Showing posts with label Teacher Appreciation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teacher Appreciation. Show all posts

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.




Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Week of May 1, 2017

Coming Events

May 2-5                Teacher Appreciation Week (see details below)
May 3                    1st Grade to Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville)
May 9                    Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (sponsored by TK & K5)
May 11                  ES Chapel 8am (Date change)
May 15-19           Terra-Nova Testing
May 18                  Reading Buddies 4th & 5th Grades
May 22                 Elementary – Field Day
May 23                 K5 Celebration (K5 last day of school)
May 24                 TK, 1st – 5th last day of school (11:30 dismissal)


HGCS Elementary Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-5

We are thankful for all our teachers and assistants invest in our children.  Plan now to recognize your teacher and assistant during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-5.

Here are the daily themes:
Tuesday – Notes of Encouragement
Wednesday – Flower/Candy
Thursday – Gum/Mints
Friday – Drink


Field Day Volunteers Needed

Elementary Field Day is on Monday, May 22nd. TK-2nd grade Field Day will be from 8:00-10:00am, and 3rd-5th grade Field Day will be will be from 12:00-2:00pm. All events will be held on the football field and practice field. In case of inclement weather, Field Day will be moved inside to the gymnasiums.  To make Field Day run smoothly, we need several volunteers! If you are interested in helping with Field Day, please contact Miss Wisehart, Elementary PE Teacher: meganwisehart@hgchristian.org


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.


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.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Week of November 7, 2016

Coming Events

Nov 8               Election Day – No School (No Adventure Day)
Nov 10             3rd 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 4th 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 18th
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 18th.

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.

4th Grade Field Trip to Old Salem
Register 4th 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 20th 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 21st 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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