January 23, 2025
EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - NO SCHOOL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOWER SCHOOL ONLY | January 31
EARLY DISMISSAL | February 6
SPEECH MEET | February 11
SPECIAL LUNCH ORDERS
Due to this week's school cancellations, all Special Lunch Orders for January 21-22 will be cancelled and families will not be charged. Please remember to place your lunch orders for next week through your Family Portal or the HCA App, as orders from previous weeks do not carry over. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your support!
FIELD TRIPS FUNDRAISER
Join us in fundraising for the 7th and 8th grade field trip and the Rhetoric School field trip! Additional details regarding these excursions are forthcoming. All students (both Lower and Upper School), faculty, and staff members are invited to participate in a dress-down day for a contribution of $2 on Tuesday, January 28. Jeans and athletic pants are permitted, however, leggings are not. All proceeds from the dress-down days directly fund the field trips.
ADMISSIONS EVENTS
Do you know someone interested in Classical Christian Education? Invite them to join us for one of our Campus Preview Days in February and March. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience our community and learn more about our unique approach to education. Visit our Admissions Events page on our website for more information.
THEATER CLUB PERFORMANCE
A huge round of applause to our talented Theater Club for their outstanding performances of The Winter's Tale! Your dedication, creativity and God-given talent shone brightly on stage. Special thanks to Mrs. Emmy Domzalski, the leader of the Theater Club, for her incredible guidance and support. We are so proud of all of you!
THE GRIFFIN RUNDOWN
We encourage you to add listening to “The Griffin Rundown” to your weekly rhythms. Each Tuesday, Mr. Nees interviews a member of our community and discusses important topics relevant to families and Heritage culture. This week, Mr. Nees discusses how young minds are shaped by technology with Dr. Jason Valley. Listen here!
ANNUAL DINNER RECORDINGS
We are pleased to announce that recordings of the speakers from our Annual Dinner are now available for your listening enjoyment. These include inspiring talks from Mr. David Nees, our Head of School, and Keynote Speaker Mr. Paul J. McNulty, President of Grove City College. Listen below.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO TURN YOUR OHIO TAX DOLLARS INTO HCA SCHOLARSHIPS!
Heritage has been actively raising awareness about the Ohio taxpayer credit available through the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO). This tax credit allows Ohio taxpayers to direct their tax dollars toward student scholarships.
Last year, our students benefited from $300,000 in scholarship funding through this initiative. If every Heritage family participates this year, we can double that amount to $600,000!
Please consider redirecting your Ohio tax dollars today to support our students. Learn more here. If you have questions or need assistance with your OCEN SGO account, please contact our V.P. of Development, Mr. Rick Eimers, at rick.eimers@heritageclassicalacademy.org.
ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS
Please join us in praying with other Heritage parents, teachers, and administrators. Tuesday’s group meets at noon on Zoom. Thursday’s group meets at 8:15 a.m. via Teams.
Meeting ID: 841 3066 5990 Meeting ID: 287 430 164 757
Passcode: griffin Passcode: 694Yu6MQ
HERITAGE APP
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NO SCHOOL JANUARY 31
Please note that there will be no school on January 31 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your child's teacher directly.
OUTDOOR RECESS
Recess will be outside as often as possible. Students should come to school prepared for outdoor recess and are encouraged to bring snow gear in the winter months to take full advantage of our playground and field areas.
SPEECH MEET
The Speech Meet is on February 11 — it is important for students to start memorizing their speeches! Please encourage your child to practice daily. Additionally, please ensure that your child is familiar with the introduction guidelines and any other specific requirements for their category.
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Sign-ups are available below for 2025! Please prayerfully consider helping with lunch and recess. If you are able to devote a portion of your day to volunteering, it would be greatly appreciated. In cases of extreme weather, we may have indoor recess. It’s always beneficial to have extra hands for helping and an additional set of eyes for observing. Thank you in advance for being willing to serve HCA in this way!
CHICK-FIL-A STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our Chick-fil-A students of the month!
January: Ellis Fruh and Victor Lane
PRAYING MOMS
We invite all Heritage mothers and grandmothers to join us for prayer. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Praying Moms dates through the end of the school year: January 27, February 24, March 17, April 14, and May 12, from 8:30 — 9:30 a.m. in the Dining Hall.
HERITAGE ATHLETICS
We encourage you to visit the Athletics page on our website, where you will find the Club and Athletic calendars. We invite you come out and cheer on our Griffins basketball teams!
SPEECH MEET
The Speech Meet is on February 11 — it is important for students to start memorizing their speeches! Please encourage your child to practice daily. Additionally, please ensure that your child is familiar with the introduction guidelines and any other specific requirements for their category.
OUTDOOR RECESS
Recess will be outside as often as possible. Students should always be dressed for outdoor recess and are encouraged to bring snow gear in the winter months to take full advantage of our playground and field areas.
LOWER SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Friday, January 31. Be on the lookout for sign-ups from your child’s teacher.
SCHOLE | January 24
HOUSE EVENTS | January 31
UPPER SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION
Course selection sheets for the Upper School were distributed to current 9th and 10th graders last Friday. 11th graders will receive their course selection sheets during their individual meetings with Mrs. Johns. We encourage parents to discuss class choices for the upcoming academic year with their Rhetoric students!
Please submit completed forms to Mr. Hatteberg by tomorrow, Friday, January 24. Additionally, we will be meeting with our current 8th-graders soon to discuss their course options for next year.
LIMITING STUDENT CALLS HOME
There is an increase in students requesting to call home for forgotten items such as homework, gym attire, and sports uniforms. We desire to instill a sense of responsibility and planning in our Upper School students during these formative years. Please encourage your child to utilize their planner to remember daily necessities. Students will be permitted to call home only in cases of genuine emergencies.
7TH & 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP MEETING
All parents of 7th and 8th graders are invited to a Philadelphia field trip meeting with Brian Nowak from Nowak Tours today Thursday, January 23 from 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. in the Chapel. If you are unable to attend the meeting, all pertinent information will be communicated via email.
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)
CCP is Ohio’s dual credit program, which enables students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time with little or no cost to the family. The purpose of the program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits while providing options for college-ready students. An optional informational meeting for 6th—11th grade parents will be held on Wednesday, January 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
11TH GRADE ACT
11th graders will have another Rhetoric seminar for ACT prep tomorrow, January 24. The ACT will be administered on campus on the morning of Thursday, February 27, and students will be dismissed for the day at 11:30 a.m. Practice tests are also available for at-home preparation.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conferences on January 31 are for Lower School only. Upper School will still have classes that day and the shuttle will run as normal.
BASKETBALL
Please see the HCA Athletics Calendar for upcoming basketball games.
TRACK & FIELD
Get ready to hit the track! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, now is the perfect time to join our Track and Field team. Register now to secure your child's spot. Click here to register!