Cultivating hearts and minds through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty |
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- Independent Study Days
- Revised Google Classroom Policy
- Interim STAAR
- Attendance Policy Refresher
- GH Employment Opportunity Director of Academy Giving at Western Hills
- Great Hearts Day- Feb. 12th
- Great Hearts Advocacy
- Athletics Schedules
- January PSO Meeting
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Important Dates
- Quick Links
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Dear Founding Owls,
Today marks the beginning of Semester Two, and what a day it was! On this inaugural Project Day, our classrooms, halls, and Zoom rooms were filled with the evidence of a semester’s worth of curiosity, perseverance, and hard work. (Scroll down to see pictures of this happy day.)
Much of the joy in today’s celebration is rooted in anticipation of what is yet to come. While there are certainly challenges ahead, Great Hearts Live Oak is a thriving community, and our scholars are ready for a semester of tremendous growth! In the sage words of Booker T. Washington, “There are but two directions in this life in which you can grow: backward or forward. You can grow stronger, or you can grow weaker; you can grow greater, or smaller; but it will be impossible for you to stand still,” (Character Building: Being addresses delivered on Sunday evenings to the students of Tuskegee Institute).
We stand ready to grow forward with you! Thank you for growing with us, and welcome to Semester Two!
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Revised Google Classroom Policy |
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Parents, please note the changes for Google Classroom access for 2nd Semester on-campus learners. Your student will only have access to Google Classroom if they are home due to confirmed COVID exposure, is on quarantine, or has a positive test. Staying home for any other reason will count as standard absence. It is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed assignments after any absence, planned or unplanned. Your student will be allowed the usual window of time to make up work. Please refer to your child's teacher and the Family Handbook for details.
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Our scholars in 3rd-7th grade will be taking the Interim STAAR Assessment from Wednesday, January 27th - Friday, February 5th. The Interim STAAR will serve as practice for the STAAR Assessment taken at the end of the year.
Please note: Distance learners will test alongside their homeroom class in a GHLO campus classroom set aside just for them. Your child's homeroom teacher will be sending specific information regarding how to drop off and pick up your distance learner. If your child cannot attend, please contact their homeroom teacher to make alternate arrangements. It is mandatory that your child attend testing at their scheduled time, whether virtually or on campus.
All questions may be directed to our Campus Testing Coordinator, Ms. Holland.
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Attendance Policy Refresher |
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On- Campus Learning Attendance Policy:
- If your student is not on campus, then they are absent. Please bring a parent or doctor’s note when they return.
- Staying home “as a precaution” is an absence - even if you received a general class email that someone in their class was positive/symptomatic, but they were not deemed to be “close contact”.
- You can opt for Distance Learning at any time, but you will need to stay there for the rest of the year.
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The only way your student qualifies for Google Classroom access is if your student is positive for COVID or they are quarantined due to close contact with a individual who tested positive for COVID. Attendance will be counted as if they are a Distance Learner during this time. Once your student returns to school, they will no longer have access to Google Classrooms.
Distance Learning Attendance Policy:
- Your student has access to Google Classroom and Zoom calls.
- Your student must stay in Distance Learning for the rest of the year.
- Your student is counted Present if ONE of the following occurs between 6am and midnight:
- They answer the attendance question
- They are on a Zoom call
- There is activity in Google Classroom (assignment turned in, commentary, etc.)
- You contact your teacher to let them know that they are working on their school work. (Please only use this option if there are technical difficulties or in rare circumstances. The attendance question, assignment submission, and Zoom calls are much better for attendance and quality of learning.)
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GH Employment Opportunity:
Director of Academy Giving at Western Hills
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Great Hearts Western Hills – one of our San Antonio sister schools – is looking for a skilled fundraiser, compelling storyteller, an exceptional communicator, and community building extraordinaire to fill the role of Director of Academy Giving. Please share the job posting with anyone you feel may be drawn to this key role with Great Hearts Western Hills’ leadership team.
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Great Hearts Day- February 12th |
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February 12th is Great Hearts Day! This is the day we great heartedly celebrate the virtues of friendship, citizenship, and humility. In keeping with our school culture, we do not celebrate religious or cultural holidays as a school; in other words, this is not simply our version of Valentine's Day. Anything that the students bring and or share should include the entire section and should reflect our nine core virtues, particularly friendship. Many teachers/grades will integrate the day's theme into their lessons and will create special ways for the students to celebrate and thank their classmates for the friendships they share. Your student's teacher will be informing you specifically through the grade-level newsletter how your child can participate. Finally, please refrain from bringing treats and sweets unless specifically coordinated through the classroom teacher. We look forward to a wonderful celebration of our new community!
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Great Hearts Advocacy Announcement |
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Join a virtual parent advocacy training from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, sponsored by Choose to Succeed, an education non-profit based in San Antonio. Tune in one night, both nights, or any time you can!
The first night will focus on how to share your family’s charter story while the second night will feature a session with State Rep. Steve Allison (District 121) and State Rep. Liz Campos (District 119). To register, email bridiechaudoir@greatheartstx.org.
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Our Oaks and Owls teamed successfully won their first games and are continuing the season with teamwork, perseverance and heart!
Click the links below to view the Oaks and Owls game day schedules.
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January Parent Service Organization Meeting |
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Our next PSO meeting will be on Saturday, January 30th at 10 AM.
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For those interested, please sign-up if applicable or reach out to Mrs. Villalvazo-Dick for other volunteer opportunities.
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Requirements to Volunteer
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January 27-February 5th: Interim STAAR
January 29: Half-Day/Spirit Day
February 5th: Half-Day
February 12th: Great Hearts Day/Half-Day
February 15th: President's Day- NO school
February 19th: Full Day
February 26th: Half-Day/Spirit Day
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