EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES

Feb 1 - Board Nominations Open

Feb 2 - Clairemont Class Day Open House

Feb 3 - Six Flags Grad Nite Registration Deadline

Feb 4 - Senior Event Coffee and Canvas Registration Deadline

Feb 6 - Museum of Making Music Registration Deadline

Feb 7 - Moms Bunco Night

Feb 8 - Grades Entering Party

Feb 9 - First Semester Grades Due

Feb 9 - Escondido Class Day Open House

Feb 9 - School Board Meeting

Feb 15 - Marine Science Floating Lab Registration Deadline

Feb 17 - Marine Science Floating Lab Field Trip

Feb 20 - HCS Academy Teacher Application Deadline

Feb 21 - Museum of Making Music Field Trip

Feb 25 - Senior Event: Coffee and Canvas

Feb 26 - Knott's Berry Farm Field Trip Registration Deadline

Feb 28 - Board Nominations Close

Feb 28 - High School Formal Early Registration Deadline

CLASS DAYS and ACADEMY

Jan 30 - Academies

Feb 2 - EC/BON/CLMT

Feb 6 - Academies

Feb 9- DC/ESC

Feb 13 - Academies

Feb 16 - EC/BON/CLMT

Feb 23 - DC/ESC

Feb 27 - Academies

HCS Board of Directors Currently Seeking Nominations for New Board Members for

2023-2024 School Year

For information about the qualifications and duties of Board members, please go to the member's password-protected area of the website, enter the passcode (2223hcssd), and locate the Bylaws (under Documents).

The Board Nomination process can be summarized as follows: Members submit Board Nominations during a nomination period. Those nominations are then turned over to a Nomination Committee comprised of a former Board member, the Principal, and current or past members of our volunteer leadership team. Together, this committee meets with qualified nominees and then passes along their recommendations to the full Board. The Board will then proceed to interview potential candidates based on the committee’s recommendations.

We are opening the nomination process on February 1st with the goal of completing the Nomination Committee meetings by March 11th and the Board interviews by the end of March.

Please send your nominations to HCSboard@hccsd.org. You do not need to confirm the interest of the nominee to submit their name (though you are certainly welcome to do so). The committee will reach out and let the nominee know they have been nominated and determine whether or not they want to proceed.

Your role as members is absolutely vital in this process. We are looking to you to bring forth men who you believe share our passion and vision for Heritage Christian School. We hope that you will take some time to think through at least one or two nominations. Self-nominations are also welcomed.

**The nomination period will open on February 1st and end on February 28th.**

New Podcast Episode

Motivation for Second Semester

Congratulations, you have made it through the first half of the school year! This podcast episode offers motivation and encouragement to approach the second semester with renewed purpose and focus on why you started this homeschool journey in the first place.

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. 

WORD Completion

Congratulations to office staff member Kim Andreotti and Bonita Class Day Lead Cecelia Leffew for completing the WORD passage for the year.

Keep working on this year's passage!

First Semester Ends January 25th

Grades Due February 9th

How To Enter Grades

The Student Information System (SIS) grade page is linked with the Course of Study page that you entered back at the beginning of the year. When you login to SIS to enter your students' grades, all the classes that you entered in your Course of Study will be waiting for you in the grading system. All you need to do is enter the grades for those classes. If you have changed or added a class since you entered your Course of Study – no worries. On the far right, select “Delete” or “Add Subject” appropriately. Then follow through with the subject, course and grade. When you have completed entering your student's grades, don't forget to click SAVE.

The Course of Study is required by California law for each of our students. If you didn’t do your Course of Study at the beginning of the year, you are being billed for a late fee. To avoid this late fee, select “Course of Study” on the top of the page, choose your student and enter their Course of Study. 

For step by step instructions on how to enter grades, click HERE.

The office will hold a grades entering party on February 8th. If you need assistance entering grades, please stop by the office between 10am and 3pm, no appointment required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will be unable to register for 2023-2024 classes on April 14th until Course of Study and 1st-semester grades have been entered.

Help Us Spread the Word About HCS

and Enter to Win HCS Merch

With the end of first semester, there's so much chatter online about making changes for second semester or even thinking about next school year. Families are asking questions and asking for recommendations on various different homeschool groups. We want to make sure everyone hears about HCS and how we can help them on their homeschool journey. You can help us!

From now until February 28th, you can enter to win HCS merch by following these steps on either Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Text.

