~ Principal's Perspective ~
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Dear Friends,
This past weekend we attended the funeral of an HCA graduate’s beloved older brother. A friend at church just lost her gentle mom to pancreatic cancer and my sweet, generous neighbor of 25 years, and beloved grandmother of a student here passed away this week as well. Have you noticed that life on planet earth is sometimes difficult, painful, and not at all the way life is “supposed to be”?
Although all of God’s creation reflects the glory of God in many ways, it is also broken by sin.
There is nothing we can see that is not broken in some way.
We long for the way things/people/events “should be” because we were created for that and we will experience it in heaven for all eternity. I love nature and I look forward to seeing the real thing, untainted and perfect. For now,
Jesus promises to walk with us
through this beautiful yet broken place where we live. He loves us enough to give us free will and He won’t make us do His will. That is why, despite our prayers, there is divorce, death, war, divisions, and strife among people.
Our job is to persevere
,
rejoice
with those who rejoice and
weep
with those who weep, which are
always both happening
simultaneously. I have learned that often what we can give a hurting person is the
gift of presence
- just being there. No words of mine can change the situation, but just “showing up” really does help. That is such a relief for those of us who want to say the right thing. It is often better not to say anything, just hug and listen.
Are you, or someone you love experiencing a rough place? Share your hurt with others and
ask for prayer
. We want to listen. We have and know about prayer groups, support groups, and individuals who may offer help to you. We also have loads of
helpful books
. Many of them are
available to borrow
here at HCA, on the bookshelves under my office window on the landing. Please help yourself and return them when finished. There is nothing you or your friends are experiencing that others have not experienced before you. We can learn from each other and from the experts.
In closing,
we are in it together
, walking, skipping or just lying in the dirt at the feet of Jesus. He will pick us up, carry us until healed and guide our every step. I honestly don’t understand how people can make it through life without Him.
I thank Him from the bottom of my heart for His love, mercy, and help
showered on us each day.
In Him who makes us WHOLE,
Susan Hayward, Principal
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- Nov 7 - Open House @ 7pm (bring your friends)
- Nov 8 - Veterans Day Ceremony @ 1pm (guests welcomed)
- Nov 11 - Veterans Day Observed - NO SCHOOL
- Nov 13 - Parent Teacher Conferences
- Nov 19 - Picture Day (pictures will be delivered before Christmas)
- Nov 27-29 - Thanksgiving Recess - NO SCHOOL - work on Genealogy
- Dec 2-6 - Scholastic Book Fair
- Dec 5 - Youth Pastor's/Director's Appreciation Brunch
- Dec 6 - Christmas Shoppe
- Dec 19 - Christmas Program @ 7pm
- Dec 23 - Jan 1 - Christmas Break - No School
- Save the Date - Chicago World's Fair of 1893 on Jan 24th, 2020
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Open House - Nov 7th @ 7pm
All HCA families, past and present .. What’s short, fun, and for you, your kids and their friends to attend next Thursday night, Nov. 7th?
YES! OPEN HOUSE 7:00-8:00 p.m.
You are our best form of advertising and we are counting on you to attend and bring friends. Don’t forget that we offer an impressive financial incentive to those of you who bring new students to HCA. (See below)
P.S. -
EVERY STUDENT WHO BRINGS A FRIEND WILL RECEIVE FREE ICE CREAM ON FRIDAY!
This event will start at:
- 7:00 with short tours of the school
- 7:20 games in the classrooms for kids, Q & A in the library for adults
- 7:40 Minute to Win It Games for parents who are brave enough to volunteer
- 8:00 Home!
Your family and the new applying family both
qualify for a $100 referral incentive! For any family that applies for this current year, names you on their application, and is accepted, provided you are both up to date with your tuition payments through FACTS. This $100 check will be issued at the Spring Concert in May. (If more than one family is named, the referring families will split the $100.)
Any family that applies for next year, names you on their application, and is accepted, will qualify you for next year's referral incentive, as long as you are both up to date with your tuition payments through FACTS. Next year's incentive is to be determined by the School Committee and will be communicated to parents soon!
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Veterans Day Ceremony at HCA
November 8th at 1:00 pm
HCA will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony in honor of all of those who have served our country. We would like to invite parents, grandparents and veteran friends to this event. The right side of the sanctuary will be reserved for seating family members. All students will be sitting with their classroom friends and teacher. If you have a Veteran who would like to join our panel please email
kheenan@holdenchristianacademy.org
.
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An important note about Parking Lot Safety:
Please be aware that cones are set up in our parking lot for our childrens' safety! PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE BETWEEN THE CONES WHEN ANY STUDENTS ARE OUTSIDE - EVER! You may only remove a cone and drive through when students are inside the building at dismissal time. Also please obey a 10mph SPEED LIMIT to ensure the safety of students, staff, and other cars. Thank you!
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Instagram and Facebook
WE NEED YOUR HELP
to share the good news of HCA!
- Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook.
- Like and Comment on our posts
- Share our posts on your page
- Share our posts to any groups where they would be welcomed
- Invite your contacts to our Events
- Mark yourself as "Going" to our Events or "Interested" if you can't go or are unsure (ask your friends to do the same!)
Increased activity on HCA's social media pages will boost our ability to appear before a broader audience. Thank you for partnering with us!
https://www.instagram.com/holdenchristianacademy
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AmazonSmile
If you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support Holden Chapel Inc in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- If you have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, open the App on your Android device.
- View Settings and select AmazonSmile.
- Follow the in-App instructions to complete the process.
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, update your App. Click
here
for instructions.
AmazonSmile is not currently available for iOS users. We will notify AmazonSmile charities when it becomes available.
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Help Wanted
Look here for service hours opportunities:
- Kindergarten Art helper (Wednesdays 9:30-10:00)
- Electives Drivers
- Electives volunteers
- Open House Greeters email Jenn Jonay
- Open House Refreshments email Jenn Jonay
- Youth Pastor's/Director's Appreciation Brunch food & decorations email Jenn Jonay
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Teacher Wish List:
HCA greatly appreciates your donations of useful items. However, if you have something you think we may have use for but is not listed here, please call first to see if it is needed and that we have a place to store it until it is used. Thank you all for your continued generosity!
- If you have wood or MDF board please email Mrs. M for upcoming art projects
- 38 blocks of wood about 5 x 5 x 3/4
- 38 pieces of 1/4" MDF board about 7 x 7
- Mrs. M can cut to size if you can donate the wood!
- ultra fine black sharpies (Art Room)
- clean styrofoam egg cartons (Art Room)
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Facebook
and
Instagram
, as well as our
website
.
Thank you for sharing your photos, liking and following our pages, and sharing our posts with your friends online.
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