Uniform/School Supply Assistance
Great Hearts Northern Oaks is pleased to provide assistance with school supplies and uniforms for students who are certified for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. Parents of eligible students will be notified by e-mail next week. Instructions for picking up uniform vouchers and school supply boxes will be shared via e-mail later in the summer. Incoming new students received a financial assistance survey. If there are further questions, please reach out to the campus DCO, Rebecca Danet.
Nurse Note on Medication Pick-Up
It's that time of year to think about picking up medication that you may have left with our nurse.
Doctor’s Excuses – for the 2021-2022 school year
Did you know? You can still turn in any doctors’ notes from your students’ appointments you may have forgotten to submit for attendance purposes!
We are required by TEA (Texas Education Agency) to provide documentation for audit purposes. Please deliver to the front desk. For questions email Carmen Thompson
Thank you for your partnership!
Remember we are now accepting applications for the GHNO Academy Advisory Committee please find additional details here on how you can be a part of this forum.
This week we launched the Student Leadership Society to read more click here!
Lastly, we also celebrated our Seniors this Monday with Decision Day, you can see which colleges they were accepted to and where chose to attend in the fall in the College Counseling section below.
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Let's finish the year GHNO strong, don't forget to make a gift to Community Investment Today!
Remember no gift is insignificant, every gift supporting our school counts!
Would like to make a gift for this school year? you can click the button below.
Have a question about how Community Investment supports our teachers and academy? Please reach out to DeAnna Macias.
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Events & Happenings on Campus |
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Junior Drama Performance - May 13-14
Come out and support the Class of 2023 Dram Production, “The Winter’s Tale”! Showtimes are Friday, May 13 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 14 at 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Admission is free for all! Concessions will be sold to support the 2023 Senior Trip.
Art show -May 20
May 20 from 6-8 in the MPR.
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Our Upper School Spring Concert is next week! We would love for you to attend.
When: Thursday, May 19
Where: Park Hills Baptist Church
17747 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232
Who: 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade who have music this semester, Schola Gryphorum, and Varsity Choir arrive at 6:10 pm.
Doors open at 6:50 for attendees; the Concert starts at 7:00 pm
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In just a few weeks, all will be given the reprieve of shuttling students to and from school for a couple of months. I know most of you will appreciate not going through the daily traffic grind! Understandably it is a frustration for drivers and people just wanting to get to work. But let’s remember that we aren’t the only ones affected by our presence on the road. The businesses down Jones Maltsberger have to deal with it too. I’ve recently received emails that some parents (far too many!) are using the parking lots of these businesses as a turnaround to get into the school car line.
PLEASE REMEMBER, WE HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE CHURCH ACROSS FROM DRISCOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL TO TURN AROUND AND/OR WAIT FOR OUR WAVE TIME (Pg. 84 of the Family Handbook). WE DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION FROM OTHER BUSINESSES ALONG JONES MALTSBERGER TO USE THEIR LOTS.
Let’s show these businesses that the GH community can live up to its name and be truly great-hearted by giving them the respect they deserve and avoid trespassing on their property. Let’s not let our frustration become one for someone else.
Respectfully, Craig Hoyer ERT Coordinator, GHNO Upper School
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A great group of parents has organized a 7th-grade pool party on May 20th! See details at www.GHNOPSO.org
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A PSO-sponsored 8th Grade Party on the last day of school at Bowlero! Get your tickets in advance at www.GHNOPSO.org
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9th-11th Grade - plans are shaping up for something on the last day of school, please check www.GHNOPSO.org for the announcement early next week.
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Volunteers Needed!
There is a smattering of textbook turn-in slots during the last week of school. Volunteers will assist in the upper school library, and scan in books as they come in the door.
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Congratulations to our MS Softball Team for winning their District! |
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Meetings for those students who are interested in playing High School sports will take place next week. These meetings are an important source of sharing information about summer plans and the season next year. If a student is not able to make a meeting, please have them reach out to the coach for the information and to ensure the coach has their contact information. Note, we will not be having a meeting for Swim although will be offering the sport next year as well. |
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Summer Sports Camp 2022 info was sent out previously you can find here.
