January 26, 2023
The Difference Our Students Make
John Davis, President | Blog

The term “servant leaders” sounds like a good marketing phrase for a Christian school. Certainly most people like the humility of a servant and the potential of a leader. At Heritage, we are seeing these words making a real difference in the lives of our students, and in the world we are seeking to engage.

An email we received recently from a Heritage Parent Ana Cheng gave an interesting perspective on a service project at Heritage. She was commenting on the gift boxes we prepare as part of Operation Christmas Child. Our elementary students fill these presents with things that would bring joy to a child in a third world country, accompanied with the good news of the gospel. 

Heritage Updates
Reenrollment Opens Tomorrow
Reenrollment for the 2023-2024 school year for current families opens tomorrow Friday, January 27th! We are eager to welcome your family back to HCS next year, and your child's seat will be held until March 1st.

To claim their seat (on or after 1/27):
1) Login to the Blackbaud Parent Portal and sign and submit the contract.
2) Pay the reenrollment fee ($150 per student) OR complete the Parental Choice Program Online Application*  (opens February 1).

Unclaimed seats will be made available for new families on March 1st, and we expect waiting lists at several grade levels. With that in mind, please complete your reenrollment process as soon as possible to claim your child's seat.

New this year: HCS enrollment contracts signed for 23-24 will be perpetual, and families will not be asked to sign another contract for the remainder of the years their student attends HCS. In future years, seats will be held for students when the reenrollment fee is paid (fee will appear on the January billing statement) and/or the Parental Choice Program Application is completed.  

*Please note, the Parental Choice Program Online Application opens on February 1st, and the application must be completed each year for each student participating in the program.  

Contract the Administrative Office with questions (262-432-0333), or if you need assistance logging into the Blackbaud Parent Portal.
Gala & Auction 2023 - Get Your Tickets Now!
Heritage's Gala and Auction will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

We'll gather at the fabulous Brookfield Conference Center again to bid, feast and enjoy great fellowship to celebrate Our Mosaic. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here.

If you'd like to offer an item for the auction, please contact Gala Chair, Kim Miller, at kmiller@hcsmail.org.
Reenrollment Meeting January 30
Monday, January 30
7:00pm in Patriot Hall
Middle/High School Campus

This meeting will include updates on the Head of School search and follow-up from the October 24 Open Board meeting. Administrative Office staff will be on hand to address any reenrollment questions.
Summer Blast Registration Opens February 1
Heritage Christian Schools is proud to offer a vibrant summer program, from academic course work to enrichment camps, all taught in a loving, Christian environment. Check out a sampling of the camps here.

Registration for Summer Blast 2023 opens on Wednesday, February 1. Camps begin June 19 and run through July 14.  Watch for the link to registration materials on Heritage's website, here in Hotline and on Heritage's social media accounts.

An overview of Summer Blast policies and procedures can be found here.
Heritage is Hiring
Intermediate Campus
Heritage is seeking:
  • A long-term substitute math teacher for grades 5 and 6.
  • A full-time math teacher for grades 5 and 6 for the 2023/24 school year.

To apply for either of these positions, please complete the Teacher Application found at the bottom of this webpage.

Summer Blast
Heritage is seeking enthusiastic instructors for following camps:
  • Cheer Camp: July 10-14 from 1:00pm-2:45pm.
  • Photography Camp: Five consecutive days for one week, 3-hours per day. This camp could be offered during any of the 4 weeks of Summer Blast, mornings or afternoons. Responsibilities include taking the students off campus some days for photo shoots.

To learn more about being a Summer Blast instructor or to apply for these positions, contact Kara Esterhuizen at kesterhuizen@hcsmail.org.
Paid Positions Feeding Heritage's Students
No nights! No holidays! Your kids' school breaks are your breaks! Great work environment! Occasional edible perks!

Kitchen Assistants are needed at both the Elementary and the Middle/High School campuses Monday through Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm.

Please contact Food Service Director, Angela Johns, with questions at ajohns@hcsmail.org, or APPLY NOW!
Patriot Games FTC Robotics Qualifier Tournament Was a Great Success
Twenty-four robotics teams participated in the 8th Annual Patriot Games Robotics tournament hosted by HCS FTC robotics team 4106 Supposable Thumbs the weekend of January 20.

