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Earlier today Headmaster Funes sent a January Headmaster Video letter, to read it and watch the video please click here!
Also, our new Great Hearts Texas Superintendent Brendan Miniter sent out a letter regarding our updated COVID policy for our Texas Schools if you did not have an opportunity to read it, you can find it here.
Coming Next Week: Semester 1 Exams
Your students will have already received study guides for their semester exams in all classes early this week. All upper school students will follow this overall schedule. HS denotes high school and MS denotes middle school (grades 7 and 8). As you can see, all students take a subject exam at the same time. For example, all students will be taking their history exam at 7:50 am on Thursday. You will also seek that breaks and silent study periods are built into exam days. Your student will receive specific room numbers for these times early next week. Below you will find the exam schedule.
Exam Schedule
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We have just found out this event has gone virtual! Stay tuned on how GHNO will participate.
Join Great Hearts United as we participate in the nation's largest Martin Luther King Jr. March! Around 300,000 people gather each year to march in commemoration of Reverend King's legacy of nonviolence, justice, and equality. The Martin Luther King Jr. March is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the impact of an inspiring individual and to connect with our San Antonio community. Great Hearts United would love for our GHNO family to observe MLK Jr. Day with us in a special San Antonio tradition. RSVP here and email any questions to student club coordinator Tara Guetzloe at taraguetzloe@gmail.com or faculty club coordinator Ms. Busekrus at Nikaela.busekrus@greatheartsnorthernoaks.org.
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Attention 8th and 12th Grade families! Mark your calendars for the 8th Grade Art Show Friday, January 28th from 6 PM - 8 PM in the lower school MPR. Come enjoy the beauty, humor, and drama our students have put into their artwork! If you have a child that would like to play music at the event please reach out to Mr. Rerick.
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Thank you, thank you GHNO friends and families for your support during our Give Joy-5 Days of Giving because of your generous support we raised well over $120,000! Helping us finish 2021 strong and getting us even closer to our annual Community Investment goal! Your partnership is so important, and we are so grateful.
2021 Tax Information: To all our families who have donated last year, thank you. Please note we have moved to a new recognition process and you will no longer receive a tax letter as you have done in the past. Your receipts from online giving whether monthly or one-time would suffice for all tax needs under current tax laws. If you have any questions or if I can assist you in any way please reach out to me via email: DeAnna Macias.
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9th and 10th graders - come hang out with your friends during independent study week!
One catch - you MUST purchase a ticket by the end of day Sunday, the 16th.
9th Grade-Save the Date
9th graders & their parents are invited to their curricular event of the year themed "My Antonia" on Saturday, March 5th from 6:30-8:30 pm! Bring your favorite dish to share for our community potluck and come ready to be lead in dance by Texas Caller John Kephart! RSVP here & sign up for your potluck dish here. Email Mrs. Hailey Johnson if you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event!
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Our fifth annual High School Symposium is upon us! Every year, the entire high school student body and faculty read and write on a selected text over Independent Study Week (Jan 17-20). At the end of Independent Study Week, we will gather together for a day of seminar, lecture, and other scholarly activities over the selected text. This year’s Symposium will be on Friday, January 21, 2022, and we will be reading Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
We will be using the Arden, 3rd edition of the play (see link below). We ask all families to obtain a copy to be read over Independent Study.
If you’re having trouble obtaining a copy of the Arden, 3rd edition of As You Like It, you are welcome to purchase the Folger Edition.
Please reach out to Miss Linz with any questions or concerns.
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12th Graders will be heading to the Scobee Planetarium in downtown San Antonio on March 1st! Look out for an email with all the details soon! In the meantime, you are welcome to register your students for the trip through this link right now.
8th Graders will be heading to the Meadows Center for Water & the Environmental in San Marcos on March 31st! Look out for an email with all the details soon! In the meantime, you are welcome to register your students for the trip through this link right now: this link right now.
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Hello, 7th and 8th-grade families!
January’s teacher and staff luncheon is Friday, January 28, 2022. This luncheon is an opportunity for 7th and 8th-grade families to show our appreciation for our dedicated teachers and staff by helping with a monetary donation. Please visit the PSO website to find the link to donate by Monday, Jan 24th. We are suggesting a $10 donation.
