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- Parent Service Organization (PSO) Shoutout
- Yearbook Pre-Order ends TODAY!
- Athenian Games May 6th and 7th- Directions for DL and Snack Donations
- Time Capsule Burial
- Grandparent's and Grandfriends Day, May 5th
- Nurse's Corner Update
- School-Issued Device Return
- Coffee with the Headmaster: May 11th and 12th- In person!
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Spring Concerts Last Week of School- updated
- Parent Service Organization (PSO) Newsletter
- GHLO is hiring Apprentice Teachers!
- Edu-Kits for sale!
- Financial Assistance
- Academy for Classical Teachers- and parents, too!
- End of Year & Next Year Procedures and Policies
- Summer Programs
- Great Hearts Advocacy
- Attendance Policy
- Important Dates
- Quick Links
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Parent Service Organization (PSO) Shoutout! |
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Dear Families,
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of Great Hearts Live Oak, I want to extend a heartfelt Thank You! To our incredible Parent Service Organization. Launching a school during a pandemic would have been an easy excuse to forgo the heavy lift of forming a parent organization, and yet this exceptionally talented and committed group of parents has showered love and encouragement on our teachers from our very first days in the summer of 2020. It would not be an over exaggeration to say that the PSO breathes life into our daily work.
The vibrant and entirely parent-led celebration of Fiesta was certainly a high point of the year, and we could not possibly present next week’s Athenian Games without additional support in the form of volunteers and snacks. There is not a single day at Live Oak when a parent volunteer doesn’t fill a critical need such as monitoring the front desk, assisting with lunch, or implementing a special project, such as Grandparents’ Day.
The leadership of President Julia Langlois, the PSO Board, and the tireless efforts of capable and enthusiastic coordinators and volunteers has created an environment of support that blesses our academy each and every day. Thank you, PSO, for continuing to shine your glorious sunshine upon our new Academy!
With boundless appreciation,
Headmaster Audelo
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Last Day to pre-order a yearbook is TODAY! |
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Yearbooks are coming! Pre-order your yearbook today to ensure you receive one at the end of the year. Cost is $25 and will be delivered the last week in May. TODAY is the last day to order a yearbook. We cannot ensure we will have extra at the end of the year for the same $25 cost.
Simply click the link below and enter our school code 56590H.
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Athenian Games are next week!
May 6th and 7th
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We are looking forward to the Athenian Games next Thursday and Friday! K-2 will compete on Thursday and 3-7 will compete on Friday, so please make sure your scholar wears their regular school uniform the day they are not competing. Please reference Headmaster Audelo's letter regarding details on the event and uniform for that day. Note that students will receive their Athenian Games shirt on the morning of their event day, so all students must wear a uniform Great Hearts polo with their athletic shorts until they change.
Parents, if you are willing and able, we still have a need for donations for our snack station! Click the link below to see what snacks have not been taken care of. Please have your children drop them off on the table at the front desk by Wednesday. Thank you in advance!
Lastly, if your student is a distance learner and will be joining us for the Athenian Games, please drop them off no later than 7:30 AM and check them in at the front desk. This will give them ample time to change into their shirt and learn their class cheer. Pick-up will be at the front desk at 12:30 PM on Thursday and 1:25 PM on Friday. Please do not go through the carline, instead come to the front doors to have your distance learners brought down to you. Please e-mail Mrs. Villalvazo-Dick with any further questions.
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Grandparent's Day
May 5th
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Grandparents and Grandfriends' day materials will be sent home on Wednesday, March 5th! Due to the safety guidelines in place for COVID-19, in lieu of an in-person event, we will be celebrating from a distance by sending home 2 manila envelope packets for each scholar's grandparents or grandfriends.
A portion of the contents in the envelope will need to be completed at home before mailing or delivering to a grandparent/grandfriend. We realize this year has been difficult for many families who have lost loved ones, so please complete as you see fit and know this activity is encouraged, but not required. If there are any questions or you do not receive packets for your child(ren) on May 5th, please contact Mrs. Villalvazo-Dick.
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Administering Medication at School: Tips for Parents
If your child needs medications during school hours, it is important to keep in mind the following information. See attach: Great Hearts Medication Policy.
