"We exist to cultivate the hearts and minds of our students in the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty."
March 21, 2021
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
*New information is highlighted in Red
Early Release
Re-Enrollment
Falcon Spirit Day
Falcon Faire
Traffic Notes
Track and Field
Parent Advocacy
Summer Programs
21-22 School Calendar
Office Hours
Re-Enrollment
There is a week and a half left for you to complete the Online Re-Enrollment Questionnaire for every student in order to secure your child(ren) enrollment seat. This helps us determine how many seats will be available for next year, and therefore, how many new students we can admit. If you do not intend for your child(ren) to return, please complete the Online Re-Enrollment Questionnaire and indicate that your child(ren) will not be returning. Log in to your Parent Portal to complete the process.
Falcon Faire
Come one, come all!!! Our Forest Heights Falcon Faire, sponsored by our PSO, will be held May 22, 2021. Click on the link below for more information.
Traffic Notes:
Second Entrance: Did you know that we have a second entrance to our school? The entrance around the back side of the campus is reserved strictly for emergency personnel and employees. Please do not use this entrance for pick up or drop off.

U Turns: There have been several vehicles who were spotted executing a U Turn on Research Drive at the end of the median just before Vantage Way. Please note that SAPD is aware and will be periodically parked at the end of that median. Several vehicles have already been ticketed.

More U Turns: In the same respect, the apartment complex across the street has kindly asked us to inform families to please not use their complex entrance as U Turn.

Thumbs Up: During the longer sunny Spring Early Release days, the glare on the windshield makes it hard for Mr. Ruiz to see if a Thumbs Up has been given. He has suggested, if at all possible, to stick your hand out of the window when giving a thumbs up. If you cannot, then please excuse him if it takes him a minute to see your thumbs up.
Track and Field
Great news! Track and Field is now available at Great Hearts Forest Heights for Fifth through Seventh Grade. Our coach, First Grade teacher Mrs. Vasquez, and other staff members, are enjoying working with your students.

You can still register your student! There will be five weeks of practices before the first of two meets on Saturday, April 17 and 24. Register at the link below:


For track forms and parent consent, click the links below.

Parent Advocacy Corner
THANK YOU to all the parents who submitted online comments in support of HB1348, which prohibits cities and municipalities from discriminating against charter schools. This critical bill passed out of committee and is headed to the calendars committee, who will schedule it for a vote on the House floor in the coming weeks. 

The Texas Legislature has begun committee hearings in the coming weeks. It is crucial that we charter parents follow legislation that could impact our schools. Please sign up for parent advocacy updates through the Texas Public Charter School Association at the following link:  https://txcharterschools.org/join-tpcsas-team-of-advocates/

Did you know some people don’t want families to have school choice? They oppose charters, and they flex their political muscle. Let’s show our political representatives that we charter parents stand for school choice and quality education by signing TPCSA’s online petition here    Stand strong for charters schools, and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE this petition with friends, family, and neighbors.
Summer Programs
Great Hearts Forest Heights Summer Programs registration is now open!

Summer Programs include:
  • Kinder Readiness: designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the upcoming year
  • Summer School: an opportunity for new and returning scholars to work with Great Hearts teachers to strengthen skills in Spalding and Singapore Math
  • Summer Camp: reminiscent of traditional summer camps with hands-on, engaging activities, songs, crafts, guest presenters, and much more!
  • Here is your chance for your student to win a free week of summer camp with the Summer Camp T-Shirt design contest. Click here to find out how.

For more information and to register today, please visit our website at:
 
Register before May 1st and save $25 off each week of Summer Camp.
2021-2022 School Calendar
The 2021-2022 School Calendar is now available to view on our Great Hearts Forest Heights website. To view it, you may click on the link below. If you have any questions, feel free to email info@greatheartsforestheights.org or call the front desk.

Office Hours
Office hours are weekly, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Please call us at (210) 892-3665, option 0 or email us at: 
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