Thank you to the many families who joined us last Monday, March 9, for our New Parent Orientation. We were especially glad to welcome current HFA families who are enrolling a new sibling for the first time. If you were unable to attend this required meeting, we recommend joining the March 25 campus tour, which will include an opportunity to visit our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. If you would like a copy of the presentation slides from the orientation, please feel free to email me and I will be happy to share them with you.
Please also plan to join us Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the American Spirit Theater at Escondido Charter High School for an important parent education evening. We are pleased to welcome Mr. William Perales from the University of Dallas, who will lead a discussion on Heritage Flex Academy’s classically inspired approach to education and the essential partnership between parents and the school.
This evening will explore how our curriculum seeks to form the whole child—cultivating strong reading, writing, and reasoning while also nurturing character, curiosity, and a love of truth, goodness, and beauty. We hope you will join us for this meaningful conversation about the shared work of educating our students.
Finally, a reminder that a Save the Date for our Spring Showcase on March 23 was sent last week. We are looking forward to watching our students take the stage in their first all-school performance, and it promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating the talents and hard work of our students.
With Kind Regards,
Sandi Knapp
Principal
Heritage Flex Academy
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
TK-8 PARENT MEETING ON CLASSICAL EDUCATION- THIS MONDAY
!Please plan to join this Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the American Spirit Theater at Escondido Charter High School for an important parent education evening. We are pleased to welcome Mr. William Peralesfrom the University of Dallas, who will lead a discussion on Heritage Flex Academy’s classically inspired approach to education and the essential partnership between parents and the school.This evening will explore how our curriculum seeks to form the whole child—cultivating strong reading, writing, and reasoning while also nurturing character, curiosity, and a love of truth, goodness, and beauty. We hope you will join us for this meaningful conversation about the shared work of educating our students.
MEAL CHANGE FOR MARCH 18TH: Please accept our apologies for a change to the lunch menu on March 18, 2026. Due to a product shortage, we will be serving BBQ Chicken instead of the Cheese & Green Chile Tamale.
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
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
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. More information will be provided.
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 - 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
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!
*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 16
Power Hour begins at 8:30 am.
Consortio Book Club @ 8:30 am
No Yearbook Class until May
TK-8 Parent Meeting on Classical Education @ 6:30 pm @ The American Spirit Theater, Escondido Charter High School
Tuesday, March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Wednesday, March 18
Consorito @ 1845/TK @ 8:30 am
Thursday, March 19
All 8th Graders attend classroom day/7th Graders all have homestudy day
Friday, March 20
All 8th graders homestudy day
7th graders trip to Medieval Times
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
As we move into the second half of the semester, we want to remind you that we are all here to support you and your students in your homeschool journey. We encourage you to keep up the momentum as we head into spring.
Conference Time Already! Just a quick reminder that this week and next we’ll be holding family conferences to look over the amazing work your child(ren) are doing in their various subject areas. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon and seeing their progress!
March Meet-Up at the Air & Space Museum - Sign up now if interested 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 please.
Our 3rd graders competed in their very own Olympics this last week! They took everything they had been learning about Ancient Greece and put it into practice out on the field to earn their own laurel crown! Way to go, 3rd Graders!
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 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
