School Supply Time!

   It is almost time to be thinking about one of my favorite times of the year -- shopping for school supplies!! I have to admit that I am a huge school supply fan.  It is a great way to get your kids excited about the start of a new school year too.  There's nothing like a new pencil, or a brand-new box of crayons that hasn't been used yet.

   So, since the time is nearly upon us, we wanted to get our list of school supplies to you so you can catch the good deals when you see them.  Speaking of good deals, a friend found this handy list the other day...it may keep you from the aggravation of purchasing something at one place only to find it cheaper at the next store.

   Returning parents will want to check the supply list this year because we have updated a few items on it this year.  One specific item that is a new requirement this year is a vertical magazine holder. (Something like this in metal or plastic would be preferable.  Cardboard does not seem to hold up as well.)  One thing we have removed from the list is the desk lamp--and parents everywhere rejoiced! We have improved the lighting in the Learning Center so the lamps are no longer needed.

    Without further ado, here is the link to the printable school supply lists for the 2015-2016 school year.  Remember, there are two lists -- one for younger students and one for older one, so make sure you choose the right list for your family.  Happy shopping!!

 

Improvements and Adjustments!

July 6, 2015

Dear Parents,

We hope you are enjoying this summer break. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and no school means more time for fun family activities! Make sure you are taking advantage of these fun times as you are able. School starts on August 17^th – only 6 weeks away!

We have several improvements to share with you. One of the more noticeable changes you will see as we begin next school year is the way the Learning Centers look. New lighting has been added which means—no more desk lamps! We are removing that item from the school supply list. Also, we were blessed to be able to purchase new chairs for the students that will be more comfortable and better for them to work in. In addition to these new chairs, the offices have been restructured and given a new coat of paint. We have removed the storage area under the desktop, so a magazine holder for the student's PACEs will be added to the supply list. Also, you may want to make sure they have a good way to contain pencils and other school supplies. (A small box and/or cup should be sufficient.) Also, we are switching to a computer-based record keeping system, which will include printed Progress Reports. Your student's report cards will have a different look to them for next school year. Lastly, we will be trying to keep a more updated presence online. In addition to our website and Facebook page, we have created a school blog (http://mentoringintruth.blogspot.com) for letters and other information.

Make sure you are enrolled for next school year. If you have not returned your re-enrollment form, or it has gotten misplaced, please print a copy from our blog or contact us so we can send you one. We will be working on our enrollment process during late July/early August, so make sure we have your information as we begin planning our new school year.

We will be extending our school day until 3:30. This is a notable change to the daily schedule. This will allow us to balance PACE work and extracurricular activities more effectively. Hopefully, this will mean less homework—always a plus! Please remember, students may always be checked out early if necessary at the parents' discretion.

The 2015-2016 calendar is here! This will help you keep up to date on events at HCS.

Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare for next school year. We are getting excited as the first day approaches for the 2015-2016 school year!

Mr. & Mrs. Lipskoch

Our First Post!

     Welcome to Harvest Christian School's new blog!  We have added this feature to our online presence in the hopes that parents will be able to have a quick access place for information such as letters that have been sent home, links to info such as calendars and supply lists, and encouraging thoughts from the staff here at HCS.  The first link we wanted to give you was the re-enrollment form in case any of you have misplaced or forgotten to fill this out and return it.  Please get this form to us so we can include you in plans for the new school year! 

     We will link this blog to our website and on Facebook, so you can access it in several ways.  Feel free to leave us comments on the posts so we can know how we are doing.  Our next post should be the letter that we just sent out in the mail.  In the letter we gave you the name of the blog so you can access it directly as well.  Keep checking in periodically, because not all blog posts will be letters that are sent home.  Also, we would like you to remember that the blog is not a replacement for the Communication Envelopes.  There will be items sent home that cannot be posted publicly for various reasons.  So, please continue to read, sign and return those orange envelopes!

    As we look forward to the start of the new school year, we realize once again the privilege and responsibility you have shared with us in allowing us a part in the teaching and training of your young people.  Please understand that this is not a thing that we take lightly, and that we strive every day to follow God's direction as He leads us in this task.  There seems to be a growing need to have our children trained and taught in the ways of the Lord, and we are thankful you have trusted HCS to help you with this job.  Pray for us as we continue to "train up a child."