Friends of
Heritage
LIECHTY & McGINNIS, LLP 
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Craig Cooper Images
Mason Roofing
Albright, Hill & Sumpter
Community Bank
Jim & Rennell Hutton
American National Bank
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Men's Prayer Breakfast with Dr. Taylor IHOP NW Corner of I-30 and Ridge Road Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. |
HCA Teachers Super Star Wish List
(The list below represents items from HCA teachers' wish lists. Please help our teachers by purchasing these items for their classrooms. A different wish list will run each week in "The Taylor Times." Thanks for supporting HCA teachers.)
Art /Tully - electric pencil sharpener HCA Clinic - pectin/cough drops - children's liquid Advil 2nd /Miller - puzzles-200 pieces or more
- A new Shark vacuum - electric pencil sharpener 3rd /Calmes - Gift Cards: Mardel and Hobby Lobby - Projector for computer Algebra/Walker - 20 calculators with trig. functions MS Bible and Spanish/Carpenter - gifts cards: iTunes/1/2 price book store/Mardel
- video projector
- Ipod Touch
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Enroll Now!
For 2012-13
Re-enrollment for 2012-13 has begun.
Things to remember
There is an early action discount of $100 if you enroll
by January 31, 2012.
Any HCA family who recruits a new student will receive a 10% discount on their youngest student's tuition bill for 2012-13.
Multiple discounts are allowed if you recruit 10 new students for 2012-13. Your youngest student would have a $0 tuition bill for the 2012-13 school year.
If you have at least three students enrolled at HCA, you will receive a 10% discount on your youngest child's tuition bill, for as many years as you continue to have three students enrolled.
A 3% tuition discount is available on any student tuition account that is paid in full to the HCA Business Office by
Monday, April 30, 20l2.
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW HCA FAMILIES BEGINS February 1, 2012.
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Students Celebrate
Dr. Taylor's Half Birthday
HCA fifth graders celebrated Dr. Taylor's half birthday in elementary chapel on Wednesday. Since Dr. Taylor's actual birthday is in the summer, the students wanted to celebrate with him a little early this year. The fifth graders led other elementary students in singing "Happy Birthday" and presented Dr. Taylor with a balloon. In the afternoon, first graders from Mrs. Aja's class presented Dr. Taylor with a crown and banner that said "Dallas Cowboys." Happy "1/2" Birthday, Dr. T!
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Celebrate Dr. T's Half Birthday
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Car Ticket Sales Underway for 2012 Black and Red Bash
Please remember to sell your car tickets for the 2012 Black and Red Bash coming up on March 30. Each HCA student is asked to sell at least 10 tickets for a car to be given away from Rusty Wallis Honda and Volkswagen. The school wide goal is to sell 4000 tickets. Please return your car ticket stubs and money to the Development office or Front office. Please return any unsold tickets to the Development office.
For each student who sells 10 tickets, his/her name will be entered in the HCA spirit drawing for the following items: - 1/2 off tuition for your youngest child
- paid registration and curriculum fees for one child
- a painted parking spot for a student or adult
- one year of Friday free dress passes for an elementary student
- free family HCA event pass
Other ways to get your name in the HCA Spirit Drawing: - Bring two guests that are not HCA families or staff.
- Donate an auction item or get someone (outside of the school) to donate an auction item.
- Secure an outside sponsor/underwriter or be a sponsor. (one to five entries depending on the level)
- Sell an ad for the program.
- Sponsor a table (2 entries).
*Do any or all of the above by February 1 and
DOUBLE your entries!*
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Sabine Creek Ranch to
Hold Men's Conference
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With plenty of time to relax, eat, fellowship, hang out by a fire, and play cards, the annual Sabine Creek Men's Conference will recharge your batteries spiritually and mentally, and give you some valuable tools as we are challenged to be "Men of Character." The retreat will be held at Sabine Creek Ranch Friday and Saturday, January 20-21. Click HERE for more details.
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Heritage Eighth Grader Plays in Football University's National Championship Game
HCA eighth grader Christian Jordan played in Football University's (FBU) eighth grade National Championship Game in San Antonio's Alamodome this past Saturday.
FBU created the National Championship tournament for eighth graders this year. Forty teams from across the country participated in the event. Christian was invited to try out and made the Dallas team back in October. With a squad of 35 players from across the Metroplex, the team played in the Thanksgiving Turkey Day Madness tournament in Arlington and won the championship game at Cowboy Stadium. The first round of the National Championship tournament was played in Austin with Team Dallas beating out teams from Houston, San Antonio and Austin to represent the State of Texas. Then, Team Dallas took on Team Oklahoma and won the tightly contested game.
