HGCS High School Student Announcements: January 23 2017 Announcements

Hickory Grove Christian School

High School Announcements

January 23, 2017

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."

My father taught me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live."

Proverbs 4:4

New section:

Birthdays this week/weekend

Javier Morales Dozal Jan 25

Brooke Hoffman Jan 25

Peyton Bowers Jan 26

Ross Snyder Jan 28

Samantha Snyder Jan 28

Sydney Snyder Jan 28

Jilli Williams Jan 29

Things you need to know:

ICC (International Culture Club) invites all HG students to an informational meeting about the Lunar New Year celebrated in Asian cultures. It's the "Year of the ______"

Come and find out plus taste regional food, see the "Lucky Money" envelope, hear the truth about fortune cookies and sooooo much more. Don't miss the opportunity to EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS...... Room 1111/1112 During both lunches!

No school Friday

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:

ICC (International Culture Club) invites all HG students to an informational meeting about the Lunar

New Year celebrated in Asian cultures. It's the "Year of the ______"

Come and find out plus taste regional food, see the "Lucky Money" envelope, hear the truth about fortune

cookies and sooooo much more. Don't miss the opportunity to EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS......

Rooms 1111/1112 During both lunches!

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 Dismissals

Friday, January 27:

MS Girls' Basketball - 2:15pm

Home Games This Week

Our MS Basketball teams play at home this Tuesday against Northside Christian Academy (MS Girls-4:00, MS Boys-5:15). JV and Varsity Basketball return home on Friday to face Gaston Christian School at 4:00 (JV Boys), 5:30 (Varsity Women), and 7:00 (Varsity Men). They play at home again on Saturday against against Covenant Day School (JV Boys-4:00, Varsity Women-5:30, Varsity Men-7:00). GO LIONS!

Neon Night at Friday's Basketball Games

This Friday is "Neon Night" at the home basketball games! Our JV and Varsity Basketball teams will play Gaston Christian School, with JV Boys at 4:00, Varsity Women at 5:30, and Varsity Men at 7:00. Students who wear neon attire will be admitted to the games for just $1 and will receive a free glow bracelet! Regular admission is $3 for JV and $5 for Varsity (free for kids 10 & under). GO LIONS!

Swim Team Pictures

Monday, January 23, 3:00pm, Simmons YMCA

Athletes must bring picture forms (Winter Picture Form, Senior Picture Form) and money with them on picture day. All athletes will take individual pictures regardless of whether or not they are ordering pictures.

Senior Information Due

Senior information forms for all winter senior athletes are due immediately. Forms were emailed to senior athletes and may be submitted via email or to the Athletic Office. Seniors can also choose to submit their information via Google Forms: https://goo.gl/forms/dPZQKtZezOaNbCmz2. Any seniors who were also recognized for a fall sport may choose to use the same information for winter recognition.

MS Softball Workouts

MS Softball pre-season voluntary workouts will be held every Wednesday beginning January 18 until tryouts (week of February 20) after school from 2:45 to 4:15at the softball field on campus. All student-athletes must have a current physical on file with the athletic trainer to participate in any athletic activity, including workouts. All students must be immediately picked up from campus at the conclusion of any athletic activities each day. Students may not wait to be picked up anywhere on campus unsupervised. Contact Coach Rhonda Williams at rhondawilliams@hgchristian.org with questions regarding MS Softball.

Spring Sports Informational Meeting

Our Spring Sports Informational Meeting will be held on Monday, January 30 at 6:30pm in Room 3012 (basement of the Education Building). We will discuss important information regarding spring sports at HGCS, including tryout dates, required paperwork, team expectations, etc. Please plan to attend this meeting if your child is interested in trying out for a spring sport at HGCS.

Winter Sports Senior Night

Winter Sports Senior Night will be held at the home basketball games on Tuesday, January 31. All winter senior athletes will be recognized between the Varsity Women's and Varsity Men's Basketball games, which begin at 5:30 and 7:00 respectively. Seniors and their parents will receive additional information and instructions regarding Senior Night via email.