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LEARN MORE ABOUT
Classical Schooling...
You'll Wish You Could Go Back to School
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May 2013 |
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From Capital Campaign Chairperson Maria Lowder |
Capital Campaign Update
North Hills Receives Legacy Gift from Founder David B. Davis
We have made great progress in the capital campaign thanks to the individuals and businesses who have pledged their support, with a total of $1,282,284* in gifts and pledges to date. We look forward to reaching our campaign goal of $1,675,000 when we can make the most significant improvements. Our intent is to speak with as many families as possible to outline our projects and encourage participation. If we have not yet met with you, and you would be interested in learning more about what is planned or in making a donation, please contact Angie Richard at arichard@northhillschristian.com or call (704) 636-3005 ext. 108.
Read more about our campaign and the Legacy Gift that we received from North Hills Christian School founder Mr. David B. Davis. Mr Davis' nephew, Dave Jordan, has honored his uncle's memory by giving to the school that Mr. Davis so dearly loved.
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 NHCS Senior Dana Salmon Wins National Achievement Award
North Hills Christian School (NHCS) senior Dana Salmon has been selected as one of 800 winners nationally in the 2013 National Achievement® Scholarship Program competition, a program that recognizes Salmon as one of the most academically promising African-American students in the nation. Read the whole story here! |
North Hills, New for 2013:
"You'll Wish You Could Go Back to School"
What's happening over at North Hills? This year, our school has been abuzz with private tours and open houses, to the point that students are no longer surprised to see strangers being led through our halls - they just smile and wave. So, what's got the community coming in for a closer look?
Additional Classical Curriculum Implementaton in 2013-2014
During the 2012-2013 school year, North Hills has been adjusting its curriculum from modern to classical. Classical schooling was the method of education practiced for decades, up until the shift to modern "socialized" schooling. This year, our school has sought to return to the classical learning system, which centers on teaching students not just how to memorize and socialize, but how to think and articulate. The shift has already begun in the lower grade levels, starting with the history curriculum. Changes that will soon be made in the upper school program include the introduction of a senior philosophy course for high school, logic courses for ninth grade, and rhetoric courses for eleventh and twelfth grades.
Renovations and Growth
In addition to this incredible shift, the school's Capital Campaign has provided funds for expansion and renovations that are taking place all over campus. The school has already opened its doors wide to the community for several open houses and similar events, eager to share its growth with all in search of a one-of-a-kind education experience.
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 Leslie Pullen Becomes Interim Head of School in Head of School Search
Mrs. Leslie Pullen, who has served as Associate Head of School at North Hills for the past three years, has graciously accepted the NHCS Board's offer to step up as Interim Head of School, a role effective as of April 25th. Leslie Pullen has served North Hills well for nearly two decades, seventeen years of which were spent as the middle/high school science teacher, and five of which were spent as Athletic Director. The Board is highly confident in her skills, as well as her ability to fill this crucial role.
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 North Hills to Host "Revive" Saturday, May 4
This Saturday, May 4th, the Hellen Kelley Smith Gymnasium at North Hills Christian School will be the spot for Revive, a fun-filled contemporary worship event. Learn more
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 Farewell and Apprecation Reception for Matt Mitchell and Family set for May 8
Please join us as we celebrate what a blessing the Mitchell family has been to the North Hills community! A drop-in reception to celebrate the Mitchells' ten years of service will be held Wednesday, May 8th in the North Hills media center, from 3-5p.m.
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Register Now for North Hills Summer Camps
DEADLINES APPROACHING! North Hills Christian School will be offering nearly a dozen summer programs in the summer of 2013, beginning at the end of May. NHCS camps for 2013 include Camp Invention, Basketball Camp, Drama Camp, Psalmist Workshop (private guitar, bass, drums, and voice lessons), and more!
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2013 Athletic Awards Ceremony Friday, May 10
Everyone is invited to attend
Awards will be presented for student athletes in grades 4th- 12th
Dessert at 6:30 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. and bring your family's favorite dessert to share. The awards ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the banquet should end by 8:30 p.m.
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Members of the senior and junior classes prepare the boxed chicken lunches for the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. |
Community Service Day
On Tuesday, March 19th, North Hills continued the school's annual tradition of becoming more than just a body of Christian students. Classes were canceled for the day, and middle and high schoolers were sent out into various locations in the community to offer themselves not only as Christian students, but as Christian servers. Locations visited by North Hills students on Service Day included the Salisbury Civic Center, Salisbury Police Department, the Pregnancy Support Center, Main Street Mission, and others.
"This is one of the many things I'll really miss about North Hills," says Kat Paul, a senior who will be graduating with the class of 2013 this May. "Service Day makes me feel so fulfilled, because I believe strongly in something that my school believes strongly in as well - enough to let all of us take a day to go and serve others. It's amazing how much fun we have and how much we get done." Kat Paul spent Service Day at the Salisbury Civic Center, packing lunches for the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. "I love it. I've looked forward to it every year, ever since I first came to North Hills."
