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Heritage Christian School San Diego
Weekly Newsletter
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EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES
Apr 28-May 1 - Drama Club Tech Week
Apr 28 - Volleyball Lunch Fundraiser at HCS Academy
Apr 30-May 7 - At-Home SAT-10 Testing
May 1-3 - The Little Mermaid Jr. Drama Club Production
May 1 - Principal's Choice Award Nomination Deadline
May 1 - Riley's Farm Field Trip Registration Deadline
May 5 - Senior Speech Entries Due
May 6 - Legoland Field Trip
May 8 - School Board Meeting
May 9 - Robotics Club Haircutting Fundraiser
May 10 - Senior Dinner Registration Deadline
May 12 - Spring Choral Concert
May 15 - Beach Volleyball Fundraiser at SD Class Day
May 15 - Sixth Grade Event at Santee Lakes Reg Deadline
May 16-17 - HCS at CHEA Conference 2025
May 17 - Sixth Grade Event at Santee Lakes
May 19 - Last Day of Academies
May 20 - School Open House
May 21 - Riley's Farm Revolutionary War Field Trip
May 22 - Ladies Lunch Registration Deadline
May 23 - 2025 Senior Dinner
May 24 - Ladies Lunch
May 26 - Office Closed for Memorial Day
May 27 - Senior Grad Nite
May 27 - K/6th/8th Promotion Registration Deadline
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CLASS DAYS & ACADEMIES
Apr 28 - Academies
May 1 - BON/SD Co-op Class Days
May 5 - Academies
May 8 - Santee/ESC Co-op Class Days
May 12 - Academies
May 15 - BON/SD Co-op Class Days
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Biblical Discipleship and Homeschooling
by Principal Vicki Stormoen
[HCS is excited to reshare with you Principal Vicki's blog on Biblical Discipleship and Homeschooling, which CHEA has published in their current newsletter. If you haven't read it before, take a moment to do so and be encouraged. Principal Vicki will be speaking at the CHEA Parenting & Homeschool Convention on May 16 and 17.]
There can be moments in homeschooling where you feel like you are drowning in the busyness of academics, sports, extracurricular activities, classes, field trips, social activities, and life. In the midst of all these competing priorities, it is easy to forget the most important aspect of your homeschooling routine that can often get lost in the shuffle: biblical discipleship. One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is the ability to teach your child according to your biblical worldview without the constant attack of that worldview from others all day. You are in a unique position to daily incorporate the Bible into every curriculum, every class, every activity, and every conversation. There are several ways to go about incorporating biblical discipleship in your homeschool setting, including adding a Bible class/curriculum portion to your school day, using a distinctively Christian curriculum that will proactively integrate biblical truths in each subject, and engaging in biblical discussions with your children throughout the day as the opportunities arise.
Read full article here.
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Riley's Farm Revolutionary War Field Trip
May 21, 2025 | 9:45 am - 2:00 pm
12261 South Oak Glen Rd. | Oak Glen, CA 92399
Experience history firsthand at Riley's Farm, where the Revolutionary War comes alive through interactive exhibits and engaging reenactments. This field trip offers families a unique opportunity to explore the pivotal moments and courageous figures that helped shape our nation's history.
Registration closes 5/1/25
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Ladies Lunch: A Mustang Mamas' Meetup
May 24, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
5512 Pennsylvania Lane | La Mesa, CA 91942
Come enjoy a time of fellowship with other HCS moms! Catch up and share in the excitement this school year has brought. Discuss curriculum, future plans, and whatever else the Lord brings up. Lunch will be provided by Panera Bread. Multiple sandwich options will be available. Salad and drinks will be included as well. Dessert contributions are optional.
Registration closes 5/22/25
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Music Academy Teachers Wanted
Do you have a passion for music? Would you like to share this passion with Heritage Students? If so, the Music Club needs you!
We are currently looking for directors for our String Ensemble and Junior Choir, and assistant directors for our Bands and Choirs. Additionally, we would love to add more music classes for elementary and middle school students.
Interested parents should email questions and ideas to music@hcssd.org or talk to Brittany Norris by Friday, May 16.
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Robotics Haircutting Fundraiser
May 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Sola Creative Space
2870 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Haircuts + Robots? You heard that right.
Our students have been building, coding, and dreaming BIG—and now they’re inviting YOU to the most creative fundraiser of the year!
Join us for a night of haircut demos, robot showcases, raffle prizes, and hands-on fun. Supervised haircut challenge for 3 brave guests!
$10 minimum donation to attend. Raffle tickets are $10.
Limited seats available (20). Complete the form to register to attend the Robotics Fundraiser event.
Donate via HCS PayPal or Venmo — memo: "Robotics Club Donation"
Contact robotics@hcssd.org for more info.
