Monday, August 22, 2016

Week of August 22, 2016


Week of August 22, 2016

In an effort to keep our communication with you quick, easy and mobile friendly, starting September 1st, announcements will only be posted at the following blog links. Please click each link in blue to access the blogs.
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For questions, please contact:
Jeanette Riesenberg
Marketing & Communications Director
704-531-4058

Coming Events:
August 22                        Curriculum Night 1st - 5th Grade
September 6                    Labor Day – No School
September 15                  Elementary Chapel (8:00 AM start time)

Curriculum Night
Parents of 1st – 5th Grade students join your teachers, in their classroom beginning at 5:30pm tonight.  Teachers will share information that will make this school year successful, including some changes from last year.  We look forward to seeing you tonight as we begin the school year with a R-O-A-R-I-N-G start!

Join the HG Band! (4th & 5th Grade Elective)
The instrumental music program at HGCS develops in students an appreciation and
understanding of music, allowing them to glorify God through their musical instruments.
Director: Mr. Taylor Caton

Step 1: Sign up at hgchristian.org/HGBand

Step 2: Acquire an instrument!
      Instrument Rental Night in the band room Monday, August 22th (5:30 - 8PM). It will take       about 10-15 minutes (the meeting is drop-in). This event will be hosted by Howren Music       (Park Rd. Shopping Center)  You will be asked to make a rental deposit to secure      
      delivery of your child’s instrument.  There are book requirements and accessory 
      options. All rental payments apply to the purchase price. If you cannot attend the rental         meeting and are in need of an instrument please contact taylorcaton@hgchristian.org           for more information.

      Step 3: Practice and attend our concerts!
      We will perform two concerts year. Dates and times are coming soon! 

Lunch

You may create a lunch account for your student by logging into Myschool bucks.com if you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Joan Helms: 704-531-4055 or JoanHelms@hgbc.org

If you send in money with your student to purchase a lunch, only cash is accepted.  Change will not be given.  Any extra money will be added to your child's lunch account.  Checks are not accepted.

HGCS Spirit Store Online (available on the school app too!)

The AAA Booster Club is proud to present the Hickory Grove Christian Spirit Store!

For your convenience and ease of ordering, HGCS apparel has moved all spirit wear sales online! Apparel will no longer be sold in person at the school so be sure to order all of your spirit wear while the online shop is open.

Please ensure you place all orders by Wednesday September 7th at midnight. Orders will be individually packed and delivered to HGCS within 3 weeks of the store closing date.

Order you HGCS apparel online today at http://www.brandrpmteam.com/hickorygrovechristianschool

For questions, please contact:
Eric Little
AAA Booster Club President