February 9, 2024

Educating for Eternity Gala - Saturday, March 2nd - Order Tickets by Friday, February 23rd!

We are thrilled to announce our Educating for Eternity Auction/Gala, scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Bella Sala Event Center in Tiffin, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. This year's event promises to be a departure from the norm, focusing on bringing us together for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun.

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring over 25 silent auction items, several live auction items, and live music by Hot Rod Lincoln guitarist Billy Heller. The evening's culinary delights include appetizers, a plated dinner featuring a mixed green salad, rosemary-marinated grilled chicken breast with mushroom and pancetta cream, rosemary-roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, dessert from Iowa Cupcakery, and drinks. Childcare will be provided at the Heritage Campus (details coming, sign up in advance will be required). Please invite friends, grandparents, co-workers, or anyone who would enjoy a fun night out with us.

Tickets can be purchased by going to https://charity.pledgeit.org/EFE2024. While we acknowledge the increased ticket price compared to previous years, please understand that this fundraising event offers a more upscale experience. There will be no pressure to donate at the event, just the opportunity to bid on some exciting auction items if you so choose. 

40 Days Lent Devotional by the 6th Grade Class

This coming week (Wednesday, February 14) kicks off the season of Lent, a church tradition in which Christians focus on the biblical story as they prepare their hearts for Easter. Lent begins 40 days before Easter (not counting Sundays). The sixth-grade class spent some time earlier this year writing, illustrating, and designing a Lent Devotional for our Heritage families covering the story of the whole Bible and how it is connected to Jesus. We wanted to share this with all of you and hope this is a meaningful and useful resource this Easter season.

40 Day Lent Devotional

Continuous Enrollment

A reminder that if you are planning to withdraw your son or daughter from Heritage at the end of the school year and not return next year, you must notify Mr. Goodbar and Mrs. Wichhart, in writing, by March 1st. Knowing this information helps us make decisions and plan for next year. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's enrollment, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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.

Muffins with Moms - Friday, Feb 23

Muffins with Moms is February 23 from 7:30-8:10am. This is an opportunity for students to bring their mom or a special guest to join with others for muffins and juice in the gym before school that morning. Siblings are also welcome to come along. A reminder that children should remain with their parent/special guest during this event. There will also be a photographer there that morning and you’re encouraged to get your picture taken with your child, and H.A.N.D.S. will print the pictures and send them home in your child’s Friday folder the next week.

There are a few opportunities to sign up to help, check out the signup genius below and see how you can help!

Muffin with Mom sign-up

Faith & Family Day with the Heartlanders

Join us on Sunday, March 24 at 2:05pm for Faith & Family Day with the Iowa Heartlanders Hockey Team. This is also a fundraiser for Heritage H.A.N.D.S. Tickets purchased through the link below are $14 each and H.A.N.D.S. will receive $2 for every ticket sold. Come out to Xtreme Arena to celebrate Heartlanders hockey, faith, and fellowship (and support Heritage H.A.N.D.S.!)

Purchase tickets here

Men's Opportunity for Learning with Dr. Gilbaugh

Heritage Apparel Hand-Me-Downs

It's that time of year for some spring cleaning and passing things along. Please comb your closets for any gently used Heritage apparel to give back to the school community. Donate your Heritage spirit gear like T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, socks, etc. into the collection box near front office starting February. All donated HCS apparel will be available to pick up for FREE starting the week of February 19th. Please take 1 FREE item per child to start, the remaining items will be FREE for the taking on Friday at Muffins with Mom and Open Gym Night.

Missions - Mr. & Mrs. Pretorius and Anani

We are excited to announce that Miss Mysnyk got married over Christmas break. She and her husband are excited to continue to serve as global workers in India! Thank you for praying for them. Also, please remember that students can bring money in to support Anani through Compassion International. Thank you for praying for the nations with us!

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 Basketball

Game - Monday, February 12 @ CLS 4:30 pm

Practice - Wednesday, February 14 4:30-6pm

Upcoming Events

President's Day - No School

Mon, Feb 19

End of Second Trimester

Fri, Feb 23

Muffins with Moms

Fri, Feb 23

7:30am-8:10am

Open Gym

Fri, Feb 23

6:30pm-8:00pm

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