Parent Note: Parent Note – May 8, 2023

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

HCS’ vision is to academically equip, Biblically ground, and spiritually nurture to impact the world for Christ. This past Friday, it was such a blessing to see our students and staff spread throughout our Region to do this very thing… impact the world for Christ! Whether your child was making lasagna, cleaning up a local park, restoring the old firehouse, or visiting with senior citizens, their impact was certainly felt. Currently, a part of our strategic plan is to increase the number of opportunities for students and families to serve our community. By serving others, students are able to see God’s story throughout our community and touch the lives of individuals that are in need of God’s love. 

As my last ‘Blue Note message’ for the year, I want to thank you for your incredible partnership. God has placed each student and family at Highland Christian for a reason. Your child’s unique gifts and talents are on display every day and serve as an important part of our school community. Please continue to share with your child their uniqueness and help them learn and celebrate these gifts. James 1:17 states, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow”.

SCHOOL NEWS

The faculty and staff of HCS would like to thank our HCS families and PTO for the breakfast, goodies, gifts, and kind words given for Staff Appreciation Week.  What a blessing to be a part of our HCS community!  Thank you so much!

Everyone is invited to the all-school chapel this Friday at 8:40 a.m. led by our kindergarten and first grade students.

Yearbook order forms were given to all students last week.  They sell for $18.00 and are on a first come, first served basis – don’t wait too long to order yours!  Yearbooks will be handed out at the end of this month.

Parents – please stop in and check out the “lost and not found” rack in the gym foyer. There are many items there and some of them might be your child’s. Items will soon be given to etc…Thrift Store.

Homemade vanilla is for sale in the office – $2.00 for an 8 oz. bottle. If you have any empty 8, 10, or 12 oz. glass bottles, please send them to the office so more vanilla can be made. Thanks!

MUSICAL NEWS

The adventures through Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory begin on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12!! Everyone is invited for a tour through the factory to get an inside view of all the fun and danger of the chocolate business.  Be the first to hear about the lucky children who found a golden ticket and have a chance to go inside the famous and secretive factory.  Doors open at 6:45 and tours of the factory begin at 7 pm.  You may buy tickets, a sweet price at $7 for adults and $5 for students, at the door for general admission.  Come journey through Wilemina Wonka’s imagination to a sweet world of chocolate dreams.

CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS FOR 2023/2024

CHOICE Scholarship Expansion for the 2023/2024 school year has now been signed into law and will go into effect on July 1st.  Families who live in Indiana and meet the increased household size and income limits (400% of F&R Meal Eligibility) will be qualified to receive a CHOICE Scholarship.  You must submit your information for a CHOICE application by June 30, 2023 for the scholarship credit to be applied to your first tuition billing in July.  Even if you do not currently qualify under the previous guidelines but think you might under the new, please submit the form below along with your documentation as soon as possible to avoid any delay in approval.

You can find the current program 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.  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

Reminder that Muffins for Misses is this week Wednesday May 10 from 7:30-8:15 in the soccer fields. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and enjoy a muffin! **students are not allowed into their rooms until after 8:05**

It’s time to get all your flowers for Mother’s Day! 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 runs until May 27th. The flyer must be presented at the time of purchase. More flyers will be available in the school office upon request. Thank you for your continued support!

Interested in joining PTO? There are two positions open including vice clerk and vice food and supply coordinator. Please email [email protected] for more information!

TRIP NEWS

The first TRIP tuition credit for the 2023-2024 school year will be on your August 1^st tuition statement.

TRIP Physical Gift Card Orders:  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on May 11, 18, 25, June 1 and 8.  TRIP physical gift card orders start back up on Aug. 17th for the new school year. RaiseRight scrip ordering for an escrip and/or a reload card is available 24/7. Contact Ann Lynch at [email protected] for more information.

TRIP orders are due this week, Thurs., May 11^th by 10 a.m.

TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team D – May 16; Team A – May 23; Team B – May 30; Team C – June 6; Team D – June 13