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Heritage Christian School San Diego
Weekly Newsletter
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EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES
April 22 - Train Ride & Pacific SW Railway Reg Deadline
April 22 - Class Registration Opens for Everyone
April 22 - Class of 2025 Senior Meeting
April 23 - Train Ride & Pacific Southwest Railway FT
April 24 - 6th Grade Movie Night Registration Deadline
April 23-27 - HCS Concert Band Tour
April 26 - 6th Grade Movie Night
April 28 - Senior Swing Dance Registration Deadline
April 29 - Senior Dinner Registration Deadline
April 29 - San Diego Zoo Safari Park Reg Deadline
April 30 - Senior Swing Dance Event
May 1 - National Principal's Day
May 1 - Principal's Choice Award Nomination Deadline
May 1 - San Diego Zoo Safari Park Field Trip
May 6 - Senior Speech Contest Deadline
May 7 - School Board Meeting
May 8 - Class of 2024 Senior Dinner
May 9 - Jazz & Blues Farewell Recital
May 10 - Principal Vicki's Sessions at CHEA Convention
May 10 - Beginning Band Tryouts
May 16 - Jr. Academy Sixth Grade Promotion Celebration
May 23 - Five-Year Plan Strategy Meeting
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CLASS DAYS & ACADEMIES
April 22
Academies
April 25
DC/ESC
April 29
Academies
May 2
EC/BON
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From the Board of Directors | |
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New Board Members
The HCS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of two Board Members beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. To read more about both Brian Hendry and Aaron Kemp, visit the Board of Directors page on the website.
Current Board members Marc Crawford (Chairman) and Eric Maggio have completed their terms and will be retiring at the end of this school year. Please extend your congratulations and gratitude for their years of service to the school.
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Administrative Updates & Announcements From the Office | |
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New Junior Academy Lead
Please welcome the new Junior Academy Lead for the 2024-2025 school year: Wendy Steele. You can read Wendy's bio on the Volunteer Leads page of our website.
Thank you to Lauire Aguayo for serving as the Junior Academy Lead for this school year.
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Santee Co-Op Class Day BAND
If you are planning to join the Santee Co-op Class Day next year, join the new BAND created for this campus HERE. BAND will be used for campus-specific news and updates.
As a start-up co-op class day, many hands are needed to make this campus a success. Reach out to the Leads and ask how you can help! santeeclassday@hcssd.org.
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2024-2025 Co-Op Class Day Campuses
Bonita
Laura Walmsley and Jessica Valdez
bonitaclassday@hcssd.org
Escondido
Allison Wardrip
escondidoclassday@hcssd.org
San Diego (formerly EC)
Emily Weld
sandiegoclassday@hcssd.org
Santee (New campus for 2024-2025)
Nicole Empizo and Allissa Womack santeeclassday@hcssd.org
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Train Ride & Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
April 23 | 10:15 am - 12:45 pm
The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum invites you and your students to travel back in time aboard 1930s vintage passenger cars to explore the rich railroad history and beautiful scenery of San Diego county. After the train ride enjoy over 90 pieces of equipment on display for your students to see, feel, and experience. Bring you lunch for a picnic after the museum. Registration closes 4/22/24
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Sixth Grade Movie & Ice Cream Night
April 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy a movie with your fellow sixth graders and make ice cream sundaes together.
Registration closes 4/24/24
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
May 1 | 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Enjoy a Self-Guided Tour of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with fellow HCS families! Experience the free shows and animal presentations throughout the day for great learning fun! Registration closes on 4/29/24 or when full, whichever comes first.
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France & Italy 2025 Trip
June 16-25, 2025
There is still room to join this amazing trip in June of 2025. Be on the lookout for several informational parent meetings coming up in May before the school year ends. The website is www.worldstrides.com and the trip ID is 1983 for registration and further questions. Any other questions contact lydia@amosfamily.us .
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Get Your HCS Ball Cap!
The Softball Club is selling HCS ball caps for $25 to help support the Girls Fastpitch Softball program.
Please email Softball@hcssd.org or contact coach Kelly Cooper to purchase a hat and arrange for drop-off. Thanks for your support!