Actions Before School
Ask your pharmacist to divide your child's medication into 2 bottles, each with its own label so that one can be kept at home and one can be kept (if allowed) at the school.
Getting Medicine to School
- All medication should be transported to the school by an adult and handed to another adult.
- Your child should not carry his or her medication during school hours.
- All prescription and nonprescription medication (including vitamins) given in school settings require written authorization from your child's doctor, as well as parent written consent.
- All medication must be brought to school in the original labeled container prepared by the pharmacy, doctor, or pharmaceutical company (i.e., no envelopes, foil, or baggies).
Reference:
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School Issued Device Return |
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As we near the end of the 2020-2021 school year, we would like to remind everyone that all school issued devices must be returned to campus.
Campus-Based Learners: Please label your student's device(s) with their name and grade level sections. Chromebooks must be dropped off at the front desk for inventory and release of student accountability. Students are allowed to bring the computers back to the front desk at any point during the school day. Parents are able, but not required to physically turn devices in.
Distance Learners: Devices and textbooks are due the week of June 1-4th between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Thank you for your partnership! If there are any questions about device or textbook returns, please e-mail Director of Campus Operations, Mrs. Bernal.
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May Coffee with the Headmaster
In person!
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We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our May Coffee with the Headmaster in person! 4-7th grade parents will be on May 11th at 10:00 AM and K-3 grade parents will be on May 12th at 10:00 AM. Click the following links for more information. Please note that capacity is limited to 30, so this is a first come, first serve sign-up. Thank you for understanding! |
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Spring Concert Information |
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Concerts will be taking place the last week of school. Due to production time for live streams and privacy concerns for our students, we are unable to livestream concerts to our Facebook pages. Each concert will be videotaped and a private link to the performance will be e-mailed to each family to watch. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to navigate through this extraordinary year!
Monday, May 24th
4B- 12:15-12:55
5B 12:55- 1:35
6C 1:35- 2:20
7A 2:25- 3:20
Tuesday, May 25th
6A 8:00- 8:40
4A 8:40- 9:20
5A 9:20- 10:00
4C 12:15- 12:55
5C 12:55- 1:35
6B 1:40- 2:20
7B 2:25- 3:20
Wednesday, May 26th
KD- 9:20-10:00
1B- 12:15-12:55
KB- 12:55-1:35
2B- 1:35-2:15
3B- 2:15-2:55
Thursday, May 27th
2A- 8:00-8:40
1A- 8:40-9:20
KA- 9:20-10:00
3A- 10:20-11:00
1C- 12:15-12:55
KC- 12:55-1:35
2C- 1:35-2:15
3C- 2:15-2:55
Concert Dress:
Due to the concerts being on campus during school hours*, concert dress will be the regular school uniform, specifically:
Girls- Blue polo and skirt/jumper OR pants
Boys- Blue polo and pants
Hair- Scholars should be well groomed. Any hair adornment (bow, headband or barrette) for girls must be solid WHITE.
Other items, like belt, shoes, and jewelry, must comply with the Great Hearts dress standards.
*Please see pages 80 and 81 of the Family Handbook for concert dress during a non-COVID school year. Once we are able to safely host a concert off-campus, this will be the required dress.
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Featured in this week's PSO newsletter:
- Taco Bar Help for Teacher Appreciation
- Recap of Fiesta this week
- Upcoming events
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GHLO is searching for apprentice teachers! |
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Calling all GHLO families! Do you or anyone you know have a passion for classical education and is interested in working for Great Hearts? Our school is looking for apprentice teachers for next year and we would love to hear from you! Please e-mail Career@greatheartsamerica.org for more information!
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EduKits Available for 2021-2022 |
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The 2021-2022 EduKits are now available for purchase! Remember to purchase your kit based on the grade level your student will be in the 2021-2022 school year. EduKits will only be mailed home this year. Shipping directly to school is no longer an option.
Purchasing an Edukit is optional and is by no means required. Should you prefer to purchase the supplies independently, reference the supply list here. We ask that you purchase comparable products to those listed, but you are not required purchase the exact brands listed.
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Great Hearts Live Oak would like to offer financial assistance for after-school care, school supplies, uniforms, and Summer programs to students who qualify. If you would like to apply for financial assistance through Great Hearts, please complete the online form here by Monday, May 31, 2021. After we have had time to review the application and determine your qualifications, you will be contacted with the eligibility results between June 7th-11th.
