenge, exuberant laughter, and lots of

entertainment. Check out these activities in the pictures: Paint Ball, High

Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Giant Swing, Swimming, and Water Slide.

Screams, groans, and laughter were heard echoing across the campground no

matter which activity was in full swing at the time.

Not only did were there individual activities, we also focused on team building

utilizing games like Capture the Flag, Soccer, and Night Crossing, which

allowed students and staff alike the opportunity to work together to

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accomplish a goal. Having these activities at the beginning of the year will translate into accomplishing together the goals set for

our 2019-2020 school year.

How could it get any better than chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers to contemplate the week with all the JH/HS staff

and students gathered together to relax around the campfire with s’mores. Aaahhhh!

We are so thankful for all our JH/HS families and we look forward to making more memories this year with all of them!

Crazy

Cafeteria

photos!

Below: Jr. High Boys Ready to Go!!!

Above: Jr. High Girls Rock!!!

Getting ready for the pool! High School Boys – Yeah!!

Paintball with these masked marauders anyone? …Anyone?

Water slide

experts

waiting their

turn.

Capture the

Flag is the

order of this

day!

Brian floating down the ‘lazy river’ with not a care in the world.

Girls enjoying poolside chat time.

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Patriot NEON Run

Students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade are gearing up to Run/Walk our Patriot Run Course and will be looking for parents,

relatives, and friends to sponsor them. But parents, you can also contribute to the event in other ways. This event is sponsored by our

School Board so feel free to email the School Board President, Christina Burris, at cburris@heritagechristianschool.com to see how

your help can make this event even more special. Enjoy the camaraderie as we cheer on the kids who are valiantly doing their part!