Congratulations to Inspire winner team 19367 - Alien, Winning Alliance Captain and 2nd place Inspire winner team 21180 - Error 418, Winning Alliance first pick team 20293 - KM Laser Bots, and 3rd place Inspire winner team 21355 - Turtle Tek on advancing to the FTC state championship. 

Special thanks to the Booster Club for providing concessions, the NHS volunteers that helped us transform the school, and to teachers that lent us their rooms.

Robot matches for the entire tournament can be seen on YouTube.

Next up for Supposable Thumbs:
  • Frozen Frenzy Regional Qualifier on February 18
  • FTC Wisconsin state tournament March 10 and 11
  • The team's annual eggroll fundraiser
Scrip Orders
A reminder that Scrip Orders are placed every two weeks (not weekly). The ordering dates for February are Monday, 2/6 and Monday, 2/20. Dates for the remainder of the school year will be posted soon. Thanks for participating!
Bakery & Cafe Discount Book Benefits HCS
If you're looking for the best thing since sliced bread...or a simple way to support local restaurants and HCS at the same time, the Wisconsin Bakery & Cafe Book is for you!

For a mere $20 investment (part of which benefits Heritage), you can save $5 off a $20 purchase at 30 locally-owned bakeries, cafes, and coffee shops throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. Usable three times at each location, the savings total $450!

To purchase your book, stop by the concession stand at any HCS home JV/Varsity game or stop by the Administrative Office at the the MSHS campus.
Elementary
Moms In Prayer
Mothers of elementary students are invited to meet and pray for their children and Heritage's faculty and staff. Small children are welcome, but no childcare is provided. Each meeting is held at the Elementary campus and begins at 8:15am.

Here are the dates for the remainder of the school year:

  • Tuesday, February 7
  • Tuesday, March 7
  • Tuesday, April 4
  • Tuesday, May 2
  • Tuesday, June 6 

Please contact HCS Parent, Emily Green, if you have any questions (Bawemi78@gmail.com).
Cub Scouts Hosting Pinewood Derby
All Kindergarten - 5th grade boys and their families are invited to Pinewood Derby 2023 hosted by HCS Cub Scout Pack 33!

Thursday, February 16
5:00pm-8:00pm
Intermediate Campus Gym
18000 W. Greenfield Avenue, Brookfield

Refer to this flier for details about this fun evening.

Please RSVP by February 6th to Bill Lent (Cubmaster) at 414-520-9154 or email lenwil@bethel.edu. If you are new to scouts at HCS, please reach out to Bill or Phil Lauritch (philip.lauritch@gmail.com) for an application. This is a great time to join!
Athletics
Jr. Patriot Night February 7
Calling all Jr. Patriots! 
Be part of the extra fun created just for you at the High School Boys basketball games on Tuesday, February 7 at 4:15pm, 5:45pm and 7:15pm.
  • Free popcorn
  • Rocky's Pizza for $5 a slice
  • Games & poster making throughout the night
  • Recognition of our 5th-8th grade basketball teams before the Varsity game

Go Jr. Patriots!!
Booster Club Volunteers Needed
Make every HCS Patriots Basketball game great by volunteering with Booster Club! Please help with selling admission tickets and concessions, all in Heritage's beautiful new facility. To find a list of opportunities and sign up, use this link.
Athletics Calendar
For the most current listing of all contact days, open gyms, practices and games, please visit the HCS athletics calendar.
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendar!
Thursday, 2/16 - Patriot Storytime (9:45am)
Saturday, 2/18 - Our Mosaic Gala and Auction
Monday, 2/20 - Scrip Orders
Monday, 2/20 - Dine Out for Booster Club: Panera, Greenfield Avenue
Thursday, 2/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (5:00-8:00pm) - This is a school day
Friday, 2/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00am-Noon) - No School
Middle School & High School
7th - 12th Grade & Administrative Offices
3500 South Glen Park Road
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 432-0333
Elementary School
Preschool - 4th Grade
1500 South West Lane
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 432-0333
Intermediate School
5th-6th Grade
18000 West Greenfield Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 432-0333