1) Tag/Mention Our Page: @HeritageChristianSchoolSanDiego (Facebook); @hcssandiego (Instagram); www.hcssd.org (anywhere)

2) Screenshot your post or comment showing either of the mentions above.

3) Email your screenshot to communications@hcssd.org.

Entry Suggestions/Recommendations:

• Commenting on a post in a Facebook group
• Posting on your feeds about a current HCS event/activity, club, sport, field trip, etc.
• Share a podcast episode or blog entry
• Referring someone to our page or website through a private message or text
• Facebook and/or Instagram stories

Enter as many times as you would like, just don't forget to email us your screenshot each time.

Now Accepting HCS Academy and

Jr. Academy Teaching Applications

for the 2023-2024 School Year

Both the HCS Academy and Jr. Academy meet once a week on Mondays. HCS is accepting teaching applications from now until February 20th for the specified openings.

HCS Academy Teaching Openings:

Various Middle School and High School core subjects

Jr. Academy Teaching Openings:

Kindergarten Teacher

1st/2nd Grade Combo Teacher

Teachers for both Academies are hired as Independent Contractors and must meet the following requirements:

1. Agree to teach the class from a Biblical Worldview. Must sign and be in complete agreement with our Statement of Faith
2. Complete an interview with the Principal and Academy Lead
3. Complete a Background check
4. Must have taught the class in a previous setting and can provide a syllabus from a past class/co-op

Download the application package HERE.

Feel free to pass this information along to those who meet the above qualifications. HCS membership is not required.

Needed: 2023-2024 Junior Academy Lead

Jessica Sepulveda will be stepping down as the Junior Academy Lead for the 2023-2024 school year. The Junior Academy Lead will work closely with the Principal and be the point of contact on campus on Academy days. The position comes with a stipend that would cover the cost of one student at the Junior Academy. Please contact principal@hcssd.org for more information if you are interested in this position.

Escondido Class Day Open House

February 9, 2023

9:05am - 12:30pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1500 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025 

Families are welcome to join us for classes and activities that day.

Please share with your North County friends!! Email escondidoclassday@hcssd.org for all the details and to sign up!

Clairemont Class Day Open House

February 2, 2023

9:00am 12:30 pm

Grace Brethren Church

3455 Atlas Street San Diego, CA 92111

Come out and see if Clairemont Class Day is the right fit for your family. No appointment required. Email clairemontclassday@hcssd.org with any questions.

Moms Bunco Night

February 7, 2023

7 pm - 9 pm

Del Cerro Baptist Church

Fellowship and unwind with other Heritage moms as we engage in a friendly, but competitive, night of BUNCO! 

Refreshments will be provided, but feel free to contribute snacks/desserts as well. Prizes for the most wins, losses, baby buncos and the most BUNCOS!

This is a FREE event but space is limited. Please register HERE so that we may plan accordingly.

Visit the Field Trips webpage for details and registration.

Details for the following field trips coming soon.

April 21 - Medieval Times | April 25 - Wild Animal Park | May 10 - Riley's Farm Civil War

Marine Science Floating Lab (Sea Lab)

February 17, 2023

8:30 am-12:30 pm

Sea Lab is a UNIQUE field trip opportunity! Each vessel is outfitted with oceanographic equipment specifically for student use. There is a maximum of 40 people allowed per boat. Students participate in teams as they manipulate oceanographic equipment, make observations, and gather data and specimens from the ocean waters and sea bottom of San Diego Bay.

Field trip closes at 40 people or February 15, whichever comes first.

Fleet Science Center Field Trip

March 29, 2023

9:15 am - 12:00 pm

We will enjoy the documentary Great Bear Rainforest in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater embarking on a Journey into the land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear from the Great Bear Rainforest, one of the wildest places left on Earth and the last intact temperate rainforest in the world. After the film, families are free to explore the science center.

Field Trip closes at 75 people or March 27, whichever comes first.

Museum of Making Music Field Trip

February 21, 2023

Grades 2nd - 5th Only

Field Trip Minimum: 10 Students

Music! You’ll hear a lot of it during your visit. From the marches and rags of the early 1900s, through the evolutionary sounds of jazz, folk, rock ‘n roll and pop, to the cross cultural expressions of today’s connected world.

It’s the soundtrack of our lives, and it’s also part of a much larger story… the story of how an industry—the music products industry—supplies the world with the instruments, products and gear that we all use to make music.

Field Trip closes on Feb 6.

