Week of January 2, 2018

Carpool Request

1.We need help getting Kendall home from school. We live in GlenGrove, the Concord/Harrisburg area. This is the Roberta Road, Pitts School Road area. We are happy to compensate for gas money. Folks are welcome to call me at 704.701.4546 if that is easier. Thank you for your help!  (Only need for the month of January)

2.My family is also in need of a driver to take my children home from school in the afternoons. I will pay weekly. There are 2 children, grades 7 and 9. We live only 2 miles from the school, headed west on Harris Blvd.  They have the normal school baggage, plus a large band instrument. Please email Monica at themsubers@hotmail.com. Thank you. 

Off Season Workouts
Off-season workouts with Coach Pondo for ALL male athletes in 6th-12th grades not currently playing a sport will begin after Christmas break on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. More information can be found on the Athletic Announcements blog. Please contact Coach Pondo with any questions.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Donations

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 Jan 3-Jan 5.

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.

Grade	Items Needed
Ninth Grade	Diapers (Size 3 & 4)
Tenth Grade	Backpacks or new or gently used basketball shoes
Eleventh Grade	Backpacks or new or gently used basketball shoes

Report Cards

Please note that the 2nd quarter report cards (1st semester) will be available for you to view/print beginning Thursday, January 4.  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.

Upcoming Events

• January 3             Students Return/2nd semester begins

• January 4             Report Cards open to view and print

• January 8-12        Dominican Trip/Mission Week

• January 15            Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, NO SCHOOL

• January 18            High School Curriculum night.  Come meet your child's 2nd semester teachers and visit their classes. Open House for Prospective Families 12 pm & 5:30 pm

• January 19            Report Cards closed

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of December 11, 2017

HGCS Parents

Please note that the 2nd quarter report cards (1st semester) will be available for you to view/print beginning Thursday, January 4.  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.

Yearbook Personalization

Yearbook personalization forms are due by the end of this week and we will not be accepting anymore personalization orders in the new year.

Chick Fil A Night for Precious Cargo

Please stop by Chick Fil-A on Albemarle Road this Thursday, December 14, from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 20 % of proceeds will go towards Precious Cargo ministry.

2018 Dominican Trip

 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. 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.  Please click here too see how you can help.                          

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 12 and 14 cafeteria closed. All students must pack a non microwavable lunch and drink. Student drivers will not be allowed to leave campus to purchase food.

• December 14-15  High School exams / Noon dismissal (on December 14 only, after school will be available for students who attend after school)  Buses will run to North Campus for bus riders.

• December 15  12:00 pm dismissal for ALL students/ 2nd Quarter ends

• December 18-29  Christmas Break /  NO SCHOOL / MERRY CHRISTMAS

• January 3            Students return

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of December 4, 2017

Winter Performing Arts Concert
Please join us tonight at 6:30 for the Winter Performing Arts Concert.  It is free of charge.
                          

No Collar for $1.00
Students may wear ugly Christmas sweaters/shirts OR a nice Christmas sweater or shirt to school  on December 6th for $1.00 donation to our fund that will go to provide Christmas gifts for  needy families.

Cafeteria Closings
On December 12 and December 14, the cafeteria will be closed.  All students will need to pack a non microwavable lunch and drink.  Students will be eating in classrooms for these 2 days. There will be no food available for students to purchase.
                      
Message from Admissions

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.

Parents of Seniors Going to the Dominican Republic
If you have any questions or concerns about the Dominican trip, you are invited to the student meeting on December 11th at 12:05 pm in the basement.

Christmas and Grandparents Chapel
Please join us Thursday, December 7 at 8:00 am in the Worship Center as we celebrate Christmas and Grandparents.

Here is the HS schedule for that day:

Abbreviated Chapel Schedule

Students will report to First Block class at 7:45 for attendance to be taken

Chapel	8:00-9:10
First Block	9:15-10:20
Second Block	10:25-11:30
Third Block	11:35-12:20
Lunch	12:25-12:55
Third Block (continued)	1:00-1:20
Fourth Block	1:25-2:30

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 4  Winter Performing Arts performance 6:30 pm Event center. 

