Monday, September 25, 2017

Week of September 25, 2017


Coming Events:


·         Sept 25-29      Spirit Week (See Details Below)
·         Sept 29           Homecoming Varsity Football 7PM
·         Sept 29           Snakes Alive (See Details Below)
·         Sept 29           Box Tops Due
·         Oct 5               Summer Reading Breakfast (Chick-Fil-A)
·         Oct 5               Spirit Night - Pelican’s SnoBalls (Mint Hill)
·         Oct 10             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (Sponsored by 5th Grade)
·         Oct 11             1st Grade to Dan Nicholas Park
·         Oct 12-13        TWD/Parent Conferences
·         Oct 19             Chapel 8AM
·         Oct 20             3rd Grade to NASCAR Hall of Fam
·         Oct 26             K5 to Riverbend Farm
·         Oct 27             TK to Patterson Farm
·         Oct 26-27        5th to Camp Thunderbird




Student Security
Student Security is important at HGCS. Therefore, carline tags should be displayed in vehicles for student pick-up in the afternoon. This applies to Main Campus carline, or North Campus bus carline pick-up. If you need additional carline tags, please contact the Elementary Office. Additional carline tags are available for parent pick-up.

Spirit Week
September 25-29 is Spirit Week at HGCS. Each day will be observed by students in a unique way. We encourage all students to show their HGCS Lion Pride.
                                    


Students should avoid the following: tightly fitting garments and garments with inappropriate language on them.

The week will conclude with a pep rally at 2pm in the gym as we prepare for the Home Coming Varsity Football game Friday night at 7pm.

Snakes Alive
September 29, Ron Cromer, a specialist in herpetology, will be here to share with elementary students.  He will share an educational Power Point, allow students to view non-venomous snakes and reptiles tamed for petting.  The event will conclude with the voluntary opportunity for students to touch the reptiles.  Parents who do not want their student to participate, should email their teacher.

Summer Box Tops
With Spirit Week in full swing, let’s continue our school pride by turning in your summer Box Top collections.  As a reminder, at the beginning of summer we asked you to save your Box Tops.  We will award Chick-fil-A prizes to the Elementary, Middle and High school students that collects the most Box Tops.  Please submit labels in a ziploc bag with your child’s name, grade, and homeroom teacher.  It would be helpful if you could put them in bags of 50 Box tops.  The Box Tops are due by Friday, September 29th.



Summer Reading Reward Breakfast
On Thursday, October 5, we will celebrate another successful Summer of reading.  Each individual class met their reading goal, and has earned breakfast from Chick-fil-A (a Chicken Biscuit).  You may see the CFA cow “moooving” around campus that morning delivering the delicious rewards. During the week, the coupons earned by individual students will distributed by their teacher.  We are grateful for the continued sponsorship of the Summer Reading program by Chick-fil-A, Albemarle Rd.

Spirit Night – Pelican’s Snowballs
Join your HGCS family at Pelican’s Snowballs, 8009 Fairview Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227 on Thursday, October 5th from 1pm – 8pm for Spirit Night.  Menu options begin with $2 Kiddie cup, to $5 Avalanche. There’s even a “Pup Cup”, for dog’s only of course. HGCS receives a portions of all proceeds for the evening’s purchases.

Student Absences
If your student is absent for any reason, please email the teacher and the Elementary Office, NancyMcDowell@HGChristian.org.  Remember to follow the CDC Guidelines when you student is not feeling well.  Students should be free of the following for 24 hours before returning to school: fever of 100 degrees or more, vomiting or diarrhea.  For attendance records to be accurate, please email the Elementary Office each day your student is not in 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.




Monday, September 18, 2017

Week of September 18, 2017



Coming Events:

·         Sept 18           Parent Night
·         Sept 19-20      Fall Pictures – Elementary School
·         Sept 21           2nd Grade to Lazy 5 Ranch
·         Sept 22           TWD (No School)
·         Sept 25-29      Spirit Week (See Details Below)
·         Sept 29           Homecoming Varsity Football 7PM
·         Sept 29           Snakes Alive (See Details Below)



Parent Night
The first Parent night of the 2017-2018 school year is schedule for TODAY, Monday, September 18 at 6pm.  Elementary parents have an opportunity to participate in two breakout sessions this evening: Merit & Demerit Program Overview - Mr. Larry Stinson, Principal and/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.  All pictures will be taken before students are dismissed to the cafeteria.  Individual yearbook, and group pictures will be taken.
Tuesday 9/19: Mullis, Meyko, Moldenhauer, Angle, Jimenez, Hoffman, Cheuvront
Wednesday 9/20: Jaynes, Bratton, Conner, Brynildsen, Outland, Wigley, Martin, Stover
Wednesday 9/20: Perry, Beni, Russell, Hamilton, Wallace

Spirit Week
September 25-29 is Spirit Week at HGCS.  Each day will be observed by students in a unique way.  We encourage all students to show their HGCS Lion Pride.
Monday – Class Color Day

TK – Red
K5 – Yellow
1st – Neon
2nd – Orange
3rd – Purple
4th – Green
5th – Pink

Tuesday – Tacky Day
WednesdayBook Character Day (Dress as a favorite book character, i.e. Dr. Seuss, Nursey Rhymes
Thursday – Super Hero Day
Friday – Blue and Gold Day

Students should avoid the following: tightly fitting garments and garments with inappropriate language on them.

