Parent Note: September 12, 2022

Called to Be a Blessing

Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3-12

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SCHOOL NEWS

Grandparents’ Day is Friday, October 14, and it’s coming soon!  We are busy planning and preparing for this special day.  There are many opportunities for you to help.  We need volunteers to welcome our guests at the doors and greeting tables, and to guide traffic in the parking lot.  Many hands make light work.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Laurel Reynhout at [email protected]. Thanks in advance for volunteering.

Pastor Appreciation Event is Friday, September 30. Invitations are being created and will go home with your child this week. Please deliver the invitation to your Pastor or other staff member this weekend or next weekend. Pastors have been invited by HCS and are expecting a personal invitation from students. Thank you for making this community-building event so successful.

For the 2022-2023 school year, parents have the opportunity to apply for a Foundation gift. More information can be found in this parent memo, which was distributed in August. Those in need of this resource must complete the appropriate form by Friday, September 30, 2022.

HCS Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 27.  Please check next week’s Parent Note for more information.

Thursdays are snack days at HCS!  We are so excited to continue fundraising for our 8th grade Philadelphia trip in May.  Snacks include pop and different kinds of chips, cookies, popcorn, etc.  For K-2 parents, snacks choices will always be the same. For 3-8th grade, snacks will change every week. How can you help?  Any donation of single serve snacks or pop or gatorade type drinks would be welcome. If you bring your donation to the office, they will make sure it gets down to the snack closet. There are 25 students and 5 parents attending this year’s trip. Every snack and drink will be $1.00 again this year.  Thank you for all of your support for this trip!

PTO NEWS

Donuts for Dudes is this Wednesday September 14! Coffee, juice, water and donuts will be served at the soccer field from 7:30-8:15.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket!

The Mattress Sale is October 15. Information was sent out via email. There is also an event page on Facebook that you can share with friends and family.

Spirit Wear If you would like to purchase spiritwear, please follow this link http://highlandchristiangear.com/

ETC NEWS

Jr. High Parents!  Tonight, Monday, September 12, is your sort night!  Please consider helping us!  Sorting hours are from 5-7 tonight.  Hope to see you there! 

Etc… thrift store is hiring for 2 part time positions: 

  • Furniture delivery driver, no CDL required but must be able lift 50-75 pounds.
  • After school and Saturday back room clerk, perfect for your high schooler!  Must be at least 15 years old and be able to lift 20-50 pounds.

Applications are available in the store or on our website: etcresale.org

ATHLETIC NEWS

Monday, Sept. 12 –        Cross Country Meet at Illiana – 4:00 start

Tuesday, Sept. 13 –        A&B soccer vs. Crown Point – HOME – 4:00 & 5:00

                                      7th & 8th volleyball vs. Crown Point – HOME – 4:00 & 5:00

Thursday, Sept. 15 –      A soccer vs. Oak Lawn – AWAY – 4:00

                                      7th & 8th volleyball vs. Oak Lawn – AWAY – 4:00 & 5:00

Monday, Sept. 19 –        Cross Country Meet at Crown Point – 4:00 start

TRIP NEWS

Raise Days (formerly ThankScriping Day) is coming up Sept. 15 and 16.  Bonus rebates apply to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards.  If you are not signed up for online ordering through the Raise Right app, contact Ann Lynch at [email protected]  for more information.

Volunteers are needed to help stuff TRIP gift card orders once a month on a Tuesday morning. If you are interested in volunteering your time contact Ann Lynch at [email protected].

TRIP orders are due this week (paper and online) on Thurs., Sept. 15th by 10 a.m. The TRIP program will be accepting physical gift card orders on Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, **18, 27.

Team A (Julie Sitter, Missy Buikema, Larissa Vander Pol, Jessica Hiskes) will be putting the TRIP orders on Tues., Sept. 13th.  Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tuesday by 2:45 p.m.

TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team B – Sept. 20; Team C – Sept. 27; Team D – Oct. 4; Team A – Oct. 11

COMMUNITY NEWS

Invitation for ICHS Soccer:  Illiana Christian High School is inviting all middle school students to Illiana soccer games on Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Admission is free and all middle school students will also be given concession tokens.