Parent Note: Parent Note – October 31, 2022

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:

There is a high level of trust amongst staff members at Highland Christian School.  It is evident that staff members truly enjoy working alongside their colleagues.  HCS has a high retention rate amongst faculty and students.

 SCHOOL NEWS

Reminder:  There is no late start this Wednesday, Nov. 2.

 Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 2 & 3. If you cannot make the time that you scheduled for your child’s conference, please contact your child’s teacher. If you haven’t signed up for conferences, your child’s teacher will be contacting you.  The online sign-up has been closed – you will no longer be able to sign up your child yourself.  Students in grades 3-8 should attend the conference with their parents.

 Important Reminder:  School will dismiss this Thursday at 1:45 and there is no school on Friday.  There will be aftercare this Thursday.

 Lost & Found:  A lost & found table will be set up in the elementary hall during conferences.  Please check it out – you just might find some of your child’s items there!  All items left after conferences will be given to etc…Thrift Store.

 Retake Picture Day is next Monday, Nov. 7.  If you’re satisfied with your child’s picture, no further action is required. If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook. Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 69587NF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account. Find answers to Retake Day questions here.

 On Friday, November 11 from 3:30 to 5:30, HCS will hold its second Building Christian Men event for 7^th & 8^th boys 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.  Our meal will be some great empanadas from La MexiRican, a catering business run by one of our constituents. There is no cost for this event.  Watch for an email.

 It’s time to start preparing for our annual Thanksgiving project for Roseland Christian Ministries.  Each year we collect food and supplies to be distributed to needy families in the Roseland area.  A detailed information sheet will be given at parent/teacher conferences later this week.

 Highland Christian is looking for an individual to help with Before/After Care AM shift – effective January. Hours are M-F 6:30-8:30 am. Please contact Mr. Weener if you are interested or would like more information.  

LIBRARY NEWS

Power Paws for Kids has returned to the Highland Public Library! Children have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and it’s volunteer.  The dogs are excellent listeners and love to hear new stories! Let your child practice reading with a Power Paws dog on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm on November 16, December 21, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17.  Mark your calendar for some Paw-rific reading time!!

 PTO NEWS

Reminder that the 3-5th grade Bingo Night is on Friday, November 11.  Donations and reservations for this event are due by Nov 4.

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

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!!!!

Monday, Nov. 7 – 7^th & 8^th basketball vs. Tinley Park – AWAY – 4:00 & 5:00

TRIP NEWS

TRIP orders are due this week (paper and online) on Thurs., Nov. 3rd by 10 a.m.  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Nov. 10, 17, **22, 29, Dec. 1, 8.

 Christmas is coming.  Take advantage of any upcoming RaiseRight Bonus Rebates!   Contact Ann Lynch for more information on how to sign up for online ordering through the Raise Right app at [email protected].

 Team D (Shelly Witham, Sherry Hiatt, Mary Brinks, Becca Trepton) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues., Nov. 1st. Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tuesday by 2:45 p.m.

 TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team A – Nov. 8; Team B – Nov. 15; Team C – Nov. 22; Nov. 29

 COMMUNITY NEWS

The Illiana Christian High School Auction Committee is excited to announce our 8th annual auction on Saturday, November 12. The silent auction will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the live auction at 5:30 p.m. We plan to have the auction in-person and virtual. Questions can be directed to Bonnie Trepton at [email protected] or (219)558-7066 ext. 124, or Darren DeBoer at [email protected]. Proceeds from this auction will support the Athletic Department and Illiana’s Missions efforts.  

 New Life CRC (3010 Highland, IN) will be hosting Trunk or Treat tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the church parking lot.  We will have decorated cars with trunks of candy & treats along with a refreshment table!  Don’t forget to wear your costumes! We hope to see you there!

 Come get active and have fun while learning the game of volleyball! Volleykids is designed to teach kids the proper fundamentals of volleyball while also having fun. Whether it’s your child’s first-time playing volleyball, or you want to sharpen your child’s skills, this camp is for you. Dates are Nov. 5,11,19, and Dec. 2 at Highland Christian and Lincoln Center. We can prorate if you can’t make them all. For details and to sign up go to:  www.epicvolleyball.org/volleykids.  Contact Tracy Summers with questions at [email protected] 

 Preview Illiana! Plan now to join us on Thursday, November 10 or 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! 

REGISTER FOR PREVIEW HERE

Questions can be directed to our Director of Admissions, Jenna Dutton, at 219.558.7066 x141 or [email protected]