Dear families, 

The second semester is off to a great start! It was wonderful seeing how proud students were as they came in with their completed independent study projects. Students presented with pride, and I have heard from many students and families that they enjoyed learning more about their topics. Thank you for continuing to partner with us and supporting your scholars at home with their schoolwork. 

A main focus for the second semester is to continue to help all of our students grow both academically and morally. We will continue to shepherd students in and out of the classroom as they fine-tune their habits of the body and mind. 

Please use the second quarter report card and narrative notes prepared by your scholar's teacher to reflect on the first half of the school year and set goals for the second semester. 

Kyla Absher

Headmaster, Lower School

Carline Placard

When picking up scholars from school, please be prepared to display the school issued placard to the carline team. Anyone picking up a student MUST use the orange car placard given by the school. If you do not have your car placard, you will be redirected to go to the lobby to show your i.d. to be verified, then you will be able to pick up your scholar. If you are in need of a new placard or need additional copies, please email info@greatheartswesternhills.org and a new one will be sent home with your scholar. 

Dismissal Reminder

Afternoon carline is closed at 4:20, if you arrive to campus to pick up your scholar(s) after 4:20 you will be charged $1 per minute that you are late. Carline cones go up at 4:18pm to close the carline entry for safety.



Attendance

Attendance matters! Here’s why:



• Our campus funding is dependent on scholars attending school. This is the number one way WH receives funding from the state.
• The amount we receive from the state is based on our average daily attendance. Every day your scholar attends school our campus receives over $45 in state funding. 

How you can help us:

• If your scholar is out sick, please send an email or doctor's note to our attendance mailbox at attendance@greatheartswesternhills.org for each day(s) your scholar is out sick.
• Please be sure to have your scholar in their classes when attendance is taken each day at 9:50 AM.

The Western Hills Faculty would like to invite you to Lower School Parent Open House! 

Parent Open House is a week designed to give you a "sneak peek" into the academic life of your students here at school. Open House week is strictly for current parents only to come and observe the learning that takes place inside your child's classroom.

In the coming weeks, teachers will create a sign-up where you can attend for a 30-minute time slot.

As you take a "sneak peek" at the MAGIC that happens in the classroom, we ask that you do the following:

• Silence your cell phones
• Please be kind and mindful and exit the classroom at the end of your scheduled time for the next group
• Refrain from engaging with your student while the learning is happening
• Respect the privacy of other people's children by not taking pictures or videos

There will be a comment sheet for you to fill out and leave us feedback on your way out. 

Again, please remember that Open House week is for Parents ONLY! No siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc.

We hope to see you during this wonderful event!  

Registration is through Aktivate: www.registermyathlete.com

Registration will CLOSE on January 30th, and practices will begin on February 6th.

If this is your first intramural sport of the year, you must purchase an intramural shirt. Shirts from last year are allowed in the competition.

Requirements for Intramurals

1. Students must be academically eligible to compete. This is determined by receiving a 70% or above in all classes.
2. A medical physical completed by a physician clearing the student for physical activity must be on file before students can participate.
3. Registration through Aktivate (www.registermyathlete.com including a preparticipation form, medical physical, and signed athletic handbook).
4. Parents must read and understand that by signing up for intramural sports, you have accepted and acknowledged the sports club disclaimer at checkout).

*Ryan- Please upload the attached PDF for how to register* 

Payments will be made in Configio: https://greatheartswesternhills.configio.com/pd/745/22-23-intramural-basketball 

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