Patriots Claim First State Football Title Since 1986 Championship GameA 10-3 win over Magnolia Heights Academy gave the Heritage Academy football team and fans our first state championship in over25 years! It happened on Friday, November 9th, in the MAIS AAA Div. 2 playoff game held at Mississippi College’s Robinson-Hale Stadium.

After a 2-5 win/loss start to the season, the Patriots finished with a 5-0 winning streak claiming a win in the Championship game. The momentum and excitement escalated as the team united to realize its dream. “All In” became the team’s motto and it spilledover to the Patriot fan base as t-shirts and signs began appearing with that saying. As it turned out, a victory would be ours!!

Team sports teach many of life’s lessons and this football season we learned, 1.) never give up, 2.) determination and hard work really do pay off, and 3.) everyone has to be “all in”! Congratulations to ourfootball team and our coaches! Thank you for the lessons both on and off the field that you have reinforcedfor us!

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pa-tri-ot. noun\’pā-trē-әt\ Definition of PATRIOT: one who loveshis or her country and supports its authority and interests.

At the high school Veterans Day program, the Boy Scouts presented the colors, a girls ensemble performedpatriotic songs and a keynote address by CAFB Wing Commander Col. Jim Sears inspired us. A specialpresentation by Taylor McGrath (see below) and recognition of each Veteran who attended added moremeaning. In addition, video clips from some of the 9th grade Veteran interviews were played for all to see. Ata reception that followed the program, our 9th grade students presented the Veterans with a keepsake copyof a book they compiled from interviews titled: Heroes - All Patriots. Many would agree, the HA Patriots hadpaused to honor and recognize some other Patriots - our Veterans!

While honoring our Veterans, the 9th grade English classes learned many new skills. They learned how to setup and conduct an interview as well as the proper etiquette for interviewing and greeting their guests. Inwriting the narratives, they had to learn and apply writing skills such as editing, revising, proofing andpublishing. They also had to learn and apply technical skills such as taking photos and transferring photos totheir laptops. In addition, they had to create an iMovie with voice over, images, and music. Yes, they learned a lot! But, mostimportantly, our students got to interact with real heroes. Meeting with these Veterans and hearing their storieshas left a lasting impression with our 9th grade students.

Thanks to the Veterans who helped our students learn new skills and allowed them to meet and interview ahero. Thanks to ALL Veterans for their past and continued service to our country!

Tenth Grade Student Taylor McGrath presented a flag to HA Headmaster Dr. Greg Carlyle. The flag was flownon Sept. 11, 2012 over Shindand, Afghanistan where herDad, Major Rob McGrath is currently deployed. Pictured l-r are: Dr. Carlyle, Taylor McGrath, her Mom,Stephanie McGrath and CAFB Wing Commander, Col.Jim Sears.

At the reception for Veterans, 9th Grade Student GrantBelheumer (left) and his grandfather, VeteranRandall Grant (far right), visit with Col. Jim Sears (center). Students presented each Veteran with a copy of the bookof memories “Heroes - All Patriots” compiled from theinterviews with many of the Veterans in attendance.

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HA Beauty Revue 2012

Thirty-six beautiful girls and approximately 400supporters made for an entertaining and profitableevening at Heritage this past Thursday night. More than$2,000 was raised to help fund the cost of the school’syearbook. Many thanks to Mrs. Velma Gore, our yearbook advisorand the yearbook staff. Seniors Mary Dade Ford and

Madison Clark did an excellent job as Emcees for theevent and the lights and sound were in the very capablehands of Max Hartleroad and Miles Jordan. A veryspecial thank you to Mrs. Marilyn Fields and Mrs. MarionMcEwen for all their time, help and expertise in makingour Beauty Revue a huge success!!

Seniors Mary Claire Akins (left) andParker Turner were named MostBeautiful (Miss Heritor) and MostHandsome (Mr. Heritor).

