News and Updates from HCS
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No school tomorrow
Next Friday school dismisses at 11:40am.
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Lunchtime Open House
Next Thursday, April 25th is our lunchtime open house. If you know someone who might be interested in finding out more about Heritage, tell them to check out "A Taste of Heritage".
Visitors can experience the classroom, get a tour of the school, and join us for lunch from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. Invite them to register by clicking
here.
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Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is next Friday, April 26. It's a day we set aside to honor grandparents and share a day-in-the-life of a Heritage student with them. If your child doesn't have a grandparent close by or they cannot attend, feel free to invite someone else as an "adopted" grandparent. This will be a half day with school dismissing at 11:40 am.
We still need a few volunteers and supplies to make this day a success. If you haven't had a chance to see how you can help, click on the
Signup Genius
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Operation G.O.O.D. Update
Keep bringing in those Operation G.O.O.D pledges! We're off to a good start but we've still got a ways to go! So far we've brought in $1,556 toward our goal of $24,850. This weekend is a great opportunity to talk to family and friends about Heritage and ask for their support!
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Big Plans and Good People...a Message from Mr. Annis
Recently, I shared with you the names of faculty and staff who would not be returning for the 2019/2020 school year. While we are sad to see Sue Leeland and Serah Snell move on, we are thankful for the time God has allowed them to build into the excellence of our program in their respective roles. At the time of their decision, I had two positions to fill. In March 2019, the Board of Directors voted to open a second section of kindergarten in response to unprecedented demand for 2019/2020. This gave me one additional employment vacancy to fill. As He has done for so many years, God has provided some key people to fill these key roles…and some of their names you will recognize.
Tresa Munson will return as the PK-4
th
grade Music Appreciation Teacher. For those of you who are new to Heritage, this is a role that Tresa held along with directing the Heritage Singers a couple of years ago.
Jenn Van Otterloo will return after a 6 year hiatus as our new Kindergarten teacher. Jenn taught 1
st
grade at Heritage for 6 years before moving to Colorado in 2012. She and her husband and two daughters are moving back to Iowa City this summer.
Jonathan Harshman will take the reins of the PE and Athletic Departments. Jonathan currently teaches and coaches in Lone Tree, Iowa. He and his wife Lindsay are parents to one of our current kindergarten students, Henry.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Spring Heritage Herald where you will be more formally introduced to these three and more.
We are still actively seeking the right person to teach in the middle school. We believe that the right person could be someone you know. Please spread the word. We are most successful in all of our endeavors with your help
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Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped out last Saturday morning for our spring workday. We had a great crew and accomplished several tasks around the school. We appreciate our volunteers!
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Online Apparel Store
Only 3 days left to order! Our online apparel store closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, April 21st so get your apparel orders in now!
You'll want to make sure you have some Heritage apparel to wear when you attend the Heritage night with the Kernels on May 1st.
As of this afternoon we have several orders and already earned $50.34 for Heritage H.A.N.D.S.!
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Books for Sale
We still have some books for sale by our EFE Speaker, Jonathan Morrow. If you are interested in one of the books listed below, stop by the office. Each book is $10. Checks should be payable to Heritage Christian School.
Welcome to College
Think Christianly
Questioning the Bible
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Operation G.O.O.D. Drivers Needed
We're looking for drivers to help transport and chaperone the students to and from the work site for our Operation G.O.O.D. service project on Friday, May 10 from 8:45am-11:40am. We need over 30 drivers so If you are able to help, please sign up on the
Operation G.O.O.D. Signup Genius
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Heritage Night with the Kernels!
Please join us for
Heritage Christian School
night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels
(and plan to wear your newly purchased Heritage apparel!)
This fun and exciting event will take place on
Wednesday, May 1
st
at
6:35
PM. Gates open at
5:30
PM, and the Kernels will take on the
Bowling Green Hot Rods
. Tickets are $
8
.00, a savings of $
4
.00 off the regular box office price. Tickets can be purchased using the flyer in your child's Friday folder, OR online by using the special URL below: (This special link will be active until
Tuesday, April 30
th
at Midnight. If you do not want to buy your tickets online, you may also purchase them by calling the Kernels ticket office at (319) 896-7560.
Please select the special HERITAGE CHRISTIAN area in section 108 when ordering online and over the phone.
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UICCU Give & Grow to Schools
During April, UICCU members (new or existing) will again have the opportunity to make a donation (minimum $25 up to $500 per household) to Heritage through UICCU’s Give&Grow Schools Initiative. Member gifts will be deducted from respective checking or savings accounts and
UICCU will match member donations up to $5,000
for Heritage Christian School.
If you are giving toward Operation G.O.O.D., and do so through the UICCU website, you can include the portion of your donation on the student's form but not the UICCU match amount.
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Summer Drama Camp
Our school is hosting a drama camp again this summer from June 10-14
th
and we’d love to see your child there!
Please see the
flyer
for details, and feel free to share with anyone you think may be interested!
All registrations and payments (checks payable to Heritage Christian School) must be received by May 15th. Your child will need to provide their own lunch for this camp. For additional questions or to register, contact the office at 319-626-4777.
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Pray for the Nations
April: Miss Mysnyk & Anani
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
Please pray for
:
- Protection (physical, spiritual, emotional, etc.)
- Boldness (to share Jesus authentically and powerfully)
- Peace (people of peace to help share the Good News)
- Assurance (that God is with them and is for them)
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Sports Update
T
he Eagles track team competed at the Oskaloosa District V Track Meet this past Wednesday. Coach Franje says, “Overall, it was a great day! Beautiful weather, the kids did well, and they had great attitudes!” There will be a track party, next Thursday, April 25, from 3:30-4:30 to celebrate a job well done! Way to go Eagles!
Track Schedule:
Thursday, April 25
– 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Track Party
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Upcoming Events
Thurs, April 18
Progress Reports Go Home
Fri, April 19
No School - Good Friday
Mon, April 22
Prayer Time
2:45pm @HCS kitchen
Fri, April 26
Grandparents' Day (8:30-11:30am)
Dismiss at 11:40am
Fri, April 26
All School Grandparents Day Chapel
8:50am
Wed, May 1
Heritage Night with the Kernels
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