Parent Note: Parent Note – January 30, 2023
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SCHOOL NEWS
This Wednesday, Feb. 1 is a late start day. School will begin at 10:00 a.m.
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.
This Friday, Feb. 3 is HCS Preview Day from 1:30-3:00 p.m. If you know of any family who is interested in learning more about HCS, please have them contact the office to reserve their spot. During this event, they will see classrooms in action, tour our campus and learn more about the exciting journey that awaits their child at Highland Christian School.
The Ukraine bake sale was such a success and we want to thank everyone for participating. We will still have bracelets for sale for $3 on Thursdays during our regular snack sale. We will also have them in the office for purchase until we run out. All proceeds are going for tents and blankets at a Ukraine refugee camp in the country of Moldova. Thank you again!
PTO NEWS
Reminder that the Fun Fair is this Friday, February 3rd from 6-7:30 pm. THANK YOU to everyone who sent in an RSVP for this event. We are expecting a big crowd and look forward to having fun with all of you! If you would like to sign up to volunteer at the Fun Fair, please see the following link. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0f48adab2ca1fec16-family
Save the date for the 6th-8th grade family dodgeball tournament on March 3rd. More information will be coming home this week!
Counselor Appreciation days are next week February 6-10. Show the school counselors your appreciation with a handwritten note or a thank you!
ATHLETIC NEWS
Tuesday, Jan. 31 – 6th 7th 8th girls vs. DeMotte – HOME – 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Thursday, Feb. 2 – 6th, 7th, 8th girls vs. Calvin – HOME – 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
Saturday, Feb. 4 – 6th Girls Basketball Tournament at Calvary – 9:00 start
TRIP NEWS
No TRIP orders due this week! 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].
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.
Team B (Amy Jellema, Jamie Paul, Olivia Ridder, Karen Christoffels) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues. Jan. 31st. Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tues. by 2:45 p.m.
TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders: Team C – Feb. 14; Team D – Feb. 21; Team A – Feb. 28; Team B – Mar. 7
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
Support Illiana Christian P.I.E. by eating pie! The annual Spring Supper is Friday, March 3. Like last year, the P.I.E. Board will be offering a delicious meal that features Rosati’s Take ‘N Bake Deep Dish Pizza, Salad, and Rise’n Roll Bakery Apple Pie. Meals will be available for pick up at ICHS from 2:30-5:00 pm. Online ordering starts Wednesday, February 8 at the link below or visit the school website under the Support tab.
If you prefer to call your order in, please contact Jenn Prim at 708-516-2058. All orders need to be submitted by 9 pm on Friday, February 24. The money raised from the Spring Supper goes to the “Excellence in Education” Fund. This fund purchases valuable educational tools for Illiana students and teachers and defrays tuition. Thank you in advance for your support!