Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Update on Yearbooks

UPDATE ABOUT IMPORTANT YEARBOOK INFORMATION

A handout with important yearbook information was sent home last week and this week.  Please note a change: Do not send in the personalization order form with money to the school. Instead, please use yearbookforever.com to personalize your child's yearbook.





Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Week of October 24, 2016



Coming Events
    Oct 24             Report Cards viewable and printable in RenWeb
·       Oct 25              2nd Lazy 5 Ranch field trip
·       Oct 27-28         5th Grade Camp Thunderbird overnight field trip
·       Oct 28              TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 29              HGCS High School Missions Car Wash
·       Oct 30              Registration Deadline 4th Grade Mint Hill Historical Village field trip
·       Oct 31              TK – 2nd Grade Bible Character Day
·       Nov 4               4th Grade field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village     
       Nov 5               Dinner & Silent Auction 6PM in Gyms A/B
·       Nov 6               Registration Deadline 4th Grade Old Salem field trip
·       Nov 8               Election Day – No School
·       Nov 10             3rd Grade field trip to JAARS
       Nov 11              Last day to view and print report cards in RenWeb 
·       Nov 11             Veterans Day – No School
·       Nov 13             Registration Deadline – Thanksgiving Banquet (Elementary Students Only)
·       Nov 17             Elementary Chapel 8AM


Lunch Menu
October lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Hickory Grove Baptist Youth Basketball & Cheer
Practices begin in December
Youth basketball is open to boys and girls age 5-16, and cheerleading is open to girls ages 5-10.  Cost is $75 before October 31, $85 after.  Register online at HickoryGrove.org starting October 15.

4th Grade Field Trip to Mint Hill Historical Village
Register 4th Grade students to attend the November 4, field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 30. Register: 4th Grade to Mint Hill Historical Village




4th Grade Field Trip to Old Salem
Register 4th Grade students to attend the December 14, field trip to Old Salem as they celebrate Christmas.  The deadline to register is Sunday, November 6.  Register: 4th Grade to Old Salem

Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet
Our 20th Annual Thanksgiving Banquet for HGCS Elementary will be held on Tuesday, November 22.  The banquet takes the places of daily lunch for all elementary students.  Students and 2 guests are invited to register to attend.  The deadline to register is Sunday, November 13. Register: Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet


Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Week of October 18, 2016

Coming Events
·       Oct 17              TWD – No School (Parent Conferences)
·       Oct 18              Parent Night
·       Oct 18              Registration Deadline 2nd Grade Lazy 5 field trip
·       Oct 19              1st Grade Dan Nicholas Park field trip
·       Oct 20              Elementary Chapel 8AM
·       Oct 23              Registration Deadline TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 25              2nd Lazy 5 Ranch field trip
·       Oct 27-28        5th Grade Camp Thunderbird overnight field trip
·       Oct 28              TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 30              Registration Deadline 4th Grade Mint Hill Historical Village field trip
·       Nov 4               4th Grade field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village
·       Nov 8               Election Day – No School
·       Nov 10             3rd Grade field trip to JAARS
·       Nov 11             Veterans Day – No School
·       Nov 13             Registration Deadline – Thanksgiving Banquet (Elementary Students Only)
·       Nov 17             Elementary Chapel 8AM

Parent Night
Our quarterly Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 6:30pm in the Event Center (cafeteria), followed by individual school sessions.
Mrs. Brown will be hosting a panel discussion with Mrs. Cheuvront, Mrs. Brynildsen, and Mrs. Conner covering the topic of Skilled Based Learning.
We welcome your questions for the panel to address.  Simply email your specific question(s).
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on October 18.

