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  • Attention all 3rd-5th grade students! Crusader League Basketball

    Crusader League basketball season is here and it's not too late to register! We are reaching out to all boys and girls in 3rd-5th grade who are interested! Crusader League is an intramural basketball league which meets for practices and games on Saturdays in December and January.
     
    Crusader League is divided up into four teams of 10 players, and each team will play everyone twice. Students receive their own HCES jersey, and will have a pizza party at the end of the season. 
     
    Registration is limited to the first 40 students, and cost is $60 per student. Sign up today!
     
    If you have any questions, email Trent Mills at tmills@hces.org
     
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  • The 12 Days of a HCES Christmas

    Please enjoy this short video, The 12 Days of a HCES Christmas, brought to you by the Advancement Office. 
    Merry Christmas to all of our Holy Comforter families. Click on the picture to play the video.
     
     
    Click here to make a gift to the Crusader Fund. Thank you, as always, for your support.
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  • Speakeasy Revelry Gala 2017

    Mark your calendars for our annual Gala with live and silent auctions to be held Saturday, March 4, 2017. We invite you to our beautiful campus for a top secret Speakeasy Revelry! This will be an evening you will not want to miss so gather your friends or let us know if you would like to come and we'll reserve your seat. Contact Meghan Wilson at 383-1007 for sponsorship and ticket information or click here. Don't wait, last year was a sold out event so contact Holly today!
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  • Have You Heard? 2-day and 3-day options added to PK3!

    It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you some very exciting changes coming to our preschool in August 2017. We have decided to expand, offering 2-day and 3-day options, in addition to our 5-day per week PK3 program. Our goal is to offer our high-quality, developmental PK3 experience in a format that meets the desires and needs of all families. 
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  • Brown Bag Lunch - Notes from the Presentation

    Thank you to all who were able to attend our Brown Bag Lunch series event last week that featured Holli Scharinger, our Middle School Technology Coordinator. Mrs. Scharinger presented “Social Media and #KUWTK (Keeping Up With The Kids)” which covered the social media platforms your kids are using, how and what they are using them for, and the basics of their use. We'll also talked about the "net lingo", or the language your children use on social media. Click here to view the presentation.
     
    Thank you Mrs. Scharinger for such an informative brown bag!
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  • Guardian ad Litem Outreach Project

    The students, faculty and staff of Holy Comforter Episcopal School opened their hearts this holiday season. The school sponsored 33 children through the Guardian Ad Litem program in which to provide a Christmas full of gifts. Each class sponsored a child and students, with their families, brought in gender specific clothes, toys and other necessities. The Guardian Ad Litem children ranged in age from a few months old to teenage years.
     
    This has become the annual Christmas outreach program for Holy Comforter, as the school has been associated with Guardian Ad Litem through Child Advocate II since 2002.
     
    On Monday, December 5th, teachers and students gathered the gifts from each classroom and set them out front under the Bell Tower for pick-up. The site was a mound of bags, bikes, games and more, full of goodies for local children. Members of the Holy Comforter student council helped load the toys into the back of the moving truck. Guardian Ad Litem will host an event for the foster families to come pick-up the gifts before Christmas.
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  • A Crusader Fund Holiday Jingle

    It's hard to believe that the time is near, 
    The joys of Christmas will soon be here! 
     
    With the hustle and bustle this season brings, 
    We hope you've remembered HCES, among other things. 
     
    We hope that we've made your list this year,
    And you plan to give to The Crusader Fund. Just click here!
     
    Or if you'd like to pledge now and pay later,
    Just call us today, nothing would be greater.
     
    We truly appreciate your support of our school,
    You're making a difference. That's right - you rule!
     
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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  • Save Your Box Tops!

    While preparing your holiday meals, please don't forget to clip those box tops and save the soup labels for donation to Holy Comforter! You can remind family members to do the same as you gather for this holiday season.
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  • 8th Grade Exam Schedule - Fall Semester 2016

    Friday, December 9 - HOPE exam, 9:20 - 11:05am
    Monday, December 12 - Science exam, 11:05am - 12:20pm
    Tuesday, December 13 - Language Arts exam, 12:50 - 3:05pm
    Wednesday, December 14 - Math exam, 10:40am - 12:20pm
    Thursday, December 15 - Foreign Language exam, 8:05 - 9:15am
    Friday, December 16 -- Civics exam, 8:30 - 9:55am
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  • Storytelling with PK3 Teacher Kari Follick

    Children of all ages, come join our very own, PK3 teacher Kari Follick for storytime on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00am at Midtown Reader, a local bookstore owned by alumni parent Sally Bradshaw. Mrs. Follick, is next week's community storyteller and will be reading Dream Snow by Eric Carle as well as a few other winter titles. After storytime, Mrs. Follick and the children will be making snowflake ornaments.
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  • #GivingTuesday

    Thank you for participating in yesterday's global event #GivingTuesday. Yesterday is considered the kickoff for holiday charitable giving so please remember Holy Comforter Episcopal School when you are considering your end of the year tax deductions. Please contact Holly Wilbourn at hwilbourn@hces.org for more information. Click here to make a gift today!
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  • Guardian ad Litem Outreach Project

    HCES students are once again sponsoring children during the Christmas season in the Big Bend Area through Guardian ad Litem. Wish lists have been distributed to each class. Please do not wrap gifts and remember to provide batteries for gifts that require them. If possible, dolls should be culturally/ethnically appropriate for child’s race/age. If purchasing a bike or tricycle it is requested that a helmet be included. Please send unwrapped items to school with your child by Monday, December 5th.
     
    Thank you for your help as we share our blessings with others!
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  • Holiday Cookie Exchange

    The HCES faculty and staff holiday cookie exchange is on Wednesday, December 7th at 3:15 pm in the Media Center Conference Room. The faculty and staff look forward to this indulgent event every year. We hope that each faculty/staff member can take home 2 1/2 dozen cookies to help celebrate the holidays.

    We NEED your wonderful baking help to make this event a success.

    Please sign up to make 2 dozen baked goods. They will need to be on a disposable plate covered with Saran Wrap or aluminum foil. Please label any baked goods with nuts or other allergens. Your baked goods may be dropped off in the office anytime Monday, December 5th until noon on Wednesday December 7th. 

    Click here to sign up or contact Johanna Money.
     
    We greatly appreciate your generosity during the holidays!
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  • North Florida Fair Art Winners

    Congratulations to our students whose art work placed at the North Florida Fair!

    1st place: Eva Boland
    2nd place: Hugh Michael Hollingsworth, Courtney Stokes, Emmeline Cone, and Ann Reilly Brown
    3rd place: Maggie Bragg, Maggie Haber, and Clayton Antohi
    5th place: Andrew Nordby and Jack Schwenkler
    Honorable Mention: Livi Rooks and Randy Manausa
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  • Spelling Bee Winners

    HCES Lower and Middle School students recently held their Spelling Bee competitions. On November 29th, several 4th and 5th graders competed to represent Holy Comforter Episcopal School in the upcoming Leon County spelling bee competition. After 14 rounds, the winner was 5th grader Haley Shoup with second place going to 5th grader Harrison DeGuire and third place to 5th grader Mary Clayton Soto.
     
    After competing in their language arts classes, Middle School students went head-to-head on November 8th for the honor of representing our school. After 42 rounds, 8th grader Katie Merritt won the Bee with the word “conflagration” and 7th grader Jade Livingston came in 2nd.

    Their peers gave a standing ovation to the winners at the conclusion of both Spelling Bees.     Congratulations to all the spellers who put on quite a show with their spelling skills! Good luck to Haley and Katie in the Leon County Spelling Bee, which will be held at Leon High School on January 12.
     
     
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  • Christmas Programs

    Lower school students will present their Christmas programs to their families on Friday, December 16th. Students should wear holiday clothes for their performance. The program schedule is as follows:
    • 9:00 am (PK3 - 1st Grade) 
    • 10:00 am (2nd - 5th Grade)
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  • Grandpeople's Day: A Musical Trip Around the World!

    HCES students took their “grandpeople” on a trip around the world on Tuesday, November 22nd at the annual Grandpeople’s Day. Over 500 grandpeople joined their grandchildren for a morning of performances and time in the classroom. 

    After a lively music program full of traditional songs from across the globe, grandpeople were invited back to the classrooms to visit. Three separate sessions for different grade levels invited them for time with their students. Grandpeople in the 1st two sessions listened to the wonderful music performed by grades PK-1st and 2nd - 5th grade students. Middle school students invited their grandpeople to a traditional chapel program with a special performance by the Middle School guitar class.

    Grandpeople’s Day, a long standing Holy Comforter tradition, is held each year on the Tuesday before the Thanksgiving holidays. A grandperson may be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend or any special person. We give special thanks for all of our grandpeople!
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  • 20 Years on Fleischmann Road

    This week marks the 20th anniversary of the initial groundbreaking ceremony for Holy Comforter Episcopal School's Fleischmann Road campus. The board members, administrators, faculty and staff, parents and alumni who were part of that special day were true visionaries, giving us such a gift in this campus we now call our school home. It's amazing how our campus has changed and grown in such a short amount of time. 
     
    The follow poem, The Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole, was used repeatedly in 1996 as a call to support the move to Fleischmann Road. As we are in the beginning stages of raising funds to complete their vision of a PK3-8 school, we thought that you might enjoy reading what inspired them.
     
    The Bridge Builder
    An old man going a lone highway,
    Came at the evening, cold and gray,
    To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide,
    Through which was flowing a sullen tide.

    The old man crossed in the twilight dim;
    The sullen stream had no fear for him;
    But he turned, when safe on the other side,
    And built a bridge to span the tide.

    "Old man," said a fellow pilgrim, near,
    "You are wasting strength with building here;
    Your journey will end with the ending day;
    You never again will pass this way;
    You've crossed the chasm, deep and wide-
    Why build you this bridge at the evening tide?"

