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Volume 22 Number 11 11/12/2015
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God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. Job 37:5
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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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MPAC Dedication
Where We Have Been; Where We Are and Where We Are Going.
Heritage School celebrated a beautiful night in dedicating the Multi-Purpose Activity Center (MPAC) to the glory of God on November 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Red Coat Ambassadors began the night with a ribbon cutting ceremony lead by Robin Boone, Director of the Ambassadors and parent of a Heritage School graduate. Matt Skinner, Head of School cut the ribbon and opened the doors to MPAC for athletics, the performing arts, school gatherings and special occasion celebrations.
For more than 5 years, the Heritage School campus has occupied 38 beautiful acres on Smokehouse Road in Fredericksburg, TX. Sixth through 12th grade attend classes in an amazing Texas Hill Country great hall, Herzog Hall, named after the late David Herzog, former Head of School. The Kindergarten through fifth grade campus, Grammar School Village, is located only 50 yards away. For 5 years, Heritage students and faculty have stared through an empty shell of a giant steel-framed pavilion, praying that one day it would become a reality. That day has finally come. After much prayer and planning, the $1.4 million MPAC, Phase One, fully-funded activity center has come to fruition! Heritage gives thanks to God who has blessed Heritage School beyond the ability to imagine.
Dawsie, Meek, Jami Bell and Carol Bell lead us in worshiping the Lord with a message of God’s faithfulness of the past, present and future of Heritage School. John Akin, a parent of Heritage School graduates and past board member lead those 250 attendees through the rich history of Heritage Family School from 1994 to the present. Parker Given, President of Heritage School Student Council and current junior charged students to make an impact of perseverance and integrity whether it’s in sports or the arts in MPAC. Heritage School current Board Chairman, and Architect of MPAC, Andy Bray shined the light on the future of MPAC and revealed Phase Two of MPAC. Heritage has received a generous $500,000 matching donation to complete Phase Two. If all goes according to plan Huser Construction will begin in the spring of 2016. Closing the event in a prayer of dedication by Nancy Hierholzer, former Head of School of Heritage School.
Thank You for your Generous Support:
Individuals:
Carlton and Lynda Beal
Mark and Sharon Beall
Andrew and Andrea Bray
Ed and Trudy Brune
Erick and Deanna Christensen
Sam and Laurie Crenwelge
Clint and Kathi Cummings
Bill and Cherilynn Eggleston
Pat and Karyn Elder
Danny and Jill Elliott
Chad and Autumn Faucheux
Matthew and Kimberly Franek
Rob and Laurie Franklin
Jim and Corrie Furber
Kevin Furber
Sean and Shelly Gioffre
Brian and Tami Given
Stephen and Jill Harpold
Stephen and Elizabeth Harris
Clydean Hearn
Jim and Rhonda Hickey
Matt and Angie Hoermann
Robert and Dorothy Hoermann
David and Mary Beth Hughes
Stephen and Shawnna Huser
Gerald and Karlene Jones
Hugh and Kamme Jons
Kory and Samantha Keller
Jimmy and April Klepac
R. Bruce and Ramona LaBoon
Katherine Lewis
Brian and Dana Lindner
Jason and Kristen Lindner
David and Martha Lucas
John Mayer and Anne Moreland
Mitchell and Kelly McGuffie
Michael and Dawsie Meek
Steven and Dawnette Nelson
Jean Payne
David and Helana Pedregon
The Estate of Henrietta Pehl
Leslie and Lori Pressler
Tate and Tammy Richburg
Gary and Debbie Roberts
Matt and Kim Roberts
Sherry Roberts
Stephen and Kimber Roberts
Tony and Kim Roberts
Gordon and Maggie Sauer
James and Alisa Scott
Matt and Tracy Skinner
Tim Squyres and Karen Brune
Chris and Nichole Stewart
Wanda Sultemeier
Russell and Jill Tabor
David and Kathie Watterson
Businesses:
72 degrees Heating & Air
James Avery Craftsman
Beulah’s
Bierschwale-Rees Insurance
Cecil Atkission Motors
Centennial Bank
Cornerstone Clinic
Craftsman Construction
Eye Country
Guadalupe National Bank
InSight Gallery
J3 Company
Keller Williams ~ Jill Tabor
Knopp Nursing Home
Mustard Design
Seitz Logistics
TJ Moore Lumber Yard
Tony Roberts Custom Homes
Urology Associates of Kerrville
ValuMed Pharmacy
Foundations:
Dian Graves Owen Foundation
San Antonio Area Foundation
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Dedicated Service!