• December 7 Grandparents/Christmas Chapel 8:00 am Worship Center. Grandparents are invited for Senior Adult Brunch at 9:30 am in the Family Life Center. Cost is $6 

• December 11  Meeting for parents of seniors going to the Dominican Republic at 12:05pm in the basement of Education Center

• December 12 and 14 cafeteria closed. All students must pack a non microwavable lunch and drink. Student drivers will not be allowed to leave campus to purchase food.

• December 14-15  High School exams / Noon dismissal

• December 15  12:00 pm dismissal for ALL students/ 2nd Quarter ends

• December 18-29  Christmas Break /  NO SCHOOL / MERRY CHRISTMAS

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of November 27, 2017

Car Pool Request

I was wondering if there are any parents or high school student who would be able to give Dustin a ride home after school for the next 3 months (Dec – Feb).

I live very close to the school (only 1.5 miles) on Pence Pond Lane.

If anyone is interested, I can be contacted at 704-241-7181 OR by email at hgreen@snyderslance.com

Cafeteria Closings
On December 12 and December 14, the cafeteria will be closed.  All students will need to pack a non microwavable lunch and drink.  Students will be eating in classrooms for these 2 days. There will be no food available for students to purchase.

Message from Admissions

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 29  Moms in Prayer cancelled

• November 30 Toys for Tots Collection ends

• December 1  Band Concert 6:30 pm, Latin Campus

• December 4  Winter Performing Arts performance 6:30 pm Event center. 

• December 7 Grandparents/Christmas Chapel 8:00 am Worship Center. Grandparents are invited for Senior Adult Brunch at 9:30 am in the Family Life Center. Cost is $6 

• December 12 and 14 cafeteria closed. All students must pack a non microwavable lunch and drink. Student drivers will not be allowed to leave campus to purchase food.

• December 14-15  High School exams.

• December 15  12:00 pm dismissal for all students/ 2nd Quarter ends

• December 18-29  Christmas Break /  NO SCHOOL / MERRY CHRISTMAS

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of November 20, 2017

Early Dismissal November 21
All students will be dismissed at 11:30 Tuesday, November 21. They will need to be off campus by 11:45.

                             
Please pack a non microwavable meal and a drink.  No food will be available to purchase.

Cafeteria Closings
On December 12 and December 14, the cafeteria will be closed. All students will need to pack a non microwavable lunch and drink. Students will be eating in classrooms for these 2 days. There will be no food available for students to purchase and student drivers will not be allowed to leave campus to buy lunch.

Message from Admissions

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.

Grandparents/Christmas Chapel

Mark your calendars now for Grandparents/Christmas Chapel on Dec 7 at 8:00 am in the Worship center.  All grandparents/parents are invited. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 20  HG Fall HOSA blood drive: 11:00-3:30 rooms 1111/1112 and 1113/1114.

• November 21  All students dismissed at 11:30 am

• November 22  Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL

• November 23-24  Happy Thanksgiving

• November 30 Toys for Tots Collection ends

• December 7 Grandparents/Christmas Chapel 8:00 am Worship Center. Grandparents are invited for Senior Adult Brunch at 9:30 am in the Family Life Center. Cost is $6 

• December 12 and 14 cafeteria closed. All students must pack a non microwavable lunch and drink

• December 14-15  High School exams.

• December 15  12:00 pm dismissal for all students/ 2nd Quarter ends

• December 18-29  Christmas Break /  NO SCHOOL / MERRY CHRISTMAS

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of November 13, 2017

HOSA Fall Blood Drive
The Hickory Grove Christian School HOSA club is sponsoring their Annual Fall Blood drive on November 20 from 11:00-3:30 in rooms 1111/1112 near the Welcome Center.  Please consider saving a life by donating your blood. You may contact Nurse Shelton at larashelton@hgchristian.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code: hickorygrovechristianschool. You can also complete your "pre-donation assessment" ahead of time by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and completing your health history questions.

