Events and Happenings at Heritage School

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Volume 21 Number 29 05/22/2015

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7

MISSION STATEMENT
Heritage School provides a distinctive classical Christ-centered education that prepares students for servant leadership and lives that glorify God.

Heritage School 2015 Graduates

Coy Earley, (not pictured above)

Celebrating 50 Years in Education

Heritage School Honored Mr. Bill Voron

Grammar School Village

K-Students have been busy writing Congratulation cards to our Heritage seniors. We are proud of the class of 2015!!

1- Our class average for memorizing the names of 12 Monet Paintings was 98%.

2-We will be taking a scavenger hunt in our room using our "rulers".

3-Third graders are practicing their puppet skits that they will perform for the first, second and kindergarten classes.

4-We are studying inventors and having a paper airplane flight contest on Thursday.

5-We are writing persuasive paragraphs this week. We will also be dressing up in togas and celebrating a Roman Holiday on Wednesday!

Last Week of School

May 25-29, 2015
May 25 - Heritage School Closed in observance of Memorial Day
May 26-29 - Rhetoric School Finals
May 29 - End of Year Gathering 10:30 a.m. Great Hall
Drawing for iPad Mini
Early Release 11:00 a.m.

Kerrville Bus Schedule

Last Day of School

Dear Kerrville Families,

Friday, May 29, 2015 will be our final day of school for this year. That Friday, the bus will run as usual for pick up in Kerrville that morning.

However, school will let out at 11:00 am that day. The bus WILL deliver Kerrville students back to Kerrville after school. Please plan to pick up your bus riding students at Lowes in Kerrville between 11:45-12:00 on Friday, May 29^th.

We are thankful for a great year, and are already planning and looking forward to 2015-2016.

Matt Skinner

Memorial Day Holiday

Heritage School Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices and Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

SAT BOOTCAMP

Mon June 1st – Friday June 5th 8:00AM – 12:00 PM
**avg score change of 2014 Bootcampers: increase of over 180 points!

Not merely targeting students taking June 6th SAT; beneficial to ALL future test-takers
20 hours of strategic practice and instruction in a rigorous and encouraging environment
Immersing students in the language and patterns of the SAT

Cost: $325
Location: Heritage School
Space is limited. Secure your spot with $100 deposit.
David Turpin
dturp@hotmail.com
310.497.3688

Preparation Determines Destination

Instructors:
David Turpin – Critical Reading & General Test-Taking Skills/Strategies
Linda Williams – Mathematics
Anna Wynne-Smith – Writing

LOGIC LEVEL EAGLES
Super-charge your Summer

We have beaten the bushes for academic summer camp opportunities for our students, making special note of any serving the middle grades. They are more scarce but here are three nearby that cover the spectrum from humanities to techies.

https://www.idtech.com/locations/texas-summer-camps/san-antonio/id-tech-trinity-university/

http://www.utsa.edu/summercamps/

https://www.swschool.org/kids_teens

See the link on the website COLLEGE page for the long list.

Jean Sauer

Admissions Counselor

Heritage Athletics

Heritage Family,

As we near the completion of the school year, we direct our attention to our summer plans. Heritage Athletics provides some wonderful opportunities for your kids to remain active while also learning the skills that will help them compete in the future. Attached is the 2015 Summer Camps packet. It includes a calendar of events, as well as sign up sheets for each individual camp. Please read through the packet carefully and sign up for any camps that your child might be interested in. If you have any questions regarding a specific camp, please contact the coach hosting the camp directly. We look forward to working with your kids this summer!
2015 Summer Camps

Heritage Calendar

Trey Graham

Athletic Director

Cell: 832.535.9901

Athletic Banquet

Trey Graham, Athletic Director, along with coaches from the various sporting events honored our athletes at the Third Annual Heritage School Athletic Banquet.
Accomplishments:
2014 TAPPS 1A Six-Man Varsity Football State Champions
2014 TAPPS Cheerleaders State Runner-Up
2014 TAPPS Six-Man Junior High Champions in an undefeated season
2015 TAPPS 1A Tennis State Champions
2015 TAPPS 1A Tennis Women’s Doubles State Champions Four Years Running
2015 TAPPS 1A Track & Field Boys Team State Runner-Up
2015 TAPPS 1A Track & Field Girls Team State 4^th Place

HSPA

Heritage School Parent Association

Heritage Family:
Serving is such an important aspect of the Christian walk. Mother Theresa said “Prayer in action is love, and love in action is service.” Below you will find the available positions open for the 2015-2016 school year. Please contact me to learn more on how you can serve.
We welcome all parents to attend the next HSPA meeting: August 24, 9:00 a.m. in the Matt Skinner's office.

Blessings!
Kamme Jons, Chair 2014-15
830-928-3077

HSPA Positions Open for 2015-16 School Year:
Chair:             _______________________________
Chair Elect:    _______________________________
Treasurer:      _______________________________
Secretary:        April Klepac
Upper School Liaison: Jill Harpold
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:   _______________________________

Room Moms:
K: Jill Perry
1^st: Shara Zgabay
2^nd:
3^rd: Shelly Gioffre
4^th: Karen Willingham
5^th:
6^th: Meredith Plesko
7^th: Christie Klokker
8^th:
9^th: Jill Harpold
10^th: Martha Lucas
11^th:
12^th: April Klepac

Student Honors and Accolades

Please send photos and information of student honors and accolades to: april.klepac@heritage-school.net

SCRIP!

Thank you all for ordering SCRIP this year.
iPad Mini Giveaway

We will draw for the iPad Mini, donated by Tammy Pack on the last day of school . For every order placed from January through May, your family will be placed in the drawing. The top ten rebate earners will receive an extra bonus entry.

2014-15 SAT/ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

Regular Late
Test Date Tests Offered Deadline Deadline

June 6, 2015

SAT and Subject Tests

May 8

May 27

Heritage Code: 442607