    The builder lifted his old gray head:
    "Good friend, in the path I have come," he said,
    "There followeth after me today,
    A youth, whose feet must pass this way.

    This chasm, that has been naught to me,
    To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be.
    He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;
    Good friend, I am building this bridge for him."
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  • Brown Bag Lunch - December 1st at 11:30am

    Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch series event featuring Holli Scharinger, our Middle School Technology Coordinator on Thursday, December 1, 11:30am in the Media Center. Mrs. Scharinger will present “Social Media and #KUWTK (Keeping Up With The Kids).”      While your kids are #KUWTK (Keeping Up With the Kardashians) on social media, you're struggling to #KUWTK (Keep Up With The Kids) on social media.  Come learn about the social media platforms your kids are using, how and what they are using them for, and the basics of their use. We'll also talk about the "net lingo", or the language your children use on social media, so that you may become more confident in interpreting this new language your kids may be speaking.

    Please RSVP to Holly Wilbourn at hwilbourn@holy-comforter.org by November 30th. 

    The session is free and open to HCES families and friends. Feel free to bring your lunch; drinks will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Bank, our Brown Bag Lunch sponsor.
     
     
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  • Crusader Fund - In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Holy Comforter Episcopal School is always grateful for our students and their families, faculty and staff, our alumni and friends. But we are also grateful for the opportunities provided by donations to the Crusader Fund. Last year, donations provided included iPad Pros, Apple pencils, WeVideoEducation subscriptions for 360 student users, science and math manipulatives, professional development for our teachers, playground equipment and much, much more.
     
    In the spirit of Thanksgiving season, make a contribution to the Crusader Fund! Click here to make a donation today or contact Holly Wilbourn at hwilbourn@hces.org to set up a pledge!
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  • K - 5th Grade: Interim Reports are Available Online

    It is hard to believe, but we are now midway through the second grading period. This marks the time when all parents can view grades by logging in to our school’s website. Kindergarten through third grade parents will need to follow the directions below to access the report. Fourth and fifth grade parents will access grades as usual. Please let me know if I can be of assistance while navigating the website to find the grade information.
    1. Sign in to website then click on “My HCES” near the top of the HCES homepage.
    2. Locate your child’s name and picture at the top left of your homepage and click on it. This will take you to your child’s page.
    3. Locate the "Performance" box below your child's picture on the left side of the page. Click on "Report Cards," click on the grade level appropriate "Interim Report." It will then download in a new page for you to view, save or print.
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  • Low Country Boil and Blues

    On Friday evening, November 4th parents, alumni and fellow HCES friends enjoyed a traditional Low Country Boil and Blues under moonlit skies in the courtyard. Beautiful fall arrangements adorned picnic tables and cafe lights lit the grounds with fire pits scattered about to keep everyone warm in the fall air. HCES fathers took turns shucking oysters for all to enjoy as families listened to the sounds of the Frank Jones Band and visited with friends underneath our iconic bell tower. The evening was a relaxed parents' night out with time to enjoy the fellowship and food with our friends and HCES family. A huge thank you to our chairs, Allison Harrell, Megan Kennedy and Rian Meadows on a spectacular evening!
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  • Attention: SMART Tuition Account Users

    Did you know that you can use your SMART Tuition account to make a tax deductible donation to Holy Comforter Episcopal School? Every year, over 65-70% of our families participate in the school’s Crusader Fund to provide classroom enhancements and professional development for teachers, offer tuition assistance and offset basic school operations. Every dollar counts as it is the collective power of all our donations that make the Difference for our school.

    Would it be easier for your family to make a pledge now and pay monthly through SMART Tuition? For instance, what if your family contributes $100 in May to the Crusader Fund every year? Is the school appreciative of your gift? Absolutely! But what if you could make a $25 or more payment monthly from now through May? You would add 50% to your previous year’s contribution and that makes a HUGE difference!

    Contact Holly Wilbourn at hwilbourn@hces.org to set up your Crusader Fund pledge, today!
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  • Notice to Parents with Siblings Enrolled Elsewhere

    With a great start to 2016-2017 underway, it's time to start looking ahead to next year! If you are a current parent whose child is in school in another program, but would like for them to attend HCES in 2017-2018, we want to give your child first consideration for any spaces available. In order to do so, we need you to apply now for 2017-2018. This application will begin their enrollment process. Please click here to access the online application.
     
    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nena Martinez, Director of Admissions, at 850-383-1007 as soon as possible. 
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  • Holy Comforter Church Silent Auction

    Holy Comforter Episcopal Church's Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 5-7pm including dinner and live music. Tickets are available by contacting the church at 850-877-2712. All monies raised benefit Holy Comforter Church missions. 
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  • Early Dismissal with no Omega on November 22nd

    Please remember Tuesday, November 22nd has been designated as an Early Dismissal Day following Grandpeople's Day. The dismissal schedule will be: PK3-5th grade (11:45 am) and Grades 6-8 (12:00 pm). There will be NO OMEGA on that day.
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  • Grandpeople's Day - November 22nd

    Grandpeople are special at HCES and students look forward to having these individuals visit campus each year. Students in grades PK3-8th grade welcome their special visitors for a day of student performances, classroom visits with refreshments, and special activities. Join us for "A Trip Around the World"!

    Click here to register for Grandpeople's Day 2016; Tuesday, November 22nd.

    Schedule of Events 
    8:00 am - Registration opens in lobby of Student Center 
    Session One - PreK3 –Grade 1*
    9:00-10:00 am Program in Student Center and Classroom Visitation 
    Session Two - Grades 2-5*
    10:00-11:00 am Program in Student Center and Classroom Visitation 
    Session Three - Middle School (Grades 6-8)
    11:15-11:45 am Chapel Program in Student Center
      
    Have questions or would like further details?  
    Contact Sara Beth Shippen sshippen@hces.org or 383-1007
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  • Filling Our Jars

    In today’s busy, busy world, there never seems to be enough time to fit everything in.  We often find ourselves cutting corners or leaving something by the wayside.  Here is a favorite story that reminds us that we can fit everything in, if we do it the right way.
     
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  • Low Country Boil and Blues - November 4th

    Join us and invite your non-HCES friends to a parents' night out in the HCES courtyard on Friday, November 4, 2016. Enjoy a delicious low country boil, oysters, brews, live blues music and more. Tickets are $35 for HCES parents and $25 for guests. Online registration is closed, but if you would still like to purchase tickets, please contact Holly Wilbourn. Limited seating available. 
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  • Crusader Athletics - Fall Recap

    Contributed by Trent Mills, Athletic Director

    As we launched into Fall Sports on the first day of school, the talk about athletics was buzzing. Many 8th graders were ready to take on leadership roles, hungry for success after tasting it as seventh graders. Our underclassmen (6th and 7th graders) were excited for the opportunity to start or continue their career as a Crusader. School spirit was alive and well as we began Cross Country, Golf, and Volleyball on August 16th.
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  • Crusader Running Company: Winter Workouts

    Calling all 3rd-8th graders! Crusader Running Company will be kicking off it's three month clinic "Crusader Running Company: Winter Workouts." Winter Workouts meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, every week HCES is in school, starting on Tuesday, November 15th and lasting until Thursday, January 19th. 

    Only 30 spots are available.
     
    Meetings will last from 3:15 - 4:30 and the days offered will be Tuesdays and Thursdays.
     
    Registration cost is $80 per runner. We will be including both long and short distance training, as well as team building, strength and conditioning, and race preparation! Crusader Running Company is an incredibly positive environment and open to all ability levels. 
     
     
    If you have questions, please contact tmills@hces.org
     
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  • Math Circle Program - 6th-8th Grade

    Attention all Math Wizards, we will be having a Math Circle Program meeting, Thursday, November 10th. Room #401, please check in with Omega and we will guide you to the meeting room. This is an opportunity for 6th-8th grade students to get involved with problem solving and creative expression.
     
    Please review flyer and for more information on Math Circle Programs visit https://www.mathcircles.org
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  • November Outreach Project

    Join the Lower School Student Council and donate to the Canned Food Drive! Help us stock the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church food pantry. Bring your donations to class from October 31st – November 10th.

    Items needed: 
    Canned Fruits
    Soups
    Rice
    Canned Vegetables
    Peanut Butter
    Pasta
    Canned Meats (tuna, ham, etc.)
    Cereal
     
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  • Fall Festival Welcomes School Community

    Over 700 Holy Comforter students, parents, and friends enjoyed a beautiful fall day under sunny skies at our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22.

    The school courtyard was transformed in to a festive fair with bounce houses, facepainting, a rock wall, games, crafts, cotton candy, sno cones, a cake walk and more. Fall Festival Chairs, Stephanie Ellis and Karen Haber and numerous volunteers worked tirelessly to organize and set-up the annual family event. In addition, 5th graders prepared for weeks creating their cardboard arcade games as part of their STEM class. The games were setup in the school gym where kids could come play their arcade creations, earning prizes. 

    Thank you to the Parent Association and all of the volunteers who make this event possible for our community!
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  • Have you made your pledge to the Crusader Fund?

    The Crusader Fund supports classroom enhancement requests from teachers, tuition assistance and bridges the gap between tuition dollars and the actual cost of running our excellent program. We strive to have an active parent participation because your gift signifies your belief in a Holy Comforter education and reinforces the importance of investing in our school for other donors. Some parents find it easier to pledge at a meaningful level at this time of year and make small payments on their pledge through SMART Tuition or with a credit card. 
     
    Please contact Holly Wilbourn today with any questions or to make a pledge. You may also click here to make your gift online, today. Thanks, as always, for your support.
     
    P.S. Way to go PK3 parents! Almost to 30%!
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  • Fall Festival Winners

    Congratulations to the winners of the Fall Festival Candy Corn Counting Contest, Clarice Hart and Scavenger Hunt, Hugh Michael Hollingsworth and Ben Sturges!
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  • Ms. Peebles Named Latin Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to our very own, Leslie Peebles, for being named the Latin Teacher of the Year by the Classical Association of Florida. She was awarded at their annual conference in Orlando last week. This award is given to one teacher, each year, across the entire state of Florida. We are so proud of you!
           
