Parent Note: Parent Note – January 23, 2023
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SCHOOL NEWS
Highland Christian School is now accepting 2023/2024 preschool registrations for new students. If you are considering an early learning opportunity for your 3, 4, or 5 year old child and would like more information, please contact the school office or register online at www.highlandchristian.org using the admissions drop-down tab. If your child is a current SEC student and re-enrolling for next year, check OnCampus for your class preference form. Once you have completed this, we will issue your child’s enrollment contract.
Kindergarten Readiness Day for the 2023/2024 school year is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8. If you have a kindergarten child for next year, you may register online at www.highlandchristian.org using the admissions drop-down tab or contact the school office. Your child’s scheduled time will be sent to you along with other information by the end of February.
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please have your child check if any of their items might be there. The lost and found is now set up in the foyer by the gym. Any items left after Feb. 1 will be given to etc…Thrift Store.
Who is Bob Goff? Bob connects to audiences in a powerfully inspirational, yet down to earth manner. He lives an outside the box lifestyle traveling to distant and sometimes dangerous countries with his organization Love Does, in efforts to help some of the world’s most vulnerable and forgotten people. Bob shares stories from his experiences as a lawyer, husband, father, justice seeker and friend as relatable and hilarious life lessons. Bob’s messages of Love Does, and Love Everybody Always, draw attendees in to examine their own dreams and unique abilities, and as a result motivates action and hope amongst those engaged. Bob will be at Bethel Church – Crown Point on April 29, 2023! General admission and limited VIP tickets are now available General admission and limited VIP tickets are now available << click here!
Girls on the Run: Registration opens for Girls on the Run on February 6th. Register at gotrofnwi.org.
The program is for girls in 3rd-5th grade. Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday after school until 4:30. Our first practice is Monday, February 27. The 5K is on Saturday, May 13.
“Girls on the Run inspires all girls to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset in motion.” -from the gotrofnwi.org Any questions please contact Amber Powell 219-808-3138 or [email protected]
PTO NEWS
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the restaurant night at Culver’s! We are so thankful and blessed to have such a generous community!
The Family Fun Fair is on February 3rd! Please hand in or email your RSVP by January 27. Also, be on the lookout for a sign-up genius for this event as we are in need of volunteers to make this night successful. You may also email PTO at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out.
ATHLETIC NEWS
Tuesday, Jan. 24 – 6th & 8th girls vs. Oak Lawn – AWAY – 4:00, 5:00
Thursday, Jan. 26 – 6th girls vs. Lansing – HOME – 4:00
Hot food, snacks, and drinks are now available for purchase at all home games. The concession stand opens at 3:30.
TRIP NEWS
TRIP Quarterly Tuition Credit: TRIP tuition earning credits will be posted on your February tuition statement. Coming up this March 31st for online orders and April 20th for physical card orders will be the last time you can receive TRIP tuition credit for parents of a student (including preschoolers) not returning to HCS or an eighth grader not attending Illiana in the fall or an Illiana student graduating this spring. Contact the TRIP office if you have any questions.
Voucher Business News: Creative Carpet & Flooring, 2315 45th St. in Highland has joined our voucher program with a 4% bonus rebate. Contact Dawn Giganti at 219-595-5561 or [email protected] for more information.
Current Bonus Rebates (week of 1/23/23): Gap/Old Navy – 17%
TRIP orders are due this week, Thurs., Jan. 26th by 10 a.m. TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Feb. 9, 15, 23, Mar. 9, 16. RaiseRight scrip ordering for escrip and reload cards is available 24/7. Need more online ordering information? Contact Ann Lynch at [email protected].
Team A (Julie Sitter, Jessica Hiskes, Larissa Vander Pol) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues. Jan. 24th. Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tues. by 2:45 p.m.
TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders: Team B – Jan. 31; Team C – Feb. 14; Team D – Feb. 21; Team A – Feb. 21
COMMUNITY NEWS
Preview Illiana! Plan now to join us on Wednesday, March 8.
Preview Illiana is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to experience Illiana. Meet with faculty and administration, tour our campus, and have all your questions answered.
You’ll be able to hear from our Head of School and Principal, meet teachers and students, attend informative sessions about Illiana’s curriculum and learning opportunities in music, art, STEM, and core subjects, learn how Illiana builds college- and career-readiness, and experience Illiana’s mission to develop a passion for God, people, and the world. All middle school students and prospective high school transfer students will receive a free Illiana t-shirt!
Questions can be directed to our Director of Admissions, Jenna Dutton, at 219.558.7066 x141 or [email protected]
Fridays at Illiana!
If your student is wondering what going to Illiana looks like, is unsure about entering this new space, or wants to meet some friendly faces before attending Illiana, we recommend signing them up for a shadow visit!
What is Fridays at Illiana? Your child is paired up with an Illiana student-host. This student will greet you and be your “host” throughout the day. The visiting student will attend classes, meet teachers and students, have lunch (on us!) and go to a Chapel or a club meeting.
Fridays at Illiana is a great way to see what our school is all about. Your visit will include a full school day at Illiana from 7:40 am to 2:50 pm. You will get to see up close what the daily life of an Illiana student looks like.
SIGN UP FOR FRIDAYS AT ILLIANA HERE
Contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Jenna Dutton, for more information:
[email protected]. 219.558.7066, ext 141