Top 5 Beauties and Beaus pictured l-r are: 3rd Alternates Evelyn Ray andClark Atkins; 1st Alternates Hannah Hawkins and Miller Puckett; Miss Heritor,Mary Claire Akins and Mr. Heritor, Parker Turner; 2nd Alternates, BrennonBrown and Mark Thatcher; and 4th Alternates, Madison Stephens and CadeLott.

Career Exploration Class Carlyle Talks About Heritage Tours MSU Campus at Kiwanis Club Meeting

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HA Students in the Senior level Career Exploration Classtoured Miss. State University recently. While there, the on-linecareer interest surveys they completed were interpreted forthem. (The Career exploration class helps students withcollege admissions procedures and career interests.)

HA Headmaster Dr. Greg Carlyle (left) spoke recentlyabout our school at the weekly meeting of the ColumbusKiwanis Club. Brad Barr, right, was the programchairman for the meeting. (Note: Contact Janet Lewis orBeth Lucas if you are interested in Dr. Carlyle or Mrs. Wamblespeaking to other clubs or groups.)

Support Heritage through Kroger Community RewardsAs we approach the holiday season, please take the time to link your Kroger PlusShopper's Card to Heritage Academy through the new Community RewardsProgram. Click here for detailed instructions.

This is such an easy way to support Heritage Academy! Once your card is linkedto Heritage, 5% of every dollar you spend will be donated to the school. Will youplease take a few minutes and complete this task? Please contact Jennifer Brady with any questions. Thank you for supporting HA!

Look for lots of Elementary News below the school calendar!

* BOY SCOUT INTEREST MEETING A meeting willbe held on Tues., Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. for parents ofboys in 1st thru 5th grades who are interested in BoyScouts for their child. The meeting will be in the ELSAB.

* PowerSchool Grade Check - High School Parents,please remember to check your child’s weekly grades

and report cards on-line.

* FALL SPORTS BANQUET - recognizing studentathletes who participate in football, softball, girls’volleyball and girls’ soccer, swimming and cross-

country will be held on Dec. 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the High School SAB.

* Thanks to all the students, parents, faculty andfriends

of our school who followed our Varsity Football team to the Championship Game at Mississippi College! Fan support has been shown in many ways throughout the season!

* Please check our web site often! There is a lotof valuable information posted for our parents.(www.HeritagePatriots.com)

* We appreciate all our parents andgrandparents who have linked their Kroger Plus card to our school! The benefit to our school continues to add up every time we shop at Kroger!

School Calendar

Nov. 19-23 Thanksgiving Break (No School)Nov 22 Thanksgiving DayNov. 27 Boy Scout Interest Meeting, Grades 1-5

EL SAB 5:30 p.m.Nov. 28 PLAN testNov. 28 HS Powder Puff FootballDec. 8 ACT at HeritageDec. 11 Fall Sports Banquet, HS SAB, 6:00 p.m.Dec. 14 Deadline to Order School

YearbookDec. 17 Last Day of EL After HoursDec. 18 EL Christmas Programs - ½ day school

8:30 a.m. 4th - 6th Grade 9:30 a.m. 1st - 3rd Grade 10:30 a.m. JrK & SrK

Dec. 17-19 1st Semester Exams (Grades 7-12)Dec. 20 Christmas Break beginsJan. 6 Christmas Break endsJan. 7 Second Semester BeginsJan. 11 Registration Deadline for Feb. 9 ACTJan. 21 NO SCHOOL - MLK HolidayFeb. 9 ACT at HeritageFeb. 18 NO SCHOOL - President’s DayMarch 8 Registration Deadline for April 13 ACTApril 13 ACT at Heritage

Note: Recently added dates or changes are in RED.