Please be aware that we base our eligibility on income levels equal to those who qualify for free and reduced lunches. This application only applies to early registration for after-school care, EduKits, uniforms vouchers, and summer programs. Due to the deadline we have for placing our school supply orders through EduKit, any applications received after May 31, 2021 will not be eligible to receive assistance with EduKits.
Please note the online form does not qualify you for Free or Reduced Lunch program (FRL). The official 2021-2022 FRL application will be available in summer (Late July 2021). If you would like to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch program, you will need to complete that form separately. Watch the newsletter for more information.
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Academy for Classical Teachers- And Parents, too! |
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The Academy for Classical Teachers provides online summer enrichment for all classical educators. You are your children’s first educators in the home, so you are invited to join us! Learn more about the great authors that inspire our classical curriculum, like Boethius, Tocqueville, Shakespeare, Du Bois, Xenophon, and Aristotle. You can even learn Latin! To see all our course offerings and registration information, click here.
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End of Year & Next Year Procedures and Policies |
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We have received questions from our GHLO community regarding end of year and next year procedures and events. In no particular order, below are bullet points with a variety of information regarding end of year/new year:
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As it stands currently, masks will be optional at the beginning of next school year. If the current CDC or TEA mandates change, we will update our policies. Click here to read the announcement.
- We will not be hosting any end of year ceremonies this year.
- Summer hours for the front office are as follows:
June 1-June 4th: M/W 7:30 AM-11:30 AM & T/Th 1:00-5:00 PM
June 7th-July 9th are by appointment only
July 12th-August 6th 7:30 AM-11:30 AM & T/Th 1:00-5:00 PM
- New Family Orientation will occur in July.
- The uniform will remain the same for next year. Reference our family handbook in the quick links below for what our uniform entails.
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There will be no distance learning offered at GHLO next year. All students who wish to remain in virtual learning must do so with Great Hearts Online.
- May 28th, the last day of school, is an early release day.
- EduKits will be arriving to family home, not to the school, so please plan accordingly.
- We will have an in person Meet-the-Teacher night before school starts.
- There will be no weekly newsletters during the summer, however we will send out communication as needed.
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Great Hearts Live Oak Summer Programs registration is now open! |
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Summer Programs include:
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Kinder Readiness: designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the upcoming year
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Summer Camp: reminiscent of traditional summer camps with hands-on, engaging activities, songs, crafts, guest presenters, and much more!
Register before tomorrow and save $25 off each week of Summer Camp.
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The Texas House Public Education Committee heard on Wednesday Senate Bill 28, which would prohibit cities and municipalities from discriminating against charter schools by creating a separate set of rules for charter schools to open and operate. The bill was left pending in the House Public Education Committee. Stay tuned for updates and action alerts on this priority legislation through the Texas Public Charter School Association by signing up here.
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Attendance Reminders
On Campus:
- Attendance is taken at 7:50am and 10am every day. If your child is not present for the 10am attendance, they will be marked absent for the day. If you can, please try to make outside appointments with this in mind.
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Tardies: If your child arrives after 7:50am, or if they are late to class, they will receive a tardy. Our policy states that if a student receives 3 tardy infractions, they may be assigned a detention.
- Excuse Notes: Please bring in a doctor’s note or a parent excuse note when your child misses school. A doctor’s note prevents a late arrival from being counted as a tardy, and could potentially change the absence to a present, so it is vital that you turn them in when your child returns to school.
Distance Learners:
- Attendance: Your student will be counted present for the day if they attend a Zoom, submit work on Google Classroom, or answer the attendance question between the hours of 6am and midnight for the current day.
- Excuse Notes: Distance Learners still need to email a doctor’s or parent note if they will be absent for the day.
For ALL absences, or if you have any questions, please e-mail our registrar, Mrs. Hart.
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May 6th: K-2 Field Day
May 7th: 3-7 Field Day/ Early Release
May 11th: Coffee w/ the HM 4-7th
May 12th: Coffee w/ the HM K-3
May 14th: Early Release
May 21st: Early Release
May 28th: Last Day of School/Early Release/Spirit Day
June 1st-4th: DL Textbook/Device Return
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