HGCS High School Student Announcements: February 21, 2017, Announcements

Hickory Grove Christian School

High School Announcements

February 21, 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."

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

Psalm 37:23

Birthdays this week/weekend

Feb 20 Kendrick Caldwell

Feb 25 Kirsten Herberg

Feb 26 Erin Pippin

Feb 26 Hayden Swiderski

Things you need to know:

COFFEE AND MOCHA FRAPPUCINOS FOR SALE IN MRS. CATON'S ROOM IN THE BASEMENT!

Coffee and cup with lid $2

Coffee only (bring your own cup) $1

Mocha Frappucino $2

MUFFINS ARE BACK AND COST $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) presents "El Salvador" by Fernando Orellana, a 10th grade HG student from this country. All are invited to come to this meeting in Mrs. Smith's room this Wednesday, 2nd lunch. (date was changed due to club pics on Thursday) Come and support Fernando and learn something new to talk about around the dinner table!

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

Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts are next week. Student-athletes must turn in ALL athletic forms to the coach on the first day of tryouts in order to participate. Athletic forms are available on the school website and include the following: Athletic Physical Form, Athletic Participation Agreement, Athletic Medical Forms Packet.

VARSITY BASEBALL:

Mandatory practice will begin Monday, February 20, 3:00-5:00pm
Baseball field on campus
Practice on Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22 will be 4:00-5:30pm, but will return to normal time (3:30-5:30pm) on Thursday, February 23.

MS BASEBALL:

Tuesday, February 21, 2:45-4:00pm
Wednesday, February 22, 2:45-4:00pm
Tryouts will be at the baseball field on campus
Regular practice beginning Thursday, February 23 will be at the HGBC Recreation Complex in Mint Hill (shuttle transportation will be provided from campus to the complex, leaving immediately after school (must be on the bus by 2:45); parents must pick up their student-athletes at the complex after practice—transportation will NOT be provided back to campus).

VARSITY SOFTBALL:

Mandatory practice will begin Monday, February 20, 3:00-5:00pm
Softball field on campus

MS SOFTBALL:

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-5:15pm
Wednesday, February 22, 3:00-5:00pm
HGBC Recreation Complex in Mint Hill (shuttle transportation will be provided from campus to the complex, leaving immediately after school (must be on the bus by 2:45); parents must pick up their student-athletes at the complex after tryouts/practice—transportation will NOT be provided back to campus).
Voluntary workouts will be held on Wednesdays leading up to tryouts after school until 4:15 at the softball field on campus.

VARSITY WOMEN’S SOCCER:

Monday, February 20, 2:45-4:30pm
Tuesday, February 21, 2:45-4:30pm
Soccer field/practice field on campus

MS GIRLS’ SOCCER:

Tuesday, February 21, 2:45-4:30pm
Wednesday, February 22, 2:45-4:30pm
Soccer field/practice field on campus

VARISTY MEN’S TENNIS:

Tuesday, February 21, 2:30-4:45pm
Thursday, February 23, 2:30-4:45pm
Practice courts on campus (Latin American Campus parking lot)

VARSITY MEN’S GOLF:

Tuesday, February 21, 3:30-6:00pm
Thursday, February 23, 3:30-6:00pm
Pine Lake Country Club (shuttle transportation will be provided from campus to Pine Lake, leaving immediately after school)

VARSITY TRACK:

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-4:30pm
Thursday, February 23, 3:00-4:30pm (CHANGED FROM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22)
Football field/track on campus
Must have a towel or yoga mat, an exercise band with soft handles, and a watch.
Voluntary pre-season conditioning will be held every Tuesday and Thursday beginning February 7 leading up to tryouts from 2:45 to 4:15 on campus. Athletes must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Trainer to participate. Athletes must bring a towel or yoga mat and an exercise band with soft handles to workouts.

Winter Sports Banquet

The Winter Sports Banquet for our Varsity teams will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30pm in Gyms A & B. All Varsity winter athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Dinner will be served and team awards will be announced at the banquet.