EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES

Dec 6 - Christmas Program Rehearsal

Dec 7 - Christmas Program

Dec 8 - 6th Grade Christmas Party

Dec 9 - Office Closed

Dec 16 - Southern CA Ballet: The Nutcracker Field Trip

Dec 16 - Senior Social: Christmas Party

Dec 16 - Jan 2 - Office Closed for Christmas Break

Dec 21 - San Diego Rescue Mission Service Project

Jan 3 - Office Reopens

Jan 11 & 12 - Drama Club Auditions by Appointment

Jan 18 - State of the School Meeting

CLASS DAYS and ACADEMY

Dec 5 - Academies

Dec 8 - DC/ESC

Dec 12 - Academies

Dec 15 - EC/BON/CLMT

Holiday Office Schedule

Please note that the office will be closed on Friday, December 9th.

We will close again starting Friday, December 16th - Monday, January 2nd. We will open on Tuesday, January 3rd.

The last newsletter before the break will be Monday, December 12th.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

AP Testing for Homeschool

College-Bound Students

This week's podcast episode features an interview with HCS member Heather Jensen regarding AP testing and other preparations for homeschooled college-bound students.

Access the podcast on our Buzzsprout site or search for Homeschool Talk with HCS on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Podcast Addict, and more. Subscribe to the show to be notified when new episodes are uploaded. 

Congratulations To Our Current WORD Finishers

Kiara Ceballos

Nicolas Palacios

For a suggested memorization schedule as well as to view photos of those who have completed this year's passage, click HERE.

SAVE THE DATE!

January 18, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Del Cerro Baptist Church

The annual State of the School membership meeting will include financial information, some current needs and challenges, goals and vision for the years ahead, as well as address questions raised by the membership through the Q&A form that will be coming soon. All members are highly encouraged to attend. Stay tuned for additional information in the weeks to come.

Make-Up School Pictures Are Here!

School pictures have arrived for those families who attended Make-up Picture Day. EC and DC families may pick-up their pictures at Class Day. Full Service families may pick-up their pictures at the office.

We still have pictures from our August Picture Day waiting to be picked up. If you would like your pictures mailed to you, for a small fee, please email Vikki Grieshaber at events@hcssd.org. If no pictures were ordered your ID cards have been mailed to your home address on file.

Library Corner

Did you know we have books for parents? The library has parenting books, books on marriage, homeschool teaching resources, and many more! Books are available for check-out, you just need a library account! Email Vikki Grieshaber at library@hcssd.org to open your account and/or to place a hold on a book. To see what books are in our inventory look here: Heritage Christian School Library

RaiseRight Fundraising Gift Cards

Christmas is just around the corner! You have one last chance to order physical gift cards for pre-Christmas arrival. The order will be placed on December 8. Gift cards should be in by December 22 with office pick-up available. Please place your order on RaiseRight.com for this easy Christmas gift giving option!

• As a reminder! Full rebate goes to your school account through Dec. 31.
• NEW Flash bonuses daily on RaiseRight.com.

If you don't have a RaiseRight account yet, please Register Here and enter enrollment Code: BLL3848737569.

Email Vikki Grieshaber at Scrip@hcssd.org with any questions.

Christmas Program 2022

Is This Wednesday!

Invite friends and family to get into the Christmas spirit by attending our exciting annual Christmas program, with performances by our band, choir, and other clubs and class day groups. Admission and hot apple cider is FREE for everyone. HCS is giving away prizes! Be sure to get your ticket at the entrance for the drawing!

Many school clubs and groups will have food, drinks, and gifts for sale prior to the program beginning at 5:00pm and at the conclusion of the program. So, come hungry and support a good cause while enjoying yummy hot dogs, nachos, and more.

California Field Trip 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the California trip has been shortened to a TWO-DAY trip from April 20-21, 2023. With this comes an adjustment to the cost of about $900 per student/parent. We hope that this new time and cost will make it more feasible for others to join as we learn about the history of California in Sacramento and San Francisco. Register online at www.worldstrides.com. Please contact Lydia with any questions at lydia@amosfamily.us.

Men's Belts & Shoe Laces

Donation Drive

The need for this month is new or gently used men's belts and shoe laces of any type. There is a collection bin at each class day during the month of December. Please contact Charmin Goble at (714) 321-1240 with any questions. Thank you for your donations which benefit the individuals served by the San Diego Rescue Mission.

HCS Open Casting Call

Calling all guys and gals of all grade levels, actors, singers, dancers, non-singers, first timers, backstage crew, and all interested!

Join our Drama Club family to make friends, learn performing skills, and have a blast being part of our spring production, Willy Wonka Jr.

Willy Wonka is the whimsical tale that shows how humility is the true key to success. The story reminds us that when surrounded by pride, arrogance, and the other ills of the world - kindness, humbleness, and contentment win in the end.

Auditions will be be held on January 11 and 12th, 2023. Callbacks as needed will be held on January 13, 2023. Audition sign-ups are now open so grab your spot today HERE.

Rehearsals:

Wednesdays 1:30 – 5:00PM

New Life Presbyterian Church

5333 Lake Murray Blvd

La Mesa, CA 91942

Performances:

Friday, May 5 & Saturday, May 6, 2023

El Cajon Wesleyan Church

1500 E Lexington Avenue

El Cajon, CA 92019

Download all show documents HERE using your HSL account.

