‌ ‌ ‌ UPCOMING EVENTS  July 23rd: PSO Info & Family Movie Night Aug 6th: Meet the Teacher Day Aug 7th: Gym Grand Opening & Family Dodgeball Tournament Aug 9th: Parent Summit K-4 Aug 11th: First Day of School For the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar, click here. A LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER Dear Spartan Families,   As the summer winds down and thoughts begin to turn towards the advent of a new school year, I wanted to pull back the curtain and give you a peek into what’s being done to get ready for the first day of school.  All of our new K-5 teachers have just finished Spalding and Singapore Math training, while the 6th–8th grade new teachers spent a week learning all the finer points of student culture & lesson planning, as well as an opportunity to teach mini-lessons with feedback and coaching. In addition, returning faculty will be joining us on Wednesday, July 28th, where they will participate in the 1st annual Faculty Field Day–Go Spartan Faculty!   The hum of activity here is touching every corner of the campus. Our new Upper School building, gym, field, and surrounding grounds (parking lots and courtyards) are getting their final touches. At the same time, our fabulous facilities tech, Mark Galvan, has refurbished the Lower School building in many ways--making it feel brand new. All of these spaces are blank canvases eagerly awaiting the final touches of our teachers as they bring their classrooms to life with new artwork, quotes, and themes that are sure to spark wonder and inspiration.   As we get ready for your scholars, here are some ways you can get your scholars prepared for the school year: First, check the uniform guide to ensure you have all the appropriate socks, belts, clothing, and shoes. Then, go supply shopping unless you ordered an Edukit. Purchase the Classics to Keep and check the list for the correct ISBN's. Read the GHWH Traffic Plan carefully when the family handbook is made available. Finally, save the dates of the important Upcoming Events listed above in your calenders. Do as many family activities as you can pack in over the next two and a half weeks!  Nothing gives me more joy than welcoming you and your scholars back to the Spartan campus in just a few short weeks for what we are sure will be the best year yet. Ever and always, SPARTAN STRONG! Headmaster Keffer

Meet the Teacher Day

Please save the date for Meet the Teacher Day on Friday, August 6, 2021. The event will take place in 3 "waves" of Meet-the-Teacher sessions throughout the day. Meet-The-Teacher Wave 1: 8:00 AM -- 10:00 AM Meet-The-Teacher Wave 2: 11:30 AM -- 1:00 PM Meet-The-Teacher Wave 3: 4:40 PM -- 6:00 PM Families of scholars should only select one wave to meet all their scholars' teachers, drop off school supplies, and quickly view their classrooms. 7th and 8th Grade scholars will also be receiving their locker assignments and schedules. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to learn more about and sign up for PSO opportunities to serve the school. To allow all families an opportunity to meet their child's teacher, parents are asked to be cognizant of their teacher's time. There will be future opportunities for parents to talk more in-depth with their child's teacher. We look forward to having all our Spartan families back on campus.

Gym Grand Opening & Family Dodgeball Tournament SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE! Spartan Families, get your throwing arms ready for our Family Dodgeball Tournament to celebrate the grand opening of our new Western Hills Gym. Here are some "need to know" details: - Check-in is at 9:00 am Saturday, August 7th - Families should sign up together to play with other families or select to be placed on a team. - Additional activities outside the Gym will be hosted by the PSO.

EduKits Quick Links for a New Year

Parents will not be picking up EduKits at Western Hills before the start of the school year. Families who purchased EduKit online through the vendor will have them delivered directly to their home address. The scholars who qualified for FRL will have Edukit's delivered to the school--which can be picked up from their classroom on Meet the Teacher day or on the first day of school. Linked below are documents containing valuable information for this coming year. Academic Calendar Uniform Guidelines School Supplies List Classics to Keep List Families can also head to the GHWH website for additional parent resources. As always, please review and contact us with any questions you have.

We are building a legacy at Western Hills. Please consider giving to the Community Investment Campaign to support our scholars and faculty. Click here to donate today! Estamos construyendo un legado en Western Hills. Considere donar a la Community Investment Campaign para apoyar a nuestros académicos y profesores. ¡Haga clic aquí para donar hoy, por favor!

PSO Announcements

PSO Info & Family Movie Night Tonight Tonight, July 23rd is the first PSO Info and Family Movie Night hosted by our fantastic volunteer parents. Families should bring seating and expect delicious vendors to be waiting in the parking lot where the movie will be screened. Please plan to arrive at 7:00 pm. Please find parking at the Petco lot adjacent to the GHWH parking lot to get a seat and hear valuable information on what it means to be a parent at Great Hearts Western Hills. PSO Facebook Group The PSO Facebook Group is one of the best ways to stay up-to-date on important news from Great Hearts and the Parent Service Organization. Remember, as a parent or guardian here at GHWH, you are already officially part of the PSO. So join the Facebook group today if you have not already.

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