Thank you for being an active member of the GHNO community!
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Upcoming Athletic Events
Saturday, Jan 8
9:00 am MS Girls Basketball "Maroon" at IDEA Walzem
10:00 am MS Boys Basketball "Maroon" at IDEA Walzem
Tuesday, Jan 11
4:30 pm MS Boys Basketball "Crimson" v. Great Hearts Forest Heights (Home)
5:00 pm Boys JV Basketball at Randolph HS
5:30 pm MS Girls Basketball "Griffins" v. Great Hearts Forest Heights (Home)
6:00 pm MS Girls Basketball "Maroon" at Jubilee Lake View University Prep
6:30 pm MS Boys Basketball "Griffins" v. Great Hearts Forest Heights (Home)
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball at Randolph HS
7:00 pm MS Boys Basketball "Maroon" at Jubilee Lake View University Prep
Friday, Jan 14
5:00 pm Boys JV Basketball v. Stockdale HS (Home)
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball v. Stockdale HS (Home)
Saturday, Jan 15
9:00 am MS Girls Basketball "Maroon" at SST San Antonio
10:00 am MS Boys Basketball "Maroon" at SST San Antonio
10:00 am MS Boys Basketball "Crimson" v. Great Hearts Live Oak (Home)
11:00 am MS Girls Basketball "Griffins" v. Great Hearts Live Oak (Home)
12:00 pm MS Boys Basketball "Griffins" v. Great Hearts Live Oak (Home)
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College Counseling Corner |
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All 10-11th grade students who tested in October should have received their test books and scores back by this week. One of the best way to practice for future PSAT and SAT is to correct missed mistakes. Students can see Mrs. Woods if they have any questions about test prep.
Cafe College Events
Did you know that Cafe College, right here in San Antonio (address: 131 El Paso Street, San Antonio, TX 78204) offers FREE in-person and virtual college preparatory events? Some examples of their programming include SAT/ACT test prep and strategy sessions, practice tests, and financial aid workshops. To view their calendar of events click here! Please note that although the events are free, spots are limited and online pre-registration is required.
College Visit Absences
TEA allows our school to excuse the absence of a student who is a junior or senior for up to two days per year for the purpose of visiting an accredited institution of higher education. Please notify Carmen Thompson of your college visit and provide this form upon your return in order to obtain an excused absence.
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Office of College Counseling Contact Information
We are located in Room 217 and students are welcome to stop by before school, during morning break, lunch, lyceum, and after school. We are also available for in-person, Zoom, and telephone appointments.
Phone: 210-888-9483 ext. 303614
Email: CollegeCounseling@GreatHeartsNorthernOaks.org
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Federal Report Cards for the district and each of the district’s campuses are now available on the district’s website at this link. (under the section titled Federal Report Cards by Campus and District). The reports are also available on the Texas Education Agency’s website.
For a list of information contained in these reports, visit click here. If you have difficulty accessing the information from the website, hard copies of the reports are available at the district office, or if you have questions about the information for your campus, please contact your campus Headmaster.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Supply Chain Shortage- Attached please find a letter regarding supply chain shortages across the country and how it could impact our lunch menus, providing some insight on why at times we need to be "off-menu" and swap in some menu items that were not previously listed on the calendar.
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Absences/Illness
Health Screening-Please continue to be diligent with self-screening for any illness or sickness before coming on campus. Remember if your child has had a fever or has thrown up in the last 24 hours they should stay home. One of the reasons we have seen limited cases of COVID-19 on campus is due to the self-screening occurring at home. If you or your child is symptomatic or ill, stay home and/or consult with your medical provider. Please remember individuals who have confirmed cases of COVID-19 will be asked to isolate for a minimum of 5 days or until symptom-free.
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Finals Week-January 10th-14
MLK Jr. Day-January 17 Student Holiday
Independent Study January 18-20 Students work at home on their Independent Study Project
Full-Day Friday-January 21
8th &12th Art Show-January 28
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Additional Resources for Families |
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Please see our GHNO Website for additional information on our Academy including Parent Resources!
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