Parent Note: Parent Note – November 14, 2022

Called to Be a Blessing

Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3-12

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ACCREDITATION COMMENDATIONS

This fall Highland Christian School welcomed six members from CSI (Christian Schools International) for our five-year accreditation site visit.  After recommending a five-year accreditation credential, the team provided a list of eleven exemplary traits of Highland Christian School.  Over the next three months we will be highlighting one of these traits each week. This week’s trait is:

 Board members, parents, and students recognize the deep care teachers have for students that results in every student being respected, strengths utilized, and differences celebrated. Students are also given plenty of opportunities to use these gifts in and out of the classroom so that contribution and celebration can happen.

SCHOOL NEWS

For our Thanksgiving service project, we are collecting food and toiletries for Roseland Christian Ministries in Roseland, IL.  These gifts will be presented at our Thanksgiving Chapel on Wed., Nov. 23.  

 HCS is looking for someone to work the AM shift in Before/After Care beginning in January. Hours are M-F 6:30-8:30 am. Please contact Mr. Weener for pay rate and more information.  

 Homemade vanilla is available in the office for all your baking needs.  Don’t wait too long to get yours – it sells out fast!  If you have any empty 8oz., 10oz., or 12oz. glass bottles at home, please send them to the office so more vanilla can be made – thanks!

 Junior High Boys’ Event – December 9:

n Friday, December 9, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:00, HCS will hold its third Building Christian Men event of the 2022-2023 school year in the gym.  The emphasis of this initiative is to build spirituality and maturity in our young boys.  Christian men from various walks of life will give presentations to our boys regarding ethics, spirituality, responsibility, and respect.  These presentations will be followed by a time for games and food.  There is no cost for this event. We are pleased to welcome Mr. James Dillon, a local attorney, as our speaker.  A LINK WITH THIS MESSAGE AND AN RSVP HAS BEEN EMAILED TO PARENTS.

PTO NEWS

Thank you to all the 3-5th grade students, friends, and family who came out to bingo night. We hope everyone had a great time!

If you would like to purchase spiritwear please use this link: http://highlandchristiangear.com/

ETC NEWS

Parents of K-2nd Graders:  Tonight is your sort night!  Please join us at etc from 5-7 pm tonight to help sort clothing.  Adults only, please!

ATHLETIC NEWS

As the basketball season is upon us it is important that students in attendance at our home basketball contests are properly supervised.  Any K-5 student that would like to stay and support our teams must be supervised by an adult.  6-8th grade students may attend the games without a parent in attendance.  If there are junior high students that cannot handle the responsibility of respectfully attending the basketball games, a phone call will be made for the student(s) to be picked up, with the possibility of future attendance at home contests being in jeopardy.  Thanks for your cooperation and Go Huskies!!!!

Tuesday, Nov. 15 –  6th, 7th, 8th boys basketball vs. Calvary – AWAY – 4:00, 5:00, 6:00

Thursday, Nov. 17 – 6th, 7th, 8th boys basketball vs. Calvin – AWAY – 4:00, 5:00, 6:00

TRIP NEWS

Raise Days (RaiseRight App) are coming up on Nov. 17 & 18!  There will be extra bonus rebates on those days for escrip and reload gift cards.  If you are not signed up for TRIP’s online ordering opportunities contact Ann Lynch at [email protected] for more information.

Current Bonus Rebates (week of 11/14):  AutoZone – 9%, Arby’s – 11%, Jewel – 5%, Outback/Carrabba’s – 14%, Papa John’s – 9%, Shutterfly – 16%, Sonic – 11%.

TRIP orders are due this week (paper and online) on Thurs., Nov. 17th by 10 a.m.  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Nov. **22, Dec. 1, 8.

Christmas is coming.  Take advantage of any upcoming RaiseRight Bonus Rebates!   The last TRIP order you can place before Christmas for gift cards is Dec. 8th.  Online ordering on the RaiseRight app is available 24/7.

Team B (Amy Jellema, Jamie Paul, Olivia Ridder, Karen Christoffels) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues., Nov. 15th. Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tuesday by 2:45 p.m.

TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team C – Nov. 22; Team D – Nov. 29; Team A – Dec. 6; Team B – Dec. 13

COMMUNITY NEWS

Live Nativity, “Jesus Birthday Party” Community Event is happening this year on Saturday, Dec 3rd 4-7:30pm @ Wicker Park Social Center. This open house is designed for kids to hear and see the good news of Christ and celebrate with a party. There will be face painting, games, a craft, cookie decorating, pizza, along with watching the 10-minute outdoor show.