As we gear up for Week 4, I want to express my gratitude to all the parent volunteers who made our Welcome Back BBQ a resounding success. Your time, energy, and dedication in the midst of the recent heat wave were instrumental in bringing our school community together, and we are deeply appreciative of your support. The BBQ was a wonderful reminder of what makes our HFA community so special—our shared commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for our students.
I would like to remind all families that Heritage Flex Academy will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. This is a time for relaxation and rejuvenation, and I encourage you to take this opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones.
Our annual 8th Grade Catalina Island field trip is scheduled for Monday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 3. This optional three-day field trip promises a unique and educational experience for our 8th grade students, allowing them to explore, learn, and bond in a different setting. Rest assured that our dedicated chaperones will ensure the safety and well-being of all participants throughout the trip.
As always, staying connected with our school community is crucial. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our teachers, staff, or myself. Your involvement and feedback play a vital role in creating a nurturing and enriching educational environment.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to another successful week ahead!
Sincerely,
Sandi Knapp Principal
New & Time Sensitive Information
ATTENTION ALL K-5 PARENTS AND STUDENTS! Come join us as we put our Classical Learning skills into action at Consortio Learning Together. Our kindergarten through fifth grade parents and students are invited to join us on Monday, September 15, at 8:30 a.m. in the HFA courtyard. As parents and students, we will work together using our key questions to guide students through narration to create beautiful history notebooks. Bring your history notebooks, pencil, crayons, and colored pencils. Siblings are welcome. It’s going to be a fun morning, and we don't want you to miss this opportunity to practice our homeschool habits together and connect with each other!
MAKING CONNECTIONS: One of the greatest gifts at HFA is connecting with other families in our homeschool community and sharing learning experiences. Stop by the Meet-and-Greet table in front of the magnolia tree during morning drop-off this coming Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29 to find out about some exciting field trip opportunities, chat with some co-op leaders, and make some new connections.
CONSORTIO PARENT MEETINGS: We are excited to invite you to Consortio: Partnering with Parents—a monthly gathering created to inspire, encourage, and support you on your parenting and educational journey. Each session will feature thought-provoking topics, guest speakers, and a welcoming space to connect with fellow parents in our school community. Join us for our first gathering on Wednesday, September 17, at 8:30 AM in the 1845/TK Building, as we dive into the topic: “How to Ask Questions That Lead to Beautiful Conversations.” Come for the insight, stay for the connection—let’s grow together. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact Jill at jthomas@amhcs.org
JUNIOR HIGH FALL SPORTS: The fall sports season is here! Tryouts for Girls Volleyball, Boys Flag Football, and Co-Ed Cross Country will be held on Monday, September 8 from 2:30–4:00pm and Tuesday, September 9 from 3:30–5:00pm. Tryouts for Flag Football and Cross Country will take place at the HJHS Softball Field, and Volleyball tryouts will be held on the HJHS Blacktop. All HJHS and HFA 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to try out, provided they maintain a 2.0 GPA, have no Fs, and are in good standing with administration (no detentions or Saturday schools). Once teams are formed, practices will be held on Mondays, with games and competitions taking place mainly on Thursdays and Fridays. The season will run from September through the first week of November—come ready to compete, grow, and represent your school with pride!
LAST CHANCE!!!!!CALLING ALL WHITE TIGER CHEERLEADERS! Come out and cheer with our ECHS Cheer team under the Friday Night Lights! Our fall cheer clinic will take place at Heritage Elementary School from Monday, September 15, to Thursday, September 18. Check in at 3:15, the clinic will begin at 3:30 and end at 5 pm. White Tigers Cheerleaders will cheer the first and second quarters of the varsity game on Friday, September 19th, at Orange Glen High School. The cost is $125 and will include an entire week of fun, a T-shirt, and two tickets to the football game. We look forward to seeing you at our Fall Clinic! Sign up at this link.
CALLING ALL 8TH GRADE GIRLS: Are you nervous about going to ECHS next year, or just want to feel connected? The Sister Project is a club to help with your transition! Each 8th Grade girl is paired with a high school girl at the first meeting who will be their sister for the year. There are fun activities once a month to meet upperclassmen and build friendships. The 1st event will be on Friday, September 12 @ 3:35 p.m. at ECHS in the Student Union. To participate, you must have submitted the parent permission slip, which you can turn into the front office, as well as the Google Form online, which can be found on Google Classroom. (code to join: 7xvw7tc or see QR code below) Permission slips and the Google Form are due by September 5.
THIS WEEK AT HFA
Monday, September 1:
Labor Day, No School
8th Graders leave for Catalina
Tuesday, September 2:
Wednesday, September 3:
8th Graders return from Catalina
Thursday, September 4:
Friday, September 5:
8th Grade Girls Sister Project Permission Slips Due
WOODEN WINS VIRTUES PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER
ALERTNESS
I am alert. I am aware of my surroundings and am quick to notice and act. I give my full attention to everything I do.
"Too many know the last word about everything and the first word about nothing." -Coach John Wooden
Academic Advisors Connection
It has been so nice to get to know so many of our new families over the last few weeks of school. Remember that your Academic Advisor is here to support you in your homeschool journey. Please reach out to set up a time to meet with them if you have any questions, struggles, or concerns.
We hope all of our Flex Home Learning families have settled into their routines and that daily schedules and subjects are flowing smoothly. Our first Meet-up will be this Tuesday, September 2, at 10:00 AM in Balboa Park, and we look forward to seeing many of you there! September conferences will take place during Weeks 6 & 7 (Sept. 15–17 and Sept. 22–24)—watch for an email with more details coming soon. Wishing you a wonderful long weekend as you celebrate Labor Day with your family!
Our kindergartners enjoyed some time in the HFA Garden.
Back-to-school BBQ is always so much fun.
Community Opportunities
Blue Path Field Trips (Grades K–3)
HFA Blue Path parents Annie White and Heidi Fikse are organizing a field trip email list for families this year. Please complete thisFORM if you’d like more information.
Science & History Co-op
HFA Parent Lisa Camp is coordinating a co-op connected to the science curriculum and field trip outings this year, with possible opportunities to extend into history studies. If you’re interested, please fill out this FORM. Questions can be directed to Lisa at homeschoolgrouphfa@gmail.com
Red Path Kindergarten Co-op
HFA Red Path Kindergarten Parent Hannah Santos is organizing a kindergarten co-op. If you would like more information, please contact Hannah at 1hannahsantos@gmail.com.
