Monday, August 28, 2017

Week of August 28, 2017


Shopping Boss
shopping boss.pngHGCS hosts two major fundraisers each year to support our growth in the areas of academics (technology), fine arts and athletics from TK all the way to 12th grade. We are excited to introduce a new opportunity this fall called ShoppingBoss!

What is ShoppingBoss and how does it work? ShoppingBoss is a members-only shopping program/app that works with national retailers and restaurants. You shop like you always have at participating merchants, and when it’s time to pay, instead of giving your credit card to the cashier (or food server), you use your smartphone to buy the merchant’s digital gift card through Shopping Boss. It’s delivered to you instantly, and you use that for the purchase, getting up to 9% cash back.

For a $20 donation, you will receive an average of 6% cash back at over 250 of the biggest National Brands. All the money you make is yours to keep just for supporting HGCS! Half of each ShoppingBoss sold goes right back to HGCS to support academics, fine arts and athletics. Our goal for this fundraiser is 100% participation from every student TK - 12th grade, with each student selling at least 2 ShoppingBoss codes.

Be on the lookout next week for the official launch of the ShoppingBoss program but for now, watch this quick video to learn more about this program and how you can support our school!






Coming Events

·         Sept 1             Varsity Football, Home Game – Super Hero Theme Night
                              Deadline to order HGCS Spirit Wear Online
·         Sept 4             Labor Day - NO School/NO Adventure Day
·         Sept 14           Elementary Chapel 8:00am
·         Sept 18           Parent Night 6PM  Welcome Center
·         Sept 19-20      Fall Pictures – Elementary School





New Lunch Time
Elementary lunch schedules changed on August 22, to 10:30 – 11:05am.  There are a few other schedule changes necessary to make the change possible.  These include adjusting morning recess time to TK and K5, along with Specials time for K5 and 1st Grade.  Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we strive for excellence in all areas at HGCS. 

Elementary Chapel
Join us on Thursday, September 14, for the first Chapel of the school year.  Elementary Chapel begins at 8am in the Worship Center.  Parents, grandparents, are invited to attend.  Go directly to the Worship Center, no need to check in at LobbyGuard.

Parent Night
The first Parent night of the 2017-2018 school year is schedule for Monday, September 18 at 6pm.  Elementary parents have an opportunity to participate in two Breakouts that evening: Merit & Demerit Program Overview -  Mr. Larry Stinson, Principal or Readers and Writers Workshop by Mrs. Kimberly Williams.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Fall Pictures
Elementary students will have Fall pictures taken on September 19 & 20.  Additional information will follow with specific dates per class.

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

Lost and Found:
Missing a lunchbox, Bible, sweater, jacket or book?  The lost and found is located at the Welcome Desk in the Education Center Lobby.  Please check for items promptly.  Unclaimed items will be donated to the less fortunate.