Week of November 28, 2016

Coming Events

Dec 8               1^st Grade to Carillon Nursing Center 

Dec 8               School Cafeteria Closed due to a church function (See details below)

Dec 13             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by 3^rd Grade

Dec 14             4^th Grade field trip to Old Salem

Dec 15             Reading Buddies – 4^th & 5^th Grades

Dec 15             Christmas Chapel ALL School 8AM

Dec 15             School Cafeteria Closed due to a church function (See details below)

Dec 20             2^nd Qtr Ends

Dec 21-Jan 2    Christmas Holidays

Save the Date:

Mother & Son Event – Mar 25 (details to follow)

Father & Daughter Event – Apr 22 (details to follow)

Lunch Menu

December lunch menu: Lunch Menu

December 8

The School Cafeteria will be closed on Thursday, December 8, due to a church function.  We will be taking orders for Chick-fil-A (student must bring a drink).  Look for emails from your teacher. Do not send meals that require a microwave.  Students will eat in classrooms on this day.

December 15

The School Cafeteria will be closed on Thursday, December 15, due to a church function.  We will be taking orders for pizza (student must bring a drink).  Look for emails from your teacher. Do not send meals that require a microwave.  Students will eat in classrooms on this day.

Lost and Found Missing a coat, sweater, lunchbox, Bible, etc?  Check the lost and found closet at the Guest Services and the FLC.  Items not claimed, will be donated to the less fortunate.

Moved? New phone number? New email address? Email any changes to nancymcdowell@hgchristian.org.  It’s important your information is current for your student.

HGCS On-line Re-enrollment Process for the 2017-2018 school year

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Week of November 21, 2016

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Donation Requests

Our Senior Class is headed to the Dominican for our annual Mission Trip. The dates of the trip are January 9-13, 2017. This trip would not be possible without the donations from our Hickory Grove families. Below is a list of items we are asking for students to donate.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to purchase food bags once the students arrive in the Dominican. Students assemble and distribute the food bags to families in the villages and communities while they are there ministering to the local people. A small gift of $15.00 will feed a family of four for one month.

Please contact the high school office at 704-531-4077 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your contributions to the people of the Dominican Republic!

Dates for Collection: December 12–20, 2016

If you have donations you would like to drop off prior to the collection dates listed,

please bring items to the High School Office.

Grade	Items Needed
TK & K5	Hair Ties with Plastic Balls on the End
First Grade	Cough Drops and Band Aids
Second Grade	Children’s Ibuprofen
Third Grade	Notebook Paper, Pencils, Pens(Blue and Black
Fourth Grade	Various Toiletry Items (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Fifth Grade	Notebooks & Folders with Pockets

HGCS Spirit Store

* UPDATED...YXS and YS sizes have now been added to the Spirit Store!!!

The HGCS Spirit Store is now open for a limited time!! Stock up on your winter apparel to show your Lion pride this season! The spirit store will close on Nov. 30th and this is the final opportunity to purchase HG apparel in 2016! All items will be shipped to the school and delivered to your student so please be sure to list your student's name and homeroom in the fields when prompted on your order form. Shop now at https://brandrpmteam.com/hickorygrovechristianschool/

For questions, please contact AAA Booster Club President, Eric Little ericlittle@carolina.rr.com

Coming Events

Nov 22             Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet 12PM

Nov 23-25       Thanksgiving Holidays - No School (No Adventure Day)

Dec 8               1^st Grade to Carillon Nursing Center (See details below)

Dec 8               School Cafeteria Closed due to a church function

Dec 13             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by 3^rd Grade

Dec 14             4^th Grade field trip to Old Salem

Dec 15             Reading Buddies – 4^th & 5^th Grades

Dec 15             Christmas Chapel ALL School 8AM

Dec 15             School Cafeteria Closed due to a church function

Dec 20             2^nd Qtr Ends

Dec 21-Jan 2    Christmas Holidays

Save the Date:

Mother & Son Event – Mar 25 (details to follow)

Father & Daughter Event – Apr 22 (details to follow)

Lunch Menu

November lunch menu: Lunch Menu

December 8

The School Cafeteria will be closed on Thursday, December 8 due to a church function.  We will be taking orders for Chick-fil-A on that day.  More details to follow.  Please look for emails from your teacher.

