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Heritage K-8 Charter School

Heritage Notes
Friday, September 18, 2009

MINIMUM DAY:
Thursday, September 24, 12:00p.m. Dismissal

Congratulations to Heritage K-8 Charter School on a 26-point gain in the Academic Performance Index (API)! HK8’s 2009 Growth API is 897, compared to it 2008 Base API of 871.

Morning Drop-Off: Beginning on Monday, September 21, students in grades K-4 will report directly to their classrooms rather than the playground. Parents can walk students to their classroom door. Afternoon Pick-Up procedure will remain unchanged.

Eat Out and Raise Money for HK8 Classrooms: Rubio’s and Panda Express will each donate 20% of your purchases on Thursday, September 24, from 11a.m.-8p.m. You must present a flyer, available in the front office or on the HK8 website.

ATTENTION Crafters and Vendors: The 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Faire will be held Thursday, November 19. Contact Marcy Colwell at sparklegal@cox.net for more information.

Cheer Clinic: ECHS Cheerleaders will be hosting their 2nd Annual Cheerleading Clinic at Heritage K8. It will be held October 13-15 from 3:15-4:45p.m. in the Heritage K8 Multi-Purpose Room. The cost of the clinic is $25. If your student is interested in attending, please fill out a Cheer Clinic Form in the Heritage K8 office and make checks payable to AMHEF.

Calling All 4th-8th Graders: Do you enjoy SINGING? Have you always wanted to be in an ORCHESTRA? Do you want to rock out on a GUITAR? It all starts with TRAINING! Sign up for class now: Guitar: Mondays, 2:45-3:45, starts 9/28. Choir: Wednesdays, 2:45-3:45, starts 9/23. Band/Orchestra: Thursdays, 2:45-3:45 (or right after school on minimum days), starts 9/24 right after school. Semester fee is only $96, payable the first day of class.

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.

PAB sponsored Jump Rope Club: Classes are on 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.

PAB Picnic: PAB Back to School Picnic and Movie Night combo on Saturday, September 19. Gates will open at 5p.m. with performances by the Jump Rope Club and Piano Club. Race for Witch Mountain, rated PG, will begin around 7p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinner and join us for a fun family movie night.

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. Cost on flyers. 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: This weeks "Homework Stars" are Mrs. Lund’s 6th grade student, Jonathan Pecararo, and Ms. Nester’s 4th grade student, Anthony Frago. They each get to pick a book of their choice from the "Homework Star" bookcase. Students who complete all homework assignments for the entire week are entered into a weekly drawing.

Fresh and Easy: For every $20 spent at our local Fresh and Easy Store, between September 15th, 2009 and December 31, 2009 our school will receive a $1 cash donation. Just turn in your receipts (of $20 or more) to the front office. The more you spend, the more money you can raise for our school.

Campbell’s Soup Labels: Keep saving your Campbell Soup Product labels and turn them into the office. This week at Von’s if you purchase any 5 participating Campbell and/or Pepperidge Farm products you will receive a 100 point Labels for Education Bonus Point Certificate. This is an exceptional amount of points for such a small purchase. In addition, some local grocers will have great deals on Campbell and Pepperidge Farm products. For every $15 of Campbell and Pepperidge Farm participating products parents buy form 9/11/09 –9/26/09, they will receive a coupon at checkout for $5 off their next shopping trip. Visit the new LabelsforEducation website for participation products.

Used Uniforms: Do you have some gentle used uniforms that your student has out grown and you would like to donate to the school? The office accepts all uniform donations. Donated uniforms are available for purchase for a small fee (usually $1-3). If you would like to purchase used uniforms, you must make an appointment with the front office. Please call (760)737-3111. If the used uniform room is open for business we will post the sign on the drive thru board.

Early Pickup: On the occasion that you have to pick a student up early for a doctor’s appointment, please try to be at the school office by 2:00 p.m. We can not release any student for early pick-up after 2:15 p.m. Please note: Please do not call us and tell us you are on route to the school. It is school policy, that we do not call a student to the office until the parent is in the office.

Coming Events:
9/19/09 PAB Back to School 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 by Home Depot
9/24/09 Panda Express Fundraiser, 11a.m.-8p.m., E. Valley Parkway by Home Depot
9/30/09 ECSD Board Meeting, 5:30p.m., (ECHS Library)
10/1/09 PAB Meeting, 1:00p.m., (HDA)

 


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