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Volume 22 Number 07 10/09/2015
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Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6
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MISSION STATEMENT
Heritage School provides a distinctive classical Christ-centered education that prepares students for servant leadership and lives that glorify God.
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Is There Any Hope? Part I
I had a great conversation with a friend this week regarding the frustration of working with youth today. We were commiserating on the decline in culture and, specifically, the decline in certain attitudes toward sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance. We talked about the lack of commitment and the inability to assume responsibility for one’s actions. Continue Reading>>>
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School Picture Retakes: October 15
Return your original photo packet.
Students should wear chapel uniform. They may change after the photo.
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Heritage School
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Friday, October 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; Psalm 103:17
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, October 15
2:40 p.m. Pep Rally (**note the time change**)
6:00 p.m. Heritage Eagles Varsity Volleyball Game @ MPAC
Friday, October 16
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Grandparents and Special Friends Day
11:30 a.m. Early Release
7:30 p.m. Flight Night - Heritage Eagles Varsity Football Game
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October Chapel Schedule
Oct 14
- Regular Dress Uniform
- GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Rehearsal
- NO CHAPEL UPPER SCHOOL PSAT
Oct 21
- GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Mrs. Nora Brantley
- UPPER SCHOOL: Kaleb Dale
Oct 28
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No Chapel for Upper School
PSAT Schedule for Wednesday October 14
The NEW & improved PSAT is Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Get ready, get set and go into the exam fully aware of the new question formats and scoring parameters. No essay but fairly different question prompts.
Attention: Juniors are encouraged to sign up for one of the fourteen FREE, 90-minute Kaplan PSAT Cram Sessions at this link: kaptest.com/psatcram Topic covered are:
Overview: Summary of test format, structure, and scoring
Strategies: Learn 10 Top Score-Raising Tips
Plan: Detailed study schedule leading up to the test
Timeline: What to do after the PSAT, from the SAT & ACT to college applications
Comparisons: How the New PSAT relates to the New SAT- and why that matters
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ATTENTION PARENTS: PLEASE do not park in either of the circle drives in front of the school. These are fire lanes as well as drive through lanes and you are hindering the flow of traffic if you park your car there. Please use the provided parking spaces if you need to park and come into the school.
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Grammar School Headlines
Kindergartners--have created fire trucks by drawing shapes and are learning about fire prevention. Remember...October is Fire Prevention Month, check your fire alarm batteries.
1st Graders--started studying maps and globes and learned about their community of Fredericksburg.
2nd Graders--learned about the Caddo Indians in Texas History.
3rd Graders--collected over 580 pounds of food for the Fredericksburg Food Pantry and took it to the center on October 2nd.
4th Graders--began our quest to learn all 50 US states and capitals, their spellings, and their abbreviations and locations on a map. It will take us several months to memorize them all, but we are up to the challenge. Rak Chazak!
5th Graders--started Anne of Green Gables . We totally agree with Anne Shirley when she said, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
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Third Graders and the Grammar School collected over 580 pounds of food for the Fredericksburg Food Pantry as a service project in September.
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Heritage Athletics
Week Seven
Scoreboard in review ( Oct 2 to Oct 8)
Oct 2 Varsity Football lost to Rochelle 30-70
Oct 3 Cross Country competed at Comfort ISD
Oct 5 Junior High Volleyball defeated Covenant Academy 2-0
Oct 6 Varsity Volleyball defeated **Cornerstone San Angelo 3-0
Oct 8 Junior High Football lost to St. George at 5:30 pm 39-53
Looking ahead on the Eagle Sports Calendar
Oct 9 Varsity Football vs **Lifegate 7:30 pm
Oct 12 Cross Country Team at Bandera
Oct 12 Junior High Volleyball vs Faith Academy at FBC at 5:30/6:30 pm
Oct 15 Varsity Volleyball vs **Lifegate at MPAC 6:00 pm
Oct 15 Junior High Football at San Antonio Concordia – 5:00 p.m.