Staff Appreciation Day:  Friday, Oct 21st
We are thankful for the many staff members that work to make our school such a wonderful place to be.  As an elementary school, we want to recognize them and show our appreciation for all that they do.  This month we will honor our SAFETY STAFF: Nurse Shelton, Officer Dan, and Felicia (Welcome Desk).  Please show your appreciation by sending them notes, colored pictures, small seasonal gifts, and sweet treats THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 21st

Lunch Menu
October lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Hickory Grove Baptist Youth Basketball & Cheer
Practices begin in December
Youth basketball is open to boys and girls age 5-16, and cheerleading is open to girls ages 5-10.  Cost is $75 before October 31, $85 after.  Register online at HickoryGrove.org starting October 15.

2nd Grade Field Trip to Lazy 5 Ranch
Register 2nd grade students to attend the October 25, field trip to Lazy 5 Ranch.  The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 18.  Register: 2nd to Lazy 5 Ranch

TK Field Trip to Patterson Farm
Register TK students to attend the October 28, field trip to Patterson Farm.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 23Register: TK to Patterson Farm

4th Grade Field Trip to Mint Hill Historical Village
Register 4th Grade students to attend the November 4, field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 30. Register: 4th Grade to Mint Hill Historical Village

Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet
Our 20th Annual Thanksgiving Banquet for HGCS Elementary will be held on Tuesday, November 22.  The banquet takes the places of daily lunch for all elementary students.  Students and 2 guests are invited to register to attend.  The deadline to register is Sunday, November 13. Register: Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet


·                     HGCS Announcements
·                     Elementary School Announcements
·                     Middle School Announcements
·                     High School Announcements
·                     Athletics
·                     Fine Arts


Thursday, October 13, 2016

Parent Night

Parent Night

Our second Fall Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 6:00 pm in the Welcome Center, followed by individual breakout school sessions.

Mrs. Brown will be hosting a panel discussion with Mrs. Cheuvront, Mrs. Brynildsen, and Mrs. Conner covering the topic of Skilled Based Learning.

We welcome your questions for the panel to address.  Simply reply to nancymcdowell@hgchristian.org with your specific question(s).

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on October 18.

Monday, October 10, 2016

Week of October 10, 2016

Coming Events
·       Oct 10              Order Deadline for Band Shirts
·       Oct 11              Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by 5th Grade
·       Oct 13              K5 Riverbend Farm field trip
·       Oct 14              Fall Break – No School
·       Oct 17              TWD – No School (Parent Conferences)
·       Oct 18              Parent Night
·       Oct 18              Registration Deadline 2nd Grade Lazy 5 field trip
·       Oct 19              1st Grade Dan Nicholas Park field trip
·       Oct 20              Elementary Chapel 8AM
·       Oct 23              Registration Deadline TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 25              2nd Lazy 5 Ranch field trip
·       Oct 27-28        5th Grade Camp Thunderbird overnight field trip
·       Oct 28              TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 30              Registration Deadline 4th Grade Mint Hill Historical Village field trip
·       Nov 4               4th Grade field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village
·       Nov 8               Election Day – No School
·       Nov 10             3rd Grade field trip to JAARS
·       Nov 11             Veterans Day – No School
·       Nov 13             Registration Deadline – Thanksgiving Banquet (Elementary Students Only)
·       Nov 17             Elementary Chapel 8AM

Lunch Menu
October lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Hickory Grove Baptist Youth Basketball & Cheer
Practices begin in December
Youth basketball is open to boys and girls age 5-16, and cheerleading is open to girls ages 5-10.  Cost is $75 before October 31, $85 after.  Register online at HickoryGrove.org starting October 15.