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Farewell Recital
May 9, 2024 | 6:30 pm
Del Cerro Baptist Church
Suggested Donation: $5
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind-night featuring the HCS Jazz Band as well as spotlighting the HCS Class of 2024 instrumental music seniors. Join us for a swingin' farewell!
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Beginning Band
Instrument Tryout Day
May 10, 2024 | 1:00 pm
The Chapel at Grossmont
Would your student like to learn to play an instrument and join the band? Click HERE to find out more about Instrument Tryout Day! 4th-10th grade students welcome!
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Mime Club is Sharing the Gospel
Mime Club has several events coming up where the youth will have the opportunity to share the Good News of the Gospel using their creative arts skills!
We appreciate your prayers for these opportunities, and we invite you to come support us by watching us perform at the San Diego County Fair from 1pm - 2pm on the Funville Stage on June 13, 2024.
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Join Robotics Club
The Robotics Club is excitedly planning for the upcoming school year and looking for a parent committee treasurer and secretary as well as support in other areas. The club's success depends on parent and community support, so please prayerfully consider helping out.
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Senior Speech Contest Now Open
Seniors, be looking for an email regarding the Senior Speech Contest where selected seniors will be chosen to present a speech at graduation.
The deadline to submit speeches is May 6th. Details and online submission instructions may be found in the email or online HERE.
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Seniors Boards
Seniors, start working on your boards! The Senior Photo and Memory Display board is a fun walk down memory lane. They should include photos and memorabilia of your choosing that reflect your life (i.e. childhood, friends, activities, awards, etc.). The displays will be viewed at the graduation ceremony. You can find more information and specifications for creating these boards on our website.
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Senior Swing Dance
(Rescheduled from January)
April 30 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Come and join your fellow seniors for a 50's 50s-style swing dance! This event was rescheduled from January. Visit the Monthly Senior Social Events website page for details and registration. Registration closes 4/28/24.
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Class of 2024
Senior Dinner
May 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Senior Dinner is a special time between the seniors and their parents. Held as a casual event over dinner, senior parents are able to give a short, public blessing to their seniors. Seniors are also welcome to write a thank you letter to their parents, and read it aloud or share privately. Catered by Ranch Events. Visit the Senior Events website page for details and registration. Registration closes 4/29/24.
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Classifieds | Community | Helpful Resources
Submissions by our members or alum for events or opportunities that are NOT sponsored by HCS.
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Homeschool Family Camp
August 29 - September 2, 2024
HCS Families Receive 10% Discount
Hartland’s Home School Family Camps have provided quality education and Biblical teaching for over thirty years.
Hartland has a heart for homeschooling families. That’s why we've created these unique programs designed specifically for families who have chosen to homeschool. We have combined fun family activities, crafts, and games with in-depth teaching of biblical values, to create a program like no other. Home School Family Camps are designed to keep families together. You’ll enjoy worshiping, playing, learning, and growing together in a safe, positive, uplifting environment.
Along with great messages from our keynote speakers, each Home School Family Camp offers outdoor education classes, including hands-on experiences that will make learning fun and memorable.
Email lydia@amosfamily.us with any questions.
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OFFICE STAFF PHONE EXTENSIONS
To bypass the phone menu, you may use any of these extensions at any time.
NORMAL OFFICE HOURS: 10 AM - 3 PM | T & TH (In-Person) | M & W (Remote)
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1. Vikki Grieshaber (field trips, front desk-work permits/driver's ed docs, general info, RaiseRight, library)
2. Tracy West (billing)
3. Jane Richards (school records, transcripts, high school evaluations, Class Day concerns)
4. Lilia Sepulveda (school calendar, website, newsletter, social media, podcast, school merch)
5. Vicki Stormoen (principal)
6. Emmie Palacios (events, yearbook)
7. Judy Beckmann (clubs)
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STAY CONNECTED WITH HCS ONLINE | |
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The weekly newsletter submissions deadline is 12 noon on Thursday to news@hcssd.org. This newsletter is for notices of interest to the entire school regarding HCS-sponsored events, with the exception of pre-authorized clearance for listings in the 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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