Monday, November 28, 2016

Announcements for the Week of November 28, 2016

Upcoming Events

Nov 30         DEADLINE to purchase online HGCS Spirit Wear.  
                     Click here to order.

Dec 3            Deadline to drop off Toys for Tots donation to school level offices
Dec 8           Cafeteria closed
Dec 15         TK-12th Grade Christmas Chapel 8AM/ Cafeteria Closed
Dec 19-20    High School Exams
Dec 21         Teacher Workday / No School for Students
Dec 22-Jan 2  Christmas Break / No School for Students
Dec 23, 26    Church and School Offices CLOSED
Jan 2             Church and School Offices CLOSED
Jan 3             Reenrollment for 2017-2018 begins



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Monday, November 21, 2016

Online Re-enrollment Process for the 2017-2018 School Year Will Begin

Online Re-enrollment Process for the 2017-2018 school year

To begin the re-enrollment process, log in to your RenWeb Parent Portal, drop the Family Information Tab (see left-side menu) and click on Enrollment/Re-enrollment.

Beginning January 3, 2017 re-enrollment for the 2017-18 school year will be available on-line through your Parent’s Web. You will be instructed to login and complete the required information. Detailed instructions will be provided for each section. Remember to mark your calendar, as re-enrollment will not be available until January 3, 2017.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

New Rates for 2017 – 2018 will be available at www.hgchristian.org no later than January 3. 

Enrolling a Non-HGCS Sibling:
Current HGCS families planning to enroll a Non-HGCS sibling may start the process beginning Jan. 3, 2017 through the school’s website, www.hgchristian.org under the Admissions Tab.

Reminder: To secure your child’s spot, you must re-enroll by January 26, 2017. Registration will be open to HGBC members and to the public during February. After which, all new student applications and current student re-enrollments are processed on a first come, first serve basis.

Re-enrollment Charges: $400.00 (Jan. 3, 2017 – Feb 28, 2017) $600.00 (Mar. 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017) $800.00 (June 1 and later) (Re-enrollment charges are Non-Refundable)

Payments for Re-enrollment will be handled by the following methods:
  • Parents may choose to pay by E-check (electronic draft) which must be submitted on-line during the re-enrollment process
    •  Partial payments will not be accepted
    • Parents will be charged $30.00 for any returned E-check
  • Parents may opt to have the re-enrollment charge applied to their current FACTS account.

* The date of re-enrollment will determine the number of drafts available. Charges will be applied as listed.

Re-enrollments Submitted by                              Charges applied to FACTS account
Jan. 03, 2017 – Jan. 15, 2017 --------------------- Feb. – May (4 months) $100.00 per month
Jan. 16, 2017 – Feb. 15, 2017 -------------------- Mar. – May (3 months) $133.33 per month
Feb. 16, 2017– Feb 28, 2017 -------------------- Apr. – May (2 months) $200.00 per month
Mar. 1, 2017 – Mar 15, 2017 ($600.00 rate) Apr. – May (2 months) $300.00 per month
  • No charges for re-enrollment will be applied to FACTS accounts after Mar. 15, 2017
  • Re-enrollments submitted after March 15, 2017 must be paid by E-check during the re-enrollment process.

 Payment Options (Monthly) for 2017-18:
All parents selecting monthly payments will have drafts managed thru FACTS. Current FACTS accounts will remain active for the 2017-18 school year. Parents selecting FACTS for the first time will be required to set-up an account. (Contact: Victoria Henderson, Finance Office if an account is needed)

12 Month Payment Plan
Students must be re-enrolled prior to May 15, 2017 to be eligible for a 12 month payment plan.

Once per month, drafting on the 2nd or 16th monthly (June thru May)
Twice per month, drafting on the 2nd & 16th (June thru May)

10 Month Payment Plan

All re-enrollments between May 15th and July 15th will be placed on a 10-month payment plan. A choice of once or twice per month will be offered on the re-enrollment application.

Once per month on the 2nd or 16th monthly (August thru May)
Twice per month on the 2nd & 16th (August thru May)

Re-enrollments submitted on or after July 15, 2017 will have limited payment options available.

Making Payment in Full prior to May 31, 2017 (5% Discount Off Tuition Only)


Parents choosing to pay all yearly charges In Full prior to May 31, 2017 will receive a 5% discount off tuition only. All yearly charges include; Tuition, Technology Fee, Bus, Afterschool and Afterschool Study Hall services. Payment will be made by check directly to HGCS. Once the student has been re-enrolled and “Payment in Full” has been marked on the re-enrollment application, the HGCS Finance Dept. will contact the family by e-mail.




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Monday, November 14, 2016

HGCS Winter Apparel Online Store is NOW OPEN!





