February 4, 2022
News and Updates from HCS
H.A.N.D.S. Monthly Meeting - Wednesday

Join us next Wednesday, February 9, in the kitchen after drop off for our monthly H.A.N.D.S. meeting!
Educating for Eternity Gala - Sat, March 5

Tickets are now on sale for Educating for Eternity! To purchase tickets, go to https://onecau.se/_dau. Tickets may be purchased individually for $25, by couple for $45, or by table of 8 for $150. IMPORTANT: When you first purchase tickets, you won't be able to add your guest(s) name. However, when you receive your email confirmation, click on the "Update Tickets" link to add your guest's name and contact information. Space is limited this year, so don't wait!
Open Positions for the 2022-23 School Year

We're currently recruiting for the following possible open positions for the 2022-23 school year. (Some due to adding a section and some due to uncertainty of teachers returning).

  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • First Grade Teacher
  • Third Grade Teacher
  • Middle School Language Arts & Literature Teacher
  • Physical Education 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.
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!
Valentines Day Celebration

A reminder that we will not take class time to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Heritage. Please refer to the Parent Student Handbook (p. 29 and also copied below) for our policy on Holiday Celebrations and Class Parties.

Holiday Celebrations and Class Parties
At Heritage Christian School, parents hold a wide variety of opinions on the celebration of holidays, whether at school or at home. In order to remain faithful to our mission, make the most of instructional time, not confuse children, and honor the differing opinions of parents, Heritage Christian School only celebrates one holiday with a class party and that is the birth of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas. For the other holidays (Halloween and Valentine’s Day), we ask that parents celebrate those at home if they so choose. In addition, we ask that all parents honor the school’s position by not allowing children to come dressed in costumes for Halloween or bring candy or cards for Valentine’s Day but reserve those activities for after school.
What Happened in Chapel this Week?

This week in chapel we began exploring the Biblical Throughline of Order Discovering. An Order Discoverer sees God’s fingerprints all over creation. We know that we are able to discover and see God’s order all around us. We also know that God created order out of chaos and that He has a purpose and a plan for everything and we are part of that plan. 

This week in PreK-4th Grade Chapel, Mr. Montgomery introduced the Throughline to students as they looked at how God created everything from nothing. They also looked at how Jesus calmed the storm and brought peace and order in the midst of chaos. Students were reminded that God cares about the details of our lives and that even in the storms, He has a plan for us.

5th grade through Middle School students met with their elementary PALS on Friday and will continue to explore the Order Discovery Throughline the rest of the month.

Please join us in praying that this month students would explore, see, and recognize the wonder of God’s order all around them; that they would see His sustaining power in all things and that they would recognize their place in God’s plan.
2022-23 School Calendar Approved

View or download the 2022-2023 School Calendar here
 
First Day of School - August 24, 2022
Parent Teacher Conferences - November 21 & 22, 2022
Thanksgiving Break - November 23-25, 2022
Christmas Break - December 23, 2022 - January 6, 2023
Spring Break - March 13-17, 2023
Last Day of School for PK-8 - May 26, 2023
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

Girls Games Recaps
The 5th and 6th grade girls team was shorthanded last Thursday night (the 27th) due to Covid quarantine procedures, leaving the team with only 6 girls for the 2nd time this season. The girls impressed with their toughness and grit, battling through a physically demanding game with little rest for some and no rest for others. Facing a zone defense for the first time this season, the Eagles were led in scoring by Lauren Kallemeyn with 4 points. Sydney Vrban added 3 points while Lauren Miller added 2 points in the paint and Avery Munson and Zoe Edkin added nothing-but-net jumpers. The Eagles will benefit the rest of the season from the extra conditioning and extra playing time afforded in the hard fought 24-13 loss to LIS.  

The Eagles were back at full strength for their game at INCA on Tuesday and came away with a solid 32-26 victory to move to 3-2 on the season. Lauren Kallemeyn led in scoring with 8 points followed closely by Ruby Miller and Avery Munson who each added 6 points. Kallemeyn also added 7 steals in the game. The Eagles crashed the boards like a shoal of frenzied piranhas led by Sydney Vrban with 10 rebounds and Lauren Miller and Ruby Miller with 9 each.  

The Eagles continued their winning ways at home versus CR Trinity on Thursday moving to 4-2 after the 46-7 victory. Rebounds continued to be a dominant area for the Eagles as a determined Sydney Vrban tallied 16 rebounds (and added 12 points for a double-double) and Lauren Miller turned in her second 9 rebound performance in a row. Sophia Greazel led all scorers and tied a career high with 14 points. Abigale Boldt rose to the challenge to get more aggressive on offense and turned in a solid 8 point night. Lauren "Slash" Kallemeyn continued to show her all-around versatility with 4 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals and 6 assists.  

Basketball Schedule
Monday, Feb 7 - 4:30-6:15pm Girls Practice
Tuesday, Feb 8 - 3:30-5pm 5/6th Boys Practice
Tuesday, Feb 8 - 5-6:30pm 7/8th Boys Practice
Wednesday, Feb 9 - 4:30-6:15pm Girls Practice
Thursday, Feb 10 - 4:30pm 5/6th Boys Away Game at Trinity CR
Thursday, Feb 10 - 5:30pm Girls Away Game at Trinity CR
Thursday, Feb 10 - 6:30pm 7/8th Boys Away Game at Trinity CR

Cheerleading Schedule
Tuesday, Feb 8 - 5-6:30pm Practice
Upcoming Events

H.A.N.D.S. Monthly Meeting
Wed, Feb 9
After drop off in the kitchen

No School
Fri, Feb 18
Teacher In-Service

No School
Mon, Feb 21
President's Day

Muffins with Moms
Fri, Feb 25
7:30-8:15am

End of Second Trimester
Fri, Feb 25

Report Cards Go Home
Fri, March 4

Educating for Eternity (EFE) Gala
Sat, March 5

Bluebird Restaurant "Day"
Tues, March 8
Bluebird Cafe - NL

No School
March 14-18
Spring Break
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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