Knott's Berry Farm Field Trip

March 21, 2023

9:00 am - 10:00 pm

BONUS!! The Heritage Christian School Music Groups will perform at the Wagon Camp Stage at 3:30 p.m.

Field Trip closes on February 26.

Beach Volleyball Season

Beach Volleyball season is around the corner so mark your calendar. The season will run from March 28th to May 23rd. Practices will be held every Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm at South Mission Beach Volleyball courts.

Fee and registration details will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

Email heritagevbc@hcssd.org with any questions.

Your Used Glasses Can Make a Difference!

Hello, Mustangs! The HCS Honors Society is collecting glasses in a joint effort with Lions Club International to make eyeglasses available to the millions of Americans who lack access to them! Since frames are often the most expensive part of an eyeglass, the Lions Club will be taking the frames from all donated glasses to use with new lenses. Donations include prescription glasses, reading glasses, and even sunglasses.

Bring your old glasses to a drop box at the class day near you! Information regarding the placement of the drop box will be found in your coordinator's newsletter.

HCS Girls Fastpitch Softball Season

Starts Soon!

A mandatory Parent/Coach meeting will be held on February 9th at 7pm via Zoom and sign ups will begin that evening. Please email softball@hcssd.org to obtain Zoom meeting link.

• Open to girls in grades 5th-12th.
• No previous experience is necessary; athletes of all skill levels are welcomed.
• Space is limited so make sure to sign up as soon as registration opens.
• Fee: $125/student, or $75 for girls who are enrolled in band/choir and therefore would not be able to practice on Friday mornings due to that overlap.
• Practices will be held at the Serra Mesa Recreation Center, North Ballfield, located at 9020 Village Glen Drive, San Diego 92123.
• Try-outs and assessments for team placement will be held Tuesday, March 7th and Friday, March 10th from 10 am-12 pm.
• Practices begin March 14th and will be held every Tuesday and Friday morning, 10am-12pm, thru June 2nd. No practice during spring break (first week of April).

We are also looking for Head and Assistant Coaches! Please contact Kelly Cooper at softball@hcssd.org if interested.

February Senior Social Coffee and Canvas

Saturday February 25, 2023

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Del Cerro Baptist Church

Bring your artistic flair for a Coffee and Canvas Senior Event! You will paint an 11 x 14 canvas with instruction by Mrs. Thiessen, a very accomplished artist. Mrs. Goble will host a Coffee Bar with light refreshments to enjoy as you paint!

Registration closes on February 4th so register today as there are only 24 available spots! $20 per participant. Visit the Senior Monthly Events web page for registration details.

Senior Grad Nite 2023

Six Flags Magic Mountain Registration!

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

REGISTRATION CLOSES on 2/3/2023

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 arrives 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 2/3/23 with an $80 deposit to reserve your ticket. Registration CLOSES on 2/3/22. 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!

High School Formal - Masquerade Ball

April 13, 2023

5pm - 10pm

Marina Village, Seaside Room

Cost: $58/Student (Jan 30-Feb 28)

$75/Student (March 1-March 30)

Your presence is requested at the Heritage Christian School High School Formal Masquerade Ball 2023.

Join us for a night of dining, entertainment, fellowship, games, and dancing. Wear your own masquerade mask or make one on-site. Event is for Heritage Christian School High School Students Only, no outside guests or younger students allowed.

Register Now!!

Meet the HCS Mentors

The HCS Mentors provide opportunities for moms to be assigned a point-of-contact during the school year for all things homeschooling and/or all te 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.

Not pictured: Stephanie Jones and Cindy Linstad.

Lydia Amos

Julie Anderson

Catrina Dowers

Heather Jensen

Sharon Jones

Juliette Lee

Emily Lindstrom

Lisa Toleno

Are you new to HCS this school year?

HCS loves welcoming new families and Yearbook wants to recognize them by highlighting them in a special section of the book reserved just for them. If you're a new family to HCS this school year we invite you answer our survey and submit a family photo. If you know a new family, please pass this invitation along to them. Access survey here.

FREE Concert Celebration the Psalms

with Matthew David Montgomery

February 15, 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church

6374 Potomac Street

San Diego, CA 92139

Matthew David Montgomery, a songwriter based in Nashville, TN, will be giving a Psalm-sing concert and seminar that he has shared across the country. These events include congregational singing (as entertainment and fellowship, not formal worship), practical stories about his experience singing the psalms, and how everything we sing forms and shapes us, as well as some fun and flashy guitar playing to keep things interesting!

Click here for more details.

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