Parent Note: Parent Note – August 28, 2023

SCHOOL NEWS

There is no school next Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day.

Pick-Up Adjustment: Effective today, pick-up will now end at 3:25 – not 3:30. Thank you to the many parents who park and walk to pick-up their children. To avoid a long line at drop-off time in the morning, if you are able to park and walk your child to the front door, that would be greatly appreciated.

Support for John Cruse: For the next two weeks, HCS will be collecting cash, checks (can be written to HCS), and gas cards for one of our bus drivers, John Cruse. Earlier this year, John was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. John has not asked for support, but we know there is a great need. With all of his doctors and appointments in Indianapolis, John is putting many miles on the road. The front office will be collecting funds and gas gift cards through Friday, September 8. Thank you for praying and your financial support!

For the 2023-2024 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 that would benefit from this resource must complete the appropriate form by Friday, September 29, 2023.

Join some awesome moms on Fridays from 2-3pm for some exercise and fellowship.  Contact Amber Powell for more information at [email protected] or text (219)808-3138.

LIBRARY NEWS

From Lake County Public Library: The American Library Association has designated September as National Library Card Sign-Up Month.  Help your child become a lifelong reader by signing your child up for a library card.  Encouraging children to check out library books and reading aloud to your child are two important things you can do as a parent to help your child in school. During the month of September every child who signs up for a library card, or shows their library card to the librarian, will receive a prize.  Your child’s name will also be entered into the drawing for a gift card. Come visit a public library branch and read a book or magazine, use the computer, or borrow audio visual materials (movies, CDs and video games).  Library programming is featured on the website: www.lcplin.org  We look forward to seeing all of you and your families during the month of September and every month after that.

PTO NEWS

Save the date!! Donuts for Dudes is on September 13! More information will be coming home next week.

Also, keep an eye out for a PTO volunteer sheet coming home with your child this week. We can always use the extra help for different events!

ATHLETIC NEWS

Tuesday, August 29 –   A&B soccer vs. DeMotte – AWAY – 4:00, 5:00

                                    7^th & 8^th volleyball vs. DeMotte – AWAY – 4:00. 5:00

Thursday, August 31 – A&B soccer vs. Crown Point – HOME – 4:00, 5:00

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

HCS will continue to have a concession stand at all home games this year. We will be serving hot food, cold drinks, snacks and ice cream. Stop by and support the Athletic Department!

TRIP NEWS

What is TRIP?  TRIP is a gift card buying program that helps reduce your HCS tuition costs.  If you would like more information on how TRIP works, contact Ann Lynch at [email protected].

TRIP orders (paper and online) are due this Thurs., August 31st  by 10 a.m.  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 and 12.  RaiseRight scrip ordering for an escrip and/or a reload card is available 24/7. Contact Ann Lynch for more information. 

Team B (Amy Jellema, Jamie Paul, Olivia Ridder, Karen Christoffels) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues., Aug. 29th.   Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tuesday by 2:45 a.m.

TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team C – Sept. 5; Team D – Sept. 12; Team A – Sept. 19; Team B – Sept. 26

COMMUNITY NEWS

Something to Hold’s annual Bake Sale is coming up on Wednesday, September 6 from 9am-1pm! Something to Hold is a nonprofit based in NWI gifting hand-tied blankets to mamas experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Come by 11500 Parrish Ave in Cedar Lake for baked goods, hand crafted coffee, and fresh flowers. All proceeds benefit our mission to serve moms and families experiencing loss. Visit somethingtohold.org/calendar/bake-sale for more information or to sign up to donate some goodies! We hope to see you there!