Parent Note – December 14, 2020

PARENT NOTE – December 14, 2020
“GO: Compelled By Love!”
Psalm 32:8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
2020 has been a long haul. However, the sentiment of the year has been that “a tough situation isn’t so tough when you’re with a great team.” Each of you has been a valuable part of the HCS team. On behalf of the Highland Christian Board and staff, we want to thank you for your partnership. You have been excellent partners and each of you has been a valued part of our corporate success.
As we enter the last week before Christmas Break, take this time to glorify our heavenly Father. His goodness has certainly been on display through the work being done to advance His Kingdom. Furthermore, I would encourage you to find a way to thank your child’s teacher(s). It is not uncommon for teachers to begin their work hours before the world wakes up, and hours after the world goes to bed. The HCS staff is incredible!
As you go into Christmas Break, my prayer is that you are granted time with your family to celebrate the birth of our Savior. To Him be all the glory!

Blessings,
Mr. Kyle Weener

SCHOOL NEWS
1. Important Reminder:  School will dismiss this Friday, Dec. 18 at 1:45 p.m. for the Christmas holiday and resume on Monday, Jan. 4.  Please note:  There will be aftercare on Dec. 18.  We pray that our HCS families have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!
2. Lost & Found:  Stop in and check out the lost & found table by the office.  All items left after Friday will be given to etc…Thrift Store.
3. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. . .” Psalm 32:8
During the weeks before Christmas, we celebrate the hope, peace, love, and joy we find in Jesus.  He is our and the world’s hope, peace, love, and joy.  “Go” with World Renew in sharing this with people around the world who experience oppression, hunger, illness, and disasters in poverty.
World Renew 2020-21 gifts are a way to “Go: compelled by love” to people who face oppression and poverty. Each duck, tool, and handwashing station can repair harm and help build people’s lives. Praying for and helping others is the way we “Go: compelled by love”.  What will you give to share the hope, peace, love, and joy of Jesus with others?
Choose gift tags from the Giving Tree set up near the front entrance of school.  Put your money or check (made out to World Renew) in an envelope or box.  (You may put multiple tags in one envelope or box.)  Gift wrap the box or put a bow on the envelope.  Bring it back to school.  Place your gift in a special place in your classroom.
4. Highland Christian is seeking candidates to serve as the Before and After Care Director. This employee will work from 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Monday – Friday) and work alongside students and staff. Please see https://highlandchristian.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ for more information about this rewarding position.
5. All employees at Highland Christian serve as a special piece of the HCS family and tapestry. This year, substitute teachers have been a critical piece of our infrastructure. If you are interested in serving the HCS community in this fashion, please reach out to Mr. Weener for more information. In order to be a substitute teacher, candidates must have a high school diploma, be 18 years or older, and obtain a substitute permit from the state of Indiana. Interested candidates can contact Jody Moes at [email protected].
6. Homemade vanilla is for sale in the office for all of your holiday baking – $2.00 per 8oz. bottle.
7. The Building & Grounds Committee will be having a work day unpacking desks and spreading mulch on the playground on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 @8am.  Please contact Josh Blocker at [email protected] if you are able to help.  Thank you!

PTO NEWS
1. This Friday, December 18, PTO will be providing pizza lunch for in-school students in SEC and K-2nd grade.  For 3rd- 8th grade, PTO will be providing loaded nachos (students can pick their toppings).
2. For students that are eLearning, there will be a treat for them available in the office for pickup starting Thursday, December 17.
3. We pray that everyone has a great Christmas break!  We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas!  We will see you next year in 2021!

TRIP NEWS
1. No TRIP orders due this week!  January 7th will be the next TRIP order due.  Online ordering is available 24/7 for escrip and reload cards.  Contact Ann at the TRIP office for more information.
2. TRIP Cash & Carry Gift Cards are available to purchase this week!  Contact Ann Lynch at 219-838-0356, ext. 199 or at [email protected] to make an appointment for purchasing gift cards.  Gift cards available to purchase are:   Amazon.com $10/$25/$100, AMC Movie Theatres $25, Applebee’s $25, Arby’s $10,
Aurelio’s Pizza $20, Bass Pro Shops $25, Bath & Body Works $10/$25, Bed, Bath & Beyond $25,
Beggars Pizza $10, Buona Beef Rest. $10, Burger King $10, Cabela’s $25, Chick-fil-A $10, Chili’s $25,
Chipotle $10, Cracker Barrel $10, Culver’s $10, CVS Pharmacy $25, Dairy Queen $10, Dunkin Donuts $10,
Family Express $25, Gap/Old Navy $25, Gordon’s $25, Hohman Floral $10, Jewel $25, Kohl’s $25/$100,
Meijer $25/$50/$100, Menards $25/$100, Miner Dunn Rest. $5, Outback $25, Panda Express $25,
Panera Bread $10, Pizza Hut $10; Potbelly $10, Red Lobster $25, Red Robin $25, ShutterFly $25,
Speedway $25/$50, Starbucks $10/$25, Strack & Van Til Grocery $25/$50/$100, Taco Bell $10,
Target $10/$25/$50, Teibel’s $25, Texas Roadhouse $25, TGI Fridays $25, Walgreens $25,
Walmart/Sam’s Club $25/$50/$100, Walt’s $25/$100, Wendy’s $10.
3. Team B will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues. Dec. 15th.   TRIP orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tuesday by 2:45 p.m.
4. TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team C – Jan. 12; Team D – Jan. 19; Team A – Jan. 26: Team B – Feb. 2