Thank you to those who joined us for the Parent Meeting on Classical Learning evening last Monday. It was a meaningful time to reflect on our shared purpose and the important role of partnership in forming both the minds and hearts of our students.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you tonight at our Spring Showcase. It promises to be a beautiful evening as our students share their learning through performance, recitation, and music. There is something special about watching children step forward with confidence and joy—we are excited to share that with you.
A friendly reminder regarding morning drop-off: we are seeing an increase in students being dropped off too early. Supervision begins when the front gates open at 8:00 a.m. Students should not arrive before that time unless they are in grades 4–8 and attending tutorial, which begins at 7:45 a.m. Students may not wait in the small lobby prior to gate opening. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and orderly start to each day, as our front office team prepares for student arrival, meal service, and daily operations.
With appreciation,
Sandi Knapp
Principal
MEAL SERVICE PROGRAM AT HFA
Heritage Flex Academy offers free breakfast and free lunch for all students. There is no need to sign up in advance.
March Meals - Nutritional information is found in a link at the bottom of the calendar
NEW!April Meals - Nutritional information is found in a link at the top of the calendar
Breakfast Reminder
Breakfast is served from 8:00–8:15 am.
No breakfasts will be served after the warning bell.
Parent Communication & Student Participation
Please talk with your child each morning about whether they plan to participate in breakfast and/or lunch that day. This helps our team prepare accurate meal counts and ensures your child knows your expectations.
Allergies & Dietary Restrictions
If your child has any food allergies or dietary needs, please ensure we have a doctor-signed Medical Statement Form on file. Families may also submit a Fluid Milk Substitution Form (parent-signed) if they prefer lactose-free, soy, or oat milk.
If you have any questions, please email Principal Sandi Knapp or Office Manager Sarah Sinohui.
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
LOTTERY RESULTS: The lottery for HFA, Heritage Elementary and Heritage Jr. High was published after the February 18th board meeting. Notifications for acceptance or waiting list were emailed to parents. If your student has accepted a seat at Heritage Elementary or Heritage Jr. High for the 26/27 school year, please contact Sarah Sinohui ssinohui@amhcs.org. 8TH GRADE KNOTTS BERRY FARM FIELD TRIP
8TH GRADE KNOTTS BERRY FARM TRIP: Eighth grade students from Heritage Junior High School and Heritage Flex Academy are invited to attend our annual Knotts Berry Farm field trip on Friday, May 1, 2026. Students will board buses at approximately 8:15 a.m. and are expected to return to campus at approximately 6:30 p.m. depending on traffic. The cost of the field trip is $50 per person, which includes a park ticket and transportation via bus. To access the permission slip and make your payment, please click HERE. The online permission slip and payment must be made no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Due to payment deadlines with the venue, we cannot add reservations after the deadline. Please contact the front office at 760-466-1166 if you have any questions.
HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR YEARBOOK YET? Once they’re gone, they are gone! The Heritage Flex Academy Staff is finalizing the yearbook layouts and sending it to the printers! To guarantee your student gets our 2025-2026 10th Anniversary Edition of the HFA Yearbook, order yours now! A limited number of copies are still available, first come, first served - until they’re sold out! Follow the link to order one today! GUARANTEE YOUR COPY HERE
THIS MONDAY! HFA SPRING SHOWCASE: We are delighted to invite you to Heritage Flex Academy Spring Showcase—a special evening celebrating our students’ hard work, talents, and the shared classical culture we are building together.
This year’s showcase is especially meaningful as we commemorate two milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 10th Anniversary of Heritage Flex Academy. Our patriotic and American heritage–themed program will feature songs, poetry, recitations, and musical performances.
All HFA students in grades TK–8 will participate. There will be a Red Path performance and a Blue Path performance. Each performance will last approximately one hour. Red path performance will be at 5:30 pm, Blue path performance will be at 6:45 pm.
The Details:
Students are encouraged to show their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue in Sunday-best attire. The performance will be held in the American Spirit Theater at Escondido Charter High School.
Red Path students
Students should be dropped off at the ECHS Gym at 5:10 p.m., using the double doors on the side of the gym near the lunch tables. Students will remain with their teachers until the performance begins.
TK and Kindergarten students will perform first and will join their parents in the audience immediately after their performance. Students in grades 1–8 will remain in the gym to be picked up after the performance concludes. At that time, one parent per family should enter the gym through the double doors next to the theater to pick up their child from their teacher.
Blue Path students
Students should be dropped off at the ECHS Gym at 6:25 p.m., using the double doors on the side of the gym near the lunch tables. Students will remain with their teachers until the performance begins.
TK and Kindergarten students will perform first and will join their parents in the audience immediately after their performance. Students in grades 1–8 will remain in the gym to be picked up after the performance concludes. At that time, one parent per family should enter the gym through the double doors next to the theater to pick up their child from their teacher.