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Mr. Benjamin's Cotillion Silent Auction for Drama Club
Have you been planning to sign up your 6th or 7th grader for Mr. Benjamin's Cotillion class? If so, you are in luck! His class, which runs from October through March, usually costs $300, but your high bid will win it for you, all while supporting the Drama Club!
Cotillion is a season of etiquette classes that teach young people how to be respectful members of society. If you've never heard of the legendary Mr. Benjamin, click his webpage HERE to read about his class!
If you'd like to bid on the certificate (which has NO expiration), please send an email to Laura Bennett with your name, phone #, and bid amount, now through May 4, 2025. Good luck!
Send your bid to Laura by emailing: dramafundraising@hcssd.org
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Come Join Us Under The Sea!
May 1, 2, & 3, 2025
Revive Church
1500 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
Purchase your tickets for the Drama Club's newest production, The Little Mermaid Jr, set to come ashore on May 1, 2, and 3! Can't wait to see you there!
Buy tickets HERE!
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Senior Speech Contest Now Open
Seniors, check the HCS website for information on the Senior Speech Contest, where selected seniors will be chosen to present a speech at graduation.
The deadline to submit speeches is May 5. Details and online submission instructions may be found online HERE.
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Senior Dinner
May 23, 2025 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm
San Diego Made Factory
Join us for a time to bless your graduate as they move to their next phase of life - celebrating who they have been while reminding them of the support surrounding them as they move into the future. Each family will have time to share about their graduate and bless them. Visit the Senior Events webpage for details and registration.
Registration closes 5/10/25
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6th Grade at Santee Lakes
May 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
9310 Fanita Parkway | Santee, CA 92071
Come spend the day celebrating your sixth grade year with HCS friends! Activities include fishing, pedal boats, spray ground, and more! The whole family is welcome and even invited to camp. Visit the Sixth Grade web page details and registration. Registration closes 5/15/25.
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Classifieds | Community | Helpful Resources
Submissions by our members or alum for events or opportunities that are NOT sponsored by HCS.
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Redeemer’s Grace Church Science Camp 2025: Created to Create - Light of the World
June 23-27, 2025 | Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (check-in at 8:30 am)
Redeemer's Grace Church
8283 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
Redeemer’s Grace Church offers a science camp each year with the purpose of showcasing the connection between God and science - how God has created everything and how we are now created to create! This camp is for kids entering 1st-6th grade in September 2025.
Register HERE. For more information, contact children@rgcsd.com.
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Office Administrator Position for G3 Tapes
Full-time position available Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Start date is May 28th, 2025. We have some flexibility with the start date.
G3 Tapes, Inc. is a small tape and building material company in Lakeside looking for a friendly, responsible, driven person to join our team. Strong computer skills required in Microsoft Office. Typing speed must be at least 50 words per minute. While office experience is helpful, it is not required. We will train the right person. Salary dependent on experience.
Office administration responsibilities include customer service, answering phones, entering orders, invoicing customers, preparing deposits, scheduling freight shipments, placing orders with suppliers, database work.
Sales support responsibilities include updating internet products on eBay, Amazon and our website store, harvesting data, sending out samples and quotes for the sales team. Some warehouse packaging assistance is needed periodically for large orders. These tasks are light duty and include labeling, small box assembly and packaging.
Since we are a small business, flexibility and willingness to help in other departments occasionally is an important quality. Our work culture is friendly, casual and accommodating.
Please send your resume to careers@g3tapes.com.
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OFFICE STAFF CONTACT INFO & DIRECTORY
OFFICE HOURS: 10 AM - 3 PM | T, W & TH (In-Person) | M (Remote)
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OFFICE PHONE EXTENSIONS
(To bypass the phone menu, you may use any of these extensions at any time.)
Ext. 1 - Kaylee Morris (front desk, work permits, driver's ed docs, general info, library, school calendar, newsletter, student counseling)
Ext. 2 - Tracy West (tuition billing, accounts payable & receivable, human resources)
Ext. 3 - Jane Richards (school records, transcripts, high school evaluations, Co-op Class Day concerns)
Ext. 4 - Lilia Sepulveda (website, podcast, school merch)
Ext. 5 - Vicki Stormoen (principal)
Ext. 6 - Erin McKinsey (events, field trips)
EMAIL CONTACTS
Judy Beckmann (club manager) clubmanager@hcssd.org
Liz Menard (yearbook advisor) yearbook@hcssd.org
Ximena Avalos (school leadership social media promotion) ximena.avalos@hcssd.org
HCS DIRECTORY
For a complete list of emails and descriptions of who to contact, visit the HCS Directory.
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HCS exists to support and encourage Christian families in the high calling of biblical discipleship through Christ-centered home education by providing administrative help, mentoring, classes, and parent-driven activities, all while honoring family sovereignty.
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