Oct 16 FLIGHT NIGHT Varsity Football vs **San Marcos Hill Country 7:30 p.m.
**District Games
Heritage Calendar
Tami Given
Athletic Director
tami.given@heritage-school.net
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Cross Country Results ~ Comfort
October 3, 2015
Exciting news from the Cross Country Team: Boys 9th -12th Grade Team placed third out of 8 teams in JV. Lane Sawtelle placed 1st with a personal best of 18:45 for the three mile course. Jesse Mayer placed 3rd in the Varsity with a time 12:48 in a field of 119 runners on a 2 mile course. The team has one more meet in Bandera on October 12 before they will focus their attention for a state title in Waco on October 31, 2015. We are proud of the progress each of these athletes have made. We had 11 personal best marks at the last meet. We appreciate Coach Kevin Perez’s efforts in training these great young athletes.
Junior Varsity Boys: Lane Sawtelle 1st 18:45; Harley Pedregon 10th 19:08; Parker Given 13th 19:31; Jack Wynn-Smith 14th 19:32, Lane Pressler 59th 22:29; Dan Meek 66th 22:57; and Ben Ashley 74th 23:28 in a field of a 100.
Varsity Girls: Jesse Mayer 3rd 12:48; Susanna Harpold 101st 15:36; Lindsey Pressler 109th 15:57; Rose Pedregon 115th 16:53.
8th Grade Boy: Noah Given 29th 13:19 in a field of 112 kids
7th Grade Boys: Travis Klokker 86th 18:47
7th Grade Girls: Hayle Mayer 43rd 16:32
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2015 - 2016 Student Council Officers
President- Parker Given
President Elect- Blake Ashley
Secretary-Dylan Sione
Treasurer-Rose Pedregon
Events Coordinator-Jamie Hoermann
Chaplain- Sean O’Leary
Missions Coordinator-Avery Klepac
Teacher Liaison-Mrs. Sultemeier
Upcoming Events:
Oct 10--Fall Dance 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
"Dance for Pedro" a Napoleon Dynamite themed dance for 6-12 Graders $5 at the door admission.
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HSPA
Heritage School Parent Association
Our new HSPA Chair for the 2015-2016 school year is Elizabeth Harris. Thank you Elizabeth! HSPA Meetings are usually held the fourth Monday at 8:15 a.m. in the office of Matthew Skinner. (Exceptions are when the Administration Office is closed.) HSPA meeting dates:
October 12
October 16: Grandparents Day: contact Helana Pedregon for volunteer information.
November 23
December 14
January 25
February 22
March 21
April 25
May 23
HSPA Positions Open for 2015-16 School Year:
Chair: Elizabeth Harris
Chair Elect: _________________________
Treasurer: Kimberley Franek
Secretary: April Klepac
Upper School Liaison: Kelly Oosterbahn
Lower School Liaison: Kim Roberts (Matt)
Grandparents Day: Helana Pedregon Chair, Rhonda Hickey Co-Chair
Back to School Night Liaison: Shelly Gioffre, HSPA Liaison
Baking Committee: Andrea Gentry
Teacher Appreciation: Courtney Fritzsch
Spring Fling: Matthew Franek
Room Moms:
K: Jill Perry
1st: Shara Zgabay
2nd: Kim Roberts
3rd: Shelly Gioffre
4th: Karen Willingham
5th: Kim Roberts
6th: Meredith Plesko
7th: Christy Klokker
8th: Wendy Barnett
9th: Kelly Oosterbahn
10th: Martha Lucas
11th: Laurie Crenwelge
12th: April Klepac
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Heritage Lunches
Opa's Monday: This semester (August - December) students may order monthly. Deadline: Monday prior to each month. No changes may be made mid-month. Beginning January 4th students will order for the entire semester. A new and improved order form is provided; you may also find the order form in the Opa’s box. Opa’s orders should be delivered to the school not Opa’s.
