July 28, 2023
News and Updates from HCS
This edition of the Weekly Heritage is filled with very important information about the upcoming school year. Please read it thoroughly and call or email the office if you need clarification on any of the items below. We hope you are having a wonderful summer and we can't wait to kick off another great school year in August!
Staffing Update for 2023-24

We're excited that we are fully staffed for the upcoming school year. God has answered prayer and we are excited about the new faces he is bringing to join the Heritage team. Below are the individuals who will be filling each of the roles this coming year:

PreKindergarten Teacher - Lysia Peters
PreKindergarten Assistant - Katrina Cannon
Kindergarten Teacher - Joy Bartholomew
Kindergarten Assistant - Connie Lenz
1st Grade - Emma Palmer
1st Grade Assistant - Karen Capper
1st Grade - Kristin Smith
2nd Grade - Nichole Early
3rd Grade - Jenn Van Otterloo
4th Grade - Rachel Super
4th Grade - Jenna Kurtzhals
5th Grade - Sarah Franje
Middle School Math, PreAlgebra, & Algebra - Suzy Barker
Middle School Science & 6th Grade Language - Anna Schlichtmann
Middle School Literature (6-8), Language (7-8) & Spanish - Vanessa Pickart
Middle School History & Bible - Matt Ellerie
Instructional & Intervention Assistant - Jodi Ellerie
Extended Care Coordinator and 2nd/3rd Grade Teacher Assistant - Natalie Knapp
Athletic Director & PE Teacher - Jonathan Harshman
Fine Arts Director (Music, Art & Drama) - Tresa Munson
Heritage Singers/Jubilate Director - Jenna Smith
Band Director - Lynn Jansen
Head of School - Brian Goodbar
Administrative Office Manager - Brenda Wichhart
Secretary - Kathy Schallau
Administrative Assistant - Erica Wallace
Back to School Work Day - Sat, Aug. 12
 
With the start of school just around the corner, we need your help to spiff up the school building and surrounding campus. On Saturday, August 12, we 'll have our annual Back to School Work Day from 8:30am to 12:00pm. As always, more hands equal less work. This is an excellent way for you to meet other school families and we would love to see you there. We know there will be some window washing, landscaping/weeding/trimming as well as spreading mulch jobs that day (wheelbarrows and yard tools will be helpful to bring). As the date gets closer, we may have some additional jobs to add to the list. Be watching your email for additional information and a Sign-up Genius in the next week or two.
Pre-K Parent Orientation Night - Aug 18th 6:00-6:30pm
 
Mrs. Peters would like to invite all of our PreK parents to come on Thursday, August 18th from 6:00-6:30pm before the All School Back to School Night to get important information that will ensure our school year is started off right. This will be a time set aside to meet Mrs. Peters, get your questions answered and drop off any supplies. We look forward to seeing our PreK Parents on Friday, the 18th!
Back to School Night - Friday, August 18
 
We're looking forward to seeing you on Friday evening, August 18th for our annual Back to School Night. The itinerary for the evening is as follows:
 
·         6:30-7:00pm - Teachers will be in their classrooms welcoming families and receiving school supplies.
·        7:00-8:00pm - Ice Cream Social on the lawn (or Gymnasium if it's raining)
 
You won't want to miss this fun event to kick off the new school year! Additional information can be found in the Parent Student Handbook under the Special Events Section in the back.
 
The office will be open that evening if you need to finalize any paperwork or payments before the start of the school year.
Substitute Teachers Needed

We are looking to add some additional folks to our substitute teacher list. Substitute teaching is a great way to formally work with great kids in a great environment while enjoying the benefit of some flexibility. At Heritage Christian School, substitute teachers earn $15.75 per hour. If you would like more information, contact the school office.
Before and After School Supervisors Needed
 
Help spread the word among your friends, in the neighborhood, at your churches, and at work. If you know someone who loves working with kids and is looking for a part time job, send them our way. We're looking for additional Before and After School Supervisors from 7-8am and/or 3:30 to 5:30pm each school day. This is a great opportunity for a college student to pick up some part time work (hourly rate is $13.00). Feel free to print out this flyer to share or post. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Brenda Wichhart (wichhartb@hcs-nl.com) and she will pass the information along to Natalie Knapp, our new Extended Care Coordinator.
Lunch Servers Needed!
 
We are in need of an additional server on Mondays and Wednesdays as well as substitute lunch servers. The time commitment is about 1.5 hours from 11-12:30pm. If you have some flexibility and would be willing to fill either role, please contact Erica Wallace in the office at (wallacee@hcs-nl.com) or 626-4777. This is a great opportunity to volunteer and get to know the students better! It's also a great way for a grandparent to volunteer so pass the opportunity along to your child's grandparents.
School Calendar
 
Please take note of the school calendar for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Did you know? You can subscribe to the Heritage Calendar by going to our website and clicking on 'Calendar' under the 'Parents' tab. Click on the Subscribe button at the bottom and choose the option that you prefer. That will save you a lot of time entering in each event individually!
 