Suzanne Gray, Tammy Richburg and Jenny Staudt were recognized this month for their dedicated service to Heritage School. Mrs. Gray has taught second grade at Heritage School for 15 years. Tammy Richburg, currently serving as the Director of Admissions, also taught 5th Grade. Tammy celebrated five years at Heritage School. Jenny Staudt has served as Director of Finance for five years. Congratulations to Suzanne, Tammy and Jenny. Heritage School offers our warmest appreciation for your dedicated years of service.
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Senior Political Debate
November 17, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Seniors will present a sensational, yet hopefully not sensationalized, political debate, from 11:30 - 12:30. Parents are encouraged to attend.
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Andy Bray Gives A Lesson in
Greek Architecture
Board Chairman and architect Andy Bray came to Mrs. Hierholzer’s ninth grade Ancient Literature class on Thursday last week. The students are currently studying Greek mythology and Homer’s Iliad. He presented a power point and spoke about Greek Architecture, showing such iconic edifices as the Parthenon in Athens and several other temples. He also emphasized the influence of the Greek style in the “orders” (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian style) that can be detected in famous American buildings from Monticello (designed by Thomas Jefferson) to the Smithsonian, the U.S. Capital building, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Students asked questions about architecture afterwards.
Thanks, Mr. Bray for a fascinating and enthusiastic presentation! Mr. Bray, along with Peter Brown (Dallas architect) were the designers of Herzog Hall and Mr. Bray designed the new MPAC building.
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Please note that Heritage School (Herzog Hall) closes daily at 4:00 p.m.. All students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m. unless they are participating in an athletic practice. Thank you.
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It’s Eisbahn time again and we need YOU!
In 2008, with the backing of more than 150 volunteer parents, grandparents, and students, Heritage School stepped up to rescue the annual outdoor ice skating holiday event known as Eisbahn for the community of Fredericksburg. This year will mark the 9th year that Heritage has sponsored Eisbahn, the only outdoor ice rink in the Texas Hill Country.
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 a.m. we need all able bodied men to assist in the set-up of the ice rink. David Lucas will be directing the set-up activities, but we need as many individuals as possible to help. Ladies are also welcome to assist with the set-up and/or provide snacks to all of those who are willing to help.
Without the generous support of Heritage families who volunteer their time, Eisbahn simply could not exist. Today Eisbahn is an integral part of the holiday festivities in Fredericksburg, attracting skaters and spectators from local communities and from the many visitors who come to Fredericksburg to celebrate the holiday spirit
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 a.m. please help with Eisbahn set-up. Any amount of your time is greatly appreciated.
Questions should be directed to Derek Spence, Eisbahn Operations Manager, at 830-456-3387.
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November Chapel Schedule
Nov 18
- Grammar School Speaker: Mrs. Brantley
- Upper School Speaker: Junior Class
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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--are enjoying reading to one another during our EEKK time. (elbow to elbow, knee to knee) Students also have loved counting many items to 50 as we celebrated our 50th day of school.
1st Graders--enjoyed our field trip to the San Antonio zoo.
2nd Graders--have begun learning about the history of the Spanish Missions in Texas in preparation for our field trip to the Missions in San Antonio.
3rd Graders--have been enjoying reading about the pioneers and how they provided food for themselves in the book Little House in the Big Woods.
4th Graders--learned how we elect a President and what the requirements are to become the President of the United States of America.
5th Graders--dissected eyeballs on Friday and had a special guest speaker, Dr. Steven Nelson, who taught even more about eyes. Thank you, Dr. Nelson!
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PATRIOTIC WRITERS in 5th, 8th, or 9-12th GRADES
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are sponsoring an essay contest. English teachers in the grades indicated above have the details and topic for the contest. If any student wants to enter this contest, please see your English/Language Arts teacher. The deadline for the contest is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20.
You may also consult with Mrs. Hierholzer regarding details.
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Heritage Athletics
Week Twelve
Scoreboard in review ( 5-12)
Nov 6 Varsity Football vs. **SA Rivercity Believers Win 48-0
Looking ahead on the Eagle Sports Calendar
Nov 13 Varsity Football at Alvin Living Stone 6 pm Area Playoff Game
Nov 16 Logic Boys and Girls Basketball at Northwest Hills 5 pm and 6 pm
Nov 17 Varsity Boys and Girls and JV Boys Basketball vs Legacy at MPAC 5 pm; 6 pm; 7:30 pm
Nov 19 Logic Boys and Girls vs CASA at MPAC
**District Games
Heritage Calendar
Tami Given
Athletic Director
tami.given@heritage-school.net
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Senior Share 2015
Skylar Kitzmiller
Heritage Football Senior Share was held Monday evening in Herzog Hall. Coach Tim Shipman gave a brief overview of the tradition of Senior Share. This was the Fifth year that the Senior Football players are honored by Coach Shipman and each senior has an opportunity to share what football at Heritage has meant to them.