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  • "2016 Crusader Olympic Games" Field Day - November 10th

    The "2016 Crusader Olympic Games" Field Day is almost here! I'm looking for parents to help with stations, snacks and set up. Please click here to volunteer for as many time slots as you wish. If you have any questions, please email me at bgonzalez@hces.org.

    Below is a list of shirt colors assigned per grade. Please make sure your child is wearing the appropriate color on Thursday. 

    Kindergarten - red shirts
    1st grade - white shirts
    2nd grade - navy blue shirts
    3rd grade - red shirts
    4th grade - white shirts
    5th grade - navy blue shirts

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  • Chick-fil-A Share Night - October 27th

    Come join us at Chick-fil-A on Thursday, October 27th from 5:00-8:00pm for Pack the House Share Night. Chick-fil-A Capital Circle will donate a percentage of the subtotal sales made during this event to the school. Please remember to mention HCES at the register when ordering or when placing your order in the drive-thru. Click here for more information. 
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  • Winter Sports Sign Ups and Information

    As we begin our Winter Sports Season, the HCES Athletic Department would like to provide you with information regarding Soccer, Basketball, and Cheerleading. Sign Ups have been available the past two weeks, and there is still time to join!
     
    Below are a few key dates, times, and locations for the upcoming WinterSeason:

    Boys & Girls Soccer:
    Begins: October 17th 3:15 - 5:00
    Location: Soccer Fields (Pick-up is at the Bell Tower)
    Equipment Needed: Shin Guards, Water Bottle, Athletic Attire/Cleats
    Soccer Parent Meeting will be held on the Soccer Field on Friday, October 21st at 5:00 PM
     
    Boys & Girls Basketball:
    Begins: October 24th 3:15 - 5:00
    Location: HCES Student Center (Pick up is at the Bell Tower)
    Equipment Needed: Water Bottle, Appropriate Basketball Attire (athletic shirt/shorts, shoes)
    Basketball Parent Meeting will be held in the Student Center on Thursday, October 27th at 5:00 PM
     
    Cheerleading:
    Begins: October 24th 3:15 - 4:30
    Location: Student Center (Pick-up is at the Bell Tower)
    Equipment Needed: Water Bottle, Athletic Attire/Shoes
    Cheer Parent Meeting will be held in the Student Center Lobby on Monday, October 24th at 4:30 PM

    In order to participate in athletics, students are required to have the following forms turned in to either the Middle School or Athletic offices prior to the first practice: EL2 Physical, EL3 Consent*. Forms may be downloaded from the Holy Comforter website under Parent Downloads.

    *These forms have been updated. If you have already turned in a previous version, it will still be accepted. There is no need to resubmit the updated version. Only one EL2/EL3 is necessary per calendar year.

    If you have any questions, you can reach Trent Mills, Athletic Director, at tmills@holy-comforter.org

    Go Crusaders!
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  • Yearbook Photos are Available and Yearbook Retakes

    Photo retakes are November 8 from 9am-12pm. Please let us know if you need to retake your child's photo. 
     
    The 2016-17 Holy Comforter Episcopal School Official Yearbook Portraits are now available to be viewed!  Just click here and then enter the password: crusaders (all lowercase).  

    SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER! For the next 10 days, Kylene & Ryan Studios is offering a FREE LOW RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGE FILE of the photo you order when ordering $60 or more in prints, no coupon necessary. The Low Resolution Image File will be emailed to youwithin 24 hours after purchase. This offer will only be available for the next 10 days (expires on October 28th, 2016) so act fast! 
     
    Please contact Ryan Gay at Ryan@kyleneandryan.com if you have any questions about the images or the ordering process! 
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  • Poinsettia fundraiser for Holy Comforter Band and Guitar!

    What highlights the holiday season better than poinsettias? Whether decorating for the holidays or giving them as gifts, beautiful potted poinsettias are sure to brighten the season!
     
    The Band and Guitar programs at Holy Comforter are selling Christmas poinsettias for $10 each. These florist-quality plants are offered in three colors, are 16-18 inches tall, and are some of the most beautiful and long lasting holiday plants you will find. Each year, we receive many compliments on the quality of these plants; and we have lots of return customers! They make great gifts for friends and family, and can also be purchased in large or small quantities for your home or place of business.

    Please consider helping the Band and Guitar programs at Holy Comforter by ordering these lovely holiday poinsettias. Click here to download your form or you may contact Andy Nathan, Band Director, at anathan@hces.org. Order through Nov. 12th.
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  • HCES Flu Vaccine Clinic - Thursday, October 20, 2:00-4:30 PM

    Flu shots will be available for students, parents, faculty, staff and church members. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    The flu vaccine being administered is a preservative-free, quadrivalent flu vaccine which protects against four strains of flu.

    The flu vaccine is available at no charge to individuals who have Capital Health Plan (CHP) or Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)—State Employees Group.  Individuals with CHP OR BCBS of Florida must bring their insurance card and copy of their driver’s license (valid ID).  For individuals without either of these insurance plans, the cost for the vaccine is $28.00.  Payment may be made by check, made payable to “Florida Dept. of Health in Leon County”, or cash.

    The Vaccine Information Statement, Florida Dept. of Health Notice of Privacy Practices, and the Registration Form, may be downloaded from the links below or picked up in either the lower school or middle school office.

    Vaccine Information Statement
    Florida Dept. of Health Privacy Practices
    Vaccine Registration Form

    Please fill out a registration form for each person receiving the vaccine and attach a copy of your insurance card.   Pre-registration is requested.  Please turn forms into the lower or middle school office by Wednesday, October 19.

    Questions? Call or email Taska Zorn, School Nurse, at 383-1007 or tzorn@holy-comforter.org.
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  • Lower School Field Day

    Get ready for some fun! Coach Gonzalez has a wonderful day planned for our children, but is looking for a few creative parents to help create some things for Field Day, as well as, parent volunteers for the day of.  If you would like to help, please email Coach Gonzalez at bgonzalez@hces.org. 
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  • Lower School Presidential Physical Fitness Program

    The Presidential Physical Fitness Program will once again be offered this year through the Lower School Physical Education Department by Coach Gonzalez. The program will evaluate aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Please return the attached form to the main office by October 14th if you wish for your child to participate. Students should wear athletic clothes and shoes and bring a water bottle. They should plan to attend all six sessions.

    Who:​ 3rd - 5th Grade Students
    What: ​The program is to help students increase aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
    When:​ Sessions are from 3:00 - 3:45pm on the following dates.
    • October 18th
    • October 20th
    • January 31st
    • February 2nd
    • April 4th
    • April 6th 
    Where: ​Please check into Omega first and then Coach Gonzalez will gather students to go to the Student Center. Students should be picked up at the Bell Tower at 4:00.
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  • Run for Lawson - October 28th

    Join us for Lawson's Run on our beautiful cross country course on Saturday, October 28. Named in memory of HCES Lawson Mayfield '05, all proceeds benefit the National Meningitis Association. Click here for more information. 

    Click here to register.
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  • Conference Day Information - October 26th

    Lower and Middle School conference day is on October 26th - there will be no school for students.

    Middle School Conference Info - A more detailed email will be sent to middle school parents, but below is the overall layout for conference day.
    When    : Wednesday, October 26th, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Where: Student Center
    Format: Each Middle School core subject area teacher will have a table in the Student Center to conduct his/her conferences. Parents are free to go to any table in any order. There are no scheduled appointments for conferences. Parents may meet with as many or as few teachers as they wish.
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  • Holy Comforter Welcomes Dr. Tim Elmore

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School hosted the 7th installment of the Lecture Series on Tuesday, September 27th. Members of the school community gathered to hear Best Selling Author and international speaker Dr. Tim Elmore “Mistakes All Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids to Succeed in Life” based on research from one of his top selling books.
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  • 4th Annual Miracle Sport Night

    Our National Junior Honor Society students would like to invite you and your family to come to our 4th annual Miracle Sports Game Night on Thursday, October 6th, from 6:00 to­ 8:00 PM at Messer Field (2899 Jackson Bluff Road). Miracle Sports of Tallahassee is a program of the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA), a non-profit agency that enriches lives through accessible inclusive recreation and active leisure for all. On October 6th, we have the opportunity to come alongside Miracle Sports and cheer on its athletes in a baseball game. We've had a fabulous time the last several years and would love to have you join us this year!

    For more information, contact Christy Neal, NJHS sponsor.
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  • Fall Festival - October 22nd

    Fall Festival is a treasured family favorite on the HCES campus, and each year hundreds flock to this festive event! The HCES courtyard is transformed with games, bounce houses, face painting, a rock wall, arts & crafts and much, much more! It is an outstanding afternoon of family fun and we hope you will join us this year in the HCES courtyard!

    Join us Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 3 to 6 p.m.! Family passes are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the event. Additional guests are $5 each. Fall Festival t-shirts will be available to purchase starting Monday, October 17 at drop-off and pick-up. Students will be invited to wear their Fall Festival t-shirt (or any fall colored shirt) to school on Friday, October 21 with uniform bottoms. Click here to see the t-shirt. Click HERE to purchase your Fall Festival tickets.

    If you are interested in volunteering, please use the following sign-up genius link - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4ba5ab2fa0fb6-fall 
     
    In addition, we are in need of volunteers to contribute baked goods for the cakewalk - a family favorite! Click the following link to sign up - www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090C4BA5AB2FA0FB6-cake
     
    For additional information, please contact Karen Haber (kvhaber@gmail.com), Stephanie Ellis (ellisfamily34@mac.com), or Lisa Barton (lisa@barton-construction.com)
     
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  • Requesting Volunteers to Assist with Yearbook Photos

    The PA is looking for volunteers to assist with yearbook photos next week. Any amount of time you can spare will be greatly appreciated! No experience required.
     