West End Wednesday: You may pick up an order form from the ‘West End Pizza Co. Box’ in the teacher workroom or go online to: http://www.westendpizzacompany.com/heritage-school.html and place your order. Payment may be made online or with a check placed in the box each Wednesday.
Kelani Yogurt Thursday: Kelani lunch delivery includes an entrée, bag of chips, bottle of water and a coupon for a small yogurt (expires weekly) at $7 per lunch. Kelani is allowing orders to come in throughout the semester. Send payment to Heritage School if paying by cash or check (made payable to Kelani Yogurt). To pay by credit card go to: http://mkt.com/kelaniFBG click on 'Heritage School Lunch Program'
West End Pizza Fridays: Here’s how it will work: Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Sausage and Cheese pizza will be available. Pizza (per person) will cost $140.00 for the school year. Please prepay, checks should be made payable to Heritage School.
Heritage is considering a Tuesday lunch option, until then students will need to bring a brown bag lunch on Tuesday. As soon as we have information we will communicate details.
Click here for Order Forms.
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2015-16 College Preview Events
UT-Austin: Oct 14, Nov 8, Dec 6, Feb 14, Mar 20
Texas State: Oct 10, Nov 14, Feb 13, April 16
Texas Tech: Oct 11-12
Trinity U: Oct 12, Nov 14, Jan 310, Feb 13
Dallas Baptist: Oct 12, Nov 14, Jan 30, Feb 15
Co School of Mines: Oct 31, Nov 21
Hardin-Simmons: Nov 13, Dec 4
A&M: Feb 13, call Admissions for separate department open house dates
Baylor: April 16
LeTourneau Oct 23, Mar 18, April 23
LETU Engineering : Oct 29-30, Feb 11-12
LETU Aviation : Nov 12-13, Feb 18-19
Things Parents Should Look for When Visiting a College Campus>>>
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SAT + KhanAcademy = free personalized online SAT practice at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
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2015-2016 SAT and ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
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Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
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Oct 9 |
Oct 27 |
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Nov 5 |
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| Jan 23 |
Dec 28 |
Jan 12 |
| Mar 5 |
Feb 5 |
Feb 23 |
| May 7 |
Apr 8 |
Apr 26 |
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Heritage Code: |
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Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
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Nov 6 |
Nov 7–20 |
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Jan 8 |
Jan 9–15 |
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Mar 4 |
Mar 5–18 |
| Jun 11 |
May 6 |
May 7–20 |
The ACT
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Rotary International Exchange Program
The Morning Rotary Club of Fredericksburg is taking applications for their legendary International Exchange Program. This is an 11-month exchange to almost anywhere in the world. Live with an indigenous family, go to high school, learn a new language and culture, experience an education-adventure. Open the following attachments for more information. Applications due October 21, 2015.
For More Information>>
Application
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SCRIP
WHAT IS SCRIP? SCRIP cards are gift cards from retailers that Heritage purchases at a discount and resells to parents and friends at face value. With every SCRIP purchase, our school earns a 1%-60% rebate, depending on the store. Scrip cards can be purchased for a variety of items including groceries, gasoline, clothing, restaurants, and many more vendors.
HOW DOES IT WORK? Families order online each week. The school approves the order at the beginning of the week. Families send a check to school OR can pay online. The SCRIP cards are sent home with the student by the end of the week.
NEW TO SCRIP? Each family can set up an account on ShopWithSCRIP.com and purchases SCRIP cards online. When registering, use the enrollment code for Heritage School of 2L3L669314532.??
EXISTING ACCOUNTS? Current SCRIP users should sign on to www.ShopWithScrip.com and choose “Change Profile/Password” to update your account with your student’s 2014-2015 grade and teacher.
SCRIP will benefit the Heritage School 15th Graduating Class Expenses for the Class of 2016.
For more information please contact April Klepac 830-997-6597.
Continue Reading>>
Go to SCRIP>>
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Student Honors and Accolades
Please send photos and information of student honors and accolades to: april.klepac@heritage-school.net
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