Coach Shipman listed ‘The Four Pillars of Heritage Football:
1. Team
2. Attitude
3. Class
4. Excellence
Those four pillars exemplify Heritage Football’s lone senior this year: Skylar Kitzmillar.
Skylar discussed what Heritage Football meant to him: brotherly camaraderie, growth in his self esteem, and maturing into a young man. He also addressed his teammates, stressing to them to enjoy the fellowship, because in a blink it will be over.
And also in keeping with tradition, Senior Share 2015 came to a close when the football team lead the audience in the singing of the Heritage School song, ‘Non-Nobis’.
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HSPA
Heritage School Parent Association
Our new HSPA Chair for the 2015-2016 school year is Elizabeth Harris. 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:
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: Kimberley Franek
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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2015-16 College Preview Events
UT-Austin: Dec 6, Feb 14, Mar 20
Schreiner: Nov 14
Texas State: Nov 14, Feb 13, April 16
Trinity U: Nov 14, Jan 30, Feb 13
Dallas Baptist: Nov 14, Jan 30, Feb 15
Co School of Mines: Nov 21
Hardin-Simmons: Nov 13, Dec 4
A&M: Feb 13, call Admissions for separate department open house dates
Baylor: April 16
LeTourneau Mar 18, April 23
LETU Engineering : Feb 11-12
LETU Aviation : Feb 18-19
Things Parents Should Look for When Visiting a College Campus>>>
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Cailloux Scholarship
Comes online Nov 3 at http://www.caillouxfoundation.org/scholarships/ .
Applications due Feb 2, 2016
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SAT + KhanAcademy = free personalized online SAT practice at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
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Checkout Chegg.com
This trend-setting company has moved well beyond textbook rentals. Their free online ACT/SAT test prep launches in November. Seniors! The Chegg scholarship search engine is one of the best: http://www.chegg.com/scholarships Every month Chegg gives away $1,000 to a high school student who best answers their monthly prompt. Students can now apply to the October scholarship.
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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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Nov 5 |
Nov 23 |
| Jan 23 |
Dec 28 |
Jan 12 |
| Mar 5 |
Feb 5 |
Feb 23 |
| May 7 |
Apr 8 |
Apr 26 |
| Jun 4 |
May 5 |
May 25 |
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Heritage Code: |
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| ACT Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
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| Dec 12 |
Nov 6 |
Nov 7–20 |
| Feb 6 |
Jan 8 |
Jan 9–15 |
| Apr 9 |
Mar 4 |
Mar 5–18 |
| Jun 11 |
May 6 |
May 7–20 |
The ACT
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SCRIP
Thank-Scrip-ing Day Returns November 26!
NOVEMBER 05, 2015
Get ready for the busiest shopping season of the year with the return of our bonus bonanza: Thank-Scrip-ing™ Day is BACK on November 26! Don't miss 24 hours of awesome ScripNow®, Reload, and ReloadNow® bonuses from dozens of your favorite retailers. As always, our list of retailers is TOP SECRET - you'll have to wait until the promotion begins to find out who's participating.
To participate, you just need a ShopWithScrip® account, and you must be able to login to place online orders. Click here to learn about PrestoPay™, our secure online payment system. Sign up ASAP if you haven't already so you can receive your ScripNow eCards and add funds using ReloadNow in minutes, or use Reload to add funds overnight!* Plus, with PrestoPay you can place your Thank-Scrip-ing Day order with MyScripWallet™, our mobile scrip experience. You can still participate and receive bonuses if you pay by check, as long as you place your orders within the 24 hours, you just won't receive your scrip until your coordinator releases the order.
Print out this informational flyer and spread the word so no one in your program misses these bonuses! If you have any questions, please give our Customer Support Team a call at 1.800.727.4715 opt. 3, or send an email to shopwithscrip@glscrip.com.
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.
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Heritage Lunches
**Notice: Spring Semester Orders will be made by the semester. This does not apply for West End Wednesday**
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. 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, Hamburger 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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Student Honors and Accolades
Please send photos and information of student honors and accolades to: april.klepac@heritage-school.net
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