    Monday, 10/3 - 10:00am - 12:30pm   
    Tuesday, 10/4 - 8:15am – Noon 
    Thursday, 10/6 - 8:15am – 10:15am
     
    If you are interested in helping, please email Courtney Whitis at courtney@whitisconsulting.com.  Thank you!
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  • Save the Date! The Book Fair is on its way!

    Twice each year, in the Fall and in the Spring, HCES experiences the literary excitement of the week long Scholastic Book Fair! This school year the Fall Book Fair will be held Monday, October 17th - Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 (during Fall Festival hours)! The Library will be transformed into a reader’s dream. Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the book displays, as well as serve on shifts in the Library during the week. Click here to volunteer on the Book Fair committee. 

    Also, online shopping is open, so visit the Book Fair Homepage at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/hces and click on the "Shop Now" button. Online shopping is available through Saturday, October 29. You can create wish lists and invite friends and family to shop with eCards. Best of all, purchases benefit our school. All online orders ship for FREE to the school, after the Online Fair has ended.
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  • The Crusader 411

    Join us on the first Tuesday of each month by the Bell Tower to hear all about the latest and greatest PA news at HCES. The first coffee is this Tuesday, October 4th. We will have Fall Festival tickets and t-shirt pre-orders for sale and there will be chances to ask questions to our Book Fair and Fall Festival chairs as well as meet and greet with fellow parents and administration. Enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with friends or meet a new friend in the courtyard. We hope to see you there!
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  • Yearbook Photo Schedule

    Yearbook photos will be taken next week on October 3rd, 4th and 6th. Please see the schedule below for your child's picture day. 

    Monday, 10/3 -  6th and 7th
    Tuesday, 10/4 - PK3, PK4, K, 1st, 3rd and 8th
    Thursday, 10/6 - 2nd, 4th and 5th
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  • 7th Graders Cross the Courtyard to Read with Preschool and Kindergarten

    On Monday, September 19th, 7th grade TARGET students crossed the courtyard to visit with PK3 and kindergraten classes. The middle school students spent time visiting and reading to the youngest members of our HCES family. Some kindergarteners even took their turn at reading to their middle school buddies. Watching the "bookends" of our school family interact together is one of the many blessings of our community. What ensued was a special memory and learning time for all!
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  • Crusader Fund

    Letters are in the mail! Please support HCES this year with a gift to the Crusader Fund, Holy Comforter's Annual Fund. The fund "bridges the gap," providing classroom enhancements, professional development for teachers, tuition assistance and offsets basic school operations. Contact Holly Wilbourn at 383-1007 to make your pledge by credit card or setup a monthly payment though SMART tuition. A little each month can go a long way by June 30, 2017!
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  • Interim Reports Available Online

    Interim reports are now online. Please follow the steps below to access your child’s report.
    • Sign in to website then click on “My HCES” near the top of the HCES homepage.
    • Locate your child’s name and picture at the top left of your homepage and click on it. This will take you to your child’s page.
    • Locate the "Performance" box below your child's picture on the left side of the page. Click on "Report Cards," click on the grade level appropriate "Interim Report." This will then download in a new page for you to view, save or print.
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  • Middle School Dance - Friday, September 30th, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Join us for a walk down the red carpet at our very 1st Middle School dance of the year on Friday, September 30th. Tickets are $5 per student and can be purchased here or you may pay at the door. It is certain to be a fun experience for our students!

    We would like to remind you and your student that there are standards of dress for the dances, even though students are not required to be in uniform. The guidelines for attire at dances are (per the Middle School Handbook)….
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  • Safeguarding God's Children

    The Board of Regents of the Episcopal Diocese requires that anyone who volunteers in any capacity at Holy Comforter Episcopal School or who chaperones a school-sponsored field trip, must be certified to do so. The Diocesan policy requires re-certification every 5 years and does not accept alternate training or documentation.  Only the Diocesan course entitled, “Safeguarding God’s Children” will be accepted.  Training or certification previously received through another church, state or law enforcement agency, medical facility or licensing agency, etc., no longer satisfies the Episcopal Diocese requirement. 
     
    Parents, grandparents and other approved volunteers may register for the online course using the link below.  Please allow for at least 48 hours to receive a login and password for the course.  If current parents and volunteers need to check their status regarding compliance, they may contact Janet Parrish at 383-1007 or jparrish@hces.org.
     
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  • Attention all Middle Schoolers: Wyldlife

    Wyldlife is the middle school ministry of YoungLife. Wyldlife aims to introduce students to Jesus and help them to grow in their faith. At Holy Comforter, Wyldlife "club" meets after school from 3:05 to 4:25 in the student center on Wednesdays, with pick-up at the bell tower. Every middle school student is welcome! Wyld is the key word! At Wyldlife club, we love to play ridiculous games that sometimes revolve completely around donuts or some other seemingly random theme in order to point people to Christ in a fun and engaging way. Every week we’ll have snacks, play group games, hold a raffle, and close with a message about Jesus. The first Wyldlife Club for this year is Wednesday, September 21st! Questions? Contact Gina Resavage at 728-2678.
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  • Praying Parents

    Please join us Monday morning (September 26) as we pray for our school, our children, and all who influence them. We meet right after drop-off (8:10am) on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month in the Media Center conference room. Questions? Contact Sara Beth Shippen at 850-766-5615 or sbshippen4@comcast.net.
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  • Lacrosse Clinic 3rd - 8th Grade

    Attention Crusaders! Starting Tuesday, September 20th, HCES Athletics will be offering a Lacrosse Clinic to all 3rd - 8th graders. Led by Holy Comforter Coaches and Alumni, this clinic will feature instruction on skills, small sided games, and teamwork. All levels of lacrosse experience are welcome! Click here to register.

    When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:30
    Where: HCES Lacrosse Field
    Dates: September 20, 22, 27, 29
                October 4, 6
    Cost: $40 per child
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  • Lecture Series featuring Dr. Tim Elmore

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School is proud to present our next Lecture Series guest, Dr. Tim Elmore, on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at 7:00pm. Dr. Elmore will present "Mistakes All Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids to Succeed in Life." He will provide practical and effective insights designed to help you lead kids to succeed, build resiliency, resolve, purpose and satisfaction in children, prepare kids to become adults and identify and nurture a young person’s full potential. 

    Dr. Elmore is a best-selling author, international speaker, and president of Growing Leaders, a nonprofit that helps develop emerging leaders under the philosophy that each child is born with leadership qualities.

    Feel free to share the facebook event and bring your friends. The Lecture Series is free and open to the public. HCES families and students are invited and encouraged to attend. 
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  • Moe's Share Night - Thursday, September 29th

    Come join us at our first Share Night of the year at Moe's Southwest Grill. Enjoy dinner at the Killearn, Mahan, or Bannerman locations and be sure to mention that you are with Holy Comforter Episcopal School when ordering. A portion of the proceeds will support our athletic boosters! 
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  • Athletics in Action: XC Takes Home a 1st Place Finish at the Crusader Classic

    Our Crusaders continue to roll, as we pick up right where we left off before Hurricane Hermine. The Cross Country team dominated the competition at our first home meet, the Crusader Cross Country Classic. Both boys and girls teams took home the first place trophy. The Runnin' Crusaders hit the road this week for the Alligator Lake Invitational in Lake City, Fl on Saturday.
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  • Volunteers Needed: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Hearing and Vision Screenings

    Volunteers are needed to assist with the hearing and vision screenings for Kindergarten and 1st grade, the morning of Tuesday, September 20 from 8:15-11:00. No experience required. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Taska Zorn, School Nurse at tzorn@hces.org or 383-1007.
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  • Bible Study

    It's not too late to join us for Bible study and fellowship as Caulley Soto and Patty Lang continue to lead us through "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" by Joanna Weaver.  Meet in the Media Center conference room at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoons. Contact Sara Beth Shippen with questions: 850-766-5615 or sbshippen4@comcast.net. 
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  • Bring a Friend to School Day for 2nd - 5th graders

    On Wednesday, October 12, we will host “Bring a Friend to School Day”, an opportunity for our students in grades two through five to ask a same-grade neighbor, friend, or relative to join us for a regular school day. (This is a holiday for Leon County Schools) We know this will provide an excellent opportunity for their friends to see for themselves what school at HCES is like.

    Bring a Friend to School Flyer
    Brind a Friend to School Consent
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  • All School Open House

    Please join us on Thursday, September 8th for the "All School Open House" at 6:00pm in the Student Center. The Lower and Middle School Open Houses are combined due to Hurricane Hermine, but if you have children in both divisions, we assure you that you will have ample opportunity to visit your children's classrooms. Middle School Parents: Please be sure to arrive about 10 minutes early (5:50pm) to pick-up schedules as the General Information Session will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
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  • Band - Instrument "Petting Zoo" POSTPONED

    The rescheduled "instrument petting zoo" for beginning Band will be held tomorrow, Thursday 9/8, at 3 p.m., in the Band portable. Please make sure your son or daughter checks in with Ms. Culbreath in Omega before coming over. See you then!
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  • Crusader Teams Place 1st in Godby Cougar Challenge and at the Preseason Tournament

    Congratulations to our teams on a banner 1st weekend in fall athletics. The Cross Country teams ran in the Godby Cougar Challenge on Saturday, August 27. Both the Boys and Girls teams placed 1st in the race!
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  • Gentle Reminder: Your Child's Safety

    Omega Counselors are trained to ask for your identification if they do not recognize you when you pick up your child(ren). To expedite your wait in the pickup line, please display your tag or simply share your number with the counselor. Again, this process is not to create frustration; your child's safety is our number one concern.
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  • Sign Up Your Middle School Athlete for a Heart Screening Today!

    Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in student athletes- more than any form of cancer or illness combined. Who We Play For offers a simple, effective electrocardiogram (ECG) that can detect up to 89% of heart issues and takes just 5 minutes to perform.
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  • Crusader Running Company Registration - Now Open

    Attention 3rd-5th grade students! Crusader Running Company is open for registration. 

