CHAPEL (This is MANDATORY for everyone who is in the building at 10 a.m. on both Tuesday and Thursday.)

Both Tuesday and Thursday have a Chapel time from 10:00 to 10:25 a.m. Tuesday chapel is held in the Sanctuary, and Thursday Chapel in the Fellowship Hall. Announcements will still be shared at this time. Hallstrom seeks to glorify God in all that we do. HHSW families represent more than 80 different churches. We rejoice that Christians from so many different backgrounds are willing to come, to work, to fellowship together and to encourage one another in the Lord to make these classes possible. Thank you to all who participate in Chapel. HHSW would not exist without the Lord, His blessings, and His guidance. This is the most important time of our day at Hallstrom.

 

STUDENT COUNCIL (TUESDAYS)

Student Council meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00 to 10:25. All 8th-12th graders are invited to join. Involvement in Student Council offers older students at Hallstrom many opportunities to grow in leadership and servanthood. Our younger students and parents are watching you, older students, and are very generous in their praise of those of you who are showing by your character and good deeds your devotion to Christ. Student Council members sell pizza and pop each Tuesday. Proceeds from these sales sponsor the Spring Academic Fair and scholarships awarded at the May Honors Program. Student Council events include hay rides, gym nights, HHSW spring banquet, and community service projects (H.I.S., Homeschoolers Impacting Society.) Community service projects include the Hike for Life, Special Olympics, Patriot’s Gateway, bake sales, car washes, and other outreaches to needy people.

 

HALLSTROM GAZETTE

The Hallstrom Gazette is written and published by the students in Mrs. Didier’s journalism class. Join this class to improve your writing skills while providing a great newspaper for our co-op.

 

YEARBOOK

Created in a class of the same name, the HHSW Yearbook can be ordered during the school year and is available for pick up in August following the completed school year. In conjunction with this effort, LifeTouch Studios photographs students in October with an option for parents to purchase individual photographs of their child(ren).

 

SPRING ACADEMIC FAIR AND BOWLS

This is a great opportunity for students to display projects and participate in academic bowls and spelling bees.

 

CLASS PERFORMANCES -- CHRISTMAS AND SPRING

Near the end of each semester many of the Hallstrom classes present a program open to families and friends.

 

HONORS PROGRAM

This program is held in May to honor students enrolled in high school courses who have excelled in academic work during the school year. Students are nominated by their teachers for these awards. Highest achieving students are awarded HHSW scholarships. Teacher appreciation is also included during this evening.

 

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Students need to have attended a Hallstrom class during their high school years. Parents of high school seniors wishing to participate in a graduation ceremony for home schoolers need to have tentative plans nailed down no later than January when gown orders need to be in.  Watch for information throughout the year. Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008.

 

SCOUTING

Brownies is offered for girls on Thursdays. Contact Trisha Lowery at 815-547-5784 or 815-997-6637. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts for boys and Adventuring (for high school girls and boys) is offered on Tuesdays. Contact Scott and Donna Gill at 815-654-0574 or e-mail scottgill@bigfoot.com.

 

COMPETITIONS

(1) VFW OF CHERRY VALLEY CONTESTS -- The Voice of Democracy is for high schoolers, Patriot’s Pen is for 7th and 8th graders, and there is an art contest/magazine cover design contest open to high schoolers. Topics and more information available when HHSW classes begin this fall. Visit www.vfw.com. Coordinated by Linda Niehaus.

(2) GEOGRAPHY BEE -- For 4th through 8th graders, sponsored by National Geographic Magazine. The bee is held at Hallstrom in December. Contact Jane Furness or Mary White. Win great prizes and scholarships.

 

Updated September 2008