Heritage Christian School San Diego


Weekly Newsletter

January 13, 2025

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Important Upcoming Dates

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES


Jan 14 - Sea Lab (Marine Science Floating Lab) Field Trip

Jan 14 - School Open House

Jan 14 - State of the School Meeting

Jan 17 - 6th Grade Ice Skating Social Event Reg. Deadline

Jan 20 - Office Closed for MLK Holiday

Jan 23 - Drama Club Fundraiser At The Kebab Shop

Jan 23 - Dad's Prayer Breakfast Registration Deadline

Jan 25 - Dad's Prayer Breakfast

Jan 25 - Principal at the Foothills Educational Conference

Jan 25 - 6th Grade Ice Skating Social Event

Jan 27 - Surf Club Lunch Fundraiser at HCS Academy

Jan 28 - End of First Semester

Jan 29 - First Day of Second Semester

Jan 29 - Old Town San Diego FT Registration Deadline

Jan 31 - Old Town San Diego Field Trip

Jan 31-Feb 1 - Basketball Western District Tournament

Feb 11 - First Semester Grades Due

Feb 13 - School Board Meeting

CLASS DAYS & ACADEMIES


Jan 13 - Academies

Jan 16 - BON/SD Co-op Class Days

Jan 20 - NO Academies

Jan 23 - Santee/ESC Co-op Class Days

Jan 27 - Academies

Jan 30 - Santee/ESC Co-op Class Days

Complete School Calendar Here

Administrative Updates & Announcements From the Office

Annual State of the School Meeting


January 14, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Del Cerro Baptist Church | 5512 Pennsylvania Ln, La Mesa 91942


The Annual State of the School meeting will take place at Del Cerro Baptist Church tomorrow evening, January 14th, in the Fellowship Hall.


This annual membership meeting will include financial information, five-year plan updates, as well as information and happenings for the remainder of this school year and next school year.


The meeting ends with a Q&A addressing questions submitted by the membership. This is your chance to ask questions and provide feedback about anything on your mind related to HCS.


RSVPs are not required but are very helpful for planning purposes as the event includes refreshments. You may RSVP and submit questions through HSL by clicking the registration button HERE.

Now Accepting HCS Academy & Jr. Academy Teaching Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year


  • Both the HCS Academy and Jr. Academy meet once a week on Mondays.
  • Applications are accepted now until February 24, 2025.
  • Teachers for both Academies are hired as Independent Contractors and must meet specified requirements.
  • Class must be taught from a Biblical Worldview.
  • Teachers must agree to the HCS Statement of Faith.
  • HCS membership is not required.


See full details including available openings and online application instructions on our Academies website page.


Please pass this information along to someone you think may be interested.

Father Daughter Social Event Registration Open


February 28, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

New Life Presbyterian Church of La Mesa

5333 Lake Murray Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942


Registration is open for the Father Daughter Social Event! It will be a beautiful night for dads and their daughters to fellowship together and make lasting memories. There will be dancing, desserts, hot cocoa, coffee, and a take home gift for each family. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for fathers to speak God's Word over the daughters.


This event is open to girls in K-8th grade. If you register before 1/31/25, cost is $10 per person ($20 max per family). If you register after 1/31/25, the cost is $15 per person ($30 max per family). You can register HERE.

2025 Yearbook - Get it Now!


Have you preordered your copy of the 2025 yearbook? The books sell out every year, and people are left on the waiting list. Don't be one of them! The price will increase to $90 after January 31, so order today!


Do you need more time to pay? Jostens offers a three-month payment plan for a stress-free purchase. Visit the Yearbook website page for details.


As a reminder, if you are on the HCS Leadership Team, forward your yearbook invoice to billing@hcssd.org to receive your 10% discount. The HCS Leadership Team is defined as Staff, Board, Club Committee Members, and Class Day/Academy Leads.

Congratulations to WORD Reciters


Julia Acosta (3rd)

Jon Neynaber (9th)

Ian Neynaber (11th)

Evangeline Olivas (10th)


The WORD passage for the 2024-2025 school year is John 1:1-18. Students and parents can recite the memory passage to a teacher, club lead, or Class Day/Academy/Club Lead and receive this year's decal, along with being pictured in the yearbook and website.