    Click here to complete the online registration form.  
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  • Drop-off Reminder

    A friendly reminder regarding drop-off times. Students enrolled in Alpha should be dropped off no earlier than 7:30am. If your student is not enrolled in Alpha, the earliest he/she may arrive is 7:50am. If a child arrives before 7:50am, they will be sent to Alpha (and billed accordingly) for their safety. 
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  • Fall 2016 Extended Day Classes

    Don't forget to register your child for our Fall 2016 Extended Day Classes. The classes begin next week and are filling up quickly! Click the link below to register:
     
     
    We added classes to our fall 2016 schedule:

    2nd - 5th graders --MoLab has openings in the Wednesday class for 2nd-5th graders.  Each week students will experience a series of new STEM Investigaion Workshops, which are inquiry-based, fun, hands-on exploration on activities that enable all students to gain firsthand knowledge in the sciences. 
     
    Program Dates* & Themes
     
    August 31: Chemical Reactions: Foamy Fountain
    September 14: Brain Games
    October 5: Zip Line Ping Pong Ball Challenge
    October 12: Biological Cell
    October 19: Creepy Crawly Halloween Creatures
    November 2: Potions Class - Heat Sensitive Slime
    November 9: Geology with Charizard
    November 16: Quick Sand!
    November 30: Anatomy 101 - Lung Science
    December 7: Electric Lightning Bugs
    December 14: Polymers & Eco-Ornaments
     
    Cost: Omega students $90.00/Non-Omega students $105.00
    *Please note the dates of class.
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  • Gift Card Drive Benefiting Baton Rouge Flood Victims

    The Middle School NJHS is sponsoring a schoolwide gift card drive through the Episcopal Diocese benefiting the flood victims in Baton Rouge. 

    We are collecting gift cards from chain retail stores such as Target, Walmart, Home Depot and Lowes. Please drop off all cards in the main office or to your child's teacher. 
     
    Gift cards are due by next Friday, September 2nd
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  • HCES Preseason Volleyball Tournament

    Come and watch our Lady Crusaders Volleyball Team in action! This Saturday, August 27th, we will be hosting a four-team tournament from 8:30 - 3:15. All games will take place in the Student Center. Come out to show your Crusader pride and support our team!
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  • Save the Date! Homeroom Parent and PA Committee Chair Meeting

    Next Thursday, September 1st we will conduct our Homeroom Parent and PA Committee Chair Meeting at 8:15am in the Student Center Lobby. If you are a Homeroom Parent or PA Chair, please plan to attend. There is valuable information discussed that you will need to know for this year. 
     
    If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Boland, 2016-2017 PA President or Meghan Wilson, Director of Crusader Fund and Special Events. 
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  • Students, have you ever thought of joining the Band?

    If so, come to the Band room on Thursday, September 1st at 3:05pm to try out one of five Band instruments as part of our "instrument petting zoo." Representatives from Music Masters will be bringing trumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes and clarinets for students to try. 
     
    After you try out each of the instruments, you will receive a recommendation about which instrument is best for you as well as information on how to join band and how to rent your instrument.
     
    All interested students should check in with Ms. Culbreath on Thursday, September 1st after school. 
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  • Welcome Back, Families!

    The PA kicked off 2016-17 school year with a "Meet and Greet Sweet Treat" Ice Cream Social while families were meeting teachers and preparing for the start of school. Over 750 parents, students and faculty enjoyed treats and fellowship in the courtyard on Monday afternoon.
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  • Bible Study

    HCES Bible Study: "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" will be starting NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 14.  We will be discussing the first two chapters of the book.  Contact Sara Beth Shippen with questions.  850-766-5615 sbshippen4@comcast.net. 
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  • Campus Recreation Program

    This year we are excited to present a new offering in our Athletic Program. As an expansion of our “club teams,” Campus Recreation has been created to provide the chance to play sports in a non-competitive environment. Each sport has a $20 registration fee, and students can choose to participate in as many sports as they want throughout the semester.
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  • Fall 2016 Extended Day Classes

    Omega classes begin the week of August 29th!  A registration link will be sent in an email blast this Friday, August 19.  If you have any questions about the class offerings, please contact Bertie Culbreath at bculbreath@hces.org
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  • Back to School Jitters

    Contributed by Bobbie F., HCES Parent 

    "As our family prepares for the first day of school tomorrow, I can’t help but think back to this time last year, when we were new to Holy Comforter. If you are like me, you knew Holy Comforter was the right school for your child(ren) the first moment you stepped on campus to take a tour. Yet the joy and excitement of knowing your kids are in the perfect place doesn’t preclude you or them from experiencing jitters and fears about their first day.
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  • Class Lists 2016-17

    Click here to view the 2016-2017 class listings.
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  • HCES Athletic Store

    Check out our Crusader Team Store, provided by B&B Sporting Goods! The store will be open through August 21st and offers athletic gear for our Fall Sports seasons!
    Note: This apparel cannot be used as a uniform. Middle School students can choose to wear their athletic shirt on Fridays, only, with uniform approved bottoms. (All Middle School athletes will receive their own booster t-shirt).
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  • Back to School Forms

    If you have not already done so, there are three different forms you need to update for each child you have enrolled at HCES. You should have already received email notices about the Eucharist Permission Form and the Consent for Medical Treatment Form. There’s one more that’s very important – Emergency Contacts.
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  • 2016-2017 Athletics - Important Information

    As we approach the start of a new year, we encourage all Middle School students to start thinking about joining our Athletic Program. With many teams and activities from which to choose, we want to offer many possibilities for our students to be involved. Sign ups will continue for our Fall Sports through the first week of school.
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  • Creative Writing Camp and Young Authors' Conference

    On Thursday, June 16, thirteen local authors participated in a Young Authors’ Conference at Holy Comforter Episcopal School. As part of the Creative Writing Camp, led by HCES teacher and published author Susan Koehler, the authors spent the morning sharing their guidance and expertise with the students. The Holy Comforter Creative Writing Camp, geared towards aspiring writers and those students who want to sharpen their writing skills, welcomed students ranging from 5th to 8th grade.
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  • Congratulations HCES Senior Alumni Class of 2016

    Holy Comforter's 8th grade class of 2012 graduated from 5 different local high schools (Leon, Lincoln, Chiles, Maclay, and North Florida Christian) and from one in Maryland and one in North Carolina. Although information is still coming in to us about scholarships and awards that they have won, we are so proud of their accomplishments that we couldn't wait to share it with you.
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  • Congratulations Holy Comforter Class of 2016!

    On Tuesday, May 24, the Holy Comforter Episcopal School 8th grade class graduated in a ceremony held in the school's Student Center. The service, led by Head of School Peter Klekamp, welcomed hundreds of parents, families and friends. A traditional chapel service was followed by the presentation of awards and diplomas. Two 8th grade students, Hillary Koehler and Gabrielle Powell, addressed the audience, reflecting on their years spent at HCES. Students, families and friends then took a trip down memory lane as they previewed the much-anticipated annual “8th Grade Slideshow” which takes a look back over the students’ career at HCES. After the ceremony, graduates and their families gathered in the courtyard for a celebratory reception organized by parents Mary Owen Thames and Stacey Kenny.
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  • End of School Year Medication Pick-Up

    If your child has any medications in the school clinic, please pick them up by the end of the day, Wednesday, May 25.  All medications, not picked up,  are disposed of at the end of the school year.
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  • Give to Grow the Difference

    Only 43 families away from reaching our goal of 75% parent participation and making HCES history!

    Below are a few of teacher requests that we hope to purchase with Crusader Fund dollars. Will you participate and make a difference? Every gift makes an impact...no gift is too small!
     
    A few Crusader Fund Teacher Requests:
    - 12.9 iPad Pro & Apple Pencil
    - STEM Lab Consumables
    - Risas y Sonrisas: elementary Spanish enhancements
    - PK Sand Tool Sets
    - Guitar, Keyboard & Vocal Amplifiers
    - IXL Subscriptions for Math & Language Arts
    - Additional Soccer Goals
    - Discovery Education Streaming Plus

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  • Immunization Updates for 2016-17

    Up-to-date immunizations are required by Florida law for school attendance and immunization records must be on file before the first day of school, August 16, 2016.
    • Students entering kindergarten through seventh grade are now required to have 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or proof of the disease in addition to the other required immunizations.
    • Students entering seventh grade are required to have a Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) booster vaccine.
    If you have any questions about your child’s immunization record, please call or email me at 383-1007 or tzorn@holy-comforter.org; or check with your child’s primary care provider. Records may be emailed to my address or dropped off in the front office.
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  • 2016-2017 Parent Association Officers

    We are pleased to announce the 2016-2017 Parent Association Officers, please see below. If you see them, please thank and congratulate them! 

    PA President - Katherine Boland
    PA President Elect - Lisa Umana
    Vice President of Middle School - Patty Durham
    Vice President of Volunteers & Homeroom Parents - Courtney Whitis
    Treasurer - Sabrena Watson
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  • Lost and Found

    Lost and Found will displayed in the colonnade through Wednesday, May 25th. Please check to see if your child has lost an item. All items not claimed will be donated during the summer break.
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  • Share the Difference About Holy Comforter!

