Week of January 2, 2018

Coming Events

Jan 3               Students return / Reenrollment begins
Jan 4               Report Cards open to view and print
Jan 15             No School / Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Jan 18             Open House for Prospective Families 12 pm and 5:30 pm
Jan 19             Administration Staff Appreciation Day / Report cards closed 

Re-enrollment for Current HGCS Parents

The 2018-2019 Re-enrollment instructions for current students will be added to the Renweb announcement page on November 1 and will run through January 31, 2018.  If you have any questions, regarding re-enrollment, please contact the admissions office at 704-531-3589.

Jan. 19 – Administration Staff Appreciation Day 

We are blessed to have outstanding leadership at HGCS.  Please show your appreciation for our Administrative Staff by sending in small gifts, sweet treats and notes of encouragement on Friday, January 19^th.  See below for your grade’s assigned Administrative Staff person  to encourage.

TK & K – Mr. Stinson (Elementary Principal)

1^st – Ms. McDowell (Elementary Admin. Asst.)

2^nd & 3^rd – Dr. Quesinberry (Head Master)

4^th & 5^th – Mr. Hamilton (Dean of Students)

DR Trip Donation Requests

Dominican Trip Donation Requests

Our Senior Class is headed to the Dominican for our annual Mission Trip. The dates of the trip are January 8-12, 2018. 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. Collection dates will be after Christmas, but while you are doing your Christmas shopping, here are a few things you could pick up for the Dominican people.

Monetary donations are also being taken 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 11 –Jan 5

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

please bring items to the High School Office. There will be yellow bins through the school to drop your items off. Thank you!

Report Cards – 2^nd Qtr

Report cards for 2^nd quarter will be available to view/print beginning Thursday, January 4^th through RenWeb.  They will remain open until Friday, January 19.  If you need to print a copy of your child’s report card, please make sure you do so by Friday, January 19.  This option will be closed by the end of the day on 1/19/18.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Senior Class Needs Your Help!

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

Week of December 5, 2016

Coming Events

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 27-29        Wrestling Camp - Open to ages 8-18 (HGCS Students or HGBC members only)

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 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 q 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.

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 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 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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