Please see our Athletics Website for all athletic competitions happening with GHNO.
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College Counseling Corner |
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Senior Decision Day
On Monday, May 2 we were thrilled to celebrate our seniors and their postsecondary decisions! Some students had to make difficult choices and surprised us with the college t-shirt they wore to school on Monday. Some interesting preliminary statistics to report:
- The college with the most acceptances and number of students matriculating is UTSA with 17 students accepted and 11 who will be attending.
- 73% of students are staying in Texas.
- 57% of students are leaving San Antonio.
- Approximately 30% of students will be attending private colleges.
- Two students are attending college over 2,000 miles away: Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) and Harvard University (Cambridge, MA).
Click here to view the entire list of colleges where our Class of 2022 has been accepted and will matriculate next fall. We are so excited for this group of graduates and hope you will celebrate their decisions with us!
College Board National Recognition Programs
Students who have qualified for one of College Board's four National Recognition Programs for underrepresented students may have received an email inviting them to submit an application before June 15. These national recognition programs are not scholarships but some colleges may award scholarships based on the recognition. To review the criteria of each program, please visit the College Board website here. Students may also self-nominate if they meet the criteria posted on the website.
Please note that the College Board Recognition Programs are distinct from the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP) which is a scholarship program based on a student's PSAT/NMSQT score earned in their 11th grade year. If students or parents have questions about either program, please reach out to your college counselor!
College Visit Absences
TEA allows our school to excuse the absence of a student who is a junior or senior for up to two days per school year for the purpose of visiting an accredited institution of higher education. Please notify Carmen Thompson of your college visit(s) and provide this form upon your return in order to obtain an excused absence.
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Office of College Counseling Contact Information
We are located in Room 217 and students are welcome to stop by before school, during morning break, lunch, lyceum, and after school. We are also available for in-person, Zoom, and telephone appointments.
Phone: 210-888-9483 ext. 303614
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Class of 2022 Important Dates! |
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Friday, May 20-Senior Retreat, for details and permission slip click here.
Tuesday, May 24- GHNO Senior Walk
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NO COST SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS!
Find summer meals in your community this summer. No cost for kids 18 and younger and enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities.
Please find a participating meal location near you: Text “FOOD” to 304-304 or visit SummerFood.org
See resources below:
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22-23 School Supplies
The order deadline is July 1 - Place your order now and avoid the rush of back-to-school shopping!
You can make your purchase right now, get started by clicking the link here!
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Great Hearts uses the federal Free and Reduced Lunch Application to determine eligibility for financial assistance with school costs including Athenaeum, school supplies and uniforms. Families that feel they may qualify for assistance are encouraged to apply now. The current application applies to the 21-22 school year. The application for the 22-23 school year will be available in late July.
Please note: 2021-2022 applications submitted and approved by June 30, 2022, are valid through the first 30 days of the 2022-2023 school year.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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Absences/Illnesses
We receive state funding for all students who are in their classes at 10:30 a.m. each day!
- If a scholar will be out for a doctor's appointment during attendance time, please be sure to submit a doctor's note upon return so we may count him or her present for the day.
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If you are absent due to college visit(s) you must provide this form to Mrs. Thompson upon your return in order to obtain an excused absence.
For full-day absences, please notify the Upper School Registrar, Mrs. Thompson
Health Screening- Please continue to be diligent with self-screening for any illness or sickness before coming on campus. Remember if your child has had a fever or has thrown up in the last 24 hours they should stay home. One of the reasons we have seen limited cases of COVID-19 on campus is due to the self-screening occurring at home. If you or your child is symptomatic or ill, stay home and/or consult with your medical provider.
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May 13-14 – 11th Grade Drama Production
May 19 – Spring Music Concert
May 20 -Upper School Art Show
May 26 and 27 - Final Exams
May 27-Last Day of School
May 28-Graduation for the Class of 2022
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Additional Resources for Families |
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Please see our GHNO Website for additional information on our Academy including Parent Resources!
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