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Operation G.O.O.D.
Check your child's Friday folder today for information on our spring fundraiser and service project, Operation G.O.O.D. The students will be collecting sponsorships in the form of donations from now until April 29th and then will participate in a morning of service to the community on May 6th. In addition, we need your help in driving or chaperoning our various service projects. Please check out the signup genius and see how you can help!
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What Happened in Chapel this Week?
This week we began a new Throughline in Chapel: Community Builders. Community Builders are active pursuers and builders of community in their classrooms, their neighborhoods, and the spheres of influence they are part of. Our classrooms will be communities of grace where students will work together in peace and seek loving and joyful relationships in our work and play.
Mr. Montgomery introduced the Throughline to PreK-4th grade this week using 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 as the text focusing on the Body of Christ being one body but with many members (1 Cor. 12:12) and all of us together making up the Body of Christ. To harm a member of the body, harms the function of the whole body. He illustrated this by having a student write his name on a piece of paper, then “taking that member away” (by taping the student’s hand). The student then tried to write his name with his non-dominate hand (then he took that member away). Ultimately, the student had to try and write his name by placing the pen in his mouth. The point being that when we don’t recognize and use the members of the body to their fullest, we harm the way in which we work in unity together.
At Friday's middle school chapel, Pastor Scott Gaskill (Harvest City Church) also spoke about unity of the body using Psalm 133 as his text. He spoke about the beauty and the pleasantness of what it looks like when the entire Body of Christ is working together in unity and that the illustrations in the Psalm (oil dripping down the beard of Aaron and dew that forms in the morning) speak to the way in which the entire body is covered with sweetness and refreshment when working in harmony with one another.
We’re praying this month that students will see themselves not only as integral parts of the Body of Christ but that they seek to dwell in unity and oneness with their classmates and influence those around them with the pleasantness of Jesus. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1.
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H.A.N.D.S. Monthly Meeting - Wed, April 13
Join us next Wednesday, April 13th for our monthly H.A.N.D.S. meeting. We'll meet in the kitchen after drop off.
We'll be discussing needs for:
Art Gallery Night
Grandparents Day
Teacher Appreciation Week
H.A.N.D.S. officers for next year
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us!
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Evening of Art Gallery Walk - Thursday, April 21
We’re extremely excited that Heritage will be hosting our first annual Evening of Art Gallery Walk on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 6:30-8:00pm.
Throughout the year, our students (PreK through 8th) have taken a weekly Art Appreciation class to provide an outlet for them to express themselves visually and learn about how, as an image bearer of God, we too can create beautiful masterpieces for His glory. Each student has been able to refine their artistic gifts throughout the year and has had the opportunity to learn about famous artists, techniques, and some art history. Every student has created unique and beautiful pieces, and we want to celebrate their accomplishments and talents with YOU! We invite you to come to the school for an evening and take a walk through the gym gallery of art.
In addition, we’d love to highlight the artwork of some of our alumni who may have gone on to immerse themselves in their creative expression, or who have just maintained art as a hobby after leaving Heritage. If you have, or know of, an alumni student that has artwork they would be willing to display, please contact Tresa Munson (munsont@hcs-nl.com) for details and to arrange to do so. Alumni students would be responsible for setting up their own artwork and providing their own displays/easels.
*You will notice that this scheduled for the evening before Grandparents Day, so if you have grandparents already in town, please invite them too!
We look forward to a fun evening and hope you’ll join us for this event. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office or Mrs. Munson.
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Grandparents Day - Friday, April 22
An invitation was sent to all grandparents either by email or regular mail this week with information about Grandparents Day coming up on Friday, April 22. If your student has grandparents that did not get an invitation, feel free to share this invite with them. We hope they are able to join us that morning!
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Heritage Night at the Ballpark - Friday, May 7
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7th for Heritage Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Discounted club seat tickets will be offered along with the opportunity to sign up for a chance to participate in pre-game activities! Be on the lookout for more details coming soon!
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Heritage MS Drama Presents...
