I hope you have all enjoyed your weekend!  The school year is getting busier as the end of the year continues!

Reading Benchmark: 

Our Benchmark for reading will be increasing quite a bit beginning in the 4th quarter.  It is essential that students are practicing reading at home.  Please encourage your child to read to you at least 15 minutes a day.  They may also read on the Raz Kids.  Students can even record themselves reading a book on Raz Kids and then they can listen to themselves.  This also gives you and I the opportunity to ask them to listen to their recordings and ask them what they think about their reading how they think they can improve.  I look forward to listening some Raz Kids recordings!

World Renew Giving Project: March 9th - 20th

• This week HCS will begin this year's Easter service project World Renew Giving Project.  

  • • "World Renew partners with local churches and organizations around the world to bring holistic programs that transform communities in every area of need.  Our goal is systemic, generational changes in five key areas: Peace and Justice, Community Health, Food Security, Economic Opportunity and Disaster Response."  

    • Hanford Christian is partnering with World Renew to provide communities with gifts of hope, whether that is a barnyard animal, handwashing station, seeds to plan, or books for education.  There are many items from the gift catalog that can be "purchased" to provide hope, healing, and change to communities that World Renew works in.  Students/families have the opportunity to donate money, and the class decides what they will donate from the grade-level options from the catalog. 

    • How can you help?  As a family, encourage your child to participate in giving their own money.  Provide them with ways to earn money and talk about tithing part of it.  Have them look around the house for change or let them know that there are special jobs around the house or property that they could earn money to donate.  You may send your child to school with their donation in a ziploc bag or envelope, clearly marked "World Renew Donation" and with your child's name.  I will be keeping track of donations daily and will be turning donations into the office daily.

    • As parents, if you would like to donate, include your children in the discussion of what you will be donating and why.  Donations (cash or check can be made out to HCS with a notation for World Renew Fundraiser and you can get a donation receipt) will be accepted until March 20th.

• For more information about World Renew, please see the following links:

• World Renew Website

• About Us

• Meaningful Gifts (gift catalog) (K-2nd will be raising money to purchase barn animals)

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Trip

Our Fresno Chaffee Zoo trip is scheduled for Monday, April 13th.  A parent letter explaining details and expectations should be coming home this week (I have attached a copy below so you may read through in advance).  We would love to have you join us if you are able!  Please read through the letter and return the portion we need to finalize our count. 

• If you have not provided a white T-shirt for your child yet, please send one in ASAP so we give them to our printer and get them ready for our field trip!  If you are not sure if you provided a White T-shirt for your child please contact me and I will check for you!

Finally, please note our Upcoming Dates for your calendar:

• 3/9 - HCS Annual Golf Tournament

• 3/11 - Early Out - Dismissal at 1:30

• 3/18 - End of 3rd Quarter

• 3/25 - PS - 8th Easter Chapel (9:00 am in the gym)

• 3/27 - Report Cards emailed out

• 3/30 - 4/6 - Easter Break 

• 4/8 - Pre-Order Pizza for Friday

• 4/8 - Fire Drill

• 4/10 - Pizza for Hot Lunch

• 4/10 - Warrior Rally

• 4/13 - Chaffe Zoo Field Trip

Blessings in Christ Jesus,

Mrs. Swett