INDEPTH December PDF - Hillcrest Christian School

IIHILLCREST IN-DEPTHHILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLDECEMBER 2011ISSUE 3, VOLUME 2PUBLISHED BYHILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLStephen Allen, Head of SchoolEDITORLuAnn Malcolmeditorial staffStephen Allen, Head of SchoolKathy Horan, PrincipalCathe Jackson, Preschool DirectorMAgazine staffphotographersDebra BaltauKristin Gilchristlayout and designKaren Kaiser, ItsUs Images LLCDIG IN-DEPTHUpdates from Head of School 1Candy Cane Café: SOLD OUT!!! 2iHillcrest 3Fall Sports Accolades 4Bah Humbug! 5Hillcrest Drama Club 5Kindergarten Christmas Program 2011 5Preschool/Playground 6Preschool Carols 6Christmas Program Preschool Style 6Merry Christmas from ourfamily to yours...inquirieslmalcolm@hillcrestcs.orgcover photoPictured: Coach Mueller, Omega LeagueCoach of the Year and Omega League MVP,Noelle MuellerPhotographer: Kristin Gilchrist

2 HILLCREST IN-DEPTH2011 Hillcrest Christian School Candy Cane Café: SOLD OUT!!!THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU From the PFA!!The 2011 rendition of the Hillcrest Christian School Candy Evans, Michelle Hilliard and Lee O’neal for their servants hearts,Cane Café (CCC) and Boutique was a great success, as the event as well as to our wonderful student volunteers, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs.sold out for the third consecutive year in a row, with over 200 peoplein attendance!! The primary purpose of CCC is to provide Hill-All in all, a “good time was had by all” at this high energy,Hawisher, Mrs. MacLaury, and of course Mr. Jessie!crest families the opportunity for fellowship and to come together exciting event! We are already looking forward to next year’s event.in community. This event served as a great opportunity for ourchildren to shop for their family members for Christmas.This year’s event included a delicious breakfast buffet cateredby Cisco’s, a professional quartet who performed several magicalChristmas songs, a fun photo booth available to the kids and adults,as well as festive centerpieces that were auctioned off to help offsetthe cost of Candy Cane Café. We also hosted a post Candy CaneCafe gift sale for people that could not attend the event.PFA President Stacy Massell would like to thank her eventplanning and coordination team whose dedication and efforts madethis event so successful including Pam Otto, Chris Matus, MelissaMcCoy, Carrie Knight, Kelly Person, Kimberly Zgorzelski, NanciScully, and Sheila Thatcher (wonderful centerpieces).Special thanks goes out to parent volunteers Belinda Carter,Stacey Riggs, Alicia Urutia, Melissa Bundy, Lori Schroeder, Diana

DECEMBER 2011 5Bah Humbug!Hillcrest Drama Club Brings A Christmas Carol to LifeLast Friday, the recently formed Hillcrest Drama Club, a combinationof high school and middle school students as well as stutime,Thursday afternoons, and weekends to perfect what endedamd PSP mom, Wendy Hayworth, the students gave up lunchdentsfrom the Private Satellite Program, staged the first of what we up being a delightful performance that captured the true essence ofhope will be many performances. Applauded by a supportive audienceof friends and family, these thespians brought Charles Dickens’ the Drama Club participants are already looking forward to theirChristmas. In the true fashion of enthusiasm held by the young,immortal tale of redemption to life. Led by Nancie Blumenthal next endeavor.Kindergarten Christmas Program 2011

6 HILLCREST IN-DEPTHCATHE JACKSONPRESCHOOL DIRECTORPreschool/Kindergarten PlaygroundOver the past couple of years, the preschool department has had a wish list for our preschool/kindergartenplayground posted on the preschool hallway wall. We are always looking for new and excitingthings to bring to the playground for learning and exploring. With the help of some amazing donors,we have been able to purchase water blocks, a pie garden, water and sand table, new bikes, a carwash,parachutes, a balance beam, a new basketball hoop that is for multi-levels, and an awesome rock wall!Just like our classrooms, our playground has an academic agenda. Every two weeks the preschoolteachers use their creativity to set up different dramatic play centers on the yard. This month we havethe block area set up for Christmas caroling with a stereo, stage, and chairs (just in case anyone wantsto sit and watch). The big play house is an elves’ workshop complete with a pretend conveyer belt toplace gifts (blocks) and wrap them up. The yellow tables are all set up for making Christmas cards andmailing them at the post office with our handy mail box.Next month our playground will transform into a winter wonderland. Come by and see howmuch fun we have learning outside as well as in.Our vision is big for the preschool, and we believe that we can achieve it with your help. Thank youto the Gilmour and Richardson families and to all the other generous donors that have put time, energy,and money into making our playground a fun, learning environment. We appreciate you!!Preschool CarolsMrs. Jackson asked the preschool classes to sing her some Christmas carols. Surprisingly, they actuallyknew them … at least their version.Mrs. Medrano’s 2’s classJingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle all today.Oh what fun is to ride in bra-a-a-a-ves! Hey!Jingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle all away.Oh what fun it is to ride a pi-i-i-i-g. Hey!Preschool and Pre-KClassesDeck the Falls n’ Ho-o-o-llysFa la la la la la la la laTis this season to be CharliesFa la la la la la la la laDon we now our Flow-ow-ow-ersFa la la la la la la la laTroll the ancient orn-a-mentFa la la la la la la la laChristmas Program Preschool Style