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.


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