The HGCS Spirit Store is now open for a limited time!! Stock up on your winter apparel to show your Lion pride this season! The spirit store will close on Nov. 30th and this is the final opportunity to purchase HG apparel in 2016! All items will be shipped to the school and delivered to your student so please be sure to list your student's name and homeroom in the fields when prompted on your order form. Shop now at https://brandrpmteam.com/hickorygrovechristianschool/

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet - Purchase Tickets NOW!


All Elementary students and parents will enjoy the banquet from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

The banquet is a self-serve buffet including: turkey, dressing, green beans, cream potatoes and gravy, macaroni & cheese, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, roll, water or tea and dessert. (One time through serving line.)

We are pleased to offer online registration for the annual Thanksgiving Banquet at https://hgchristian.brushfireapp.com/events/434662. The deadline to order tickets is Sunday, November 13.

Due to the space limitations, we ask you to limit ticket orders to 2 Adult Tickets per student. MS & HS students will not be dismissed from class to attend the banquet. This is an Elementary School Event. 

Please be sure to select the Home Room Teacher for each student eating at the banquet. The tickets will be sent to the home room teachers only.

TK – 2nd Grade HGCS student ticket - $5.00 3rd - 5th Grade HGCS student ticket - $5.501yr - 2nd Grade non - HGCS Sibling ticket - $5.00 3rd - 5th Grade non - HGCS Sibling ticket - $5.50 6th Grade and above non-HGCS Sibling ticket $9.50 All Adult Tickets - $9.50

Tickets will be sent to home room teacher on Monday, November 21.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Announcements for the Week of November 7, 2016

Moved? New address? New Phone?

Parents, please be sure to send us an updated contact information from your family if you have moved or information has changed. Please send the updates to each school level offices: michelewilson@hgchristian.org (Middle & High School) or nancymcdowell@hgchristian.org (Elementary)

Upcoming Events

Nov 7         Fall Sports Banquet Tonight at 6:30 PM
Nov 8         Teacher Workday / No school for students
Nov 11       DEADLINE: Last day to view report cards on Renweb
Nov 11       Veterans' Day Holiday / No school for students
Nov 17       Chapel
Nov 21       Blood Drive 11AM-3PM
Nov 22       Elementary Thanksgiving Banquet
Nov 23       Teacher Workday / No school for students
Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday / No school for students


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Marine Toys for Tots Collection



Hickory Grove Christian School will be collecting new unwrapped toys to help the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Each school office will have bins where you can send in those toys. Deadline to donate is Friday, Dec 2nd.

For more information about the Toys for Tots program please visit their website at http://www.toysfortots.org/ or contact our coordinator, Mr. Jim Bobbins (GySgt, USMC, RET) at jimbobbins@hgbc.org


Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Donation Requests

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Donation Requests

Our Senior Class is headed to the Dominican for our annual Mission Trip. The dates of the trip are January 9-13, 2017. 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.

Monetary donations are also being accepted 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 12–20, 2016

If you have donations you would like to drop off prior to the collection dates listed,
please bring items to the High School Office.



Grade
Items Needed
TK & K5
Hair Ties with Plastic Balls on the End
First Grade
Cough Drops and Band Aids
Second Grade
Children’s Ibuprofen
Third Grade
Notebook Paper, Pencils, Pens(Blue and Black
Fourth Grade
Various Toiletry Items (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Fifth Grade
Notebooks & Folders with Pockets


Grade
Items Needed
Sixth Grade
Diapers (size 1 & 2)
Seventh Grade
Adult flip flops
Eighth Grade
Children’s flip flops



Grade
Items Needed
Ninth Grade
Diapers (Size 3 & 4)
Tenth Grade
Backpacks or new or gently used basketball shoes
Eleventh Grade
Backpacks or new or gently used basketball shoes

Announcements for the Week of October 31, 2016

Open House for Prospective Parents - Thursday, November 3, 2016




Silent Auction and Dinner - Saturday, November 5, 2016

Join us to support HGCS Academics, Athletics, and the Arts at the 2016 HCGS Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 5th! You will be encouraged by our special guest speaker, James McCann and his testimony as well as have the opportunity to bid on some incredible auction items. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fun and fellowship to support our school. The auction preview will open in the Family Life Center at 5:00 pm and dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. To purchase tickets, visit https://hgchristian.brushfireapp.com/events/434202. Individual tickets are $25 each and tables of 8 can be reserved for $200. Ticket sales close on October 31st. 


Upcoming Events

Nov 1         National Honor Society (NHS) Inductions 6:30PM Worship Center
Nov 3         National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Inductions 1:30PM Worship Center
Nov 3         Open House for Prospective Parents 6:30PM
Nov 5         Dinner & Silent Auction 6PM
Nov 8         Teacher Workday / No school for students
Nov 11       Veterans' Day Holiday / No school for students

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