In addition, revisions to the Parent/Student Handbook have also been made. All revisions from previous years are highlighted and you are strongly encouraged to take a look at those changes by clicking the following link: Parent Student Handbook
Class Supply Lists
 
If your kids are anxious to get Back to School supplies, the Class Supply Lists for this year can be found on our website or by clicking here.
Volunteer Screening Process
 
If you anticipate volunteering with direct supervision over students this year (driving for field trips, serving lunch, coaching, etc.), you will need to complete a Volunteer Application. This application needs to be done each school year so even if you filled one out last year, you will need to do it again this year before being able to volunteer. You can visit our website and click on the Parents Tab and then Volunteer Application or click here to access the application. You'll choose the volunteer option and then click on the form for the volunteer opportunity you would like to apply for. One item to note is that if you will be driving for a field trip, we need a copy of your drivers license as well as a copy of your declarations page showing your vehicle insurance limits (not just the insurance card). If you have questions, contact Kathy Schallau, schallauk@hcs-nl.com.
Update your child's immunization records this summer
 
Many of you may be scheduling health exams and athletic physicals over the summer. Please assist the office by requesting an updated record of immunization for your child at their next exam. This is especially important for students entering kindergarten and 7th grade when additional required immunizations are given. The Department of Public Health and Human Services requires the school to have an up-to-date record of immunization on file before our annual audit in the fall. Immunization records can be faxed to 319-626-4778.
Order and Pay for Lunches Online
 
The lunch menu for August and September will be available the 2nd week of August. You'll receive a separate email with the menus and details for ordering. As a reminder, you have the ability to pay for those lunch orders online via e-check or debit/credit card. (You're not required to pay online, checks are still accepted in the office.) There will be a convenience fee for each transaction as follows:
 
·        eChecks: $.85/payment
·        Credit and debit card payments: 3.75% of transaction amount
 
For more information about signing in to FACTS Management (formerly Renweb) and completing online lunch orders, click here.
 
Please place all lunch orders online regardless of your payment option.
 
We currently only accept online payments for lunch and Before and After School.
Updated Forms for Returning Families - Action Required!

If you are a returning family this year, you will receive an email NEXT WEEK from Kathy Schallau regarding forms that need updated each year. Please make sure you log on to your FACTS Family Portal (www.factsmgt.com) to verify the information and complete the Field Trip and Medical Release Form for 2023-24 along with the Acceptable Internet Use Form. Refer to the email for detailed instructions. Any questions can be directed to Kathy in the office at schallauk@hcs-nl.com or 319-626-4777.
Sports Update

Heritage will again be offering soccer and volleyball this fall for our students. Our soccer team will be coed for students in grades 5th through 8th coached by Fred and Kari Rodrigues. Coach Fred and Coach Kari have coached soccer for three years at Heritage now and do a fantastic job with our athletes and team. Both coaches bring a passion for the sport of soccer and a desire to see our athletes develop athletically and spiritually.

Our volleyball teams will once again be coached by Sarah Franje. Coach Franje is terrific at teaching the fundamentals of the sport and helping our young ladies develop on and off the court. She has coached the Heritage volleyball teams for several years and does excellent work with our student athletes and we are very fortunate to have her coaching again. Heritage is also looking for an assistant coach this volleyball season to work with Coach Franje. If you are interested in serving as an assistant coach, please contact me via email at harshmanj@hcs-nl.com or call me at 319-541-9509. Since Heritage uses volunteer coaches, a coach does not need to have an authorization or endorsement from the state. We are currently anticipating having enough student-athletes to field two volleyball teams, one 5/6th grade team and one 7/8th grade team. There will be volleyball open gym nights on August 10, and August 15, both from 4:30-6pm. The girls will get to work on some skills and also play a game. These are not required practices, and any 5th-8th grade girl is invited to come, even if they aren’t sure if they want to join the team. Kneepads are strongly recommended. Contact Sarah Franje (franjes@hcs-nl.com) if you have any questions. 

If your child is planning on participating in soccer or volleyball this fall, please continue reading and follow these steps to ensure that you get all necessary forms and fees completed and turned in prior to the start of the season. *Students must have all forms and fees turned in to the Heritage office before being allowed to participate or compete. * 
All athletes participating in soccer and volleyball must complete and turn in the following (forms are attached to this email):
  • $60 Athletic Fee
  • Athletic Contract 
  • Insurance Waiver
  • Emergency Medical Authorization 
  • Physical (Athletic physicals are good for one year and a month grace period. If you need to know when your child’s athletic physical expires you can contact the Heritage office.)
  • Concussion Form 
       Forms and fees may be turned into the Heritage office during their summer office hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. They can also be mailed to the school (255 Hackberry St, North Liberty, IA 52317) or digital copies can be emailed to harshmanj@hcs-nl.com.
       Soccer and volleyball will be starting on different dates so please note that the deadline for forms and fees is different.
  • Soccer Deadline: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
  • Volleyball Deadline: TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
  • Your child will not be allowed to practice or play until all forms and fees are completed and turned in.

If your son or daughter is planning on participating in either soccer or volleyball this fall, please email Mr. Harshman. This will allow him to begin compiling a roster for our coaches and will allow them to begin preparing accordingly.

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming season or the forms, please feel free to reach out and contact Mr. Harshman.
Upcoming Events

SUMMER BREAK!

Back to School Work Day
Sat, Aug 12
8:30-12pm

Back to School Night
Fri, Aug 18
6:30-8:00pm

First Day of School
Wed, Aug 23
 
K-5th Parent Orientation Night
Tues, Aug 29
6:30pm
 
6-8th Parent Orientation Night
Thurs, Aug 31
6:30pm
 
No School
Mon, Sept 4
Labor Day
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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