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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
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STAAR Test Dates and Important Information
As we enter May (already!), STAAR testing will soon be occurring on campus for ALL students. As a reminder, Distance Learning students must come on campus to take their STAAR tests. If you are a parent of a Distance Learning student and you do not want your child to come on campus due to health/safety concerns please reach out to me via email (Jennifer.ramirez@greatheartsforestheights.org) if you have not done so already.
On each of the days below our campus will be closed to all parent volunteers and visitors. Additionally, we ask that no lunch deliveries for any student (grades K-7) be sent on campus. Lunch time may be different those days and we need to minimize disruptions in and around the building. All students need to bring a lunch with them those days or purchase a lunch from the school. We also ask that students arrive on time (after having a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast) and do not get checked out early.
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May 11th-5th grade Math
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May 12th-5th grade Reading
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May 13th-5th grade Science
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May 17th- 4th/7th Math
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May 18th- 3rd/6th Math
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May 19th- 4th/7th Reading
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May 20th-3rd/6th Reading
Lastly, all students participate in different health screeners throughout their school years. These screeners are Hearing, Vision & Acanthosis on 3rd, 5th & 7th graders and Hearing & Vision on 4th & 6th that are new to our campus. Nurse Hildebrand will be doing these screeners for the Distance Learners on the days they are up here for STAAR testing to save parents a trip. Please reach out to her (Darlene.hildebrand@greatheartsforestheights.org) with any questions or concerns.
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Late Arrivals
Families, please keep in mind that your scholars must be inside the building no later than 7:50am or they are considered tardy. If you are driving onto the campus at 7:50, your student is tardy. Reminder that three school tardies will equal a lunch detention for your scholar. So please do your best to arrive early to school.
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After School Clubs
A reminder that clubs have finished for the school year. The only exception is Friday afternoon soccer club which ends May 21. Again, there will be NO MORE CLUBS except Friday afternoon soccer club.
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Computer Return
If you borrowed a computer from Forest Heights for your student’s distance learning, we will have scheduled drop off days beginning Tuesday, June 1 through June 4. Look for more information to come. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at:
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Edukits Available for Purchase
The 2021-2022 EduKits are now available for purchase - click here to place your order. Please remember to purchase your kit based on the grade level your student will be in the 2021-22 school year. Purchasing an Edukit is optional and is by no means required. For best pricing, the deadline to order through is June 15, 2021. Extended ordering is available June 16 - July 19. All EduKits will be mailed directly to homes approximately one week before school starts.
Should you prefer to purchase the supplies independently, you may print the supply list below. We ask that you purchase comparable products to those listed, but you need not purchase the exact brands listed.
Please bring your school supplies to Meet the Teacher Night (TBD).
If you think you may qualify for financial assistance, please fill out our Financial Assistance Request Form. Details below.
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Financial Assistance
Forest Heights would like to offer financial assistance for co-curricular programs, school supplies, and uniforms to students who qualify. If you would like to see if your family qualifies for financial assistance through Great Hearts, please complete the online Financial Assistance Form by Sunday, May 30, 2021. After we have had time to review the application and determine your qualifications, you will be contacted with the eligibility results between June 1st-4th.
For your information, 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 EduKits, uniforms vouchers, and co-curricular programs. Due to the deadline we have for placing our school supply orders through EduKit, any applications received after May 29, 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.
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Sports Interest
Forest Heights is gauging interest in sports for the 2021-2022 school year and beyond. This is NOT a guarantee that we will have all the sports listed.
Please complete THIS survey before Friday May 14. There is one for each family, but you can answer within the same form for multiple children.
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Upper Grade Spots Available
We have low and no waitlists in grades 7th and 8th for the 2021-2022 school year. Tell your friends and family to submit an application today by clicking the link below!
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Yearbooks Now On Sale
Yearbook Sale - Deadline May 21st for ordering. Click the link below to get your child(ren)‘s yearbooks. Books will be delivered mid to late summer. Paper order forms will be going out later this week as well.
Note: Interstate has not updated the teachers in their system yet. Click on Class number.
Enter code: 56240R
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NURSE’S CORNER
Parents of all 6th graders that will soon be 7th Graders for fall of 21-22 school year.
There are 2 immunizations that are required by the State of Texas for all 7th grade students. They are:
- Meningococcal Conjugate MCV4
- Tdap
If your student has received these 2 vaccinations, please provide a copy to the school/nurse as soon as possible.
Great Hearts, by State mandate, is required to have these vaccinations on record by the first day (8/11/21) of school for all 7th graders.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nurse Hildebrand.
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Parent Advocacy Corner
Prospects are dimming at the state Capitol for our elected officials to pass a bill protecting public charter schools from discrimination at the city and municipal level. This priority bill was killed on a point of order in the Texas House Thursday morning after failing on the House floor by 3 votes Wednesday night. Thank you for all the parents who participated in TPCSA’s call to action this week. They made a significant impact on our lawmakers.
Stay up to date with charter school legislation and action alerts on this priority legislation through the Texas Public Charter School Association by signing up here.
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Falcon Faire
Falcon Faire is coming on May 22nd! Please visit our newly launched PSO website linked below to purchase TICKET AND T-SHIRT PRESALE DEALS, sign up to Volunteer and get all the details. We hope to see you there!
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Summer Programs
Great Hearts Forest Heights Summer Programs registration is now open!
Summer Programs include:
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Kinder Readiness: designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the upcoming year
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Summer School: an opportunity for new and returning scholars to work with Great Hearts teachers to strengthen skills in Spalding and Singapore Math
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Summer Camp: reminiscent of traditional summer camps with hands-on, engaging activities, songs, crafts, guest presenters, and much more!
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.
Please enjoy this short video by Ms. Neely, explaining what your student can expect during our summer programs.
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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.
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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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