December 15

The School Cafeteria will be closed on Thursday, December 15 due to a church function.  We will be taking orders for pizza on that day.  More details to follow.  Please look for emails from your teacher.

Lost and Found Missing a coat, sweater, lunchbox, Bible, etc?  Check the lost and found closet at the Guest Services and the FLC.  Items not claimed, will be donated to the less fortunate.

Moved? New phone number? New email address? Email any changes to nancymcdowell@hgchristian.org.  It’s important your information is current for your student.

Individual School Announcements and Blogs

• Elementary School Announcements
• Middle School Announcements
• High School Announcements
• Athletic Announcements
• Fine Arts Announcements
• HGCS Bible Department Blog
• HGCS Administrator Blog
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of November 14, 2016

HGCS Spirit Store

* UPDATED...YXS and YS sizes have now been added to the Spirit Store!!!

The HGCS Spirit Store is now open for a limited time!! Stock up on your winter apparel to show your Lion pride this season! The spirit store will close on Nov. 30th and this is the final opportunity to purchase HG apparel in 2016! All items will be shipped to the school and delivered to your student so please be sure to list your student's name and homeroom in the fields when prompted on your order form. Shop now at https://brandrpmteam.com/hickorygrovechristianschool/

For questions, please contact AAA Booster Club President, Eric Litte ericlittle@carolina.rr.com

Coming Events

Nov 15             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by 4^th Grade

Nov 17             Elementary Chapel 8AM

Nov 17             4^th & 5^th Grade Reading Buddies (Hickory Grove Elementary)

Nov 18             Staff Appreciation Day (details below)

Nov 21             Blood Drive 11AM – 3:30PM

Nov 22             Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet 12PM

Nov 23-25       Thanksgiving Holidays - No School (No Adventure Day)

Dec 8               1^st Grade to Carillon Nursing Center

Dec 13             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by 3^rd Grade

Dec 15             Christmas Chapel

Save the Date

Mother & Son Event – Mar 25 (details to follow)

Father & Daughter Event – Apr 22 (details to follow)

Lunch Menu

November lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Lost and Found Missing a coat, sweater, lunchbox, Bible, etc?  Check the lost and found closet at the Guest Services and the FLC.  Items not claimed, will be donated to the less fortunate.

Moved? New phone number? New email address? Email any changes to nancymcdowell@hgchristian.org.  It’s important your information is current for your student.

Staff Appreciation Day – Friday, November 18^th

We are thankful that our school keeps our kids well rounded by offering them arts programming and foreign languages.

This month we will honor our SPECIALS TEACHERS – your Room Mom will notify you which staff members your grade has been assigned.  Please show your appreciation by sending them small seasonal gifts, sweet treats, notes, or colored pictures on Friday, November 18^th.

Blood Drive: HGCS Blood Drive on Monday, Nov 21^st 11AM – 3:30PM in Room 1111/1112.  Make an appointment by email: larashelton@hgchristian.org or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Hickory Grove.  Please donate and save 3 lives!

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Donation Requests

Our Senior Class is headed to the Dominican for our annual Mission Trip. The dates of the trip are January 9-13, 2017. This trip would not be possible without the donations from our Hickory Grove families. Below is a list of items we are asking for students to donate.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to purchase food bags once the students arrive in the Dominican. Students assemble and distribute the food bags to families in the villages and communities while they are there ministering to the local people. A small gift of $15.00 will feed a family of four for one month.

Please contact the high school office at 704-531-4077 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your contributions to the people of the Dominican Republic!

Dates for Collection: December 12–20, 2016

If you have donations you would like to drop off prior to the collection dates listed,

please bring items to the High School Office.