Chapel
Please join us this Thursday, November 16 for Chapel.  It will begin at 9:30 in the Worship Center.  All students are expected to be in Honors dress.

Cafeteria Closings
On December 12 and December 14, the cafeteria will be closed.  All students will need to pack a non microwavable lunch and drink.  Students will be eating in classrooms for these 2 days. There will be no food available for students to purchase and student drivers will not be allowed to leave campus to buy lunch.

Message from Admissions

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.

Grandparents/Christmas Chapel

Mark your calendars now for Grandparents/Christmas Chapel on Dec 7 at 8:00 am in the Worship center.  All grandparents/parents are invited.

                                 

Bless a child for Christmas  Toys for Tots collection dates will be Nov 1 thru Nov 30.

Middle collection box: outside of Mr. Hamilton’s Office

HighSchool collection box:  High School office.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy

Thank you for thinking of a child who won’t have anything for Christmas but because of your donation, a child will be Blessed and the Lord through you will be glorified.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 16  Chapel. Parents are always welcome.  Honor dress required for students

• November 19  Last day to order Winter Spirit Wear

• November 20  HG Fall HOSA blood drive: 11:00-3:30 rooms 1111/1112 and 1113/1114.

• November 21  All students dismissed at 11:30 am

• November 22  Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL

• November 23-24  Happy Thanksgiving

• November 30 Toys for Tots Collection ends

• December 7 Grandparents/Christmas Chapel 8:00 am Worship Center. Grandparents are invited for Senior Adult Brunch at 9:30 am in the Family Life Center. Cost is $6 

• December 12 and 14 Cafeteria closed.  All students must pack a non microwavable lunch and drink

• December 14-15  High School exams.

• December 15  12:00 pm dismissal for all students/ 2nd Quarter ends

• December 18-29  Christmas Break /  NO SCHOOL/ MERRY CHRISTMAS

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of November 6, 2017

Veteran's Day 

              

Hickory Grove Christian School/Church will be closed  November 10 in honor of Veteran's Day.  Thank you to those who are serving, or have served.

Message from Admissions

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.

HOSA Fall Blood Drive

The Hickory Grove Christian School HOSA club is sponsoring their Annual Fall Blood drive on November 20 from 11:00-3:30 in rooms 1111/1112 near the Welcome Center.  Please consider saving a life by donating your blood. You may contact Nurse Shelton at larashelton@hgchristian.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code: hickorygrovechristianschool. You can also complete your "pre-donation assessment" ahead of time by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and completing your health history questions.

Updating Information

Has your phone number, address, or email changed?  If yes, please email Tanya McCorkle at tanyamccorkle@hgchristian.org and update your information. It is important that we have correct contact information on file.

Grandparents/Christmas Chapel

Mark your calendars now for Grandparents/Christmas Chapel on Dec 7 at 8:00 am in the Worship center.  All grandparents/parents are invited.

Bless a child for Christmas  Toys for Tots collection dates will be Nov 1 thru Nov 30.

Middle collection box: outside of Mr. Hamilton’s Office

HighSchool collection box:  High School office.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy

Thank you for thinking of a child who won’t have anything for Christmas but because of your donation, a child will be Blessed and the Lord through you will be glorified.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 1  Toys for Tots Collection begins
• November 10  Veterans Day  NO SCHOOL  Thank you to all who have served or serving now.
• November 19  Last day to order Winter Spirit Wear
• November 20  HG Fall HOSA blood drive: 11:30-3:30 rooms 1111/1112 and 1113/1114
• November 21  All students dismissed at 11:30
• November 22  Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL
• November 23-24  Happy Thanksgiving
• November 30  Toys for Tots Collection ends
• December 7 Grandparents/Christmas Chapel 8:00 am Worship Center. Grandparents are invited for Senior Adult Brunch at 9:30 am in the Family Life Center. Cost is $6 
• December 15  1/2 day dismissal  2nd Quarter ends
• December 18-29  Christmas Break / NO SCHOOL / Merry Christmas

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog