Parent Note: Parent Note – April 17, 2023

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

Auction 2023 was record breaking!  Thank- you to all who participated in this year’s event.  We raised over $167,000!  UNBELIEVABLE!!  We are so grateful to all who donated, sponsored, volunteered, bid and bought!!  You are the greatest ever and our kids are so incredibly blessed.

The Highland Christian School Annual Society Meeting is Monday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gym.  On the agenda will be the approval of four school board members: Holly Haitsma, Serita Jackson, John Piersma, and Howie Ridder and the approval of the 2023/2024 Budget and the Constitutional Change.  The Society Meeting Agenda is available at www.highlandchristian.org and printed copies of the agenda and absentee ballots are available in the school office.

BOB GOFF is coming to town in 12 days!!  We hope you will join us on Saturday, April 29th for an inspirational evening full of joy, encouragement and beautiful music from our FUSION Choirs and Illiana Jazz Select.  We hope to see you there!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fusion-bob-goff-tickets-466633863447

Interested in a tour of the new building? Mr. Weener will be providing a tour to teachers, students, parents, and constituents this Thursday, April 20 from 3:30 – 4:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Homemade vanilla is for sale in the office – $2.00 for an 8 oz. bottle.

CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS FOR 2023/2024

HCS is now accepting applications for IN CHOICE School Scholarships.  You can find details at https://www.in.gov/doe/students/indiana-choice-scholarship-program/  AFTER you have completed your students’ enrollment contract for 23/24, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/RxMqKTDGsvjSqsey8  You will need to provide current proof of address and documentation of all income within your household for 2022.  These are most commonly shown with a state ID/Driver’s License and the first page of your 2022 Federal 1040.  Scholarship applications must be submitted by June 30, 2023 for funds to be applied to your first tuition billing in July.  First time applicants will need to meet with Lisa to complete their application.  Please contact Lisa with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or (219)838-0356 x 168.

PTO NEWS

Spring is here and it’s time to start buying flowers! This year Big John’s Farm Market and Greenhouses is donating 15% of your purchase to PTO when you bring in the flyer and mention Highland Christian PTO. The fundraiser starts May 1st and runs until May 27th. More information will be coming home soon! Thank you for your continued support!

Are you or someone you know interested in serving on the PTO board next year? PTO has the following positions that need to be filled: Vice President, Vice Clerk, Vice Food and Supply Coordinator, and Vice Secretary. Please email [email protected] for more information.

ATHLETIC NEWS

Wednesday, April 19 – Track Meet at Chicago Christian High School – 3:30 start

TRIP NEWS

Kohl’s Gift Card News – Kohl’s gift cards are temporarily unavailable.  When the new Kohl’s gift cards are available to purchase again you will no longer be able to use them to pay on your Kohl’s credit card statement.

TRIP orders are due (paper and online orders) this Thurs., Apr. 20th by 10 a.m.  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Apr. 27, May 11, 18, 25, June 1 and 8.  RaiseRight scrip ordering for an escrip and/or a reload card is available 24/7.

Zandstra’s Greenhouse gift certificates are available to purchase.  Each certificate is $17 and there is a $3 bonus rebate.  You may purchase Zandstra’s by contacting Ann Lynch at [email protected] or by ordering them on the weekly TRIP order.  Please note:  If you order these certificates online or on our weekly paper order form you will not be able to receive your certificates until the Tuesday after you place the order.

Team A (Julie Sitter, Larissa Vander Pol, Jessica Hiskes) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues., Apr. 18th.  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 – Apr. 25; Team C – May 2; Team D – May 16; Team A – May 23

COMMUNITY NEWS

Information on the 2023 Purdue Northwest Youth Basketball Summer Camp is available is the HCS office. This camp is for boys and girls ages 7-14.

Churchwide massive garage sale at Mission Bible Church, 3010 41st St., Highland – this Friday and Saturday from 9am – 2pm April 21st and 22nd. All proceeds benefit a mission trip to Mexico.