2nd Grade Field Trip to Lazy 5 Ranch
Register 2nd grade students to attend the October 25, field trip to Lazy 5 Ranch.  The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 18.  Register: 2nd to Lazy 5 Ranch

TK Field Trip to Patterson Farm
Register TK students to attend the October 28, field trip to Patterson Farm.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 23Register: TK to Patterson Farm

4th Grade Field Trip to Mint Hill Historical Village
Register 4th Grade students to attend the November 4, field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 30. Register: 4th Grade to Mint Hill Historical Village

Band Shirts
Order shirts for band students now through Monday, October 10Order: Band Shirts

Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet
Our 20th Annual Thanksgiving Banquet for HGCS Elementary will be held on Tuesday, November 22.  The banquet takes the places of daily lunch for all elementary students.  Students and 2 guests are invited to register to attend.  The deadline to register is Sunday, November 13. Register: Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet




Monday, October 3, 2016

Week of October 3, 2016

Coming Events
·       Oct 4                Registration Deadline K5 Riverbend Farm field trip
·       Oct 6                Picture Make-up day (students absent on picture day only)
·       Oct 7                Summer Reading Reward Breakfast
·       Oct 7                Early Bird Special Deadline for school pictures
·       Oct 9                Registration Deadline 5th Grade Camp Thunderbird
·       Oct 9                Registration Deadline 1st Grade Dan Nicholas field trip
·       Oct 10              Order Deadline for Band Shirts
·       Oct 13              K5 Riverbend Farm field trip
·       Oct 14              Fall Break – No School
·       Oct 17              TWD – No School (Parent Conferences)
·       Oct 18              Parent Night   6PM Event Center
·       Oct 18              Registration Deadline 2nd Grade Lazy 5 field trip
·       Oct 19              1st Grade Dan Nicholas Park field trip
·       Oct 20              Elementary Chapel 8AM
·       Oct 23              Registration Deadline TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 25              2nd Lazy 5 Ranch field trip
·       Oct 27-28        5th Grade Camp Thunderbird overnight field trip
·       Oct 28              TK Patterson Farm field trip
·       Oct 30              Registration Deadline 4th Grade Mint Hill Historical Village field trip

Lunch Menu
October lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Summer Reading Reward Breakfast
On Friday, October 7, the Chick-Fil-A cow will be here to deliver breakfast to our Elementary students as a reward for meeting Summer Reading Goals.  The breakfast is a chicken biscuit.  If your student has dietary restrictions, please plan according.   Many students received additional rewards received in the classroom. We appreciate the Chick-fil-A on Albemarle Rd for sponsoring our Summer Reading Program. 

Hickory Grove Baptist Youth Basketball & Cheer
Practices begin in December
Youth basketball is open to boys and girls age 5-16, and cheerleading is open to girls ages 5-10.  Cost is $75 before October 31, $85 after.  Register online at HickoryGrove.org starting October 15.

Kindergarten Field Trip to Riverbend Farm
Register Kindergarten students to attend the October 13, field trip to Riverbend Farm.  The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 4Register: K5 to Riverbend Farms

5th Grade Field Trip to Camp Thunderbird
Register 5th grade students to attend Camp Thunderbird October 27 & 28.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 9Register: 5th Grade Camp Thunder Bird

1st Grade Field Trip to Dan Nicholas Park
Register 1st grade students to attend the October 19, field trip to Dan Nicholas Park.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 9Register: 1st Grade to Dan Nicholas Park

2nd Grade Field Trip to Lazy 5 Ranch
Register 2nd grade students to attend the October 25, field trip to Lazy 5 Ranch.  The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 18.  Register: 2nd to Lazy 5 Ranch

TK Field Trip to Patterson Farm
Register TK students to attend the October 28, field trip to Patterson Farm.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 23Register: TK to Patterson Farm

4th Grade Field Trip to Mint Hill Historical Village
Register 4th Grade students to attend the November 4, field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 30. Register: 4th Grade to Mint Hill Historical Village

Band Shirts
Order shirts for band students now through Monday, October 10Order: Band Shirts

The Academy of Music and Art
Did you know that The Academy of Music & Arts currently offers affordable, private lessons in PIANO & VOICE?  This fall, we also have the potential for violin lessons. (We just need to know if there’s an interest!)
Register now for the fall semester!  Follow the link to learn more or contact the Worship Office at 704-531-4013.   http://www.myhickorygrove.org/academy/