April 22, 2022
News and Updates from HCS
Association (ICACSA) Information

A reminder that if you haven't signed up to be a member of the Association and are interested in being involved and supporting the mission and vision of Heritage, there's still time.

Members must sign an agreement with the statement of faith and pay annual dues. All memberships expired March 1st so if you would like to be a part of the association and have not signed up in the last month, please click on the Membership Application which can be submitted online along with payment. *Please note that we only accept Paypal payments and NOT Venmo even though that shows up on the form. You can also drop off a check in the office.

The spring association meeting will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 7pm at the school. We encourage you to make plans to attend! Watch for the agenda and additional information about the meeting to come next week!
Operation G.O.O.D. Update

Donations are due by Friday, April 29TH
 
We only have ONE WEEK until Operation G.O.O.D. is complete! As of Thursday, April 21, the school has brought in a total of $4,017. With God’s help, we can reach our school goal of $35,400! Remember that each student has a goal of collecting at least $200. Classes that reach their goal will be treated to a class celebration/activity of their choice. IF we do reach our school goal, we will have an ALL SCHOOL picnic and celebration on Friday, May 6th in the afternoon (weather permitting).

This year, we are using the One Cause online platform, Peer-2-Peer (P2P) to collect donations. Rather than encouraging students to do door-to-door, we are asking parents, along with their students, to contact 20 or more individuals for donations. Please note that students HAVE to be registered in order to have their donations count towards their class goals. If you need some assistance with setting up a separate registration for EACH of your children, feel free to contact Lisa Turnbough (turnboughl@hcs-nl.com) or Nichole Early (earlyn@hcs-nl.com). You can also watch this online tutorial on how to do so:
Operation G.O.O.D. Volunteers Needed!

We need your help in driving or chaperoning for our various service projects on the morning of May 6th. Please check out the signup genius and see how you can help! If we can't secure enough drivers, we'll have to cancel our off-site service portions.
Heritage Night at the Ballpark - Friday, May 7

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7th for Heritage Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Check your child's Friday folder (sent home on Thursday this week :-)) for a flyer with information on how to purchase tickets. Discounted club seat tickets are being offered along with the opportunity to sign up for a chance to participate in pre-game activities!

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.
2022 Talent Show

The 2022 Talent Show is coming up on the last day of school, May 27th. Rehearsal days will take place in the gym on May 10 and 11 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!
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 here beginning April 1-30, 2021. 
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.
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)
Sports Update

Track Schedule
Tuesday, April 26 - NO PRACTICE
Thursday, April 28 - 3:30-5:00pm Track Practice
Tuesday, May 3 - Track Meet at Pella Christian High School
Upcoming Events

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 Fine Arts Concert (PreK-4th 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
Heritage Christian School exists to serve Christ by partnering with parents to provide biblically faithful, academically excellent education. The vision of Heritage Christian School is to be a leader in developing passionate life long learners committed to Christ.

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