HCS News
Week of May 16, 2022
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Important Dates
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10AM-3PM
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EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES
May 16 - Strawberry Fields Field Trip Registration Deadline
May 18 - Strawberry Fields Field Trip
May 18 - Children's Museum Field Trip Registration Deadline
May 19 - Padres Game Registration Deadline
May 19-21 - CHEA Convention
May 20 - Beginning Band Tryouts
May 21 - K/6/8 Promotion Registration Deadline
May 23 - Children's Museum Field Trip
May 25 - Grad Nite 2022
May 25 - San Diego Zoo Fieldtrip
May 27 - Concert and Jazz Band Tryouts
May 27 - Senior Grades Due
May 27 - Open House
May 28 - Senior Event: Bonfire
May 30 - Office Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
June 2 - EC Used Curriculum Sale
June 3 - Softball Doubleheader Games
June 6 - Mandatory Promotion & Graduation Rehearsal
June 8 - HCS Padres Baseball Game Night
June 9 - Del Cerro Used Curriculum Sale
June 10 - End of 2nd Semester
June 10 - Promotion Graduation Ceremonies
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ACADEMY/ CLASS DAYS
May 16 - Academy
May 19 - EC/Bonita
May 23 - Academy (last class)
May 26 - DC
June 2 - EC/Bonita (last class)
June 9 - DC (last class)
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Administrative Updates & Announcements From the Office |
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HCS is Part of the Homeschool Boom!
Homeschooling is booming and that means HCS is growing. Understandably, families have many questions about it and our HCS staff is ready and excited to help them get started. We have several in-person opportunities to meet with us and ask questions. Feel free to refer them to our events page so they can see all the dates and times of where we will be promoting our school and addressing their questions and concerns.
Don't forget that you can earn $50 credit towards your school tuition account when a family you referred joins the school. Make sure they indicate who referred them on their enrollment form.
CHEA Convention: May 19-21 in Anaheim, CA
HCS Open House: May 27, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19 in School Office
Great Homeschool Convention: June 16-18 in Ontario, CA
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Promotion Registration Is Now Open
If your student plans to participate in this year's promotion ceremony you must register them by the May 21st deadline. The office will not prepare promotion certificates for those not registered. Visit the Promotion Ceremony web page for registration links.
Please note there is a mandatory rehearsal on Monday, June 6th at 3:00 at Skyline Church.
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Save the Date!
All Welcome to Buy or Sell
No Selling Fee
EC Sale
June 2, 2022
11:45AM - 2:00PM
Set Up at 11:15AM
Del Cerro Sale
June 9, 2022
12:20PM - 2:30PM
Set Up at 11:50AM
Del Cerro Baptist Church
5512 Pennsylvania Lane
La Mesa, CA 91942
Lower Parking Lot
Please be sure to take all unsold items and trash with you upon departure.
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Scrip is now RaiseRight
Want to earn a free yearbook or field trip tickets?
Sign up with RaiseRight to have a percentage of your every day purchases returned to your HCS account. Then use those funds towards a yearbooks, field trips, or tuition.
See our website for more information. |
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It’s time to return your library books!
Please see the following procedure for a smooth return process.
Returning Lending Library Books:
Wipe down all book covers, remove any post-it notes, make sure there is no writing, and leave a note on the cover with a post-it note if book is damaged.
Ways to return your books:
- At the office during normal office hours (M-TH 10am - 3pm)
- At EC Class Day to Vikki Grieshaber
- At Academy to Vikki Grieshaber
- At Del Cerro Class Day to Tracy West
Books should be bagged for easy hand-off. All books are due by June 30. Please see Lending Library web page for late fee structure.
Checking-Out 2022-2023 Books:
Books for the 2022-2023 school year will be ready for check-out on Tuesday, July 5. There will be no holds available or checking out online from July 5-August 8. Please come into the office to check-out books. On August 8 and after you may check-out a book online, and it will be set aside for you to pick-up. Please make sure you are not “adding to your list” when you should be “checking out.”
This notification supersedes what is written on the library website policy page.
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Donate Your Used Towels
HCS continues to work with the San Diego Rescue Mission to help those in need. This month of May we continue to collect towels and wash cloths. These items do not have to be brand new, however, they can NOT be microfiber material. Collection boxes will be provided at each Class Day, including Academy Day.
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The New Children's Museum Field Trip
May 23, 2022
9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Two hour self-guided play tour at the New Children's Museum. Bring your lunch and fellowship with fellow HCS families at the park afterwards. Visit our Field Trips web page to register. Deadline to register is May 18th.
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San Diego Zoo Field Trip
May 25, 2022
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo. How about you, you, you? Explore the San Diego Zoo and enjoy the animals on your self-guided day with other Heritage families. For full details and to purchase tickets please visit our Field Trips website page. |
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Carlsbad Strawberry Company
U-Pick Strawberry Field Trip
May 18, 2022 at 9:30 am
Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a family owned business dedicated to serving the community by providing delicious produce and family fun activities! They are located in beautiful Carlsbad California - Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been a fixture in the Carlsbad landscape, growing mouth watering strawberries. Visit our Field Trips web page to register. Deadline to register is May 16th.
