Parent Note: Parent Note – January 3, 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Over Christmas Break, my family loaded up our white Toyota minivan and made the six-day trek to three different Michigan Christmas parties. Barely being able to close the back hatch, we were thankful to distribute gifts to others, eat our way out of the food we packed, and fortunately not receive too many large gifts that couldn’t fit on the way home. With three young children, we spent time in worship, fellowship, and rest. 

One of the topics we talked about with our kids was the purpose of exchanging and giving gifts. While a Nintendo Switch, Pokeman cards, and a new scooter may have been top ‘Wish List Items’, these gifts don’t touch the beauty of God’s gift to us – His son. This led my wife and I to a discussion about our deepest hope for our children… to know their Heavenly Father and love Him dearly. 

In reflection, we came to an even greater and deeper appreciation for Highland Christian and our church community. While I reap the daily benefits of working in a Christ-centered institution, I continue to be in awe of how my own child is being molded and guided by so many Godly teachers and staff. The same is true for your children. This is in addition to the countless prayer warriors interceding on behalf of our students and staff daily. As a parent, what more could I ask for? 

As we head into the new year, I want to challenge our parents (yes, that’s you) to really dive into your role… . to:

Model His love unconditionally. 

Give of your time generously.

Pray for your children fervently.

It’s going to be a great year!

SCHOOL NEWS

Thank you! Thank you!  The faculty and staff of Highland Christian would like to thank all of our HCS families for the wonderful goodies, gifts, and Christmas wishes this holiday season.  We pray that all of you had a joyous Christmas season!

Are you receiving HCS text messages regarding late start reminders, emergency school closing notifications and other school related information? If not, text “YES” to 79041 to opt in to these important messages. 

For the safety of all, there is no left turn onto Ridge Road from the hours of 7:45 – 8:45 am and 2:30 – 3:30 pm.

Sonshine Enrichment Center, the preschool of Highland Christian School, is having a Parent Preview Night next Monday, Jan. 8 from 6:30-8:00. Please enter via the front doors where you will be greeted and directed to the SEC classroom. Click here to RSVP to this event – Preschool Preview Event.  If you know of someone who is interested in learning more about our preschool, please extend an invitation to them.

5 Star Review for ETC and Highland Christian: We are asking our parents and community members to help out ETC and HCS by leaving a 5-star review and your testimonial on Google. These positive reviews help advance our mission in incredible ways. Here are the steps:

1. Search etc resale store Schererville on Google OR Highland Christian School

2. Click on Google Reviews (you must be logged into a Gmail Account)

3. Write an amazing testimonial/review

TRIP NEWS

TRIP orders (paper and online) are due this Thurs., Jan.  4th by 10 am.  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Jan. 11, 18 and 25.  Online ordering is available 24/7.  Contact Ann Lynch at [email protected] for more information.

TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team B – Jan. 9; Team C – Jan. 16; Team D – Jan. 23; Team A – Jan. 30

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Dordt University Chamber Orchestra from Sioux Center, Iowa, invites you to a concert at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Thorn Creek Reformed Church in South Holland, Illinois. This free concert is part of a winter tour with performances scheduled in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa. Under the baton of Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities Dr. Onsby C. Rose, the Dordt University Chamber Orchestra will perform a wide variety of repertoire ranging from the Romantic era with Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, to music by living composers, such as Only Light by Minnesota native Aaron Perrine. Join us for an evening of music for the Glory of God! The concert is free, with a freewill offering received to help defray tour expenses.

Information on Soccer Shots is available in the school office. Soccer Shots is a 10-week indoor soccer program for children ages 2 to 8.