Heritage K-8 Charter School

Core Virtue:
“When pride comes, then disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”

STAR Testing:
STAR Testing (Grades 2-8 only) is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 7th and run through April 16th. The STAR test provides valuable information about the academic achievements of our students. It is important, therefore, that students do their best on those tests. On testing days, please make sure your student attends school, gets a good night’s rest, and has a healthy breakfast.

Cartridges for Kids:
As we celebrate Earth Day in April, we will be having a recycling contest. The class that collects the most qualifying items will win a $50.00 check. The contest began on April 1st and will end on April 30th. Qualifying recycling items are Videos Games w/case, empty inkjet or laser cartridges, used cell phones, digital cameras, laptops including power cords, PDAs/Palm Pilots, ipods, and DVD Movies including original packaging.

Heritage K-8 Auction and Dinner Rescheduled:
The Heritage K-8 Auction and Dinner has been cancelled for April 4th. The Auction will now take place during Family Fun Night on the evening of May 2nd.
Class baskets, a Sony laptop, and other great items will be up for auction. If your family would like to donate vacation rentals, timeshares, or other business services, it’s not too late.
Contact Shellie Bobadilla at 4HeritageAuction@gmail.com

Yearbooks:
Heritage K-8 Yearbooks will be sold until April 18, 2008. Order forms in the office. Cost $15.

Family Fun Night:
Family Fun Night is still in need of volunteers. If you can help please contact your student’s room mom, or you may contact Shannan Preciado at (760) 443-5054.

Congratulations:
The American Legion of Escondido held a patriotic essay contest. The theme of the contest was “Why I am Thankful to Live in America”. We are please to announce several of our students were winners. Congratulations goes to the following 4th grade students in Mr. Robertson’s class:
1st place ($25) - Marina Navarro Honorable Mention ($5) - Victoria Grabowski
2nd place ($15) - Cole Parker Honorable Mention ($5) - Christina Oliveira
3rd place ($10) - Daniel Coe
Congratulations goes to the following 5th grade students in Ms. McKissick’s class:
1st place ($25) - Ashley Sissenwein
2nd place ($15) - Jared Bradley
3rd place ($10) - Emily Curley

Poetry Festival:
April is National Poetry Month and the Heritage K-8 4th Annual Poetry Festival is coming soon!! Please set aside the following dates. On Wednesday, April 23rd our 2nd and 3rd graders will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Multipurpose Room. The very next day, on April 24th, it will be the 4th and 5th graders turn (at 6:30 p.m. also). Come one, come all, a great time is in store for everyone.

New Student Orientation:
Parents, if you have a sibling student on the lottery wait list for the 2008-2009 school year, you must attend one of the two upcoming mandatory Parent Orientations. The meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 17th and Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the evening in the Heritage Multipurpose Room. Only one parent is required to attend. Even if you have students already enrolled in the school and are trying to get a sibling into the school, one parent must attend the meeting in order to remain on the waiting list. Any questions, please call Vicky Keyser (760)737-3111 Ext. 5212

The Pipers Play:
On April 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The Piper, Drums and Dancers of the Cameron Highlanders, The Escondido Charter High School Choir and the Heritage K-8 Charter School Piano Club will be performing at the American Spirit Theater located at Escondido Charter High School. The cost of admission is $10.00.