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Travel to the State Capitol
Lydia Amos just got back from traveling to Washington DC through Worldstrides and now getting ready to go on a trip up the coast of California in October of 2022. This trip is open to all families and if students are under 6th grade then an adult must accompany them.
She will be hosting a couple of zoom meetings in May about this trip before the school year ends. It is not too late to join on this great trip.
The zoom meeting will be Tuesday, May 17th at 7pm. Register so that you will receive the code to get in at lydia@amosfamily.us.
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HCS Family Night at Petco Park
Tickets on Sale Now
June 8, 2022
First Pitch at 6:40 pm
Join HCS families at Petco Park on Hat Giveaway Night as San Diego Padres take on the New York Mets. Tickets for reserved section in the upper infield for HCS families are available for purchase now for $33.00 each. Feel free invite your extended family to this fun event. Purchase tickets on our Field Trips website page. Deadline to register is May 19th.
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HCS Softball Doubleheader
June 3, 2022
Starting at 9:00am
Serra Mesa Recreation Center
9020 Village Glen Drive, San Diego 92123
The HCS Girls Fastpitch Softball team invites you to come out to the ball park for our second annual all-team scrimmage!
Exhibition game featuring our Rookies takes place at 9:00am, and the scrimmage with the Varsity fastpitch team is at 10:15am.
The Field is down the hill from the Rec Center building. There are two parking lots available as well as street parking near the ball fields.
- The HCS band will kick off the event by playing our National Anthem!
- Bring cash for the concession stand!
- Bleacher seating is limited so bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on the grass area
Support the club and display your school spirit by purchasing a ball cap. See the softball web page for details.
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Want to Join the Beginning Band?
Instrument Tryouts will be held on Friday, May 20th at 12:30pm at the Chapel at Grossmont. No experience necessary! Come and ask all of your questions! RSVP to band@hcssd.org
Concert and Jazz Band Tryouts
Calling all experienced musicians! Concert and Jazz Band tryouts will be held on Friday, May 27th at 9:00am at the Chapel at Grossmont. Concert Band is open to those who have played their instruments for at least 2 years. Jazz Band is looking for experienced players on drum set, guitar, and bass. RSVP and send questions to band@hcssd.org
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HCS High School Graduation 2022
But sure to put the graduation ceremony on your calendar!
June 10, 2022
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Skyline Church
11330 Campo Road
La Mesa, CA 91941
Mandatory rehearsal Monday, June 6 at 4:30 pm
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Class of 2022
Yard Signs/Banners
Looking for ways to celebrate your graduate? Recognition Direct offers great customizing services for yard signs and banners to make sure your high school senior feels extra special! |
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SENIOR GRADES
Due May 27, 2022
Please enter your students grades now. Class Day, Academy and community college grades may be emailed to me when received.
PLEASE get your grades caught up to date and in order. We want your senior to graduate and receive their diploma!
Thank you so much,
Jane Richards, School Registrar
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UPDATE
May Senior Event
Beach Bonfire
May 28, 2022
3pm - 8pm
South Mission Beach
Near Lifeguard Building
S'mores and firewood will be provided. Seniors can bring snacks to share.
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College Bound High School Science Courses
Are you wondering about what science courses to take in high school?
What would look good on your transcript?
Does Physical Science count?
Biology or Chemistry or Physics or A&P?
Note: All high school sciences should have a lab component.
A very well rounded college bound student should have the following science courses:
- Physical Science
- Biology
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Chemistry or Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
There are a few other variations, but this series will create a solid foundation for college and an excellent looking transcript.
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Yearbook/VMA Fun & School Spirit |
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Now Accepting Yearbook/VMA Student Intern Applications for 2022-2023 School Year
The Yearbook/VMA program is in search of motivated and dedicated student interns to continue to make our program a great one. Applications for the 2022-2023 school year will be accepted from April 1st to May 31st. Training begins in the summer.
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Classifieds & Helpful Resources
Submissions by our members or alum for events or opportunities that are NOT sponsored by HCS.
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Used Curriculum Sale
Join CFS Mira Mesa for our annual curriculum sale! There will be lots of gently loved books, crafts, and bake goods. Small family businesses are welcome, too.
Come to buy or sell. If you desire a spot to showcase your goods, sign up here on the calendar. Cost for CFSMM members is $5 and general public is $10.
Set up begins at 9:30am and seller's entrance is on Stalmer St. Purchaser's entrance is on Atlas Street. Event will be held on the grass field. Please bring shade and water.
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This weekly e-newsletter is a simple reminder of upcoming events and deadlines applicable to all HCS families.
Weekly eNews Submissions: Deadline - noon Thursday to news@hcssd.org. The email blast is for notices of interest to the entire school and regarding HCS sponsored events; with exception of pre-authorized clearance for listings in Classified section. Notices specific only to a group should go to that group’s contact list only.
HCS exists to support and encourage Christian families in the high calling of biblical discipleship through Christ-centered home education by providing administrative help, mentoring, classes, and parent-driven activities, all while honoring family sovereignty.
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