Grade	Items Needed
TK & K5	Hair Ties with Plastic Balls on the End
First Grade	Cough Drops and Band Aids
Second Grade	Children’s Ibuprofen
Third Grade	Notebook Paper, Pencils, Pens(Blue and Black
Fourth Grade	Various Toiletry Items (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Fifth Grade	Notebooks & Folders with Pockets

Individual School Announcements and Blogs

• Elementary School Announcements
• Middle School Announcements
• High School Announcements
• Athletic Announcements
• Fine Arts Announcements
• HGCS Bible Department Blog
• HGCS Administrator Blog
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of November 7, 2016

Coming Events

Nov 8               Election Day – No School (No Adventure Day)

Nov 10             3^rd Grade field trip to JAARS

Nov 11             Last day to view or print report cards in RenWeb

Nov 11             Veterans Day – No School (No Adventure Day)

Nov 13             Registration Deadline – Thanksgiving Banquet (Elementary Students Only)

Nov 15             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by 4^th Grade

Nov 17             Elementary Chapel 8AM

Nov 21             Blood Drive 11AM – 3:30PM

Nov 22             Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet 12PM

Nov 23-25       Thanksgiving Holidays - No School (No Adventure Day)

Lunch Menu

November lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Lost and Found 

Missing a coat, sweater, lunchbox, Bible, etc?  Check the lost and found closet at the Guest Services and the FLC.  Items not claimed, will be donated to the less fortunate.

Moved? New phone number? New email address? Email any changes to nancymcdowell@hgchristian.org.  It’s important your information is current for your student.

Staff Appreciation Day – Friday, November 18^th

We are thankful that our school keeps our kids well rounded by offering them arts programming and foreign languages.

This month we will honor our SPECIALS TEACHERS – your Room Mom will notify you which staff members your grade has been assigned.  Please show your appreciation by sending them small seasonal gifts, sweet treats, notes, or colored pictures on Friday, November 18^th.

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.

4^th Grade Field Trip to Old Salem

Register 4^th 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 20^th 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

Blood Drive: HGCS Blood Drive on Monday, Nov 21^st 11AM – 3:30PM in Room 1111/1112.  Make an appointment by email: larashelton@hgchristian.org or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Hickory Grove.  Please donate and save 3 lives!

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Donation Requests

Our Senior Class is headed to the Dominican for our annual Mission Trip. The dates of the trip are January 9-13, 2017. This trip would not be possible without the donations from our Hickory Grove families. Below is a list of items we are asking for students to donate.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to purchase food bags once the students arrive in the Dominican. Students assemble and distribute the food bags to families in the villages and communities while they are there ministering to the local people. A small gift of $15.00 will feed a family of four for one month.

Please contact the high school office at 704-531-4077 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your contributions to the people of the Dominican Republic!

Dates for Collection: December 12–20, 2016

If you have donations you would like to drop off prior to the collection dates listed,

please bring items to the High School Office.

Grade	Items Needed
TK & K5	Hair Ties with Plastic Balls on the End
First Grade	Cough Drops and Band Aids
Second Grade	Children’s Ibuprofen
Third Grade	Notebook Paper, Pencils, Pens(Blue and Black
Fourth Grade	Various Toiletry Items (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Fifth Grade	Notebooks & Folders with Pockets

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Elementary Specials Quarterly Newsletter

It is hard to believe that our first quarter of school is already finished! We, the Elementary Specials teachers, would like to share with you what content has been covered in each grade level during these first nine weeks of the school year. Things have gotten off to a fantastic start, and we are all very excited for what is to come!

TK

• Art: Students have learned about the art color wheel, created a Fall Sunflower and a Fall leaf.  Also, students celebrated International Dot Day (Sept. 15th)
• Computer: TK students have been learning how to use the mouse. They know it is important to put their fingers in the right place so they can click where they need to. They have practiced controlling the mouse by tracing letters and numbers. They love listening to the music that plays through the headphones.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students have been learning and practicing basic locomotor movements in every class period. We have also played several different tag games, done numerous activities with the parachute, practiced coordination skills with hula hoops, and worked on total body fitness. Vocabulary words and concepts covered include fitness, coordination, self control, focus, and sportsmanship.
• Science Lab: Students were presented with an “engineering challenge” in which they were given simple materials to build a structure. They exhibited  great creativity in the many castles, bridges, and towers that were built.  1st quarter also included lessons on senses, grouping, and a farm lesson in which we made our own butter and tasted it on bread.
• Spanish: Students are learning “hola, adios, me llamo_________” and counting to 10.  We have learned a color each week and in 2nd quarter we will review all the colors.