The week will conclude with a pep rally at 2pm in the gym as we prepare for the Home Coming Varsity Football game Friday night at 7pm.

Snakes Alive
September 29, Ron Cromer, a specialist in herpetology, will be here to share with elementary students.  He will share an educational Power Point, allow students to view non-venomous snakes and reptiles tamed for petting.  The event will conclude with the voluntary opportunity for students to touch the reptiles.  Parents who do not want their student to participate, should email their teacher.

Student Absences
If you student is absent for any reason, please email the teacher and the Elementary Office, NancyMcDowell@HGChristian.org.  Remember to follow the CDC Guidelines when you student is not feeling well.  Students should be free of the following for 24 hours before returning to school: fever of 100 degrees or more, vomiting or diarrhea.  For attendance records to be accurate, please email the Elementary Office each day your student is not in 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.


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

Monday, September 11, 2017

Week of September 11, 2017


Coming Events

Sep 14                            Elementary Chapel 8AM
Sep 15                            Deadline to turn in ShoppingBoss fundraiser
Sep 18                            Parent Night 6PM in the Chapel
Sep 19-20                       Fall Pictures
Sep 21                            2nd grade to Lazy5 Ranch
Sep 22                            Teacher Workday / No school for students / Adventure Day



ShoppingBoss
As we enter our second week of the ShoppingBoss fundraiser, we are asking each student to sell only 2 subscriptions each.  There are prizes for the grade with the most sales, and for the student who sells the most. Deadline to turn in the forms and money is this Friday, September 15th. Turn it in with your child.

Student Absences
If your student is absent for any reason, please email the teacher and the Elementary Office, NancyMcDowell@HGChristian.org.  Remember to follow the CDC guidelines when your student is not feeling well. Students should be free of the following for 24 hours before returning to school: fever of 100 degrees or more, vomiting or diarrhea.  For attendance records to be accurate, please email the Elementary Office each day your student is not in class.

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 and grandparents are invited to attend.  

Parent Night
The first Parent Night of the 2017-2018 school year is scheduled for Monday, September 18 at 6pm.  Elementary parents have an opportunity to participate in two breakout sessions 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.


Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Week of September 5, 2017

ShoppingBoss Fundraiser Starts Today!


HGCS Families! We are so excited to launch our 1st of two school wide fundraisers of the year today! Every student will receive information about the ShoppingBoss fundraiser as well as a letter from our Head of School, Dr. Quesinberry, about why this fundraiser is vitally important for HGCS. If by chance a letter did not make its way to you this afternoon, you can find it HERE . Our goal is for each student to sell at least two ShoppingBoss cards and because we know we have students who go above and beyond, a prize will be awarded to the top individual seller in each school as well as a pizza party for the grade who sells the most. Thank you for supporting HGCS!


These quick videos will help you learn more about this program and how you can support our school!

North Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief 

First response teams have begun aiding those affected by Hurricane Harvey. With tens of thousands of Texans displaced from their homes, many physical needs must be met. This is a great opportunity for Hickory Grove to provide necessary items for the people of Texas.

Items can be dropped off at ALL our campuses during normal business hours, on Wednesday evenings, and on Sundays during service times. Please place items in the bins labeled "Hurricane Harvey Donations".

Needed Items:
Soap
Lotion
Shampoo
Deodorant
Washcloths
Combs/Brushes
Facial Tissue
Shaving Cream
Razors
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Feminine Hygiene Products
First Aid Kits (Under $10)
Diapers and Formula

You can give financially by clicking HERE or by texting SENDRELIEF to 41444. All donations go directly to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts.


Coming Events:

·         Sept 14           Elementary Chapel 8:00am
·         Sept 18           Parent Night
·        Sept 19-20      Fall Pictures – Elementary School
·         Sept 21           2nd Grade to Lazy 5 Ranch
·         Sept 22           TWD/Adventure Day (students registered for Afterschool)




Student Absences
If you student is absent for any reason, please email the teacher and the Elementary Office, NancyMcDowell@HGChristian.org.  Remember to follow the CDC Guidelines when you student is not feeling well.  Students should be free of the following for 24 hours before returning to school: fever of 100 degrees or more, vomiting or diarrhea.  For attendance records to be accurate, please email the Elementary Office each day your student is not in class.

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.