Booster Club
Welcome to The Heiskell School family and to the Heiskell Booster Club. Our association is composed of all Heiskell parents and led by volunteers who are eager to serve and involve you in our activities. As Heiskell School parents, you are automatically members of the Heiskell Booster Club. Please mark you calendars for the upcoming Booster Club events and check out our Volunteer Opportunities page to see how you can help.
Thank you for your commitment to The Heiskell School and to excellence in Christian education.
"Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
I Corinthians 15:58
School Store...For the convenience of our students school supplies are sold daily from 7:45 a.m. until 8:05 a.m. in the School Store.
Used Uniforms...Lightly worn uniforms are sold in the Uniform Store at very reasonable prices. Drop off your clean, lightly worn outgrown uniforms in the store or in the boxes out front during the specific collection times during the school year.
Moms in Touch...Preschool, elementary and junior high moms meet for a 1 hour prayer time every Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. The meeting is based on the international organization of the same name and endorsed by Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family program. We believe that prayer is the cornerstone of the Booster Club. Please plan to attend!
Dads In Prayer...Dads gather every Friday morning from 7:45 a.m. to 8:05 to pray for students and families. Please attend as your schedule permits.
Picture Parent...Parents introduce artists and great works of art to elementary and junior high classes.
Hospitality...Parent volunteers provide refreshments for Conference Days throughout the year and help with other functions as needed.
Eagles Booster Club...This group of junior high parents organize events specifically for the benefit of the competitive athletic teams and the cheerleading squad. They sponsor fundraising events such as spaghetti dinners and pancake breakfasts. Proceeds from these fundraising events have provided certified referees, new uniforms and athletic training equipment.
Annual Events
September
Fall Work Day....Parents join together to beautify the school grounds. Bring your work gloves! Lunch is served afterward.
Fall Fundraiser...This is our biggest fund-raiser. Students participate in selling quality gift wrap and gift products to friends and relatives. Top sellers are recognized. One parent from each class is asked to help collect order forms and then distribute orders to each of the students.
Father Son Outing...TBA. A fun day of fishing and fellowship.
October
Fall Festival...October 10, 2009. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A fun, social evening with square dancing, BBQ and great fellowship.
November
Annual Book Fair...November 9 - 13, 2009.
Morning hours are 8:00 am - 9:30 am, and afternoon hours are 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
Look for your child’s wish list in the red folder. Arrive early to pick out a book for your child to purchase as a gift to the Heiskell School library. The books will go quickly so plan to arrive at the book fair early in the week. Volunteers will be ready to assist you with your purchases in the library.
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader."
- W. Fusselman
Grandparents Day... (Preschool) Monday, November 23, 2009, (Prefirst/Elementary/Junior High)...Tuesday, November 24, 2009. A special opportunity to honor grandparents or a special friend by inviting them to school.
December
Mother-Daughter Tea...Saturday, December 5, 2009. Mothers and daughters, grandmothers, aunts, and special friends are invited to join us fo tea.
Annual Christmas Coffee...TBA.
February
Father-Daughter Valentine Dinner...February 12, 2010. Dads and daughters (kindergarten and up) enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing at the Commerce Club downtown.
April
Mother-Son Event...TBA.
May
KidsRace 2010...Saturday, May 8, 2010. This "fun run" is our end of the year chance to gather for a morning of fun, fitness, fellowship, and fund-raising.
Teacher Appreciation Day...We will express our gratitude to our very special teachers with remembrances from their students. In addition, the Parents Association give each teacher a gift certificate and a yearbook. Throughout the year, parent volunteers provide light refreshments for Tuesday afternoon faculty meetings (Elementary/Junior High).
Spring Work Day... Parents work together to plant lovely flowers and shrubs to beautify the grounds. Lunch is served afterwards.
Preschool End of Year Picnic...Friday, May 14, 2010. The preschool families gather for a family picnic and entertainment celebrating the beginning of their summer break.