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Showing posts with label Teacher Work Day. Show all posts

Monday, October 9, 2017

Week of October 9, 2017


Coming Events:

·         Oct 10             Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (Sponsored by 5th Grade)
·         Oct 11             1st Grade to Dan Nicholas Park
·         Oct 12-13        Teacher WorkDay/Parent Conferences
·         Oct 19             Chapel 8AM
·         Oct 19             Reading Buddies (4th & 5th Grades)
·         Oct 20             3rd Grade to NASCAR Hall of Fame
·         Oct 23             Parent Night has been cancelled
·         Oct 26             K5 to Riverbend Farm
·         Oct 27             TK to Patterson Farm
·         Oct 26-27        5th to Camp Thunderbird
·         Nov 2              Open House for Prospective Families 12:00PM and 6:30PM
·         Nov 21            Thanksgiving Banquet (Elementary Only)



The AAA Booster Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the ShoppingBoss Fundraiser last month! Congratulations to the 3rd grade who was the top selling grade for the entire school and earned a pizza party! 3rd grader, Tristan Nelson, was our top individual seller for Elementary School. 6th grader, Anna Li Quesinberry, was our top individual seller for Middle School, and 9th grader, Jordon Nelson, was our top individual seller for High School. Each received an exclusive duffle bag from Under Armour!


As the first of only two school wide fundraisers this year, the goal was for each student to sell just 2 ShoppingBoss cards for a total of 1400 cards school wide. With 445 cards sold, the ShoppingBoss fundraiser has been extended until 10/20 in hopes that we will reach our goal. In exchange for a $20 donation to HGCS, you will receive a ShoppingBoss card which will give you cash back on your purchases at over 250 participating stores. For more details about the fundraiser, instructions, and order form, please visit http://bit.ly/hgshoppingboss. The AAA Booster Club thanks you in advance for your support!


Precious Cargo - Adoption and the Gospel

In response to the Adoption and the Gospel event on October 1st with Dr. Russell Moore and Hickory Grove Baptist Church, HGCS seeks to support families and children in need when it comes to adoption and foster care. Please take a moment watch this short video from Elizabeth and Adam Hamilton about how we can support foster care children in our area.
We are asking for everyone to bring in gently used or new duffel bags to be given to different foster care agencies. If students would like to add basic items such as hygiene items, fleece blankets, pjs, socks, diapers, and wipes, books, toys, or other children items to be placed in the bags, that would be an added bonus. Students can give the items to their homeroom teacher to be collected. No "boxy" suitcases please.

Please be in prayer for the 11,000+ children in North Carolina who are currently in foster care. 


October 20th- Safety Staff Appreciation Day
Safety Staff Appreciation Day – We have some wonderful people who make it their job to keep our kids safe and healthy while at school.  Please help us recognize and say thank you by sending in encouraging notes, seasonal treats, or small gifts on Friday, October 20th.  Please see below for your grades assigned safety staff member.

TK & Kindergarten – Nurse Shelton
1st & 2nd Grades – Officer Dan
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades – Felicia (Welcome Desk)

Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet
Elementary students will enjoy our Annual Thanksgiving Banquet on Tuesday Morning, November 21, beginning at 10:30am.  The menu for the day will include: Sliced Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn Bread Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mac-N-Cheese, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Cookies-Brownies, Sweet-Tea & Lemonade. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, November 12.  Students who prefer not to purchase a ticket for the Thanksgiving meal, may bring a bag lunch. 
All students will be dismissed at 12:00 and should be picked up in a car, or at North at approximately 12:30pm when the bus arrives.  Afterschool care is not available.

Library Volunteers needed
Our school library needs your help.  If you or someone you know would like to volunteer to read to students and help them check out books, please contact our Librarian, Kathy Headrick at  704-531-4047 or  kathyheadrick@hgbc.org

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 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.



Individual School Announcements and Blogs


Monday, October 2, 2017

Week of October 2, 2017

Coming Events:

·         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

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 portion of all proceeds for the evening’s purchases.


Pup Cup - $1.00 (Dogs only)
Kiddie Cup – $2.00
Regular - $3.00
Large - $4.00
Avalanche - $5.00


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.

October 20th- Safety Staff Appreciation Day
Safety Staff Appreciation Day – We have some wonderful people who make it their job to keep our kids safe and healthy while at school.  Please help us recognize and say thank you by sending in encouraging notes, seasonal treats, or small gifts on Friday, October 20th.  Please see below for your grades assigned safety staff member.

TK & Kindergarten – Nurse Shelton
1st & 2nd Grades – Officer Dan
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades – Felicia (Welcome Desk)

Library Volunteers needed
Our school library needs your help.  If you or someone you know would like to volunteer to read to students and help them check out books, please contact our Librarian, Kathy Headrick at  704-531-4047 or  kathyheadrick@hgbc.org

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 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.




Monday, January 23, 2017

Week of January 23, 2017


Coming Events

Jan 27              TWD – NO SCHOOL
Jan 30              Parent Night (Bring a Friend)  6PM Welcome Center Classrooms
Feb 3               K5 to Royal Nursing Center
Feb 6               Enrollment begins for HGBC members
Feb 7               Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – sponsored by 1st Grade
Feb 10             1st – 8th Spelling Bee
Feb 16             Mission Chapel – All School – 8AM
Feb 16             Reading Buddies 4th & 5th Grade
Feb 17             NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
Feb 20             NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day
Feb 21             3rd Grade to Discovery Place
Feb 22             4th Grade to Little Flower Assisted Living

Re-Enrollment

Re-enroll your child by this Thursday, January 26 to secure your spot for the 2017-2018 school year. Click here to begin re-enrollment.

Mom’s in Prayer

Join us for Moms in Prayer
Meet weekly, every Wednesday, 7:50-8:50AM
RM 3318
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.


Save the Date

Mother & Son Event – Mar 25 (details to follow)
Father & Daughter Event – Apr 22 (details to follow)

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.





Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Week of January 16, 2017

Coming Events

Jan 19              Elementary Chapel 8AM
Jan 19              Reading Buddies 4th & 5th Grade
Jan 20              Staff Appreciation Day
Jan 22              Registration Deadline for 3rd Grade to Discovery Place
Jan 27              TWD – NO SCHOOL
Jan 30              Parent Night 6PM Invite a Friend!
Feb 7               Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – sponsored by 1st Grade
Feb 10             1st – 8th Spelling Bee
Feb 16             Mission Chapel – All School – 8AM
Feb 16             Reading Buddies 4th & 5th Grade
Feb 17             NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
Feb 20             NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day

January Staff Appreciation Day

Friday, January 20th – Staff Appreciation Day for Administration
We are blessed to have Godly men and women who seek the Lord’s direction for our school.  Let’s show Dr. Quesinberry, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Hamilton, and Ms. McDowell we appreciate them “snow” much by sending them cards, pictures, small gifts or seasonal treats on Friday, Jan. 20th


3rd Grade to Discovery Place

Students in 3rd Grade will enjoy a trip to Discovery Place in Feb.  The students will view an iMax Movie, and other activities at Discovery Place.  The deadline to register is Sunday, Jan 22.  Here is the link:  3rd Grade to Discovery Place

Mom’s in Prayer

Join us for Moms in Prayer
Meet weekly, every Wednesday, 7:50-8:50AM
RM 3318
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.

Save the Date

Mother & Son Event – Mar 25 (details to follow)
Father & Daughter Event – Apr 22 (details to follow)

January 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.