The Heiskell School

Junior High • Elementary • Preschool                     Atlanta's Premier Christian School Since 1949

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 Prayer Time...Dads have a 30-minute prayer time every Friday morning at 7:45 a.m. in the Elementary/Junior High library. Please attend as your schedule permits.

Picture Parent...Parents "trained" to introduce art appreciation concepts and great works of art visit the elementary and Junior High classes. Training is conducted and supplies distributed in early September.

Hospitality...Parent volunteers provide refreshments for Conference Days throughout the year and help with other functions as needed.

Yearbook...Parent volunteers work with the Junior High yearbook committee producing the annual school yearbook.

Eagles Booster Club...This group of Junior High parents organize events specifically for the benefit of the competitive athletic teams and 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
New Parents Dessert...September 7th, this is a special social for new parents of the school to meet other new school parents and teachers.

Parent Teacher Fellowship Nights...Prefirst/Elementary/Junior High on September 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and Preschool on September 18, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. This is a special evening at the beginning of the school year to meet your child's teachers and volunteer for class and school activities.

Fall Work Day....Parents join together to beautify the school grounds. Bring your work gloves! Lunch is served afterward.

Sally Foster Gift Wrap Sale…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.

Parent Fun Nights...Each class coordinates a dinner held in a parent's home to encourage families to get to know each other. Also, several Parent Fun Nights will be held at the school with special speakers and refreshments.

October

Fall Festival...October 13, 2007. A fun, social evening with square dancing, BBQ and great fellowship.

November

Annual Book Fair...TBA.

Grandparents Day (Elementary/Junior High)...Tuesday, November 20, 2007. A special opportunity to honor grandparents or a special friend by inviting them to school and lunch.

December
Mother-Daughter Christmas Tea…TBA. Mothers and daughters, grandmothers, aunts, and special friends are invited to join us for a holiday tea as we celebrate our Savior's birth.

Annual Christmas Coffee...TBA.

January
Grandparents Day (Preschool)...TBA. Preschoolers invite their grandparents to tea.

Heiskell Dinner & Auction 'From the Heart'...TBA.

February

Father-Daughter Valentine Dinner…February 8, 2008. Dads and daughters (kindergarten and up) enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing at the Commerce Club downtown. Contact: Donna Horner

April
Mother-Son Event…TBA.

May
KidsRace 2008...Saturday, May 3, 2008. 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...Thursday, May 29, 2008. The preschool families gather for a family picnic and entertainment celebrating the beginning of their summer break.