The Shield
Keeping the Faith and Keeping Connected
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ~John 13:34
*SCHOOL-WIDE*
RAGSDELL'S REMARKS
This past week in chapel we began a new emphasis on character development. We’re calling it "Character WOW” or Character Word of the Week”! On Monday, our word was “perseverance”. One of our students, Max, read from Galatians 6:9 and a quote from Calvin Coolidge (30th President of the United States). Our guest speaker, a Heritage alumnus, shared his story of facing adversity in college and seeing God’s faithfulness through it all.
Next week our Character WOW will be “Alertness” or “awareness”. In Mark 14:30, Jesus predicted that Peter would deny him three times. Of course, Peter refused to believe that he could do such a thing as he was unaware of his own heart. In Galatians 6:3, Paul reminds us of the dangers of self-deception.
I’ll leave you with a quote from Leo Tolstoy, a great Russian writer.
“If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give, that which I considered to be the most useful to the men of our century, I should simply say: in the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” ~ Leo Tolstoy, Essays, Letters and Miscellanies
UPWARD OPPORTUNITY THIS WEEKEND!
Concessions: Three people, must include one adult. Each is one hour long. *If you need an adult for your group, Jason Gregory can stand in. Email him here.
Half-Time Speaker: Present 3-5 minutes anything faith related: a song, how Heritage has blessed your family, a ministry that you're involved in, etc.
Sign up HERE!
SPIRIT FRIDAY TOMORROW
STATE OF THE SCHOOL
Our annual State of the School Meeting is coming up!
Please make sure that at least one parent from your family attends one of the two State of the School meetings:
Thursday, February 22 at 6:30-8pm
Saturday, February 24 at 10-11:30am
Please email office@heritageacademy.info to let us know which one you will attend.
FAMILY DIRECTORY
NOW ANNOUNCING: KINDERGARTEN THIS FALL!
BOX TOPS COMPETITION
SPIRIT WEEK
Monday - Sweats & Hoodie Day
Wear your favorite sweats and a hoodie!
Wednesday - Hawaiian/Tropical Day
Celebrate the tropic! As always, keep modesty in mind.
*There will be leis available for participating students.
Friday - Willy Wonka Day
Oompa loompas, Augustus Gloop, get as creative as you want! Surely someone can dress as a giant blueberry...
**Dressing with the daily theme allows for jeans! Ex: hawaiian shirt with jeans.
**Students who choose not to participate may wear Spirit Wear and jeans; otherwise please dress according to the Dress Code.
REGISTER FOR TRIVIA NIGHT
SPRING 2018 STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
Register for Stanford Achievement Testing HERE.
*ELEMENTARY*
VALENTINE PARTY
Elementary will be having a Valentine Party and family lunch on Friday, February 9th at noon in the Elementary Commons.
*SECONDARY*
JUNIOR CLASS RETREAT
Each year students currently enrolled as Juniors are invited to a spring retreat. The weekend is designed to develop within these students unity, leadership, and vision for their role as Seniors on campus the following school year. Heritage staff members will guide activities, teachings and discussions.
Juniors! Mark your calendar for March 9-10!
*ATHLETICS*
Boys' Basketball Home Game
JV- 6:00p
V- 7:30p
Friday, Feb 9, 2018, 06:00 PM
1425 E Boone Industrial Dr, Columbia, MO, United States
*UPCOMING DATES*
February
5-9 ~ Food 4 Formal
5-9 ~ Spirit Week
9 ~ Elementary Valentine Party
5-16 ~ Box Tops Competition
9-10 ~ Junior Retreat
17 ~ Trivia Night & Silent Auction
26-30 ~ Spring Break
April
4 ~ Open House
3, 5, 10, 12 ~ Stanford Achievement Testing
*For all upcoming events, click below to go to the calendar on Gradelink.
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