Monday, May 15, 2017

Week of May 15, 2017


Coming Events
May 15-19           Terra-Nova Testing (See details below)
May 18                 Reading Buddies 4th & 5th Grades
May 22                 Elementary Field Day – Volunteers Needed (See Below)
May 23                 K5 Celebration (K5 last day of school)
May 23                 2nd Grade to Martha Rivers Park
May 23                 5th Grade to Mint Hill Recreation Complex
May 24                 TK, 1st – 5th last day of school (11:30 dismissal)


It's been said that April showers bring May flowers. Well at HGCS, April readers bring May achievers! Elementary families, we want to see pictures of your children reading, whether it's at home, in the car, in a restaurant, at the ball field, etc. We know our students can read in some of the most creative ways and places! Post them on our facebook page, tag us on instagram or tweet us at HGCSchool! Thank you to Mrs. Moldenhauer for this picture of your kindergarten students! #HGCSreaders

Daddy/Daughter Dance Photos - The last day to purchase photos from the Daddy/Daughter Dance is May 19th. You may view and purchase photos at https://thecharlottefocus.smugmug.com/Events/HGCS-DaddyDaughter-Dance/

Field Day Volunteers Needed
Elementary Field Day is on Monday, May 22nd. TK-2nd grade Field Day will be from 8:00-10:00am, and 3rd-5th grade Field Day will be will be from 12:00-2:00pm. All events will be held on the football field and practice field. In case of inclement weather, Field Day will be moved inside to the gymnasiums.  To make Field Day run smoothly, we need several volunteers! If you are interested in helping with Field Day, please contact Miss Wisehart, Elementary PE Teacher: meganwisehart@hgchristian.org

Terra Nova Testing
Monday, May 15th through Friday, May 19th, students in grades K5-5, will be participating in the TerraNova 3 Achievement Test.  Students will test in the morning and have abbreviated classes after lunch.  It is critical that students arrive to school on time. Students arriving after the testing has started will not be able to enter the classroom until either a break is given or testing is over for the day.
The purpose of this assessment is to determine your student's level of achievement in areas such as reading, language, vocabulary, mathematics, science, social studies, and Bible.  Since achievement testing is a critical component of our school's instructional program, TerraNova 3 and the complete assessment program will provide valuable information to you and to your student's teacher about his/her academic progress.  It also becomes a teaching resource for our faculty, allowing us to collect student data that, in turn, helps us make wise decisions in meeting the learning needs of your student.
You can assist your student by encouraging adequate sleep the night before and a good breakfast prior to school.  Please remind your student to give the test their best effort.
Information will be mailed to you this summer explaining how to access your student’s scores as they become available.
Thank you for your assistance in making this a positive experience for your student.  If you have any questions, please contact the elementary school office at 704-531-4195.

Mom’s in Prayer (Last week)
Join us for Moms in Prayer
Meet weekly, every Wednesday, 7:50-8:50AM
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Learn to experience the joy of replacing anxiety with peace and hope when you pray scripturally and specifically for your child and our school.  Our purpose is to spend intentional time praying for our students, teachers and staff on a weekly basis.  For more information, https://momsinprayer.org/ or if you have any questions, please contact Ashley Teague – wayneandashley@gmail.com.

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.

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