An Adaptation of And Then There Was One. This spoof, of the famous Agatha Christie stage mystery, is all comedy, filled with hilarious sight gags and dialogue. Ten people are brought together by mysterious invitation to the Reef Mansion located on a tiny, isolated island. Not one of them knows the host, and he is nowhere to be found. Just as each chocolate bunny inexplicably disappears from the mantel one by one, the guests begin to mysteriously die one by one. Good thing Inspector Miles is among the guests! Will he be able to solve this farcical case? Come find out Friday, May 13th at 7:00 PM in the Heritage Gym. Doors will OPEN at 6:30. *This is a free event.
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2022 Talent Show
The 2022 Talent Show is coming up quickly. The Talent Show is for students in Kindergarten – 8th grade and is held the last day of school, May 27th. Students who want to participate must sign up by April 14th. The sign-ups are located in your child’s classroom. This year, instead of auditions, students will sign up for a rehearsal day (May 10th and May 11th), which will take place in the gym, immediately after school. Students who sign up must have their acts polished and performance ready when they come to rehearsal. If acts are not polished and ready, students will not be allowed to perform at the talent show. Students may sign up for a maximum of two acts. Contact Miss Griess, Mrs. Munson or Mrs. Super if you have any questions!
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GreenState Give & Grow to Schools
From April 1-30, 2022, GreenState Credit Union members (new or existing) will again have the opportunity to make a donation (minimum $25 up to $500 per household) to Heritage through GreenState Credit Union's annual Give & Grow Schools Matching Program. Member gifts will be deducted from respective checking or savings accounts and GreenState will match member donations up to $7,500 for Heritage Christian School.
GreenState members can make a donation by going to here beginning April 1-30, 2021.
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Open Positions for the 2022-23 School Year
We're currently recruiting for the following open positions for the 2022-23 school year.
- Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
- First Grade Teacher
- Middle School Language Arts & Literature Teacher
If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit the Employment page on our website and click on the position for a job description, complete the Application for Employment along with the Associated Questions and submit to Scott Montgomery.
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Finance and Enrollment Coordinator Position
We're looking for a Finance and Enrollment Coordinator to join our team effective immediately. If you or someone you know is interested, visit our website to see the job description and fill out the support staff application and submit that along with a cover letter and resume to Scott Montgomery. Spread the word!
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Missions
Many of you may recognize these two faces, but for those of you that don’t… Miss Mysnyk is a former Heritage student and teacher, and she is currently serving as a global worker. Anani is the sweet boy from Togo that we sponsor as a school through Compassion International. We encourage you to be praying for them, as we continue to pray for them at school with your children. Students will be given a card (see below) to remind them to pray as well. Students are welcome to contribute towards Anani’s sponsorship (through Compassion International) through giving money at chapel during offering. Thank you!
“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
Track Schedule
Tuesday, April 12 - 3:30-5:00pm Track Practice
Thursday, April 14 - 3:30-5:00pm Track Practice
Tuesday, April 19 - 3:30-5:00pm Track Practice
Wednesday, April 20 - Track Meet at Oskaloosa
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Upcoming Events
H.A.N.D.S. Meeting
Wed, April 13
after drop off in the kitchen
Mid-Trimester
April 14
No School
Fri, April 15
Good Friday
Progress Reports Go Home
Thurs, April 21
Evening of Art Gallery Walk
Thurs, April 21
6:30-8pm
Heritage Gymnasium
Grandparents Day
Fri, April 22
School Dismisses at 11:30am
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2-6
ICACSA Meeting
Thurs, May 5
7:00pm
Operation G.O.O.D. Service Project
Fri, May 6
8:45-11:30am
Heritage Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels
Sat, May 7
6:30pm
Drama Presentation
Fri, May 13
7:00pm
Spring Choir Concert (Heritage Singers 2nd-8th)
Tues, May 17
7:00pm
Spring Music Concert (PreK-1st Grades)
Wed, May 18
8:45-9:30am
Spring Band Concert
Thurs, May 19
7:00pm
8th Grade Graduation
Thurs, May 26
7:00pm
Talent Show
Fri, May 27
Last Day of School (Dismissal at 11:30am)
Fri, May 27
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