GreatHearts Arlington
Weekly Newsletter
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Cultivating hearts and minds through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty |
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ETOS PERIPETEIAS
Year of Adventure
“Let us go on and take the adventure that shall fall to us.”
C.S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”
Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring
“But you, brave and adept from this day on . . . there’s hope that you will reach your goal . . .
the journey that stirs you now is not far off.”
Homer The Odyssey
Arlington Community,
We are embarking on a great adventure! Our new faculty is in full swing with orientation and training and are so excited to meet your children soon. Throughout this year, we will be focusing on the theme “Year of Adventure” with our faculty, students, parents, and community. We will conduct readings, seminars, activities, assemblies, and events that highlight our nine core virtues as we focus on this theme. We will be continually reminded that this is a year of adventure, and although we have a trajectory and goal that we are aiming for, we do not fully know what lies ahead or what may befall us. We are excited for the challenges and opportunities we will encounter and will face them with confidence and joy, knowing that we will face them and surmount them together. You are our journeymen and partners in this shared adventure, and we look forward to facing the future alongside you as our allies.
Please take note below of important information about an upcoming opportunity for your scholar to meet their teacher, including a unique event for our Kindergarten families. We have planned an additional event, Kindergarten Orientation, specific to our youngest scholars that will provide more information about the transition into formal schooling, what to expect, and time to drop off their school supplies. Kindergarten Orientation will take the place of Meet the Teacher Night for Kindergarten families. The remainder of our scholars, first through seventh grades, will attend Meet the Teacher night on Monday, August 9 to drop off their supplies and meet their teachers. For all families, we will be conducting a virtual orientation to talk much more specifically about drop off, pick up, operations, expectations, after school programs etc. As a reminder, much of this information is already provided on our website in our New Family Orientation. Looking forward to this great work!
In Service,
Andrew Duininck
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Parents of incoming Kindergarten scholars are invited to Orientation
Thursday, August 5, 2021
6pm-7:30pm
Get familiar with teachers, school staff, and the campus!
Don't forget to bring your school supplies.
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Mark your calendars for a chance to meet your scholars teacher!
1st-7th Grades
Monday, August 9,2021
5pm-6pm: Last Names A-M
6pm-7pm: Last Names N-Z
Get familiar with teachers, school staff, and the campus!
Don't forget to bring your school supplies.
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The DEADLINE to order your EduKits is TODAY!!! |
Great Hearts Arlington offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order school supplies for the upcoming school year. EduKits include the supplies approved by our school. Click the link below to order your edukit today! |
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Join us at the BALLPARK!
Deadline to purchase your ticket is July 21st!
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Parent Service Organization (PSO) Corner
ORDER your Great Hearts Arlington Founding Family
T-Shirt NOW! Click on the link below to order!
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July 20- Sign up for your CAMPUS TOUR!
July 28- Great Hearts Arlington at the BALLPARK!
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August 5- Kindergarten Orientation
6pm-7:30pm
August 9- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
4:30pm -5pm
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August 9- 1st-7th Grades Meet the Teacher
5pm-6pm: Last Names A-M
6pm-7pm: Last Names N-Z
August 11- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
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Dena Franco
Assistant Headmaster
Hello! My name is Dena Franco, and I’m thrilled to join the Great Hearts Arlington family as Assistant Headmaster.
I have both middle and high school teaching experience, most recently as a Humanities teacher and the Humanities Department Chair in a local school district.
Although originally a Midwesterner, Dallas/Fort Worth has been my home for over two decades.
One thing that brings me joy is watching someone or something grow. Whether it’s my children, my students, my colleagues, or my many MANY plants, growth always fascinates and excites me.
I’m eager to meet your scholar and work with your family as we cultivate our Great Hearts Arlington community!
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Erin Gilbert
Academic Support: Reading
Mrs. Gilbert will serve as a reading interventionist at Great Hearts Arlington. She finds great joy watching her students develop a lasting love of reading.
Erin received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Dallas in interdisciplinary studies and her master’s degree from The University of Texas at Arlington in literacy studies. She is a certified Reading Specialist with seven years of experience as a classroom teacher.
Erin was a founding faculty member at Great Hearts Monte Vista South in San Antonio and is excited to apply that experience as part of the founding faculty of Great Hearts Arlington. Outside of school Erin enjoys playing with her ninth-month old daughter, going on family bike rides, reading, and eating Tex-Mex.
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