We extend our sincere congratulations to those who applied through our lottery and will be enrolling a new student or sibling at Heritage Flex Academy for the 2026–2027 school year. We are grateful you are joining our community.
Please plan to attend New Parent Orientation on Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. This meeting is designed specifically for new families to HFA, as well as current HFA families enrolling a sibling for the first time. Even if you already have a student at HFA, this session will provide important information to support a smooth start for your newly enrolling child.
A reminder that New Student Enrollment packets are due within three days of acceptance in SchoolMint. Timely submission is essential. If we do not receive your completed packet by the deadline, we will assume you are declining the seat and will offer it to the next student on the waitlist.
For questions related to enrollment or assistance with SchoolMint, please contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Sarah Sinohui, at ssinohui@amhcs.org
or call our main office at (760) 466-1166.
We will also continue with our spring parent-teacher conferences on Monday, March 9. These conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and reflect on growth and next steps. Your partnership matters and makes a meaningful difference.
Finally, a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. While we lose an hour, we gain longer evenings, a welcome sign that spring is approaching.
With Kind Regards,
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
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
PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT – March 16:
We invite you to join us for an important evening focused on Heritage Flex Academy’s classical approach to education and the essential partnership between school and home.
Mr. William Perales from the University of Dallas will share how our curriculum forms the whole child—developing strong reading, writing, and reasoning skills while cultivating virtue, character, and a love of learning. He will also highlight the vital role parents play in nurturing intellectual and moral growth at home.
Monday, March 16 @ 6:30 p.m. in the American Spirit Theater, Escondido Charter High School
Your partnership is central to our mission, and we hope you will join us for this meaningful conversation.
LOTTERY RESULTS: The lottery for HFA, Heritage Elementary and Heritage Jr. High were published at 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
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 thanWednesday, 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
SISTER PROJECT EVENT: March 13, 3:30pm-5:00 pm @ ECHS student union. Theme: flower bouquets. Please bring a snack to share with the group.
HFA SPRING SHOWCASE MARCH 23: 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.
JOIN US FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL ECHS PVO SILENT AUCTION: This year's event will feature a casino night, food, and drinks! Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will help fund scholarships, ECHS teacher appreciation events, and other initiatives that AHCS cannot support through its general account. Where: The Elk's Lodge, 2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5:00pm, Who: The entire AHCS community, friends, and relatives ages 21 and up are invited! Cost: $65 per dinner ticket! Purchase Tickets Here
or Become an Event Sponsor Here
CONSORTIO
CONSORTIO - READING TOGETHER BOOK CLUB: Our next meeting is Monday, March 9 at 8:30 a.m. We will dive into Part 4 of the Anxious Generation discussing the collective actions we can take to promote healthier childhood experiences. We hope you will join us for a lively discussion.
CONSORTIO - PARTNERING WITH PARENTS: Please join us on Wednesday, March 18th at 8:30 AM in the 1845/TK Building for a special time of encouragement and insight. Mr. John Goodman, our High School football coach, will be sharing on the topic “Helping Your Children Flourish: Encouraging Growth With Wisdom.” Coach Goodman is passionate about developing the whole person—not just an athlete or a team focused solely on winning. His heart is to see young people grow in character, resilience, and wisdom both on and off the field.
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
THIS WEEK AT HFA
Monday, March 9
Power Hour begins at 8:30 am. For Junior High Only this week!
Consortio Book Club @ 8:30 am
Yearbook Class @ 10:00 am
ReFLEXion Parent Conferences: Please see your teacher’s weekly email for more information
HFA New Parent Meeting @ 6:30 pm @ The American Spirit Theater, Escondido Charter High School
Tuesday, March 10
Wednesday, March 11
Thursday, March 12
Third Grade Olympics
Friday, March 13
Third Grade Olympics
End of Grading period, progress report
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
TK through 5th Grade
Thank you for a wonderful check-in! It was so great to see how much you are learning and check all of your hard work at home! Keep it up and let’s finish the year strong!
Looking Ahead - March Meet-Up at the Air & Space Museum Join us on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 AM at the award-winning San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park! This special outing pairs perfectly with our science curriculum as students explore real space history and hands-on exhibits. Highlights include seeing the historic Apollo 9 Command Module
(which actually traveled to space!), learning about the Legends of Flight such as Neil Armstrong, and exploring the family-friendly Moonbase
play area (ages 0–8), where students can imagine life on the moon. It’s sure to be an exciting day bringing space travel to life and expanding our students’ horizons!
Cost: $8 per student | $12 per adult (Admission includes the 3D/4D movie.) Please sign up
and submit payment by March 13.
Our 3rd graders really showed up for picture day this week!
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 9: Kit Carson Park
March 16: Mountain View Park
March 23: Jesmond Dene Park
March 30: Discovery Lake
If you have any questions, reach out to Stephanie Thormodsgaard 858-531-1741
Attention Current 8th Grade students and families: China Summer 2027: Ready to see the world? In the Summer of 2027, Mr. Prodan (ECHS Academic Advisor) will take students and families abroad on an 11-day adventure through China. He has previously taken students through Asia, Europe and South America. With visits to the Forbidden City of Beijing, we will walk on the Great Wall, go to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Warriors, learn about Pandas in Chengdu, visit the banking capital of Shanghai and much more. We will try a dumpling class, learn calligraphy and pick tea. With limited spots available, students don't want to miss this opportunity! We will be having an interest meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 PM in the ECHS Future Center. Please RSVP for the meeting here. Note: This is not a school sponsored trip.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
March 18: Consorito: Partnering with Parents; @ 1845/TK
March 23: HFA Spring Showcase
March 25: AHCS Board Meeting
March 25: HFA Campus Tour
March 26 & 27: Wooden Wins; Career Day/When I Grow Up Spirit Day
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
