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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
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Great Hearts Day
This Friday, February 12th, is Great Hearts Day! This day is a celebration of our virtue of Friendship and students are invited to create handmade cards or letters for all of their classmates. These cards/letters will be given out during Lyceum. Teachers are sending home a class roster of student first names so that your scholar can participate if they wish. In the words of Arnold Lobel, author of the Frog and Toad Series... "Once upon a time," said Frog, "there were two good friends, a frog and toad."
A few reminders:
- All items must be handmade by the student.
- Participation in this is optional.
- If a student participates, they must make a card/letter for all students.
- Gifts, treats, or food of any kind are not permitted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your classroom teacher.
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After School Clubs
We know how much anticipation there is with club openings and hope that you and your scholars were able to find a club that meets your needs and interests. We know that a few of the clubs filled up in record time, but there are still a number of offerings for all age levels. Check the following clubs for availability.
· 4-7 chess
· Drama
· Debate
· 1-7 Fiber Arts
· 2-7 Music Clubs
· Latin
· German
· K-7 Spanish
· Newspaper
· Strength and Conditioning (Now available to 4th grade)
· Writing
We have opened new sections for the following Clubs:
· Run Club K-3 Thursdays
· Basketball Club K-3 Tuesdays
· Basketball Club K-3 Thursdays
· Ballet K-3 Tuesdays
You can find a schedule along with description of club offerings here. The link to register is here. Clubs will begin tomorrow, 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 virtual Parent Advocacy Rally happening on Wednesday, February 10, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Click here to register. Sponsored by the Texas Public Charter School Association, the rally will include important legislative updates from the Starlee Coleman, the TPCSA’s chief executive officer.
Great Hearts is in the process of establishing parent councils at each Texas campus. These councils will serve as advocates to elected officials. If you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, email bridie.chaudoir@greatheartstx.org
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PSO Newsletter
Read all the latest news and see what's coming soon from your PSO in the most recent PSO Newsletter. Click below to read more.
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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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