We hope you’ll join us for this week’s Consortio: Learning Together at HFA, 8:30 AM. It’s a great opportunity to connect with families from both the Red and Blue Paths while exploring this month’s theme, “Spotlight on Sharing.” Homeschool families and co-op groups are invited to share how they bring wonder and fun to learning, and one of our fabulous co-op moms will lead a hands-on enrichment activity—so don’t forget your pencil boxes!
Friday, October 17, marked the end of Grading Period 2. We hope you had a chance to review your child’s progress during Parent-Teacher Conferences this month and celebrate their growth so far this semester
Sincerely,
Sandi Knapp
Principal
AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOLS
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR LOTTERY INFORMATION
Lotteries for the 2026-2027 school year will open on October 14, 2025 for all programs. Applications are not required for currently enrolled students, but new siblings must submit a lottery application.
Escondido Charter High School: Lottery applications for enrollment in the high school programs are available online athttps://amhcs.org/echs/echs-admissions/. The Escondido Charter High school lottery closes on January 9, 2026. Please contact the main office at 760-737-3154 if you have any questions.
Heritage Elementary School: Lottery applications are available online athttps://amhcs.org/heritage-elementary-school/hes-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Elementary office at 760-737-3111 if you have any questions.
Heritage Junior High: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/heritage-junior-high-school/hjhs-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Junior High office at 760-294-5599 if you have any questions.
Heritage Flex Academy: Lottery applications are available online athttps://amhcs.org/hfa/hfa-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Flex Academy office at 760-466-1166 if you have any questions.
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
FALL JUNIOR HIGH DANCE: Students will not want to miss our fall junior high dance on Friday, November 14, 2025. Middle school students from both Heritage Junior High and Heritage Flex Academy will be showing off their dance moves from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Heritage Elementary MPR (1855 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido). This year's theme is country western, so pull out your cowboy boots and your favorite plaid and denim. Snacks will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the HJHS Leadership Club. Please bring small bills for your snack purchases! Tickets cost $5 and may ONLY be purchased online in advance of the event. Please click HERE
to access the permission slip and payment portal. The portal will close at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the dance and tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the event. We encourage students to dress their best for this special occasion, but please review the dress and behavior codes
in advance. Questions should be directed to the front office of your campus.
CONSORTIO PARENT HUB!: We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Consortio Parent Hub! This new space is designed to create a place for parents to find resources and help build community. Our goal in creating the Consortio Parent Hub is to provide families with a streamlined and accessible space that encourages meaningful connections and supports ongoing partnership between home and school. We invite all homeschool educators to explore the Consortio Parent Hub and take advantage of the tools and information available to stay connected and engaged. You can access the new Consortio Parent Hub.
ATTENTION THIS MONDAY! ALL K-5 PARENTS AND STUDENTS!: Come join us as we share, make connections, and learn together at our next Consortio: Learning Together on Monday, October 27 at 8:30 am, in the HFA Courtyard. Some of our homeschool families and co-op groups will share how they bring wonder and fun to learning. One of our fabulous co-op moms will lead a fun craft activity. Bring your pencil boxes and Sharpies. Be sure to save all future dates found on this Consortio: Learning Together Calendar. If you have any questions, please reach out to Gina at gcurley@amhcs.org.
CONSORTIO BOOK CLUB: Join us for our Consortio: Reading Together Book Club! Starting Monday, November 3, during power hour (8:30 - 9:30), we'll begin exploring the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt in our monthly book club. Join us to discuss what the data shows our adolescents and teens are facing, both in causes and effects. Spoiler: the last chapter is titled "What Parents Can Do Now." See this clip for a glimpse of our topic.
These monthly gatherings will provide a space to share practical strategies for building the practice of good mental health in our children. The anticipated dates we will have through the year are as follows: 11/3, 12/1, 1/26/2026, 2/23, 3/9, & 4/13. Sign up here
to join us for our first session and/or have your name on the announcements list. You can view the reading plan here.
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. Save the date for the next meeting on Wednesday, November 12, @ 8:30 am in the 1845/TK Building. Be sure to save all future dates found on this Consortio: Partnering with Parents Calendar. If you have questions, please reach out to Jill at jthomas@amhcs.org.