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 North Hills Teaches New Ways to Improve Learning Abilities
A new brain-training program at North Hills Christian School (NHCS) is challenging the notion that intelligence is fixed and cannot be improved. NHCS teachers Doris Plummer and Shanon Vickers are heading "Train Your Brain" after-school sessions for students in fourth grade and above. Both women received training to become therapists using Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) at the Southeastern Center for the Enhancement of Learning in Alpharetta, Georgia, last June. The FIE program used by North Hills provides therapies that train the brain to function more fully and consistently. The program targets cognitive struggles of students and teaches new ways to approach problems as well as the most effective ways to solve them. Read the full story here!
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 First Graders Hold Greek Festival to Celebrate Ancient Greece
In light of North Hills' switch to classical curriculum, first grade teacher Katie Campbell decided to make learning about the history of Ancient Greece an unforgettable experience for her young students. During early stages of learning - such as in Mrs. Campbell's first grade class - the classical curriculum focuses on making the learning experience as interactive and engaging as it should be for learners of such a young age. With this in mind, Mrs. Campbell's answer to teaching Greek culture to a class full of six-year-olds seemed obvious: throw a Greek festival!
The students' "Greek Day" was held in March, and included six "stations" of Greek activities for the children to enjoy, including "discus" (frisbee) throwing; an Olypmian obstacle course; Greek storytelling with English teacher Kay Madden; "Pictures by the Parthenon" (pictured left); and a Greek feast of hummus, pita chips, zucchini, and baklava.
"It was a memorable experience for all, and the kids are STILL talking about it," says Mrs. Campbell. "It really shows how these kids latch onto history, especially compared to our previous Social Studies curriculum." |
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Foster (left) with her teammate and fellow senior, Abbey Cody |
Senior Athlete Spotlight: Taylor Foster
Sports: Basketball and Softball
Members of my family: Mom, Brenda, and Dad, Cyril.
Birth Date: 2/4/95
Nickname: T
My hidden talent: Wearing a brace on every joint.
Personal motto: "I may not be the strongest or the fastest, but I'll always try my hardest."
Favorite Restaurant: Ichiban's
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Class: Advanced Biology
Favorite TV show: Bones
Favorite movie: The Hunger Games
Favorite team: North Carolina Tar Heels
Favorite player: Tim Tebow
Favorite musician or band: One Republic
Jobs/Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends, homework, and napping
Three words that best describe me: Supportive, Caring, Dedicated
Celebrity dream date: Channing Tatum
The actor/actress who would star in a movie about my life: Jennifier Lawrence
Biggest rival: The referees
Prized Possession: My knee braces
Career Goals: Attend medical school to become either a pediatrician or a surgeon.
If I'm a millionaire by age 20, I will: still attend medical school, then work with Doctors Without Borders and donate the money to charity
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 North Hills Christian School Inducts Students to Serve the Community
Earlier in the 2012-2013 school year, eleven students were inducted into the North Hills Christian (NHCS) high school chapter of Junior Civitan. Junior Civitan International is a volunteer community service organization for young people, dedicated to building good citizenship, developing leadership skills, and helping people with developmental disabilities. The organization's purpose corresponds with North Hills' mission statement: "Equipping hearts and minds of students to impact the world for Christ." The inductees were... Read more here!
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Calling all NHCS Students, Parents,
Teachers, Faculty & Staff
Adam Broyles Plans Senior Tribute Video Saturday, May 4
Adam Broyles, Class of 2013, is planning a video tribute to NHCS as part of his senior project. He would like representatives from all classes (at least 10 from each class) to participate in this video, which will be set to music. Production of the video is set for May 4th in the gym from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information, please contact Adam Broyles at igotyourmessage@hotmail.com.
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MAKE A GIFT TO THIS YEAR'S
ANNUAL FUND
Donations must be received before May 24, 2013
RECEIVE A SECOND CAR DECAL OR MAGNET
BY ASKING A GRANDPARENT, FRIEND, OR NEIGHBOR
TO MAKE A GIFT BEFORE MAY 24, 2013
They must reference your name with their gift
HOW TO DONATE
or
You may Contact Connie Lewis at clewis@northhillschristian.com if you would like for us to send you a payment card. You may also drop off your check at the NHCS front office, give it to a staff member in the car line, or send a check by mail to:
Advancement
North Hills Christian School
2970 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC
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Saturday, May 4
All North Hills Students, Parents & Staff Invited for Video Tribute
Revive
Next Week
Mr. Mitchell & Family Reception on Wednesday, May 8
Reservations by Monday, May 6
Athletic Banquet- May 10
Bring a dessert
Note This Change
The middle school and high school end of year awards
and Baccalaureate will be held on May 15
Refer to our website for details for the events listed above and for a complete calendar of events and the most up-to-date information.
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