Email dramaclub@hcssd.org with any questions.

Senior Grad Nite 2023

Six Flags Magic Mountain Registration!

June 2 (5pm) - June 3 (7am)

We are taking a chartered bus to and from Grad Nite 2023 at Six Flags Magic Mountain! The bus leaves the HCS office at 5:00 pm, Friday, June 2, 2023, and arrive back at the HCS office on Saturday, June 3 @ 7:00 am. Grad Nite hours at the park are 9:00pm to 4:00am.

Cost of $220 Includes:

• Transportation
• Park Admission
• All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet (9pm-1am)
• Photo Voucher
• Souvenir (TBD)
• DJ's
• GRAD PASS (Return anytime in 2023 for additional fun!) 

Sign up NOW through 1/31/23 with an $80 deposit to reserve your ticket. Registration deposit goes up to $135 on 2/1/23. The full balance is due on May 1, 2023. Full payment of $220 is also accepted at the time of registration.

Only 50 tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain and 50 spots on the bus are available.  We will take the first 45 students who register by paying either the deposit or full payment. Five chaperones will be selected to go after filling out the chaperone application. Register here now!

Class of 2023 Seniors

Gingerbread House Contest & Gift Exchange

Friday, December 16, 2022

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Grace Brethren Church

3455 Atlas Street, San Diego

Host: Mrs. Amos

Register Here!

Calling all Seniors for this great time as we celebrate the season of Christmas. You will need to provide your own gingerbread house kit and all the supplies for the blind contest. Parents interested in judging the houses at 8:00pm that night should indicate that upon registration.

Senior students who indicate that they are interested in participating in the Secret Santa gift exchange will be paired up and contacted with the details required to participate in this event. The gift exchange range is $15 minimum and $20 max.

High School Service Project

December 21, 2022

9am - 12pm

We are scheduled to do Community Service at the San Diego Rescue Mission, the third Wednesday of every month until May 2023, from 9-12pm. Must be in high school. Please contact Charmin Goble at (714) 321-1240 with any questions. Hope to see you December 21st. 

Free Christian College Search

Students can find the right fit using our college search tool. Filter by major, location or athletics to generate a list of Christian colleges and universities that match your preferences! Simply answer a few questions to get your personalized list of schools and then click on the links to view their websites. Click HERE to get started.

The SAT is more than just a test. It's a tool that helps open doors to opportunity.

Register today, complete one free Timed Mini Section or Diagnostic Quiz on Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®, and earn entries into drawings for $500 and $40,000 BigFuture Scholarships.

If you're a fee waiver–eligible student, there's no late registration fee.

Meet the Surf Parent Committee

The Surf Club provides opportunities for students to enjoy surfing together and learn some new skills. Be sure to thank these parents when you see them around for their efforts in providing this sports extracurricular opportunity for our families.

Everyone on our volunteer leadership team has wonderful and unique strengths. We encourage you to visit our Volunteer Spotlight webpage to read about each individual.

President

Donna Haragan

Secretary

Emmie Palacios

Treasurer

Kelly Cooper

Make a difference in your community

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class

Dates: December 16-20, 2022

Cost: $300

The first step is to get certified with our American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class. This class provides entry level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until EMS personnel take over through classroom learning and hands on practice. Participation in all classes is required (12/16-12/20). If water skills are not passed on the first day of class (Friday evening 12/16) participants will not be able to continue and the money is non-refundable.

Upon successful course completion students will then be certified in Lifeguarding Bundle 5:

• First Aid

• AED

• Lifeguarding

• CPR Pro

• BBP

• O2

•Title 22

Lifeguard participants must be able to demonstrate these abilities on the first day of class (water skills):

• Swim 300 yards using freestyle

• Retrieve 10 lb. object from bottom of pool and swim 20 yards

• Exit water without use of ladder

• Tread water for 2 minutes without using arms 

Click HERE to register online.

Rebecca Phillips is a high school senior at Heritage Christian School San Diego who plans on pursuing a career in either national security or nursing. In her spare time, you can find her running, competing in debate, listening to classic rock and country music, or attempting to finish her ever-growing book list (on topics ranging from military special ops to St. Augustine).



After scoring within the top 1% nationwide on the Classical Learning Test (CLT), Rebecca was invited to contribute to the CLT Journal. You can read her essay entry below. Congratulations Rebecca!

Most democracies prize freedom of religion, yet the Christian religion says, "Blessed are the persecuted." What is the Christian who lives in a democracy to make of this?

For churchgoers in the West, “cancel culture” is likely the most opposition they will ever face. Christians who sit in their pews weekly, access free worship music on their iPhones, and read their Bibles in public, censorship online may be their only exposure to persecution. However, while the afflictions Christians face in Western nations should not be minimized, there is a far more grievous reality of religious rights abuses and oppression of Christians all over the globe. It seems increasingly apparent that Americans are taking many of their religious rights for granted. In this piece, I will first analyze the duty of governments in this matter, and then the role that Christians in the West should play in bringing relief to those who face targeted abuse around the world.



Christian persecution may be defined as any discrimination or hostility against someone because of their belief in Jesus Christ. This encompasses much more than its most severe forms, such as beheadings, mutilations, and imprisonments, and does include the kinds of discrimination that can be observed on social media platforms.

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