Week of September 30, 2019

Upcoming Events:

Sept 30 Registration Ends - 1st Grade to Dan Nicholas Park

Sept 30 Registration Ends - 4th Grade to Old Salem

Oct 3 2nd to Lazy Five Ranch

Oct 7 Registration Ends - 5th Grade to Camp Thunderbird

Oct 7 Registration Ends - K5 to Hodges Farm

Oct 7-10 8th Grade Washington DC trip

Oct 8 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (Sponsored by 4th Grade)

Oct 8 1st to Dan Nicholas Park

Oct 9 1/2 Day Dismissal @ 12:00 Noon

Oct 9         End of 1st Qtr

Oct 10 & 11   Fall Break/Parent Conferences

Oct 13 Registration Ends - TK to Patterson Farm

Oct 14 2nd Qtr Begins

Oct 16           K5 to Hodges Family Farm
Oct 17           Elementary Chapel @ 8:00 am
Oct 22           Feed the Need Packing Party

Please be sure you are receiving school emails via FACTS SIS (please check to see if any have gone to your junk/spam folder). Important announcements and events will be sent via FACTS SIS (formerly Renweb), especially from the school nurse.

All students are welcome to participate in the Morning Mile from 7:00 - 7:30 am in Gym C.  No minimum number of laps and students can join anytime.  There is no charge to participate.

Our summer collection drive for Box Tops has ended.  Unfortunately, we did not get much participation.

We will continue to collect Box Tops For Education throughout the school year.  Our next collection date will be on January 22^nd.

There are two ways to collect box tops either by clipping them off the package or scanning your receipt into the Box Tops app.

The following students turned in box tops and will receive a free Chick-fil-a sandwich.

1^st grade  Alexis Buchanan

3^rd grade  Logan Byrd

4^th grade  Jackson Kelly

5^th grade  Olivia Hughes

A big thanks to Logan Byrd who turned in the most.

Thank you for supporting our school!

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Week of September 2, 2019

Half-Day Dismissal
Beginning on September 11th, students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon one Wednesday each month. Students may attend Adventure Day even if they are not registered for After School/Adventure Days.  You must complete all the appropriate paperwork before Friday, September 6. The cost of the half-day is $40.  

All students should be picked up in the carline or have Adventure Day reservations. The bus will leave for the Mallard Creek Campus after the 12:00 dismissal.

Lunch will be served at the regular lunchtimes for Elementary and Middle School students.

Feed the Need Fall Fundraiser
Join us on September 19th at 6:30 pm in the Event Center for the Kick-off Parent Night of Feed the Need.  Parents of students who attend will receive an incentive reward for their attendance.  We look forward to a great Fund Raising event. You are the key to the success of the program.

Upcoming Events:
Sept 4           AWANA kick-off at HGBC
Sept 11         1/2 Day Dismissal @ 12:00 Noon (Adventure Day available w/registration)
Sept 12         Elementary Chapel 8:00 am
Sept 16         Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL for students (Adventure Day available with registration)
Sept 19         Fall Fundraiser Parent Kick-Off Night 6:30 pm
Sept 23-27    Spirit Week/Homecoming
Sept 27         25th Anniversary / Homecoming Parade 6:30 pm
Oct 9             End of 1st Quarter
Oct 10 & 11   Fall Break/Parent Conferences

All students are welcome to participate in the Morning Mile from 7:00 - 7:30 am in Gym C.  No minimum number of laps and students can join anytime.  There is no charge to participate.

Chapel
Join the HG students and staff for Chapel on Thursday, September 12, at 8:00 am.  We will worship through song and a message from God's Word.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Box Tops for Education
The format has changed for collecting Box Tops for Education.  No more clipping, just download the App and follow the instructions. 

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Week of February 26, 2018

Coming Events

Mar 1                Re-enrollment fee increases to $600
Mar 1                3rd Quarter End
Mar 2&5           No School - Teacher Work Days
Mar 6                4th Quarter Begins
Mar 11               Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 13               Parent Night 6 pm & Open House 12 pm & 6 pm
Mar 13           Teacher Appreciation Breakfast sponsored by 2nd grade
Mar 16               School Support Staff Appreciation Day
Mar 18               Deadline to 4th grade Raleigh registration
Mar 27               Elem Spring Musical/Art Fair (new date)
Mar 30-Apr 6     No School - Spring Break
Apr 17/18           Elem Spring Pictures
Apr 21                Father/Daughter Event (Big Air Charlotte)
May 4                 Box Tops (Last Collection 2017-2018)
May 5                 Mother/Son Event (Big Air Charlotte)

Open Enrollment
The 2018-2019 enrollment instructions for current students is available on RenWeb.

If you have any questions, regarding re-enrollment, please contact the admissions office at 704-531-3589. Enrollment for HG Church members and non-members is now open. On March 1, the Re-enrollment fee increases to $600.

