HGCS High School Student Announcements: August 29, 2017 Announcements

Hickory Grove Christian School

High School Announcements

August 29 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."

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed.

Psalm 107:28-29
Pray for the hurricane victims in Texas.

Birthdays this week/weekend

Aug 28: Coach Pondo

Aug 29: Cade Baucom

Aug 29: Lyanna Vega-Rivera

Aug 29: Anna Rudnitsky

Aug 30: Matthew Vuyou

Sept 2: Danielle Calhoun

Sept 2: Kate Calhoun

Sept 2: Will Farthing

Things you need to know:

This is week 4 for clubs. Click the link to view the clubs.

Club Meeting Days - Entire Month.pdf

This is the last week for 11th and 12th grade honor student to join Rho Kappa. Students must pay their dues by Friday and new members must submit signed application forms. See Mrs. Davis if you have any questions.

Juniors (Class ring):

If I emailed you last week about your class ring, don’t forget, Herff Jones will be here Wednesday during lunch in rooms 1111/1112 to deliver your ring. You will only receive your ring if it is paid in full.

Are you interested in broadcasting?:

Anyone interested in a career in broadcasting? The athletic department is looking for a high school student who is interested in announcing and playing music at athletic events. If you are interested in a career in broadcasting this would be a good place to start!

If interested please email the Athletic Director at jimrhodes@hgchristian.org

Pre- season boys basketball meeting on Tuesday during second smart lunch.

Rm 4102

Attachments

SMART Lunch Schedule 2017-2018 - First Semester Schedule.pdf

LACK OF DEMERIT REWARD:

The class with the least amount of demerits at the end of the 1st quarter will be awarded 3 free t-shirt days. Here’s how it stands so far:

9th grade 80 demerits total
10th grade 60 demerits total
11th grade 25 demerits total
12th grade 55 demerits total

Transforming your heart and mind will equal good choices.

Seniors,

This Thursday, you will be required to attend a SMART lunch meeting with Mr. Lineberger during either one of the SMART lunch sessions to discuss College applications. Here are the details:

Who: All seniors

When: August 31

Where: Room 3016 (basement at the opposite room of Mr. Hutchinson)

Time: you pick which SMART lunch session, available during both

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:

Rho Kappa: All dues and forms for new members must be turned in by Friday, September 1st. No exceptions and no extensions. New members, make sure your form is signed by you and a parent and you turn in your $20.00 dues with the form. Returning members do not need to turn in a form, but returning members do need to pay the yearly $15.00 fee by September 1st to be in Rho Kappa again this year. Please see Mrs. Davis if you have any questions.

Seniors:

If you would like to design a t-shirt for the Dominican, submit your design request to michelewilson@hgchristian.org by September 11.

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:

Results from Monday:

MS Volleyball: W, 2-0

MS Boys' Soccer: L, 0-1

JV Volleyball: W, 2-0

Varsity Volleyball: L, 0-3

Varsity Men's Soccer: W, 7-1

Games this week:

Tuesday, August 29:

4:30pm - Cross Country @ Metrolina Christian Academy (AWAY)

4:30pm - JV Volleyball @ Charlotte Country Day School (AWAY)

5:30pm - Varsity Men's Soccer vs. Charlotte Country Day School (HOME)

5:30pm - Varsity Volleyball @ Charlotte Country Day School (AWAY)

Thursday, August 31:

4:30pm - JV Football vs. High Point Christian Academy (HOME)

5:00pm - Varsity Men's Soccer @ Queen's Grant High School (AWAY)

Friday, September 1:

7:00pm - Varsity Football vs. Concord First Assembly Academy (HOME - SUPERHERO NIGHT)

Pre- season boys basketball meeting on Tuesday during second smart lunch.

Rm 4102

Varsity Women's Basketball Workouts

Off-season workouts for Varsity Women's Basketball will be held every Monday and Wednesday starting Wednesday, September 6th in Gym C and the Field House after school until 4:30pm. Any girls interested in attending Varsity Women's Basketball workouts should contact Assistant Coach Rhonda Williams at rhondawilliams@hgchristian.org.

Fall Team pictures:

Wednesday, August 30th:

2:45 - MS Boys' Soccer (Field)

3:00 - Varsity Men's Soccer (Field)

3:15 - Varsity Cheerleading (Field)

Superhero Night at Varsity Football Friday

Next Friday, September 1st is Superhero Night at the Varsity Football home game against Concord First Assembly at 7:00pm! Students who dress for Superhero Night will be admitted to the game for just $1! Regular admission for the game is $5 (free for kids 10 & under).