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December 10th and 11th: Twelfth Night- 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). Please see this link for additional information. You can RSVP Here.
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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.
8th Grade Families-Save the Date for High School Preview Night
On Tuesday, February 15th, GHNO Upper School will host High School Preview Night. This is an opportunity for 8th graders and their families to learn about the high school academics, extracurriculars, athletics, and traditions at Northern Oaks.
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Next week begins our GIVE JOY- 5 Days of Giving!
These 5 days we will recognize our current families who are supporting our Community Investment campaign and encourage all our families to Give JOY!
Prizes, matches, and more along with our fun spirit week! See details of the day below! Any questions, reach out to DeAnna Macias.
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Join us Monday Morning at 7:30 am-during & after drop-off! Come through the lower school lot, we will have plenty of parking, coffee, and goodies to share!
We want to thank you for a great year, and help us kick off the week that keeps us GHNO Strong!
Make a donation that morning, and we will have something for your hot coffee. GHNO coffee tumblers are back and they are bigger and better than our originals! Come by and get yours Monday morning.
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December 13-17th Give JOY-Upper School Spirit Week! |
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We love giving our students this opportunity to add a little fun to their day, but please keep in mind that these days must be free from references to pop culture, politics, or current events in our society.
For additional details on contests, guidelines and more for upper school, click here.
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On the PSO website, you'll find a video with mid-year updates from our PSO President, Amy Elkins. If you have questions or feedback please use the Google form provided. And finally, we hope you can join us for a PSO meeting on Zoom; Thursday, January 6th at 11:30 am. This is open to anyone who wants to listen in on budget and planning updates or ask follow-up questions!
(An e-mail with the Zoom link will come out that week.)
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Used Uniform Sale-Saturday December 11 |
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Next Service Club project: GHNO Winter Coat Drive! |
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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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Winter Sports Coming Soon-Registration closes this Friday!
Please see here for an email sent out with information on upcoming winter sports and how to register!
Sport Survey-Take a few minutes and give your thoughts!
The first survey is for all families and focuses on the overall GHNO athletic program and what sports we should have at GHNO moving forward. We would appreciate each family completing one and you can find it here!
Fall Sports Survey-if your student played in a fall sport if you would be so kind as to fill out a survey on your experience. Click here!
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Upcoming Athletic Events
Monday, Dec 13
5:30 pm MS Boys Basketball "Crimson" v. Great Hearts Forest Heights (Home)
6:30 pm MS Girls Basketball "Griffins" v. Great Hearts Forest Heights (Home)
7:30 pm MS Boys Basketball "Griffins" v. Great Hearts Forest Heights (Home)
Wednesday, Dec 15
5:00 pm Boys JV Basketball at Sabinal HS
5:30 pm MS Girls Basketball "Maroon" v. SST (Home)
6:30 pm MS Boys Basketball "Maroon" v. SST (Home)
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball at Sabinal HS
Tuesday, Dec 21
5:00 pm Boys JV Basketball vs Nixon-Smiley
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball vs Nixon-Smiley (First District Home Game!!)
5:00 pm Girls JV Basketball vs Medina
6:30 pm Boys JV Basketball vs Medina
Basketball Tournaments!
Girls HS Basketball - Dec 11: Hosted by Wimberley HS
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College Counseling Corner |
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October PSAT/NMSQT Scores
October PSAT/NMSQT scores were released to Texas test takers on Monday, December 6. To access your scores, you will need to create a College Board student account. Click HERE to view a help sheet from the College Board on how to access your scores.
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 Rep Visits
Rep visits to GHNO are on hold for the remainder of 2021. We will open up the Rep Visit calendar again after the new year. If a student is interested in learning more about a specific college or university, they can explore information in Naviance, visit the college website, or talk to a college counselor. We also have many college brochures and books in the Office of College Counseling for students to peruse during their daily breaks.
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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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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December 10 & 11: Junior Drama Production of Eleventh Night
December 13: Give Joy Kick off Coffee
December 13-17: Give Joy-5 Days of Giving Spirit Week
December 14: Upper School Winter Concert at Park Hills Baptist Church
December 18-January 3, 2022: Winter Break
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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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