My Energy Kit

Your student recently attended a presentation of Kilowatt Kitchen, presented by The National Theatre for Children sponsored by Duke Energy.  A booklet was sent home with each student with instructions for ordering a FREE Energy Kit.  The school will benefit financially if sufficient orders are placed.  Take a few minutes to login to My EnergyKit.org and request your kit today. 

March 16 – Appreciation Day for School Support Staff
Appreciation Day for School Support Staff - Our Elementary PTF would like to recognize those who are behind the scenes keeping our school going on a daily basis. Please help by sending in a cash donation during the week of March 12-16 for our Cafeteria, Library, Housekeeping, and Main School Office ladies. Gift Cards will be purchased with your donations and given to these 28 individuals as our way of saying ‘Thank You’..

Spring Musical/Art Fair
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Elementary Spring Musical and Art Fair is rescheduled to Tuesday, March 27. The new date will be announced when available. Students should be in their home rooms at 6pm. Art will be displayed in Rooms 1111/1112 & 1113/1114, located off the Welcome Center. The Musical begins at 6:30pm in the Worship Center.
To purchase a frame for your student’s art, follow the link: https://hgchristian.brushfire.com/events/442079 (Quantities limited)

Dress for the Spring Musical is Sunday Best - No Jeans, shorts or t-shirts please.

March Lunch Menu

4th Grade to Raleigh
Register students for the field trip to visit our state capital. The deadline to register is Sunday, March 18. https://hgchristian.brushfire.com/events/441244

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.
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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.

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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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Week of October 3, 2016

Coming Events

·       Oct 4                Registration Deadline K5 Riverbend Farm field trip

·       Oct 6                Picture Make-up day (students absent on picture day only)

·       Oct 7                Summer Reading Reward Breakfast

·       Oct 7                Early Bird Special Deadline for school pictures

·       Oct 9                Registration Deadline 5^th Grade Camp Thunderbird

·       Oct 9                Registration Deadline 1^st Grade Dan Nicholas field trip

·       Oct 10              Order Deadline for Band Shirts

·       Oct 13              K5 Riverbend Farm field trip

·       Oct 14              Fall Break – No School

·       Oct 17              TWD – No School (Parent Conferences)

·       Oct 18              Parent Night   6PM Event Center

·       Oct 18              Registration Deadline 2^nd Grade Lazy 5 field trip

·       Oct 19              1^st Grade Dan Nicholas Park field trip

·       Oct 20              Elementary Chapel 8AM

·       Oct 23              Registration Deadline TK Patterson Farm field trip

·       Oct 25              2^nd Lazy 5 Ranch field trip

·       Oct 27-28        5^th Grade Camp Thunderbird overnight field trip

·       Oct 28              TK Patterson Farm field trip

·       Oct 30              Registration Deadline 4^th Grade Mint Hill Historical Village field trip

Lunch Menu

October lunch menu: Lunch Menu

Summer Reading Reward Breakfast

On Friday, October 7, the Chick-Fil-A cow will be here to deliver breakfast to our Elementary students as a reward for meeting Summer Reading Goals.  The breakfast is a chicken biscuit.  If your student has dietary restrictions, please plan according.   Many students received additional rewards received in the classroom. We appreciate the Chick-fil-A on Albemarle Rd for sponsoring our Summer Reading Program. 

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.

Kindergarten Field Trip to Riverbend Farm

Register Kindergarten students to attend the October 13, field trip to Riverbend Farm.  The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 4.  Register: K5 to Riverbend Farms

5^th Grade Field Trip to Camp Thunderbird

Register 5^th grade students to attend Camp Thunderbird October 27 & 28.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 9.  Register: 5th Grade Camp Thunder Bird

1^st Grade Field Trip to Dan Nicholas Park

Register 1^st grade students to attend the October 19, field trip to Dan Nicholas Park.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 9.  Register: 1st Grade to Dan Nicholas Park

2^nd Grade Field Trip to Lazy 5 Ranch

Register 2^nd grade students to attend the October 25, field trip to Lazy 5 Ranch.  The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 18.  Register: 2nd to Lazy 5 Ranch

TK Field Trip to Patterson Farm

Register TK students to attend the October 28, field trip to Patterson Farm.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 23.  Register: TK to Patterson Farm

4^th Grade Field Trip to Mint Hill Historical Village

Register 4^th Grade students to attend the November 4, field trip to Mint Hill Historical Village.  The deadline to register is Sunday, October 30. Register: 4th Grade to Mint Hill Historical Village

Band Shirts

Order shirts for band students now through Monday, October 10.  Order: Band Shirts

The Academy of Music and Art

Did you know that The Academy of Music & Arts currently offers affordable, private lessons in PIANO & VOICE?  This fall, we also have the potential for violin lessons. (We just need to know if there’s an interest!)

Register now for the fall semester!  Follow the link to learn more or contact the Worship Office at 704-531-4013.   http://www.myhickorygrove.org/academy/

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