Save the Date - Catalina Field Trip: Parent Informational Meeting
Parents of current 7th grade students should mark their calendars for the informational parent meeting on Thursday, April 9, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room at Heritage Elementary. The cost for this year’s Catalina trip will be $415/person. Financial assistance is available, so please reach out to the front office if there is a need. Parents interested in chaperoning (spots are limited) may sign up at the parent meeting.
CONSORTIO
CONSORTIO - PARTNERING WITH PARENTS @ 1845/TK BUILDING: Please join us on Wednesday, April 15, at 8:30 AM in the 1845/TK Building for a special time of encouragement and insight. Our Curriculum Coordinator, Mrs. Kelly Beck, will be sharing “What Does It Mean For Your Child to be Free?” We hope you will join us for what promises to be an inspiring and practical time together. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact Jill at jthomas@amhcs.org
CONSORTIO - LEARNING TOGETHER: K-5 families, join us to discuss strategies for preventing the summer slide. We will meet on Monday, April 20, from 8:30 - 9:30 during Power Hour in the HFA courtyard. Parents, please bring your questions and ideas to share. Our K-5 teachers will be joining us to share tips and answer questions. Students, bring some of your homeschool work with you. We will have classrooms open, and teachers will be available to support students to help get your school week off to a great start.
AHCS MUSICAL THEATER PRESENTS
Get out your favorite sweat band because Footloose is coming to ECHS!
Footloose, set in the '80s, tells the story of Ren, who sets out to prove that "Dancing is Not a Crime" along with the unavoidable adjustment of moving from Chicago to a small farming town (with no cell phones).
When we hope "Somebody's Eyes" are watching, we hope they're yours!
Footloose tickets go on sale on March 14th, with shows at the American Spirit Theater on the Escondido Charter High School campus from April 16-19! View the Promo Video. It will be an amazing show!
*For this show, all students will be able to buy tickets at the door, $5 cash/Google/Apple Pay, first come, first served while supplies last
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
7:00 p.m. (CHICAGO CAST)
*Pre-show activity*: Costume Contest
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
2:00 p.m. (CHICAGO CAST)
7:00 p.m. (BOMONT CAST)
*Pre-show activity* 7:00 p.m. show:
Learn the Footloose dance with a cast member
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
2:00 p.m. (BOMONT CAST)
7:00 p.m. (CHICAGO CAST)
*Pre-show activity* 7:00 p.m. show:
Learn the Footloose dance with a cast member
THIS WEEK AT HFA
Monday, March 23
Power Hours: 8:30am (please see teacher's weekly email to see which grades will be hosting Power Hour this week.)
No Yearbook Class until May
SPRING SHOWCASE
Tuesday, March 24
Jr High Games @ Sullivan Middle School, 3:30pm
Wednesday, March 25
HFA/TK Campus Tour
AHCS Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm, ECHS
Thursday, March 26
Wooden Wins Assembly/ Career Day, When I Grow Up Spirit Day
Friday, March 27
Wooden Wins Assembly/ Career Day, When I Grow Up Spirit Day
Jr High Games @ Valley Center Middle School, 3:30 pm
WOODEN WINS VIRTUES PROGRAM
March
POISE
I am full of poise. I stay true to my deepest self. I do not allow external forces to control how I act or feel. I am not thrown off by events in my life.
“Most people think of poise as calm, self-assured dignity; but I call it just being you.” -Coach John Wooden
ACADEMIC ADVISORS CONNECTION
We look forward to seeing all of you at our first HFA Spring Showcase. Your students have been working very hard for the last few months and are eager to perform for their families. Please see the information above for more details on drop-off times and what to expect.
Conferences continue this week and are going very well! It’s such a joy meeting with each family and celebrating the strong progress your children are making across the different subject areas. Way to go, families - we’re in the home stretch!
March Meet-Up at the Air & Space Museum
Please plan to join us this Thursday, March 26th, at the Air & Space Museum at 10:00 AM. We hope you can join us for a fun morning of exploring and learning all about air and space. It should be a great time of discovery together!
Our 4th Graders really showed up for their Mission Project
Our 7th Graders were able to go and witness firsthand all they have been learning about the Middle Ages at Medieval Times!
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
REMINDER: Information regarding parent-led events can always be found at the Consortio Parent Hub linked in the important tabs at the top of each week's FlexNotes.
TK and HFA Families: Please come out and join the fun at our weekly Monday Park Meet-Ups! These parent organized gatherings are a wonderful way for our students to play and for parents to relax and connect with one another.
When: Mondays from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Upcoming Schedule & Locations:
March 23: Jesmond Dene Park
March 30: Discovery Lake
If you have any questions, reach out to Stephanie Thormodsgaard 858-531-1741
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
March 30- April 6: Spring Break
April 7: School Resumes
April 13: Consortio Reading Together @ HFA
April 15: Consortio at 1845/TK
April 16-19: Footloose Musical Performances, American Spirit Theater
