Weekly Newsletter | May 9, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 10th: Coffee with Headmaster Keffer
May 11th: 3-7th STAAR Reading
May 12th: 3-7th STAAR Math
May 13th: 5th STAAR Science
May 15th: Kinder Orientation
2021-2022 Calendar click here

COFFEE WITH

THE HEADMASTER

WH parents are invited to join incoming Headmaster Keffer on Monday May 10th for coffee starting at 8:10 am (after drop off) until 9:30 am in the turnaround area. To attend in person RSVP here! Live Stream will be offered through the GHWH Facebook page!

NOW ENROLLING

7th GRADE SCHOLARS!

Western Hills currently has enrollment openings for next year's 7th Grade classes. We invite you to spread the word in our community about our growing Spartan Family!

Encourage your community to follow along with us on our Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more about our campus.

ART CAMP 2021

This year's Art Camp will be hosted by our very own WH Art Teachers! Camp dates are June 21-25th for Grades K-7. Click here to register today! $189 per week per scholar. $35 registration fee required per scholar. (includes all art supplies)

Greetings

Spartans,

It was inspiring this week to see all of the heartfelt thanks that you showed our teachers. I used to tell parents on tours that Great Hearts demands more from parents, students, and teachers, and this year has certainly been no exception. In addition to instruction, our teachers have worked hard to ensure the students are safe and feel comfortable and welcome at school. From weekend grading to welcoming students at the door every morning, we truly have an incredible team of faculty and staff, and I want to thank you for stepping up in such a big way to honor and celebrate their good work.

Above are some pictures from Teacher Appreciation week. Thank you again for being such a warm, welcoming, engaged community of families and investing to make Western Hills such a special community.

Together, we are Spartan Strong!

Matthew Vlahovich

Headmaster | Great Hearts Western Hills

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR STAAR TESTING

This week our campus will be STAAR testing. Please take a look at the details below.

Scholars must arrive on campus on time. Any testing scholars that arrive after 9 am will not be able to test that day. If they miss the test, they will have to take the test during the make-up day.

Please ensure your scholar comes to campus in their school uniform with a mask, a water bottle, and a book. They do not need to bring their backpacks on their perspective STAAR testing days.
Our campus is considered a closed campus on the STAAR testing days. No volunteers will be allowed on campus (this includes lunch volunteers).

Please ensure scholars have a hearty breakfast and get plenty of rest the night before each test.

LAPTOP & SUPPLY DROP-OFF REMINDER

Spartan Families, please begin to return borrowed materials to the Western Hills campus.

If your scholar was loaned a laptop, you are responsible for returning the laptop or paying the cost of the device. You can either:

Drop off laptop and cords bundled and clearly labeled with your name at the Western Hills receptionist between 8 am to 2:00 pm.
If you are a Distanced Learner, you may drop off the laptop at Western Hills on May 31st between 9 am to 12:30 pm.

Additionally, if you were loaned a book or other supplies, please begin to return the school property with the Western Hills receptionist.

Borrowed materials would include Core Knowledge readers, whiteboards, Classics to Keep novels, Biology and Math textbooks, etc. Please place these items in a bag and clearly label them with the scholar's name and their class section or teacher.

GH ADVOCACY CORNER

Prospects are dimming at the state Capitol for our elected officials to pass a bill protecting public charter schools from discrimination at the city and municipal level. This priority bill was killed on the point of order in the Texas House Thursday morning after failing on the House floor by 3 votes Wednesday night. Thank you to all the parents who participated in TPCSA’s call to action this week. They made a significant impact on our lawmakers.

Stay up to date with charter school legislation and action alerts on this priority legislation through the Texas Public Charter School Association by signing up here.

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