    There are still a few spaces available at some grade levels. Contact Nena Martinez, Director of Admissions, at 383-1007 or nmartinez@holy-comforter.org for more information. 
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  • Athletic Sign-ups

    Fall athletic sign-ups are located in the Middle School hallway. If your child would like to participate in Middle School athletics next year, please make sure you have your child's physical forms completed prior to participation. You can find the forms here on our website. 
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  • Counselor's Corner: Responsibility

    Contributed by Jenna Long, Guidance Counselor

    I am certain it is a common sentiment at the moment, but lately I
    continuously find myself thinking: “Can the end of the school year be here
    already?” Another year has flown by, but what a joy and privilege it is to be
    a part of such a wonderful school. The Character Trait for the month of
    May is Responsibility. Through our Character Education Program, we have
    spent the year studying a variety of valuable concepts designed to help
    reinforce the values and morals we all strive to teach our children at home
    in our daily lives. Interestingly, this month’s trait is a bit unique. Unlike the
    others, responsibility is often used in conversation with a negative
    connotation. That is – “You’re going to be held responsible for this!” or
    “This was your responsibility!” This is a cultural sign of how heavy this
    character trait can sometimes be. As a result, we sometimes think of our
    responsibilities as burdens. But as we study this trait with our children we
    are focused on the opposite – how important and positive responsibility can be.
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  • Summer Assignments

    Summer assignments will be available online beginning next Wednesday, May 25th at www.holy-comforter.org/backtoschool. In addition to assignments, supply lists, forms and more will be added to this page throughout the summer. 
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  • Report Card Distribution for 4th 9-Weeks

    Parents, please note that the end of year report cards (4th 9-weeks) for middle school AND lower school will be mailed home AFTER the school year ends. Please be sure that your account is current by the end of the school year, as all accounts that are in arrears will delay mailing of your child(ren)'s report card.
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  • Ring! Ring!

    All next week, Meghan Wilson and Holly Wilbourn will be reaching out to all previous donors and new parents who have yet to make a gift to the Crusader Fund this school year.
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  • The Little Mermaid, JR.

    On Friday, our Middle School "Opening Night" Class presented Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. during a daytime showing for local preschools and our school community as well as a nightime showing for HCES families and friends. 
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  • 2016 National Latin Exam Results

    Recently, our Middle School Latin students took the National Latin Exam - a 40 question exam taken by over 153,000 people, worldwide. 
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  • 2nd Grade is in the Lead!

    The 2nd grade is in the lead with a Crusader Fund grade level participation of 66.67%! Coming in second place is the 4th grade with 65.08% and third place goes to the 1st grade with 61.67%! 
     
    See the attached graph to see other grade level standings. Our school-wide parent participation goal is 75% and currently, we have 53% participation. So when we say, "every gift matters" we really mean it. Please, no matter the size, make your gift to the Crusader Fund.
     
    Click here to contribute today or mail or drop a check off to the front office. 
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  • 10th Annual Thielen+ Crusader Cup Golf Tournament

    Thank you to all of the participants and sponsors of the 10th Annual Thielen+ Crusader Cup Golf Tournament held on Monday, May 2nd! The day turned out to be perfect, filled with fun and fellowship, under beautiful skies at Southwood Golf Club. Congratulations to our winning golf team: Mark Levine, HB Stivers, David Jackson and David McCranie! 
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  • Head of School Art Gallery

    Peter Klekamp established a special "Head of School Art Gallery" that features art created by our students throughout the year. The gallery, located in his office, currently highlights works of art chosen from our Middle School Art Class. Congratulations to Kendall Naumann, Emilia Minton, Sophia Umana, Bella Campo and Hadley Frankland for being our featured artists! We will continue to rotate the artwork at various times. We look forward to featuring our own "Picasso's!"
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  • Kids in Need, Books in Deed

    Lower School Student Coucil members organized a book drive of new and gently used books to benefit "Kids in Need, Books in Deed" as part of the April Outreach Project. 2,043 books were collected and will benefit local children and schools. Great job to our school community!
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  • Peace, Love and Mother Son Fun Photos

    Click here to view and download photos from the 2016 Mother Son event. 
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  • Thank YOU!

    We are overwhelmed from last week's Faculty and Staff Appreciation week, thank YOU! From the sweet treats, delicious breakfasts and lunches to the precious notes, gift cards and gifts from our students, we are so appreciative of your generosity and kindness. 
     
    We want to especially thank Heather Brown, Chair and Sandi Chason, Co-Chair for all their hard work and energy to make last week unforgettable! 
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  • Lower School Student Council Election Results 2016

    The results are in and the winners are...

    President – Harrison DeGuire
    Vice President – Lily Hightower
    Treasurer – Ali Bankson
    Recording Secretary – Eli Strayer
    Communicating Secretary – Mary Clayton Soto

    Congratulations to all of our candidates for a job well done!
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  • HCES Celebrates Alumni

    Holy Comforter celebrated and honored our alumni this past week!
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  • Holy Comforter Church News

    Holy Comforter Episcopal Church welcomes our families to a Vacation Bible School Round-Up the week of June 6-10th from 8:30am- 12:00pm, each day. Open to rising Kindergarten through 5th grade. Visit their website at www.holycomforteronline.org to sign up. 
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  • Only 3 more days to order! Gala Black and White Portraits

    The tradition of offering black and white portraits of every child returned and were available for purchase at this year's Gala. The photos were taken by parent and professional photographer Jennifer Powell. We are now ready to extend this offer to the entire school community so that every family has an opportunity to purchase a photo of their child, even if they do not attend Gala. 
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  • Thank Your Teachers with a Meaningful Gift

    It's Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, so why not thank your teacher with a meaningful gift to the Crusader Fund in their honor! This is a great way to say thank you for all they do for your child and the school all while supporting a vital aspect of our school.  
     
    If you would like to make a gift in honor or your teacher or child, please click here and contribute today! Meghan Wilson, Director of the Crusader Fund, will notify your teacher of your meaningful gift. Of course, you can also mail or deliver a check or cash to the front office. 

    Remember, no gift is too small, honestly! 
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  • Thielen+ Crusader Cup Gold Tournament - THIS Monday!

    Join us for the 10th Annual Thielen+ Tax and Business Consulting Crusader Cup Golf Tournament on May 2, 2016 at Southwood Golf Club. It's not too late to sign up to play!
     
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  • Holy Comforter Church Names New Rector

    Holy Comforter Episcopal Church welcomes Jerry Smith as the new rector. Jerry, accompanied by his wife Marjie Smith, come to Holy Comforter Episcopal Church after over 11 years as rector of St Bartholomew's in Nashville (www.stbs.net).
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  • Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

    Holy Comforter Faculty and Staff want to say "Thank You" and invite you to the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, May 5th at 8:15am in the Student Center Lobby. Please RSVP to Meghan Wilson at mwilson@holy-comforter.org
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  • Crusader Fund Coffee!

    Tomorrow morning, Thursday, April 21st we will be serving coffee during drop off. So don't be alarmed, grab a cup and have a great day!
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  • Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. - TICKETS ON SALE NOW

    Save the Date for the Middle School Opening Night Class Production of "The Little Mermaid JR." on May 6 at 7:00pm in the Student Center.
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  • April Outreach Project

    Please support our book drive to support Kids in Need, Books in Deed. Any new or gently used books will be collected until April 29th in each classroom.
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  • Crusaders4Health

    Crusaders4Health an initiative create by our Middle School elective class is inspiring Holy Comforter Episcopal School Students to have a better understanding of the health choices they are making and how it effects them, each day. "Our goal is to elevate health awareness around the Holy Comforter community and beyond. Our mission statement: We are learning students striving to promote healthy lifestyle both in and around our school." If you would like to learn more, click here to visit the website. 
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  • Latin Students Place at State Forum!

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School Latin students competed in the 67th Annual State Latin Forum held in Orlando this past weekend, April 7-9. Over 1,000 students participated representing approximately 60 schools. HCES finished 2nd in Creative (Art Projects, Dramatic Interpretation, Costumes), 1st in Ludi (Olympika/non-academic contests), 3rd in Academics, 2nd in Overall Sweepstakes. Congratulations to our students and Latin teachers Leslie Peebles and Mary Lois Mayfield on a job well done! Click here to view the individual scores and results.
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  • SURPRISE! Dress Down Day on Friday

    Head of School For The Day, Kate Reichelderfer, and LS Student Council, Brooks Bayliss, have requested and received approval for a Dress Down Day this Friday, April 15th. The dress code is casual. Please follow school appropriate clothing guidelines.
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  • Crusader Fund

    Haven't made your Crusader Fund contribution this year? No problem, click here to participate and make a difference today! Only 101 families are needed to reach a historic 75% Crusader Fund Parent Participation! Remember, your donation and participation matters.
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  • HCES Summer Sports Camps

    Join us for summer sports camps open to students in 3rd - 5th grade! There will be 7 minimum and 20 maximum students per Sports Camps. Please register online at
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  • Head of School for the Day!

    Third grader, Kate Reichelderfer took over duties as our Head of School for the day. Kate spent the day filling Mr. Klekamp's shoes, making important decisions. 
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  • Donor Proof 2015-2016

    Thank you for your support of the Crusader Fund. Click the link below to check the listing of your name for the 2015-16 Crusader Fund and the grade level participation before we go to print on the Annual Report this summer. If you have not yet donated to the Crusader Fund, it's not too late! Make a donation by clicking here. If you have any questions, or need to make any changes, please contact Meghan Wilson. 

    Donor Proof 2015-2016
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  • HCES Athletic Banquet - April 28th

    The HCES Booster Club cordially invites you to the HCES Athletic Banquet which will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 6-8:00 pm in the Student Center. Click here to purchase tickets.
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  • Unsold Gala Items...Buy Now!

    There were a few items that didn't sell the night of Gala so take a look at the below and see if any interest you. Please email Meghan Wilson to "buy now!" This will be a first come, first serve buying opportunity. 
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  • Holy Comforter Episcopal Church Dove Lands Home on Fleischmann Road

    On Friday, March 25, the dove, affixed to the original church located on Miccosukee Road, was delivered to campus. The dove was gifted to the Church years ago and was a meaningful symbol of the Holy Spirit. When the Church moved to the new building on Fleischmann Road, the dove remained with hope of someday making its way home. Now that the old building will be removed making room for the new TMH Surgical Center, several members of the community pitched in to remove the 14,000lb. symbol and transport it to Fleischmann Road, just in time for Easter. 
     
    A memorial garden will be built around the dove.
     
