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Happy Thanksgiving!
As Cicero stated, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all of the others.” From the earliest days of our founding, we as Americans have recognized the importance of setting aside a day each year for the singular purpose of expressing thanks for the many blessings we have received. As we gather with friends and family this next week to celebrate Thanksgiving, please know how grateful we are for the Great Hearts Northern Oaks community as we work together to preserve and pass down the very best of American ideals and the Western Tradition.
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Open Enrollment has begun!
If you have friends or family interested in Great Hearts let them know! Now is the time to apply!
For Currently Enrolled Students: No action is needed at this time. Re-enrollment for current students takes place in the spring. Further information will be announced in February.
Entering Siblings, Kindergarten and Beyond: Siblings of current students who would be new to the school in 2022-2023 must apply during Open Enrollment in order to receive Sibling Priority and the best chance of receiving an enrollment offer.
Academy to Academy Transfer: Currently enrolled Great Hearts students who desire to transfer to another academy are eligible to receive Transfer Priority for the 2022-2023 school year and will need to submit a new student enrollment application to the desired campus HERE. For more information about our transfer policy, please see our full GHTX Enrollment Policy.
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December 3rd- 10th Grade Curricular Event- Netherfield Ball
10th graders & parents: The Honour of your presence is requested at our first ever Netherfield Ball, a curricular event that promises proposals, rejections, and desserts. This literature celebration of Pride & Prejudice will have a little bit of dancing, some creative writing and acting, and homemade desserts! The event will be on Friday, December 3rd at the Rosemont 6-8pm. Regency attire encouraged (Gentelmen: think two-tailed coats. Ladies: think empire-waist gowns. Google Images also have some good examples of this!). However, if not choosing to dress in costume, attendees may wear casual, modest attire. Pants/jeans should be in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), and no midriffs or undergarments may be shown. No tickets needed, but an RSVP is required (click here). For any questions, please email Hailey Johnson.
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December 5th- Pickleball Tournament
Looking for a fun and active way to support the Class of 2023? Please join us at Chicken N Pickle for a fundraising Pickleball Tournament! Anyone is invited to play- students, parents, teachers, and friends.
Date: Sunday, December 5th
Time: 4-7pm
Where: 5215 UTSA Blvd
Cost: $100 per team
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December 10th and 11th- 11th Grade Drama Production
Please join us for the 11th grade production of Twelfth Night on December 10th and 11th. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box (the theater space off of the gym). Ticket information forthcoming!
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December 14th- Winter Concert
Our annual winter concert for the Upper School will take place on Tuesday, December 14th at Park Hills Baptist Church, 17747 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm. Please check your email in the coming weeks for more information regarding student call time and attire.
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...The Snowflake Fund has begun!
What is the snowflake fund? it is a parent-led campaign
that provides a joint gift from the GHNO community in lieu of traditional holiday gifts to teachers!
We love and adore all the hard work of everyone on campus, and we express that love during the holiday season by combining our gifts together. In lieu of traditional gifts, the parents and friends of the staff combine forces to offer a well-deserved holiday gift. The gift is presented to the staff at the holiday luncheon that takes place just before the December holiday break.
Learn more about the Snowflake Fund and how we pool all of our funds together, to give back to our amazing staff as a cash gift they can spend however they like!
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GHNO’s High School Symposium will be on January 21, 2022. This year, we will be reading Shakespeare’s As You Like It. We will be using the Arden, 3rd edition of the play (see this link). We ask all families to obtain a copy by January 21. Please reach out to Miss Linz (emily.linz@greatheartsnorthernoaks.org) with any questions or concerns.
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Graduation Regalia
Senior Families - Order your cap, gown, and diploma for graduation by December 6th! An email was sent to parents on November 1st with all the details. Email Hailey Johnson with any questions. Register here.
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Senior Portraits
Senior portraits may be scheduled online at www.tss-sat.com. There is a button at the top of the page to book an appointment. On the Select a Service page, there is an option for Senior In-Studio Grad Session (Great Hearts Northern Oaks only). This will take parents through an appointment selection. Parents can also reach out to Jack Braden directly at 210-901-8852. NOTE: Portraits must be taken by the end of the first semester, January 14, 2022. There is a $20 fee for the sitting, which will be applied to any photo purchases. There will NOT be an opportunity to take senior portraits on campus.
Yearbook Note: These portraits will be shared directly with our Yearbook Coordinator and featured in the 2021-2022 yearbook. If a student does not wish to have their portrait taken, we will use their school picture from Fall 2021 in lieu of the portrait.
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Congratulations to John Hanson!
A huge congratulations to John Hanson for signing a letter of intent with Purdue University! John was the Texas Class 3A Champion in both shot-put and discus last year and has been heavily recruited by a number of universities to join their Track & Field programs this fall. We look forward to watching John compete in NCAA events for the next four years!
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Soccer Registration Reminder
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER
Tryouts/1st Practice: Monday, November 29
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER
Register by: Friday, December 10
Tryouts/1st Practice: Week of January 4
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Upcoming Athletic Events
Tuesday, Nov 30
6:00pm Girls JV Basketball v. Gloria Deo Academy (Home)
7:00pm Boys JV Basketball v. Gloria Deo Academy (Home)
Wednesday, Dec 1
6:00pm MS Girls Basketball "Maroon" v. IDEA Walzem (Home)
7:00pm MS Boys Basketball "Maroon" v. IDEA Walzem (Home)
Thursday, Dec 2
5:30pm MS Boys Basketball "Crimson" at Brooks Collegiate Academy
6:30pm MS Girls Basketball "Griffins" v. Jubilee Highland Park (Home)
7:30pm MS Boys Basketball "Griffins" v. Jubilee Highland Park (Home)
Friday, Dec 3
5:00pm Girls Freshman Basketball at Stacey Jr/Sr HS (Home)
6:10pm Girls JV Basketball at Stacey Jr/Sr HS
Saturday, Dec 5
11:00am MS Boys Basketball "Crimson" at IDEA Converse
2:00pm MS Girls Basketball "Griffins" at Jubilee Highland Park (Home)
3:00pm MS Boys Basketball "Griffins" at Jubilee Highland Park (Home)
Basketball Tournaments!
Boys Varsity - Dec 2-4: Hosted by Karnes City HS
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College Counseling Corner |
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Thanksgiving- College Counseling Office CLOSED
Our office will be closed during Thanksgiving break. We look forward to working with students when we return on Monday, November 29.
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 to Mrs. Thompson upon your return in order to obtain an excused absence.
PSAT/NMSQT Scores Update
College Board will release scores for the October PSAT/NMSQT test the second week of December. If your 10-11th grader took the PSAT/NMSQT in October and provided a valid email address on their answer sheet, they will receive an email from College Board when their scores are available online. Our office will keep you informed as we get closer to that date.
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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
Instagram: @ghno.collegecounseling
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Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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Nov 18th: Varsity Choir Showcase at Carlos Alvarez Theatre
Nov 22nd-26th: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5th: Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle (Junior Class Fundraiser)
Dec 14th: Upper School Winter Concert at Park Hills Baptist Church
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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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