Parent Teacher Conferences |
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These sign-ups will end at midnight Saturday, October 16th. If there is a time conflict or you missed the deadline, please email me your student's teacher to let them know.
Please find the link to your student's grade section and teachers below.
We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's Quarter 1 progress!
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Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
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Sixth Grade
Math Specialists
Specials Teachers
7th and 8th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
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7 & 8th Grade "Coffee with the Headmaster" on Oct 27th
Our first "Coffee with the Headmaster" is fast approaching Wednesday, Oct 27th for 7th and 8th Grade families!
Headmaster Keffer will be hosting these families in the Upper School Library at 8 AM (nearly the US Lobby).
Please RSVP by clicking the link below.
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Prospective Parent Campus Tours
We will soon be hosting Campus Tours for prospective Western Hills families!
Please forward the sign-up link below to any families you think should come to learn about our educational experience here at Great Hearts Western Hills!
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Literary Character Day & Book Fair - Oct 29 & 30th |
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October 29th is Literary Character Dress Up Day and kicks off our two Day Book Fair to Fill our library!
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Literary Character day will conclude with a 2:30 PM Scholar Parade through our neighboring Barnes & Noble (6065 Northwest Loop 410 #185). Then the following day Oct 30th continues with K-4 teachers reading to their scholars from 10 AM to Noon at the same Barnes & Noble.
Both Oct 29th and 30th, GHWH will be partnering with Barnes & Noble in a Bookfair to fill our libraries for years to come from our GHWH Library Wish List. For those 48 hours, pick a few books from our list and then use the Voucher ID 12614293 at checkout. GHWH will receive a portion of your purchase as a donation to the school.
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Fall Picture Day is Coming Upon Monday, November 1st, 2021
Pictures will be taken at Great Hearts Western Hills during the school day. Therefore, scholars should arrive in full, correct uniform.
Families will be able to order photos online only. Just head to INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER and use order code 62471PB
*Families will be able to pay online using a debit card, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay*
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Fall Field Days - Nov 3-5th |
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Our Field Days are just around the corner, and we will need 25+ volunteers for each class' field day to help facilitate activities, photograph, and keep our students refreshed. So please click the button corresponding to your scholar's field day to sign-up and join the fray!
*We have added additional slots for activities and supplies! Check the sign-ups because they are filling quickly!*
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WEDNESDAY, NOV 3RD
8:10 AM - 12:00 PM
1st & 2nd Grade Field Day
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12:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3rd & 4th Grade Field Day
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THURSDAY, NOV 4TH
8:10 AM - 12:00 PM
5th & 6th Grade Field Day
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12:15 PM - 3:30 PM
7rd & 8th Grade Field Day
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FRIDAY, NOV 5TH
8:10 AM - 11:45 AM
Kindergarten Field Day
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City-States by Class Section
KA/2C – TARAS
KB/2D – ARGOS
KC/3A – RHODES
KD/3B – MACEDONIA
1A/3C – THEBES
1B/3D – CROTON
1C/4A – CORINTH
1D/4B – CARTHAGE
2A/4C – SPARTA
2B/4D – CRETE
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Day-of Field Day Dress Code
Bottoms allowed are: 1.) Regular uniform bottoms OR 2.) Athletic pants/shorts which are modest, are not skin tight and are in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). Athletic bottoms should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than just below the knee. No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. No undergarments may be visible. If a scholar would like to wear athletic pants, the shirts must not be tied, tucked in, or gathered at the waist.
Footwear should be athletic in nature: no sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. Hats and sunscreen may be appropriate if the students will be in the sun. Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above.
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*If a student is deemed to be wearing inappropriate attire, the parent will be notified, and a change of clothing will be required for attendance that day. If in doubt about the appropriateness of an article of clothing, check with the school office before purchasing.* |
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
4:00 - 8:00 PM
at Blanco State Park Pavillion
(Check-in will open at 3:45 PM so we can start promptly at 4:00 PM.)
Location: Blanco State Park Pavillion
101 Park Rd 23, Blanco, TX 78606
RSVP by purchasing a ticket ($5.00 per person) by Monday, November 8th
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Prepare for Viking food, games, festivities, and fun!
*This is an 8th Grade ONLY event.
Parents are welcome, but younger siblings may NOT attend.*
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Grandparents Days - Nov 18-19th |
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November 18-19th are Grandparent's Days at Great Hearts Western Hills for K-4th.
Our Spartan Grandparents are invited to join us from 9 AM to 10:30 AM in the GHWH Gym. Over the two mornings, our attendees can expect refreshments, a welcome from our Headmaster, photos with "grand-scholars," and a chance to see inside their classrooms.
Families will need to RSVP for their day corresponding to their grade level:
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Thursday, November 18th - Kinder, First, and Second Grade Grandparents are invited to attend
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Friday, November 19th - Third and Fourth Grade Grandparents are invited to participate.
Please RSVP using the link below so we will be prepared to celebrate our scholars' Spartan Grandparents!
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*Please make two separate RSVPs if registering grandparents for both days
*No parents or guardians will be allowed to attend with grandparents.
*Parking immediate to the Gym will be available.
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Current House Point Standings |
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1st: PEVENSIES
2nd: OAKENSHIELD
3rd: BAGGINS
4th: REEPICHEEP
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Cross-Country Meet:
Saturday, October 16th
Mission City Soccer Complex
2600 Red Hill Lane
SA TX 78264
11:00 AM - MS Walkthrough
12:00 PM - MS Varsity MS Boys
12:30 PM - Varsity MS Girls
1:00 PM - MS JV Boys
1:30 PM - MS JV Girls
2:00 PM Middle School awards
*$5 admission for adults. Children under 8 are free
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Volleyball:
Saturday, October 16th
GHWH GYM
9:30 AM - 7/8th Grade
Narnia VS Middle Earth
11:00 AM Oakenshield vs Reepicheep
12:30 PM Baggins VS Pevensie
Football:
Saturday, October 16th
GHWH Field
10 AM - 5/6th Grade Flagg Football
Narnia vs Middle Earth
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Spartan Spirit Wear
is Available!
Orders placed through PSO Website for Spirit Wear will be fulfilled and sent home with scholars on the first Thursday following the order completion.
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Online GHWH Volunteer Training |
Click the link below to virtually attend Volunteer Training and receive the links to the three necessary forms: The Background Check Consent Form, Volunteer Interest Form, and Confidentiality Agreement. Once signed, these can be turned in to either the school receptionist or emailed to info@greatheartswesternhills.org.
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GHWH Volunteer Training
Welcome Spartan families! If you are interested in Volunteering at Great Hearts Western Hills, please complete this training course and return the necessary forms to begin serving our community on campus!
Read more
ghwh.thinkific.com
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