    For more information and to read more about the story, please click here. 
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  • A New Athletic Director for the 2016-2017 School Year

    It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Mr. Trent Mills as our new Athletic Director effective July 1, 2016!
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  • Brown Bag Lunch: April 7th

    Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch series event featuring Amy Mullins, HCES Parent and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Leon County Extension and Agriculture/Food Systems expert Molly Jameson on Thursday, April 7 starting at 11:30am in the Media Center Conference Room for their presentation. 
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  • Did you win something at Gala?

    Do you need to pick up or pay for an item (or items) you won at our recent Gala? Please contact Meghan Wilson or Holly Wilbourn. 
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  • Friday, April 15th: Peace, Love and Mother Son Fun!

    Mark your calendars for a night full of peace, love, happiness and FUN at the Mother Son Night Friday, April 15th from 6pm-8pm. This event is for students in PK3 through 5th Grade.

    Cost is $25 per family and includes snacks and drinks (tickets will be available at the door for $30 the night of the event). Click here to register! For more information, please contact Monica Browning or Paige Dixon.
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  • Spring Fling!

    Our annual Spring Fling is right around the corner; so bring your family and friends for a night of fun, games, pizza and outdoor movie Saturday evening, April 2nd at 6:00pm on the soccer field! The movie selection will be announced next week. Please note: If there is rain, we will begin the movie earlier than dusk in the Student Center. Can't wait to see you there!
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  • 8th Grade Science Students Welcome Dr. Harrison Prosper

    On Friday, March 4th, Dr. Harrison Prosper stopped by to speak with 8th Grade Science students about space, gravity, and history. During the visit, he answered student's questions about various topics and visited our science classrooms.  Ms. Stevenson's students were putting some final touches on their STEM Fair projects and Ms. Jung's were doing a station lab about rocks.  After observing and engaging students, Dr. Prosper said, "This is why I'm so optimistic about education." He was thrilled to see students engaged and learning through discovery, trial, error, and facilitation. It's not every day that a university professor of physics, CERN Collaboration Team member, and scientist that helped discover a subatomic particle, the muon, compliments your students and program. He has already requested to come back next year and also invited a group of students to go star gazing in the fall with his college class. Special thank you to teacher, Lance Davis for welcoming guest speakers and untraditional learning experiences into our classrooms.  
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  • Holy Comforter Celebrates 60 Years at the Black and White Ball

    This past Saturday, we hosted the annual Gala and Auction, a sold out event, welcoming over 300 guests in the courtyard on our beautiful campus. Members of our school community and guests celebrate the 60th anniversary of Holy Comforter School at the Black and White Ball, a truly memorable evening. We want to thank our incredible volunteers, as well as, our gracious sponsors and donors. With your time, energy and support, the evening was a tremendous success!
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  • Class Photo Order

    Please remember, tomorrow Thursday, March 10th is the final day to turn in the class photo order forms. After that, photos can ordered online, however the price will increase. Turn into Mrs. Maxwell at the front office. 
     
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  • Crusader Cup Golf Tournament

    Join us for the 10th Annual Thielen+ Tax and Business Consulting Crusader Cup Golf Tournament on May 2, 2016 at Southwood Golf Club. Click here to sponsor or to sign up to play.
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  • Students Bring Home Championship at State Astronaut Challenge

    It all began a little over a year ago when Ms. Pat Jung and Ms. Kaylyn Stevenson, Middle School Science Teachers, were approached by Technology Director Paul Fitzgerald and HCES parent, Christophe Reglat, about the first ever Middle School Astronaut Challenge to be held at Kennedy Space Center. Both teachers attended the practice of a Georgia astronaut team at Florida High and quickly became interested in the endeavor. Fast forward to this past fall. The qualifying test approached and both teachers jumped in, excited about the adventure that lay ahead.
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  • Camp Crusader Registration - Now Open!

    Camp Crusader Summer Camp 2016 is open for online registration! We are excited to use a new, user friendly software, CampBrain. We urge you to act quickly and choose your weeks now, as there are caps on the grade levels. Please view the NEW Half Day Sports Camps for students 5th - 8th grade (1:00-4:00pm). Summer Camp runs Monday, June 6th through Friday, July 29th. 
     
    The registration will open to non-HCES families on Thursday, March 3rd.
     
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  • Gentle Reminder: Your Child's Safety

    Omega Counselors are trained to ask for your identification if they do not recognize you when you pick up your child(ren). To expedite your wait in the pickup line, please display your tag or simply share your number with the counselor. Again, this process is not to create frustration; your child's safety is our number one concern.
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  • Shop the Book Fair Online!

    Wishing you purchased that special book or was it sold out? It’s not too late.  Shop the online Book Fair at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/hcesnow through Friday, March 4th. All orders benefit HCES and ship for FREE to the school next week. Thank you for your continued support of the book fair!
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  • Thank you, Alan and Nancy Asker!

    Thank you to HCES alumni parents Alan and Nancy Asker of Asker Distributors for the donation of free ice cream for the Middle School PA treat at lunch on Monday. They were certainly a BIG hit!
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  • Counselor’s Corner: Courage

    Contributed by Preschool Guidance Counselor, Jenna Long
     
    The character trait for the month of February is courage. Courage can mean a lot of things. It looks different depending on your perspective. What it means to be courageous to our precious preschoolers is different from what it looks like in a seasoned grandparent, a patient middle school teacher, or a young couple embarking on parenthood. But whether you’re four or ninety-four, courage has a common thread that touches each of us no matter our circumstance. Courage means to face difficulty, whatever its form, without or more often, in spite of your fear.  In our daily lives, courage often means doing what is right or what is necessary despite our unease.
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  • Holy Comforter Hosts Dr. Norm Thagard for 6th Lecture Series Event

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School hosted the 6th installment of the Lecture Series on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00pm. The school’s Student Center welcomed over 200 guests who gathered to hear, Dr. Norm Thagard, a former NASA astronaut who flew on 4 Space Shuttle missions, and is the first American to ride to space on board a Russian space vehicle, the Mir. Dr. Thagard shared his life's work as he presented "My Life's Mission: A Journey to Space".
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  • Class Pictures: March 1-2, 2016

    Class pictures will be taken next Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2. Please see below for the schedule. 
     
    Tuesday, March 1
    8:30     Zorn
    8:40     Accursio
    8:50     Borkowski
    9:00     Watterson
    9:10     Brimacombe
    9:20     Taylor
    9:30     Cureton           
    9:40     Sherraden     
    9:50     Ereckson                   
    10:00   Russell
    10:10   Blickenderfer
    10:20   Davis
     
     
    Wednesday, March 2
    8:30     Proctor
    8:40     Manausa
    8:50     Cardman
    9:00     Follick           
    9:20     Carpenter
    9:30     Brady               
    9:40     Cruse   
    9:50     DeGuire                         
    10:10   Koehler
    10:20   Wells
    10:37   Seventh Grade
    10:50   Sixth Grade
    11:00   Eighth Grade
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  • Ready, Set, Bid!

    Coming to Gala? Can't make it this year? No problem!
    Again, this year, you can bid for select items and purchase your raffle tickets for the Tuition Giveaway – ALL ONLINE!

    Click here to bid on grade level baskets, teacher experiences and enter the tuition giveaway.
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  • 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Florida Baptist Children's Home

    Mrs. Coburn's TARGET's 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Florida Baptist Children's Home will be held on Friday, March 4 from 7:15-815 am in the Student Center. Cost is $5.00 per plate and tickets are on sale now! You may purchase tickets at the link below, see one of Mrs. Coburn's TARGET students or purchase at the door for $6.00.
     
    Please come out and support this very worthy cause!
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  • School Closed Wednesday, February 24th

    We have been monitoring the weather and due to the possibility of inclement conditions, we are following Leon County School's decision to close on Wednesday, February 24th. 
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  • WoW Week 2016

    Last week Middle School students participated in our 1st WoW (Without Walls) Week. During this four day week, February 8th - 11th, our students participated in both in and out of the classroom activities exploring the idea of living in, leading, and serving communities.  
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  • Latin Forum Results

    The Holy Comforter Latin team had a successful forum on Saturday, February 6th at Leon High School. Holy Comforter finished 4th in Academics Sweepstakes and 3rd in Olympics out of several local middle and high schools who participated. 

    We had 36 students participating in Forum. Each student could take 2 tests or 1 test and 1 oral/costume. The results are amazing, especially considering our students compete against so many high school students.

    Our Level 1 Certamen (Latin Brain Bowl) teams finished in 1st and 5th places and our Level 2 team finished in 3rd place. 

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  • February Outreach Project

    New this year, we are partnering with Tree House, a non-profit organization that cares for abused and neglected children in Tallahassee and surrounding counties. The organization is celebrating 25 years of supporting children ages 2 to 12 years-old. Thank you for supporting HCES as our children learn about caring for others as this is our February school wide outreach project. You can help by making a donation from the following list to Tree House. We will take donations on their behalf through February 26th!
     
    ***ONLY NEW ITEMS PLEASE***
     
    Pull-ups and diapers, wipes
    Twin bed sheets, blankets, mattress pads
    Crib sheets & blankets
    Bath towels, wash clothes, bath mats
    Dish towels
    Plastic storage containers
    Pajamas, underwear, socks
    Children’s toiletries and clothing
    Toilet Tissue Napkins
    Liquid laundry & liquid dish detergents
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  • Gala 2016 - Few seats remaining!

    Saturday, March 5, 2016 will be an evening you will not want to miss! Very limited seating is available so let us know if you would like to come and we'll do our best to reserve your seat. First come, first serve. Black and white casual cocktail attire is suggested. Contact Meghan Wilson at 383-1007 for sponsorship and ticket information.
     
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  • Save the Date - The Book Fair is headed our way!

    The Book Fair will be here NEXT WEEK!
    Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits while benefiting HCES.
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  • Show your love for your teacher this Valentine's Day!

    Show your love and appreciation for your teacher by making a contribution to the Crusader Fund in their honor. Click here to make a gift to contact Meghan Wilson.
     