Kindergarten

• Art:  Students have learned about the art color wheel, different types of lines in art, and celebrated International Dot Day (Sept. 15th).  Also, students began a Fall art piece that will be finished in the near future.
• Computer: Kindergarten students have practiced logging in and out of the computer. They have been practicing controlling the mouse by tracing letters. They have also mastered double-clicking. They are becoming more familiar with the keyboard and finding all the letters and numbers.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students have been learning and practicing basic locomotor movements in every class period. We have also played several different tag games, done numerous activities with the parachute, practiced coordination skills with hula hoops, and worked on total body fitness. Vocabulary words and concepts covered include fitness, coordination, self control, focus, and sportsmanship.
• Science Lab:  Students were presented with an “engineering challenge” in which they were given simple materials to build a structure. They exhibited  great creativity in the many castles, bridges, and towers that were built.  1st quarter also included a lesson on bears, in which we focused primarily on the polar bear and experienced how blubber keeps the polar bear warm in the Arctic  We made observations with apples; learning about the wide variety of apples that God provides for us, as well as the parts of the apple and the taste of different kinds of apples.  We had a lesson on objects that either sink or float in water, and a farm lesson in which we made our own butter and tasted it on bread.
• Spanish: Students learned “hola and adios” and how to answer “como te llamas?” Students learned all the colors and counting 1-15.

1st Grade

• Art:  Students have learned about the art color wheel, warm/cool colors, created Lego self-portraits w/personal attributes, celebrated International Dot Day (Sept. 15th) , learned about different lines in art and made a class collaboration Fall art piece.
• Computer: First grade students have practiced logging in and out with minimal assistance. They have been practicing computer skills like controlling the mouse, finding letters on the keyboard, using arrow keys and number keys.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students have been learning and practicing basic locomotor movements in every class period. We have also played several different tag games, done numerous activities with the parachute, practiced coordination skills with hula hoops, and worked on total body fitness. Vocabulary words and concepts covered include fitness, coordination, self control, focus, and sportsmanship.
• Science Lab:  Students were presented with an “engineering challenge” in which they were given simple materials to build a structure. They exhibited  great creativity in the many castles, bridges, and towers that were built.  1st quarter also included lessons on our senses, and animal habitats in which we made a self-contained habitat for earthworms- to keep in the classroom :) We finished the quarter with another animal lesson on camouflage- which was the wonderful creation your child made out of home made play dough, painted, and brought home on a plate.
• Spanish: Students learned “hola, adios, buenos dias” and answering “como te llamas?” with “Me llamo_____________” orally and in writing. Students learned/reviewed all the colors and counting 1-30.

2nd Grade

• Art:  Students have learned about the art color wheel,warm/cool colors,  created a Lego self-portrait w/personal attributes, celebrated International Dot Day (Sept. 15th), and made a class collaboration Fall art piece.
• Computer: Second grade students have mastered logging in and out without assistance. They have been practicing computer skills like controlling the mouse, using arrow keys and number keys.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students have been learning and practicing basic locomotor movements in every class period. We have also played several different tag games, done numerous activities with the parachute, practiced coordination skills with hula hoops, and worked on total body fitness. Vocabulary words and concepts covered include fitness, coordination, self control, focus, and sportsmanship.
• Science Lab:  Students were presented with an “engineering challenge” in which they were given simple materials to build a structure. They exhibited  great creativity in the many castles, bridges, and towers that were built. We started off the year with a great lesson on fighting bacteria by exercising proper handwashing technique; using cinnamon and oil to prove the point- that in order to rid your hands of bacteria you must use soap and warm water :)  We did a lesson on ecosystems, making a self-contained ecosystem for the classroom.  Finally, in honor of the “Fairy Tale” theme, we did a lesson on Snow White and the erupting apple, making our first chemical reaction erupt out of an apple with baking soda and vinegar.
• Spanish: Students reviewed greetings and goodbyes and role played using Spanish answering “Como te llamas?” with their own Spanish name. Classroom, clothing and colors vocabulary learned in 1st grade was reviewed. Students learned some names of Spanish speaking countries (there are 21). Vocabulary assessment was done.  Students are encouraged to practice at home.

