Week of January 29, 2018

                            

February Parent Night:

This workshop will help our parents teach their children how to lead balanced digital lives by focusing on the connection between brain development and media use with the goal of reconnecting families in today’s digital world. This workshop is open to all parents of Hickory Grove. You can click here to register online. 

Rising 8th grade Parent Washington DC Meeting:

Please mark your calendars now to attend an important meeting about the upcoming 8th grade Washington DC trip next school year.  It will be March 13 during the Parent meeting in rooms 1113/1114..

Rising 9th grade Informational Parent Meeting:

Please join Mr. Hamilton on March 13 to discuss important information to get your rising 9th grader ready for High School.  It will be in the event center.

Our next BOX TOP collection date is Friday, Feb 2nd!

Thank you for supporting Hickory Grove Christian School by collecting Box Tops.  
Our school earns 10 cents for each box top submitted.  We will have two more collection times this school year on
February 2nd and May 4th. You can help us reach our goal by sending in your Box Tops on those dates.

HERE ARE A COUPLE OF TIPS TO HELP MAKE SUBMITTING BOX TOPS EASIER:

• Ask your family members and neighbors for save them for you.

• Bundle your Box Tops in groups of 50 using a Ziploc bag or envelope.

• Write your child’s name, homeroom teacher and grade on the bag or envelope.

We will give out prizes for the students submitting the most Box Tops in each grade level!

Our school will receive a check based on the number of Box Tops submitted which will be used to purchase items
the school needs.

Upcoming Events

• January 31          Moms in Prayer Meeting, 7:50 am, 3rd floor of Education Center

• February 2          Box Top collection date

• February 5           Parent Night - "Families Managing Media" 6:30 pm / Open House for Prospective Families 6:00 pm

• February 5           Enrollment opens to HGBC Members

• February 12         Enrollment opens to the public

• February 23         Chapel 10:00 am. Please join us as Dr. Jarvis Williams from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks to our students.

• March 13   Informational Washington DC meeting for rising 8th graders

• March 13   Informational meeting for rising 9th graders.

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of January 22, 2018

Important Re-enrollment Information
This Friday, January 26th, will be the last day to re-enroll for a guaranteed spot for next year.



                                    

February Parent Night

This workshop will help our parents teach their children how to lead balanced digital lives by focusing on the connection between brain development and media use with the goal of reconnecting families in today’s digital world. This workshop is open to all parents of Hickory Grove. You can click here to register online. 


                                    

Upcoming Events

• January 26           Last day to re enroll to guarantee a spot for next year.

• February 5           Parent Night - "Families Managing Media" 6:30 pm / Open House for Prospective Families 6:00 pm

• February 23         Chapel 10:00 am. Please join us as Dr. Jarvis Williams from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks to our students.

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of January 15, 2018

Report Cards

2nd quarter report cards (1st semester) is available for you to view/print. 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.

Sickness guidelines:

Please review the HG sickness policy.  Click here for the Health room guidelines.

 A big DominicanThank you:

Thank you to everyone that donated items to take to the Dominican.  We had 69 seniors and 10 chaperones leave Monday, Jan 8 with 32 suitcases full of diapers, flip flops, book bags, toothpaste, etc. We also received several monetary donations to help feed the families of the Dominican.  Did you know that $15.00 will feed a family of 4 for a month?

Upcoming Events

• January 18           Open House for Prospective Families 12 pm & 5:30 pm

• January 19           Last day to print report cards

• February 5           Parent Night - "Families Managing Media" 6:30 pm

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of January 8, 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.

Upcoming Events

• January 8-12        Dominican Republic Mission Trip / Missions Week

• January 10           Moms in Prayer Meeting 7:50 am

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

• January 18           Open House for Prospective Families 12 pm & 5:30 pm

• February 5           Parent Night - "Families Managing Media" 6:30 pm

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of January 2, 2018

Carpool Request
1. We need help getting Kendall home from school. We live in GlenGrove, the Concord/Harrisonburg 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. 

Student Schedules
Please review your child's schedule prior to coming to school Jan 3.  Electives have changed. 

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
Sixth Grade	Children’s flip flops
Seventh Grade	Adult flip flops
Eighth Grade	Diapers (Size 1 & 2) 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 / 3rd quarter begins

• January 4             Report Cards open to view and print

• January 8-12        Dominican Trip

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

• January 18           Open House for Prospective Families 12 pm & 5:30 pm

Individual School Announcements and Blog

• Elementary School Announcements

• Middle School Announcements

• High School Announcements

• Athletic Announcements
• HGCS Guidance Blog

Week of December 11, 2017

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 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.

Grade	Items Needed
Sixth Grade	Children’s flip flops
Seventh Grade	Adult flip flops
Eighth Grade	Diapers (Size 1 & 2) or new or gently used basketball shoes

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 fundraiser 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.

Upcoming Field Trips

December 14: 7th graders are going to see the movie Wonder $5.00 cash only due Dec 12

December 15:  8th graders will be visiting homes of the elderly

Upcoming Events

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

• December 14 7th graders to the movies

• December 15  8th graders to visit the homes of the elderly/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 6 for 1.00 donation to our fund that will go to provide Christmas gifts for  needy families.

Upcoming Field Trips
December 8: 8th graders are going to see the movie Wonder $5.00 cash only due Dec 7
December 14: 7th graders are going to see the movie Wonder $5.00 cash only due Dec 12
December 15:  8th graders will be visiting homes of the elderly

Cafeteria Closings

                          
You must pack a drink and a lunch that does not require a microwave.  There won't be any food available on campus 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

• December 4  Winter Performing Arts Concert 6:30 pm Event Center  free of charge

• 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 $7 

• December 8  8th graders to the movies

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

• December 14 7th graders to the movies

• December 15  8th graders to visit the homes of the elderly/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