For more information about the WORD challenge, click HERE.

Events & Field Trips

Old Town San Diego Field Trip


January 31, 2025 | 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

2660 Calhoun St. | San Diego, CA 92110


Join us for an exciting field trip to explore the historic charm of Old Town San Diego! Discover the birthplace of California with guided tours, interactive exhibits, and a taste of vibrant culture and history. Don't miss this educational adventure.


Registration closes 1/29/25

Dad's Prayer Breakfast


January 25, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Grace Brethren Church | 3455 Atlas St, San Diego 92111


Join your fellow HCS dads for a time of food, fellowship, and encouragement as we start the new year.


Registration closes 1/23/25.



Clubs & Sports

Drama Club Fundraiser!


January 23, 2025 | All Day

The Kebab Shop

1570 Camino De La Reina San Diego, 92108


Come and support the HCS Drama Club with a great meal from The Kebab Shop in Mission Valley! 


The Kebab Shop will generously donate 50% of the orders on Thursday, 1/23 when you show this flyer or use the code to order online. 


Your support helps us with the costs of the scripts, costumes, sets, venue rental, and more! So treat yourself to a meal while helping our HCS Drama Club at the same time! 


Thank you for your support!

Surf Club Lunch Fundraiser at HCS Academy


January 27, 2025 | 11:55 am - 12:25 pm


The Surf Club will be selling corn dogs, Swell Sodas, and baked treats during the lunch period to raise money for their club.


Cash or Venmo accepted. This lunch is available to HCS Academy students only.

Girls Softball Save-the-Date!


Softball Parent Zoom Meeting

February 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm

Zoom Link HERE

Meeting ID: 869 1126 8613

Passcode: 9jL94Z


If you are interested in joining Girls Softball for their upcoming Spring season, please join the parent Zoom meeting on Tuesday, February 18.


For more information, contact softball@hcssd.org.

Senior Section

Senior Grad Nite


May 27-28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 am

Disney California Adventure


Seniors, get ready for an unforgettable night at Disney California Adventure's Grad Nite, where you'll celebrate with thrilling rides, entertainment, and your classmates! Registration is now open- don't miss this chance to make lasting memories with your graduating class. Visit the Senior Events webpage for details and registration.


Registration closes 2/14/25

Class Happenings

6th Grade Ice Skating


January 25, 2025 | 1:20 pm - 3:30 pm

UTC Ice


Join your fellow 6th Graders for some winter fun out on the ice! Siblings are welcome to attend this event as well. Parents may drop off students or choose to stay and fellowship. Cost is $25 per skater. Visit the Sixth Grade Camp & Social Events webpage for details and registration.


Registration closes 1/17/25.



Classifieds | Community | Helpful Resources

Submissions by our members or alum for events or opportunities that are NOT sponsored by HCS.

Student Led Book Club


Georgia Rudolph hosts a book club for HCS students. For more information, please email georgia.s.rudolph@gmail.com or join the Band.


We have come to the second semester of our book club! This semester we will be reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It's not too late to join.


Our next meeting is Saturday, January 18th at 6:30 pm at Del Cerro Baptist Church.

OFFICE STAFF CONTACT INFO

OFFICE HOURS: 10 AM - 3 PM | T, W & TH (In-Person) | M (Remote)

OFFICE PHONE EXTENSIONS

(To bypass the phone menu, you may use any of these extensions at any time.)

1. Kaylee Morris (front desk, work permits, driver's ed docs, general info, library, school calendar, newsletter, student counseling)

2. Tracy West (tuition billing, accounts payable & receivable, human resources)

3. Jane Richards (school records, transcripts, high school evaluations, Co-op Class Day concerns)

4. Lilia Sepulveda (website, podcast, school merch)

5. Vicki Stormoen (principal)

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

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The weekly newsletter submission deadline is 12 noon on Thursday to news@hcssd.org. This newsletter is for notices of interest to the entire school regarding HCS-sponsored events, with the exception of pre-authorized clearance for listings in the Classified section. Notices specific only to a group should go to that group’s contact list only.



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.