3rd Grade

• Art:  Students have learned about the art color wheel,warm/cool colors, created a Lego self-portrait with personal attributes, made a “moving” line art piece and celebrated International Dot Day (Sept. 15th).
• Computer: Third grade students have had the chance to play some fun and challenging games as they practice a few computer skills like controlling the mouse, using arrow keys and the numpad. Students have also learned how to create and format a Word Doc.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students took their first of four fitness tests. These tests will track student progress throughout the year in the areas of cardiovascular, upper body, lower body, and core strength and endurance. We also completed a five week long football unit that gradually introduced the necessary skills and concepts needed to play a game of two hand touch football. Students worked a great deal on agility and footwork throughout this first quarter.
• Science Lab:  Students began the year with a lesson on the water cycle followed by weather, in which we were able to go outside to make observations and measurements, and learn about the different types of clouds.  We finished the quarter with one of the most fun, yet challenging lessons by making our own catapults and learning about Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of motion.
• Spanish: Students reviewed greetings and goodbyes and role played using Spanish answering “Como te llamas?” with their own Spanish name. Students learned some names of Spanish speaking countries (there are 21). Students learned the days of the week and the months. Vocabulary assessment was done.  Students are encouraged to practice at home.

4th Grade

• Art:  Students have learned about the art color wheel, warm/cool colors, created a Lego self-portrait with personal attributes, celebrated International Dot Day(Sept. 15th), and made a “moving” line art piece.
• Computer: Fourth grade students have had the chance to play some fun and challenging games as they practice a few computer skills like controlling the mouse, using arrow keys and the numpad. Students have also learned how to create and format a Word Doc.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students took their first of four fitness tests. These tests will track student progress throughout the year in the areas of cardiovascular, upper body, lower body, and core strength and endurance. We also completed a five week long football unit that gradually introduced the necessary skills and concepts needed to play a game of two hand touch football. Students worked a great deal on agility and footwork throughout this first quarter.
• Science Lab: Students did a lesson on the “moon’s craters” in which students observed and recorded measurements from dropping a marble into flour to measure the size of the crater it makes. Then applications were made by comparing the distance and force of the marble to the size of the crater.  Students also did a “Skittles experiment” in which they were able to practice the Scientific Method by comparing cold vs hot water in time trials to see which would melt a Skittles faster.
• Spanish:  Students reviewed greetings and goodbyes and role played using Spanish answering “Como te llamas?” with their own Spanish name. Students learned names of Spanish speaking countries. Days of the week and months were learned/reviewed.  Students use weather words and phrases. Vocabulary assessment was done.  Students are encouraged to practice at home.

5th Grade

• Art: Students learned about the art color wheel, warm/cool colors, created a Lego self-portrait with personal attributes and celebrated International Dot Day (Sept. 15th).  Also, the students created an Optical Illusion art piece.
• Computer: Fifth grade students have had the chance to play some fun and challenging games as they practice a few computer skills like controlling the mouse, using arrow keys and the numpad. Students have also learned how to create and format a Word Doc.
• Music: Children have learned how to keep tempo along with maintaining a rhythm using rhythm sticks and various percussion instruments.In addition to experimenting with percussion instruments the children are learning a new hymn monthly.
• PE: Students took their first of four fitness tests. These tests will track student progress throughout the year in the areas of cardiovascular, upper body, lower body, and core strength and endurance. We also completed a five week long football unit that gradually introduced the necessary skills and concepts needed to play a game of two hand touch football. Students worked a great deal on agility and footwork throughout this first quarter.
• Science Lab: Students did a lesson on the “moon’s craters” in which students observed and recorded measurements from dropping a marble into flour from different heights, to measure the size of the crater. Applications were made by comparing the distance and force of the marble to the size of the crater. Students also had a “paper airplane” lab in which they were able to make 3 different designs, then test them out on a runway, recording their data in 3 different trials, to see which design actually flew most successfully.
• Spanish:  Students worked on basic dialogs using greetings, goodbyes and their Spanish names as well as answering “De donde eres?” (Where are you from?) naming a Spanish speaking country. Days of the week and months were reviewed.  Students used weather words and phrases and learned the 4 seasons. Vocabulary assessment was done and practicing at home is encouraged.