Upcoming Drama Productions-Save the Date!

GHNO Presents a night of Theatre. Two productions back-to-back!

11^th Grade – The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Intermission

12^th Grade – Antigone by Sophocles

Thursday, December 1^st -Saturday, December 3^rd- Sunday, December 4^th

^{Additional details including a link to purchase tickets will be coming soon!}

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The latest Traffic Email can be found here.

Junior Families-Moab Trip

Please see the latest Headmaster Letter for additional information and links to sign up.

Let us know whether you are interested in attending the trip by filling out this form:

Junior COR Trip Interest. Look Ahead: Video Conference with COR instructor Next week (day and time TBD). If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Kaiser. 

Enrollment has begun and will run through December 9.

Do you have friends or family members who are interested in attending a Great Hearts Academy? or have a sibling who will attend GHNO in the fall of 2023? Now is the time to apply.

Whether it’s kindergarten or any other grade level, new student applications submitted during open enrollment have the best chance of receiving an enrollment offer. Apply before Dec. 9, 2022. 

Current Families: do not enroll at this time, we will have re-enrollment in March 2023. You would only apply for any sibling who is currently not a student.

10th Grade Social-Friday-November 18 See PSO Box below for info

Winter Bazaar-November 12 

Upcoming Games:

• Saturday, November 12 at 11:15: GHNO Varsity Flag Football State Semifinal Game vs Aristoi Classical Academy (Bobcat Stadium at Texas State University) 
• Saturday, November 12 at 12:30: GHNO Middle School Flag Football State Semifinal Game vs Katy
• Ticketing information for both games 2022statevolleyballflagfootball - Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (rsportz.com)
• If GHNO advances, the state championship game would be played in the afternoon (Varsity at 3:00 PM and Middle School at 4:30)

Winter Middle School Swim Team

• The Middle School fall swim season has ended, but we will pick up an abbreviated Winter season. Tuesday and Thursday practices will resume next week from 4:15 to 5:15 at the El Dorado Neighborhood Pool. (12606 Prima Vista Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233)

Do you know many companies and organizations have employee matching? 

You may be able to double your donation to GHNO by simply setting it up. Wondering if your employer matches? Go to our donation page and find out. Scroll to the bottom and find the double your donation link that searches for qualifying employers.

If would you like to make a gift to GHNO or set up a recurring gift, click here! 

Any questions about academy giving, email DeAnna Macias!

American Legion Oratorical Competition - grades 9-12

It is that time of year again when high school students can compete in American Legion's oratorical competition. The Assigned Topics and official rules can be found online here. Our local contest, sponsored by the American Legion Post 10 will be held on Tuesday, November 29 in the Upper School Library. However, eligible students must submit a statement to Mrs. Woods in person or in writing if they intend to participate by November 17. Please see the email sent on Thursday afternoon for more detailed information about the contest.

PSAT/NMSQT Results Timeline

Texas students who took the PSAT/NMSQT in October will receive their scores on December 6; however, College Board no longer sends paper copies of the reports. Students will need to log-in to their College Board account in order to view detailed score report. College Counseling will send more detailed instructions that week before score release.

Local & Regional College Visit Days

Colleges often host special events and campus visit days for prospective students. We have compiled a list of local and other fall semester visit days on this document. If you know of others, please send them to collegecounseling@greatheartsnorthernoaks.org. 

Reminder to Juniors and Seniors! If you are absent from school due to college visit(s) you must provide this form to Mrs. Thompson upon your return in order to obtain an excused absence. TEA allows two excused absences per year to 11th and 12th grade students. 

Contact Information

Our office is easily accessible to high school students before/after school and during school day breaks. We are also available for in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments with parents and/or students. To set up an appointment please call or email us!

• By phone, dial 210-888-9483 ext 303614
• Email link for Mrs. Jessica Woods
• Email link for Mr. Guy Hanson
• College Counseling webpage
• Naviance Student homepage

School Text Messages

Have you opted in to receiving text messages with important information about events, school closings, safety and security alerts, and more? Text, “yes,” to 67587 to ensure you get all the most current information.

Newsletter for Students

If you would like your upper school student to receive the newsletter please click here!

Soon-to-be Student Drivers!

For students applying for a driver’s permit, please email Mrs. Thompson to request the verification of enrollment (VOE) form with at least a 48-hour notification.

Please make your appointment first, and then request the VOE. The VOE is only valid for 30 days from the issuance date. You do not need to send in the form, one will be issued to your student with the necessary signature and school information.

Student Absences

A friendly reminder to let your registrar know about all student absences. All absences with no parent communication are unexcused and may result in zeros for missed assignments/tests. If your student will be absent, please send an email to your registrar, Mrs. Thompson at info@greatheartsnorthernoaks.org. If your student will be out for a doctor's appointment, please provide a doctor's note upon return.

We receive state funding for all students who are in their classes at 10:30 a.m. each day!

• If a scholar will be out for a doctor's appointment during attendance time, please be sure to submit a doctor's note upon return so we may count him or her present for the day.
• If you are absent due to college visit(s) you must provide this form to Mrs. Thompson upon your return in order to obtain an excused absence.
• Extended absences during the academic year are highly discouraged and do affect student success. Excessive unexcused absences may result in loss of credit or enrollment.

For full-day absences, please notify the Upper School Registrar, Mrs. Thompson

Overdue Lunch Accounts 

We are so glad that everyone is enjoying school lunch this year! Meal participation is up higher than it was last year when meals were federally funded and free for everyone.

Lunch accounts may be paid online through www.mymealtime.com or by sending cash or check to the front desk, please note the student's name.

Please apply for Free or reduced meals at the mealtime website if you feel your family may qualify. This is a service available to all who need it.

Griffin Forum-November 7 

Winter Bazaar-November 12