Calendar Key: JrK - Jr. Kindergarten SrK - Sr. Kindergarten EL - Elementary School HS - High School

SAB Student Activity BuildingMAIS - Mississippi Association of Independent Schools

AN EXCITING UPDATE ON THE

2012 Grandparent CampaignOver $5000 has already been donated to Heritage

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Elementary by very generous and giving grandparents! Thegoal of the 2012 Grandparent Campaign is to enhance ourtechnology offerings by adding iPod Touches and iPads toour Apple technology program. The campaign will runthrough the end of the year and all donations are taxdeductible. All grandparents of elementary students areencouraged to support this campaign. For more informationon making a donation, please contact Jennifer Brady at662-327-5272 ext.215 or jbrady@heritagepatriots.com.

Highest Average Per Cent Correct (Grades 4-6)Mrs. Julie Moore’s 4th Grade Class

Highest Average Per Cent Correct (Grades 1-3)Mrs. Martha Claire Fitzner’s 1st Grade Class

Most Improved AR ClassroomMrs. Libby Springer’s 4th Grade Class

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"The more that you read, the more things you willknow. The more you (know), the more places

you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss

STUDENT OF THE WEEKfor week of 11/5/12 -5thGrader JULIET FAGAN (left) with Librarian Mrs.Ann Prevost. Julietmade 101% of her AR goal, with 98.8% averagecorrect. Great job,Juliet!

STUDENT OF THE WEEKfor week of 11/12/12- 6th Grader CLAYWALTERS (left) withLibrarian Mrs. AnnPrevost. Clay made 102.5%of his goal, with 100%average correct. We areproud of you, Clay!

Elementary Students Learn About Teachers Share Information Germs and Handwashing Obtained from Seminar

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BMH-GT RN Lauri Sansing taught our 1st - 6th gradestudents about germs and the importance of good handwashing. She captured their attention by having themlook at the germs on their hands under a black light. Then the students got to see the differences betweenwashing with water only, soap and water, or handsanitizer. Hopefully this lesson will stick with them duringcold & flu season! (Mrs. Sansing was invited by GATEteacher Mrs. Ellen Brumley and the speaker was part ofthe “Healthy” Whole Child tenet.)

Jr. Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Gerry Sumrall(left) and Mrs. Kelly McKellar shared

information with other HA Elementary teachers

at a faculty meeting last week. The information

was from a seminar they attended recently on

ADD/ADHD and other related disorders.

Second Grade Classes Visit Children’s Hand on Museum in Tuscaloosato conclude study of Native Americans

Our 2nd grade classes attended the Southeastern Celebration of Native Americans held at the Children’s Hands onMuseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They had hands on experiences with Indian dancing, tasting food that the Indiansate, decorating a rug, making Indian jewelry and playing Indian games. It was a wonderful learning experience for the

second graders and a great way to conclude their unit of study.

Mrs. Cherell Beckett’s 2nd grade class Mrs. Sarah Jo Murphy’s 2nd grade class

Fourth Grade Classes Participated in MUW’s Science EnrichmentProgram "Operation: Wild Kids” at the Plymouth Bluff Center

Yarn was used to make a HumanFood Web. This was just one ofmany hands on activities thatinvolved hands-on learning!

Learning from an Indoor BeeHive-Students learned about the queenbee, worker bees and drones andthe important tasks of each forthe hive to flourish and producehoney.

Bird Watching on a beautiful day -students used binoculars, iPodtouches and iPads to learn thevarious sounds and identifyingtraits of birds.

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Mr. John Sumrall taught JrK neatthings about “real” turkeys!

JrK made their own turkey hatsthen posed for a picture!

JrK had a fun and deliciousThanksgiving Feast !

SrK dressed as “Indians” for theirThanksgiving Feast!

After the blessing, it is timeto eat!

Thanks to our parents for such agreat Thanksgiving Celebration!

SrK said “thanks" to their 3rdgrade helpers. They made themcookies and delivered them, too!

The FIrst Grade Thanksgiving Feast A happy 1st grade Pilgrim These high school students showthey are thankful for Calculus!

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