AHCS MUSICAL THEATER PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ:
Ready to see a musical that will give you all the feels? Join us as AHCS students of all ages showcase their talents in this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz! This show is guaranteed to make your heart grow three sizes, and you’ll quickly realize there's no place like theater. Just follow the yellow brick road to a show packed with heart, brains, and courage, incredible songs, and spectacular sights. Tickets are on sale now, with shows at the American Spirit Theater on the Escondido Charter High School campus from November 6-9. Check out the show times below, and click here
to purchase your tickets. It's a gale-force of fun you won't want to miss!
SHOWTIMES
Thursday, November 6*
4:30 p.m. (EMERALD CAST)
*ECHS Students $6 cash at the door while supplies last
Friday, November 7
7:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST)
Saturday, November 8
2:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST)
7:00 p.m. (EMERALD CAST)
Sunday, November 9
2:00 p.m. (EMERALD CAST)
7:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST)
THIS WEEK AT HFA
Monday, October 27:
Consortio: Learning Together: K-5 Parents join us today at 8:30 at the HFA lunch tables.
ReFLEXion Conferences: Please see your classroom teachers email for more information.
Logic Class: @ 10:00 am at the HFA lunch tables
Tuesday, October 28:
Wednesday, October 29:
Cross Country Championship: @Walnut Grove Park at 4:00 pm
AHCS Board Meeting: @ 5:30 pm in the Future Center at ECHS
Thursday, October 30:
Third Grade Pumpkin Project: @ 8:20 am
Junior High Flag Football and Volleyball Games: @ Sullivan (Varsity @ 3:30 pm and JV @ 4:30 pm)
Friday, October 31:
Reminder: Today is a normal school day. Students must follow the school dress code.
Third Grade Pumpkin Project: @ 8:20 am
OCTOBER
INITIATIVE
I take initiative. I do the right thing without being told. I am willing to work hard and take personal responsibility. I am courageous and learn from my mistakes.
“We must not be afraid to act. If we are afraid to do something for fear of making a mistake, we will not do anything at all. That is the worst mistake of all. You learn through adversity. We get stronger through adversity.” -Coach John Wooden
ACADEMIC ADVISORS CONNECTION
As ReFLEXion parent conferences wrap up this week, we want to remind you that your academic advisor is always available for support and guidance. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything that we can help you with.
Also, remember that now is a great time (it’s never too late) to build family routines and traditions that last a lifetime. Game time together, dinnertime at the table, and slow-down time at the end of the day. Just to be present with each other and to talk about what your family values.
Check out the new Consortio Parent Hub! An all-inclusive space for resources and connection!
📚 Conference Update Conferences are going very well! It’s so encouraging to see how thoughtfully students have organized their studies, dedicating quality time to each subject area, and making strong progress through their various curriculum programs. We’re proud of their hard work and growth!
🎃 Bates Meet-Up Success! Our Bates Meet-Up this past week was a huge success and so much fun! Both FHL and HFA Blue Path students and families joined together for a wonderful day filled with activities, learning, and fellowship. It was a joy to see such a great turnout and everyone enjoying the fall festivities!
Hygiene Drive: The Sister Project Club will be creating Hygiene Kits to donate to Interfaith in Escondido. Please help us by donating the following items for our kits: razors, travel-size shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, etc. The drive will take place from October 27 to November 7. Please drop off items in the HFA front office. For those students in Sister Project, you can bring the items with you to your next event on November 14.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
November 3: Consortio: Reading Together
November 6-9: Wizard of Oz Performance
November 11: No School/Veteran's Day
November 12: Virtual Learning Day
November 12: Consortio: Partnering with Parents @ 1845/TK Building
November 14: End of Grading Period
November 17: Consortio: Learning Together @ HFA
November 19: HFA Campus Tour
November 20/21: Class Color Spirit Day
November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 1: Consortio: Reading Together
December 2-5: TK-5th Grade Check-In
December 10: AHCS Board Meeting
December 15: Christmas Caroling
December 16-17: Holiday Spirit Day/Minimum Day
December 18: Virtual Learning Day/ Last Day of Grading Period
