June 16, 2020
All-School
#MACinMotion
The new Multipurpose Athletic Center (MAC) is so close to the finish line! We have new signs, a weight room floor, and amazing glass doors! Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support for this project.  #MACinMotion

Save the Date: Knights Unite
Our annual Knights Unite back to school event will be held the evening of Tuesday, August 11.

Steiner Ranch Bus Route: Postponed
We will not be able to offer bus transportation for students from Steiner Ranch in the fall, as previously hoped. Due to the effects of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we cannot fill a bus to capacity, which makes it cost-prohibitive. We will evaluate this project again in the spring of 2021. We appreciate the input of all who participated in our survey.

Job Openings for the 2020-2021 School Year
View the job descriptions and apply here. Current job openings include:
  • Upper School administrative assistant and registrar
  • Upper School academic support specialist
  • Lower School teacher: 5th grade
  • Upper School science teacher
  • Various coaching positions (Will be listed later today.)
We are also looking for qualified substitute teachers. Contact Jennifer Brown with questions.

Knightly News Summer Schedule
This edition of Knightly News is the only one you will receive this month. We will email our next edition on Tuesday, July 14.

Sign Up for Summer Camps
Log in and view our summer camp options for July here. We still have a few spots available! Contact Leslie Glace with questions.

Amazon Smile Now Available in the App!
AmazonSmile customers can now support Hill Country Christian School in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
  • Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device.
  • Go into the main menu and tap "Settings".
  • Tap "AmazonSmile" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  • If you do not have the latest version of the app, update your app. Click here for instructions.
Upper School
2020-2021 School Supply Lists
Visit the Blackbaud Upper School resource board to view the 2020-2021 school supply list. It is also available here.

Summer Reading Assignments
Visit the Blackbaud Upper School resource board to view summer reading lists and assignments. It is also available here.
Athletics
Deadline to Submit Medical Clearance Paperwork: Friday, July 31
An annual physical is required to be eligible to participate in athletics. Athletic medical paperwork must be completed online through Rank One Sport. The deadline to upload your physical and e-sign all required documents is Friday, July 31, regardless of when your season starts. A physical dated on or after January 1, 2020, is applicable for all 2020-2021 sports program offerings. Reference the email sent on Tuesday, June 2, for instructions or contact Leslie Glace with questions.

Coaches Needed
We are hiring coaches for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have experience in volleyball, basketball, football, soccer or tennis, we'd love to hear from you! Our current job listings are posted here. We are always looking for great coaches, so even if you don't see an active listing, don't hesitate to contact Leslie Glace with an inquiry.

Varsity Football
Contact Coach Hudgens by Friday, June 26, if your son intends to play varsity football.

Summer practice schedule:
  • Aug. 3-5, 6:00-11:00 a.m.
  • Aug. 6-7, 6:00-7:30 a.m., 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Aug. 10, 6:00-7:30 a.m., 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Aug. 11, 6:00-8:00 a.m.
  • Aug. 12, 6:00-7:30 a.m., 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Aug. 13, 6:15-7:50 a.m.
  • Aug. 14, 6:45-7:45 a.m.
High School Volleyball Tryouts
All incoming 9th-12th grade girls interested in playing volleyball must attend a two-day tryout, which starts Monday, August 3, 9:00 a.m., in the MAC. Contact Coach Hernandez for information.

Cross Country
All athletes interested in participating in cross country should contact the following coaches for information regarding the start of the season:
Middle School Tackle Football
If your incoming 6th-8th grade son is interested in playing football, contact Coach Bland to be added to the roster for communication. Watch for more information to be released in July's Knightly News regarding practices, uniform fittings, and a Zoom parent information meeting.


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Lower School
Teacher Reveal Tonight!
Our much-anticipated Lower School Teacher Reveal is tonight, where you will get to know your teacher and classmates for the 2020-2021 school year! You should have received an email with your Zoom link. Grade-level meeting times are listed below. (If you have twins, you may need to log on using more than one device.) Contact Sarah Bland with questions.

Zoom Meeting Times:
4:00-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten
4:30-5:00 p.m. 1st Grade
5:00-5:30 p.m. 2nd Grade
5:30-6:00 p.m. 3rd Grade
6:00-6:30 p.m. 4th Grade
6:30-7:00 p.m. 5th Grade

Summer Knights Ahead
Summer Knights Ahead is off to a great start!  The goal of this program is to provide six weeks of review that encompasses essential grade-level lessons. These lessons will keep students engaged and prepared for the upcoming school year. Students are asked to complete the checklist provided in their Google Classroom folder and return it to their teacher in August. Students have all summer to complete the program!

Red and Gold Star Scripture Memory
Let Red and Gold Star Scripture memorization begin! All new Scripture passages and weekly calendars are posted on the Blackbaud Lower School resource board and in your student's Summer Knights Ahead folder on Google Classroom. Contact Mrs. Tracy with questions.

Summer Reading List
Visit the Blackbaud Lower School resource board or click here to view summer reading assignments.

2020-2021 Childcare Registration Forms
  • Register here for late start childcare. (Mondays, 7:30-9:00 a.m.)
  • Register here for after school care.
    (Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m.)
Pep Squad Camp: July 20-23
Praise Team Registration
Members of the Praise Team lead worship songs each Wednesday in chapel. They practice on Mondays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Click here to read more and sign up. Contact Mrs. Thompson with any questions.

2020-2021 School Supplies List
Click here to view the  school supplies list. Order pre-packaged supplies here by Wednesday, July 1.
Library Media Center
Summer Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is available this summer for 2nd-5th grade, and Raz-Kids is available for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Login information and links for both are in the grade-level Google Classrooms. 

Capture Summer Reading
Send us a picture of your favorite spot to read, you and your stack of summer books, or you enjoying a book! Email them to [email protected]. Happy reading!