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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
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Interim STAAR Testing
Reminder that Interim STAAR Testing continues next week! The schedule for next week is below.
Session 1 Distance Learning Students should arrive between 8:00am - 8:15am. Students may finish testing early so please be on standby to come pick up your scholars from testing upon completion.
Session 2 Distance Learning Students should arrive between 12:00pm - 12:15pm. Session 2 families will also be notified when their student is done. All students should bring a snack, water bottle, and book to read.
Drop off and pick up will take place in the front parking lot of the building. As you enter the parking lot, drive all the way to the end, wrap around the island, and continue back to the front of the building, parking along the red curb nearest to the playground area. A staff member will be positioned out front to ensure your student is taken care of.
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After School Clubs
Registration for our 2021 Spring Clubs is Here! You can find a schedule along with description of club offerings here. The link to register is here. Clubs will begin the week of February 8th and run through May 7th.
Clubs offerings: Fine Arts 1-3, Newspaper 5-7, Arts and Crafts K-3, Music Vocal 4-7, Music Memory 2-4, Debate 5-7, German 4-7, Latin 4-7, Spanish K-3 and 4-7, Strength and Conditioning 5-7, Soccer K-3, Run 3-7, Ballet K-3 and 4-7, Basketball 2-4 and 5-7, Writing 5-7, Chess K-3 and 4-7, Fiber Arts K-3 and 4-7, Drama 5-7, and Coding 3-4.
Please contact your Club coordinators if you have any questions, or concerns.
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Western Hills is Looking for a Director of Academy Giving
Great Hearts Western Hills – one of our San Antonio sister schools – is looking for a skilled fundraiser, compelling storyteller, an exceptional communicator, and community building extraordinaire to fill the role of Director of Academy Giving. Please share the job posting with anyone you feel may be drawn to this key role with Great Hearts Western Hills’ leadership team.
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Parent Advocacy Corner
Register for a Parent Advocacy Rally happening on Wednesday, February 10, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Click here to register. Your voice matters in the work for equitable and sustainable funding for charter schools. Here you’ll learn how from advocacy experts at the Texas Public Charter School Association.
For more information, please click HERE to read the latest Parent Advocacy Newsletter.
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Staying Hydrated
Parents, we know you have a lot of things to do every morning to get your scholar prepared for the school day. Something very important is to help them remember to bring a filled water bottle to school every day.
Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.
(Harvard -T.H. Chan-School of Public Health)
Let us all stay hydrated!
Face Covering:
Another very important fact during these trying times is to remind your scholar to bring a mask to school. Your scholar should have their mask on before exiting the car.
As always, if you have any questions please email Nurse Hildebrand.
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Breakfast & Lunch Program
Great Hearts Forest Heights partners with Preferred Meals for the
Breakfast and Lunch program. Please make sure that your student’s account
maintains a positive balance to ensure there is no disruption to their meal
service. See Negative Meal balance Policy below. You may add funds to this
Breakfast: $2.00 (7:25 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.)
Lunch: $4.00
A La Carte: Milk is the only a la carte item offered. In this case, milk is $.75 for all students. (Note: Milk will be charged to FRL students if issued a la carte. If milk is issued with a full meal, then it is free. This is due to the fact that we get state reimbursement for reimbursable meals, but we do not get reimbursement for a la carte items.)
The PSO Lunch Committee generously volunteers their time to serve lunch to the participating students. If you are interested in volunteering, contact: info@greatheartsforestheights.org
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Daily Attendance
We receive daily funding for all students, Brick and Mortar and Distance Learning.
Brick and Mortar must be present and in their classrooms by 10:00 am.
Distance Learners must participate in instruction between the hours 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM.
For absences, it is imperative that you leave a message on the attendance line (210) 892-3665 Option 1, or email...
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Office Hours
Office hours are weekly, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.
Please call us at (210) 892-3665, option 0 or email us at:
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