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  • Holy Comforter Episcopal School Students Go On An International Journey through Switzerland’s CERN Laboratory

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School’s middle school students experienced a special opportunity on Friday, January 29th as they went on a virtual tour of the CERN Laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland. CERN, otherwise known as the European Council for Nuclear Research was founded in 1954 and sits near the France/Switzerland border. The laboratory is the largest physics lab in the world and was established as a world-class fundamental physics research organization in Europe. Though CERN was created to investigate and understand the inside of an atom, the organization has vastly expanded as our knowledge of matter has broadened. Physicists and engineers at CERN are now probing the fundamental structure of the universe as they use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter – the fundamental particles.

    Last year, 8th Grade students connected with physicists at the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) portion of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to learn about the experiments that were underway as scientist learn more about the particles that make up our universe. This year, students connected with another part of the LHC, ATLAS (A Toroidal LHC ApparatuS), and learned about the what type of experiments they conduct.
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  • TARGET Students Brighten the Day at Elder Care

    Throughout January, Mrs. Wylie’s 8th grade TARGET class worked together to plan a visit to the Elder Day Stay Program, a drop off program for seniors needing different levels of care. On January 27, our students visited the program and facilitated a variety of activities, including board games, cards, puzzles, checkers, bingo, and beanbag tosses. The students spent the morning interacting with approximately 30 seniors of varied abilities and even left them with a surprise snack of fresh fruit. It was apparent that the visit meant a great deal not only to the elders, but to our students, as well. Often times, the elderly can be a forgotten demographic, and it was a wonderful experience for our students to celebrate them in such a special way.
     
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  • Do You Have Your Sticker?

    Do you have your sticker? A BIG thank you to those who have contributed to this year's Crusader Fund! We are well on our way to a great year but need everyone's participation – click here to donate now or if you have questions please email Meghan Wilson.
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  • Father Daughter Dance

    Fathers, grab your daughters and get ready to hit the dance floor! The HCES Father/Daughter Dance is a whirl-wind of activity, and a precious opportunity for the dads to enjoy an evening with their girls...if they can catch them...on the dance floor! This year the dance will be held on Friday, February 19th from 7:00-9:00pm. The dance is open to girls in PK3 - 5th grade and cost is $25 pre-registered and $30 at the door (includes a 4x6 photo taken at the event by Jennifer Powell Photography). Coat and tie preferred for fathers; dress, skirt or slacks for daughters. Note: Corsages are optional and will not be sold at the dance.   
     
    Click HERE to register for the father daughter dance. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Meghan Wilson. 
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  • Save the Dates!

    Save the date for these exciting upcoming PA events! More information to follow soon. 

    February 22-26: Spring Book Fair
    February 24: Book Fair "Grand" Event (brown bag lunch with grandparents) - 11:15am
    March 5: Gala
    April 2: Spring Fling
    April 15: Mother Son Night of Fun
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  • 3rd Annual STEM Saturday Welcomes 124 Local Students

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School hosted the 3rd Annual STEM Saturday on January 23rd with overwhelming success! The event welcomed 124 students from 26 local schools to an exciting morning of hands-on, interactive science experiences taught by Holy Comforter teachers.
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  • Crusader Fund Stats!

    Thank you to 42% of our families who have contributed to this year’s Crusader Fund! Currently, the PK3 is leading the way with 58% parent participation, 2nd grade is close behind with 57% and in third place is 1st grade with 51% parent participation. Way to go! Haven't made your gift yet? No problem! Click here or contact Meghan Wilson. 
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  • Have a prayer request?

    HCES is blessed with a network of faithful volunteers (you!) who serve those within our school community who are in need of additional support. The Angels Committee provides prayer and care behind the scenes. If you have a prayer request, please contact Angels Committee Chair, Kristina Petrandis petrandis@gmail.com.
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  • The Big Bend Educational Career Fair

    Holy Comforter is one of nine local schools participating in The Big Bend Educational Career Fair held this Saturday, January 23rd from 10:00am - 12:00pm in Maclay School's Webster Center. The fair welcomes individuals looking for teaching, staff, administrative and support positions. Help us spread the word and come learn about independent schools in the Big Bend area. Resumes accepted. For more information and to see other schools participating visit www.maclay.org/careerfair.
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  • Order Your 2015-2016 Yearbooks

    The HCES 2015-2016 Yearbooks will be delivered in May, again, this year! The students will have the opportunity to sign each other's books and get quotes from their teachers. Please order your yearbook before January 29th by going to this website: http://www.balfour.com. The cost is $45.00. There will be a limited number of books available for purchase at the time of delivery so to ensure that your students receive a book, order today.
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  • Spring Afterschool Registration - Closes TONIGHT

    Attention Parents - today is the last day to register for After School Programs. Online registration will close at midnight tonight. Click here to sign up!
     
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  • Was Baby Bear's Porridge "just right"?

    Middle School students experimented with a two day heat transfer lab. Read about the experiment below!
     
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  • Care Packages for Soldiers

    Help the Middle School Interact Club send care packages to soldiers overseas. For the sixth year, HCES will team up with the Rotary to send packages to soldiers overseas. You can help support this joint mission project by supplying one or more of the items listed on the attached sheet. Please contact Laurie Coburn, if you have a military family member overseas that you would like to receive a care package. Items will be accepted until Friday, January 29th.
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  • Lecture Series Presents Dr. Norm Thagard

    Holy Comforter Episcopal School is proud to present our next Lecture Series guest, Tallahassee's own Dr. Norm Thagard, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 7:00pm. Dr. Thagard is a former NASA astronaut who flew on 4 Space Shuttle missions, and is the first American to ride to space on board a Russian space vehicle, the Mir. Therefore, he can be considered the first American cosmonaut, as well. Currently, Dr. Thagard is a tenured professor at the FAMU - FSU College of Engineering.

    The Lecture Series is free and open to the public. HCES families and students are invited and encouraged to attend. 
    Middle School students who attend the lecture will receive A DRESS DOWN DAY PASS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26!
    Lower School students who attend will need to sign in at a table in the Student Center lobby. ALL LS STUDENTS WHO ATTEND WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY PACKAGE OF ASTRONAUT ICE CREAM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT LUNCH!
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  • New Bible Study: Fight Back With Joy

    We are beginning a new Bible Study for our parent community titled "Fight Back With Joy" by Margaret Feinberg. The group will meet Wednesdays at 1:30pm in the Media Center Conference Room.  We'd love for you to join us! If you have questions, please contact Sara Beth Shippen. 
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  • Rising 6th Grade Parent Presentation

    Our rising 6th grade parent meeting was held this morning to give our current 5th grade parents a look into what's coming up as their students move into the middle school. If you missed this meeting and would like to view the presentation, please click here.
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  • Guardian ad Litem 2015

    The students, faculty and staff of Holy Comforter Episcopal School opened their hearts this holiday season. The school sponsored 36 children through the Guardian Ad Litem program in which to provide a Christmas full of gifts. Each class sponsored a child and students, with their families, brought in gender specific clothes, toys and other necessities. The Guardian Ad Litem children ranged in age from a few months old to teenage years.
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  • Holy Comforter Celebrates 60 Years

    On the morning of Friday, November 13th, the Holy Comforter community gathered at an outdoor traditional chapel service for a meaningful culmination of a week of events celebrating the school's 60 year history.
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  • Spirit Week 2016

    January 11-15 will be a great week of celebrating HCES' incredible spirit! Along with dress up days there are basketball games available for you to come and support the Crusaders! The Cheer Clinic participants will cheer at the 5:00 basketball game vs Trinity Catholic on Thursday. The Cheer Clinic will cheer the first half of the game and halftime. Come and join us! Below are the remaining dress up day themes.

    Monday: Sun Day (sunglasses with uniform)
    Tuesday: Tacky Sock Day (tacky socks with uniform)
    Wednesday: Woo Hoo Wednesday (favorite team shirt/jersey with uniform bottom)
    Thursday: Red Out Thursday (red uniform shirt and uniform shorts) Pep Rally at 2:15/Game with Cheer Clinic participants cheering at 5:00
    Friday: Fun Day Friday (free dress day)
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  • Spring 2016 After School Programs

    Spring After School Class Registration is now open! Click here for class descriptions and to register online. Classes will begin the last week of January.
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  • Tropicana Speech Winners

    Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Tropicana Public Speaking contest!
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  • Wydlife's Weekend Camp

    Click here to view the attached flyer for information about Wyldlife's Weekend Camp, February 5-7, 2016. Parents may contact Juliet Perrier, the team leader, for any further questions or details. (julietperrier1@gmail.com)
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  • 2016-2017 HCES Enrollment

    Enrollment season begins now for the 2016-2017 school year. If you have a child currently not attending HCES but you would like to enroll them for the upcoming year, please look on the website on the Parent Resource page for the light green “Apply” button. Some classes have very limited spaces, so please apply as soon as possible. A few upcoming enrollment events are listed below. 
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  • Do you have ideas for auction items?

    The Gala Committee is working hard and looking for auction items, big and small! If you have any auction item ideas, contacts or would like to donate item(s) please contact Katherine Boland bolandkj@gmail.com or Susie Juhlin susanjuhlin718@hotmail.com. 
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  • Gala 2016 - Black and White Ball

    Mark your calendars for our annual Gala with live and silent auctions to be held Saturday, March 5, 2016. We invite you to our beautiful campus for a night to remember celebrating our 60th anniversary! This will be an evening you will not want to miss so gather your friends or let us know if you would like to come and we'll reserve your seat. Black and white casual cocktail attire is suggested. Contact Meghan Wilson at 383-1007 for sponsorship and ticket information. Don't wait, last year was a sold out event so contact Meghan today!
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  • Smashburger Share Event - January 12th

    Join us at Smashburger on Tuesday, January 12th from 11:00am - 10:00pm for a Share Day event. 15% of proceeds will go to Holy Comforter Episcopal School if you mention the school when placing your order. The share event will be going on at both locations. 

    1380 Village Square Blvd. OR 216 S. Magnolia Drive
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