HGCS High School Student Announcements: October 21, 2016 Announcements

Hickory Grove Christian School

High School Announcements

October 21, 2016

Mission: “To equip students to serve God in the 21st century by providing an excellent academic program founded upon a biblical worldview."

Vision: “To know Christ and to make Him known through Christian education."

God's way is perfect. All the LORD's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

Psalm 18:30

YOU NEED TO KNOW

Basement closed during lunch for the culinary club.

HG Step Team

If you are interested in being a part of Hickory Grove’s step team there will be an interest meeting on Friday, Oct. 21 in FLC room 1202 (First Floor) during 1st lunch. At this meeting, we will explain the intent/ purpose of the step team and discuss practice times and performances.

Seniors: Make sure you vote for your favorite Dominican shirt design.

Muffins and Starbucks Mocha Frappucino and House Blend Coffee are on sale downstairs every morning in the basement!

Coffee and cup with lid $2

Coffee only (bring your own cup) $1

Mocha Frappucino $2

Muffins $1

Fruit Snacks $1

Popcorn $1

Oatmeal Creme Pies $1

Chromebooks: If you have any issues with your Chromebook please email the IT department at chromebooks@hgchristian.org

Charging Station: Is available in the high school office.

First use no consequence
Second use lunch detention assigned
Third use lunch detention assigned
Fourth and above after school detention assigned
Consistently forgetting to bring chromebook fully charged to school may result in more severe consequences.

Clubs:

Debate club will meet every Wednesday at first lunch in the basement, room 3010

GUIDANCE OFFICE

STAY CONNECTED to the High School Guidance Office to receive important info about planning for college, taking the SAT or ACT, and celebrating with your classmates when they get accepted to a college or University!

Follow the Guidance Office on Twitter @hgguidance
http://hgguidance.blogspot.com/

SENIORS - Don’t forget to request transcripts as soon as you apply to a college! You can request a transcript easily by using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-vLtLwO-JvOjwkG3ubGhFsrscvbZV3lGhzcHdQLppLACYBQ/viewform

ATHLETICS

Early Dismissal

Friday, October 21:

Varsity Football - 1:05pm

Swim Team Suit Fittings

All students planning to participate in swim team this year MUST be fitted for a team swim suit this Friday, October 21. MS swimmers will be fitted during MS lunch, and HS swimmers will be fitted during HS lunch. HS swimmers will report to Coach McFarland's classroom during 1st lunch on Friday for the fitting.

Winter Sports Tryouts

All students must turn in ALL athletic forms to the coach or athletic trainer on the first day of tryouts. Students who do not turn in all athletic forms will not be allowed to participate in tryouts. Athletic forms include the Athletic Physical Form, Athletic Participation Agreement, and Athletic Medical Forms Packet.

VARSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL - October 31 & November 1, 2:45-5:30pm, Gym B (joint tryouts with JV Boys' Basketball)
VARSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - October 31 & November 1, 4:15-6:00pm, Gym A
JV BOYS' BASKETBALL - October 31 & November 1,2:45-5:30pm, Gym B (joint tryouts with Varsity Men's Basketball)
MS BOYS' BASKETBALL - October 31, November 1, &November 3, 2:45-4:15pm, Gym C
MS GIRLS' BASKETBALL - October 31 & November 1,2:45-4:15pm, Gym A
SWIMMING - November 1 (HS only), November 3 (HS & MS), & November 4 (HS & MS), 3:00-4:30pm at Simmons YMCA - bus transportation will be provided and will leave campus at 2:45pm. Each swimmer must attend 2 days of tryouts. MS swimmers must attend Thursday and Friday. HS swimmers must attend Tuesday and one other day. HS swimmers must sign up for their second day with Coach McFarland in her classroom. All swimmers will need goggles for tryouts.
VARSITY CHEERLEADING - No winter tryouts - roster is full.
MS CHEERLEADING - November 1, 3:00-5:30pm, FLC Room 4106 (aerobics room)

Fall Varsity Sports Banquet

The end-of-season awards banquet for fall varsity athletes will be held on Monday, November 7 at 6:30pm in Gyms A/B. We will recognize each varsity team and announce team award recipients. Dinner will be served at the banquet. All fall varsity athletes and their parents are invited to attend.