Team Dallas beat Massachushetts, Oregon, and Kentucky to play Florida for the National Championship title. Team Dallas was defeated by Florida in the title game. They came up short by 11 points due to four unrecovered turnovers. Stan Veasely, Christian's select football coach for the Rockwall Yellowjackets, was the coach for Team Dallas. For more information on this tournament, the All-American Bowl game, and FBU football camps, go to footballuniversity.org. |
SAVE THE DATE
Southfork Ranch March 30, 2012 |
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Texas Residents Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine
As the typical peak of the Texas flu season approaches, the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to get vaccinated against the flu.
"This has been a fairly mild flu season so far, but that can change quickly," said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS commissioner. "We usually see a significant increase in influenza in Texas in January and February, so this is the time to protect yourself."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone at least 6 months old be vaccinated against seasonal flu. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu from spreading. People should also remember to cover all coughs and sneezes, wash their hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer and stay home if they are sick.
Flu symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat, aches, chills and fatigue. Most healthy people recover fully, but people 65 and over, pregnant women, young children and people with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for serious complications and even death. It is especially important for people in those high-risk groups to be vaccinated.
To find out where to get a flu shot, people should contact their health care provider, local health department or dial 2-1-1. Flu information and tips for protecting against the flu are at texasflu.org.
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WISE NEW EAGLE
Becky ConnellKindergarten Aid
Birth Place: Albuquerque. NM
I live in: MesquiteFamily: husband Dylan, son Eli (5) and daughter Eiley (3), plus a dog, and four chickens!
Church: At the present time, we are looking for the right church home for our family.
My hobbies are: cake decorating, camping, artistic stuff, being outside
My all time favorite movie is: Multiplicity
My worse habit is: being a perfectionist
The last book I read was: Chosen by Ted Dekker My favorite musical artist: Shane and Shane
Nobody knows I: was the county fair 4-H princess when I was young
My trademark expression is: "Let's start our day the right way!" or "Obey all the way, right away, and with a happy heart!"
My favorite junk food is: white cheddar kettle corn
I have phobia about: heights
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"What is the Power of Prayer?"
The idea that power is inherent in prayer is a very popular one. According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears and answers prayer. Consider the following:
1) The Lord God Almighty can do all things; there is nothing impossible for Him (Luke 1:37).
3) The Lord God Almighty hears the prayers of His children. He commands us to pray, and He promises to listen when we do. "In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears" (Psalm 18:6).
4) The Lord God Almighty answers prayer. "I call on you, O God, for you will answer me" (Psalm 17:6). "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).
Another popular idea is that the amount of faith we have determines whether or not God will answer our prayers. However, sometimes the Lord answers our prayers in spite of our own lack of faith. In Acts 12, the church prays for Peter's release from prison (v. 5), and God answers their prayer (vv. 7-11). Peter goes to the door of the prayer meeting and knocks, but those who are praying refuse at first to believe that it is really Peter. They prayed he would be released, but they failed to expect an answer to their prayers.
The power of prayer does not flow from us; it is not special words we say or the special way we say them or even how often we say them. The power of prayer is not based on a certain direction we face or a certain position of our bodies. The power of prayer does not come from the use of artifacts or icons or candles or beads. The power of prayer comes from the omnipotent One who hears our prayers and answers them. Prayer places us in contact with Almighty God, and we should expect almighty results, whether or not He chooses to grant our petitions or deny our requests. Whatever the answer to our prayers, the God to whom we pray is the source of the power of prayer, and He can and will answer us, according to His perfect will and timing.
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PURCHASE YOUR ELLA PATCH TODAY
These patches will be sold in honor of HCA 2nd grader Ella Aulik. Proceeds will support Ella and her family. Order forms for the patches are available in the school office. The patches cost $5. Kudos to Senior Abby Brodnax, the creator of the "Ella Patch." E-mail Abby with questions. Please put "Ella Patch" in the subject line. Hurry to get your patch. There are only a few left!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
January 17
MSG/MSB Basketball vs. West Dallas Community @ 5 and 6 p.m. @ the RISE
- VG/VB Basketball @ Trinity School @ 5:30 and 7 p.m.
January 19MSG/MSB Basketball @ Rockwall Christian @ 5 and 6 p.m.January 20ACSI Spelling Bee, 3rd through 8th grades- JVB/VG/VB Basketball at Rockwall Christian @ 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m.January 21
Sadie Hawkins Dance, 9th through 12th grades @ 7:30 to 11 p.m.
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