Heritage K-8 Charter School

Heritage Notes
Friday, September 11, 2009

Never Forget

PAB News: The PAB requests that any HK8 or HDA parent interested in joining the board, contact Stephanie Boren at ssboren@gmail.com for more information.

Robotics Coaches Wanted: To coach after school robotics team, grade 6. Must be willing to work 2 afternoons a week, Sept.-Nov.; enthusiastic about robotics (or students who love robotics); good with hands-on management; able to attend 2 Sat. tournaments; and ready for lots of fun! $500 stipend available. Contact Josh Cook at jcook@echs.org for more information or pick up a flyer in the front office.

PAB sponsored Jump Rope Club: Classes begin September 14, Mondays from 2:45-3:45p.m. in the MPR. Learn single rope, 2 person 1 rope, Chinese wheel, traveler, and more! Open to grades 1-8. 13 classes for $96. Applications available at www.heritagek8.org or in the front office. Contact Melinda Everett for more
information at 619-851-6880 or Melindae123@yahoo.com.

Band, Choir, & Guitar: Interested in being part of the band or choir or taking guitar lessons at Heritage K-8? There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room for interested 4th-8th grade students and their parents. Classes for each are $96 for 12 weeks. Please contact Mrs. Guthrie at pguthrie@echs.org for more information.

PAB Picnic: PAB is proud to present a Back to School Picnic and Movie Night combo!!!
When: Saturday, September 19 5p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gates will open at 5 and the movie is Race for Witch Mountain, PG rating
Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and picnic dinner. We would like everyone to bring a dessert to share. This should be lots of fun for the whole family. This is a family event, so please don't just drop your kids off. Jump rope club and the piano club will be performing.

After School Piano Class: Beginning Monday, September 21, classes meet once a week with your choice of any day Monday through Thursday after school from 2:45 to 3:45p.m. in Building 1875. Classes are only $14 a lesson. Contact Pam Dawson at 760-480-9521 or 760-703-1962 or pick up a flyer at the front office or at www.heritagek8.org

PAB Sponsored ZUMBA!: Zumba is a high energy, Latin-based dance workout with easy to follow steps offering the same benefits as an aerobic workout, only a lot more fun! Classes start September 30, 2:45-3:45p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room . Grades 5-8 only. Contact Anna Barton at 714-376-6277 or abarton2008@hotmail.com for more information. Flyers are available on the HK8 website or in the front office.

8th Grade Parents: Are you an 8th grade parent that can help with fundraising? We would like to start raising money for the 8th grade field trip. If you can help, please contact Tammy Cummings TLCkidsmom@yahoo.com or 760-613-5088.

Homework Stars: The winners of this week’s Homework Star drawing are Ty Roberts, Ayah Badrani, and Paige Read. Congratulations!

Coming Events:
9/14/09 Jump Rope Club After School Program Begins, 2:45-3:45p.m., (MPR)
9/18/09 Grading Period Ends
9/19/09 PAB Family Picnic & Movie Night, 5p.m., (HK8 Playground)
9/24/09 Minimum Day, 12:00p.m. Dismissal (ECSD Teacher Training)
9/24/09 Rubio’s Lunch Fundraiser, 11a.m.-8p.m., E. Valley Parkway
9/24/09 Panda Express Fundraiser, 11a.m.-8p.m., E. Valley Parkway