GHNO News & Updates
Great Hearts Northern Oaks | Lower School | April 25, 2021
Upcoming Events & Dates

Kindergarten Graduation-May 27
6th Grade Promotion-May 27
House Banquet-May 28
Last Day of School May 28 (early release)
Headmaster Letter

 Dear GHNO families,

Last week our lower school scholars participated in our first opportunity to join in a beautiful Great Hearts tradition..."The Senior Walk" by celebrating the accomplishments of our graduating seniors. We cheered them door to door as they walked through the halls of where it all began. We hope you heard all about a wild story of a 10 minute-long cheer that included shouts, high-fives, noisemakers, signs and hugs. Many lower school students asked if they would get to do the same when they get to the ripe old age of 12th grade, and the answer is YES! Traditions like this are so important as we commemorate meaningful milestones as a community. The successes of this senior class and each one to follow tells those left behind that there is HOPE in their future!

This year is very special not only because this is our inaugural senior class, but also to me personally as my son, Davis, finishes his 8th year as GH student and a GHNO graduate. As a parent now of two GH graduates, I am further convinced that the education here, offered by these fabulous faculty members, is worth every sacrifice! Congratulations to the graduates, Headmaster Heisman, and the illustrious faculty of Great Hearts Northern Oaks ... job well done!

Speaking of our inaugural Class of 2021, they will soon be graduating and we are so excited to see all the places they will go.
 
Just a little insight on where they will be going, our seniors were accepted to over 60 different colleges across the nation, including top tier universities! However, many of them have chosen to stay a little closer to home this year. A sampling of where our seniors will be attending this fall include Texas A&M University, UT Austin, UTSA, Texas State, Texas Tech, Baylor, University of Dallas, BYU, Colorado State, Arizona State, Schreiner, St. Johns College, Stephen F. Austin, LeTourneau, University of the Incarnate Word, and San Antonio College. We also have students going straight into careers such as plumbing, landscaping, and piloting.

The Upper School invites you to join the seniors who will take their final steps as Griffins this coming Saturday, May 29 at 10 am at the Real Life Amphitheater located at 16765 Lookout Rd, Selma, TX 78154.
 
We wish them the best of luck as they begin their new adventures...roar & soar seniors!

Trinette Keffer, Headmaster


Forget to order a Yearbook? Yearbooks that were pre-ordered will be coming home soon. If you forgot to place an order, there will be a limited number of yearbooks for sale on a first come, first served basis Wednesday, May 26, starting at 9 a.m. Cost is $40, cash or check only. Change is very limited. Both Upper and Lower School books will be sold at the Lower School front desk.

EduKits-On Sale Now!
The 2020-2021 EduKits are now available for purchase-Click Here! to place your order.  
For best pricing, the deadline to order through Edukit is June 18!
 
Should you prefer to purchase the supplies independently, you may print the Lower School supply list here.

Community Engagement

GHNO Community Investment
 
Let's Finish Strong Griffin Families!
 
As we’re encouraging our students to finish the school year strong, GHNO also asks our families to help us finish strong. At this point in the year, families have had opportunities to give towards our Community Investment Campaign, and we are so thankful for those who have given so generously! If you have yet to support GHNO and would like to you can make a donation here!
 
We currently have only 50% of our families participating in the Community Investment Campaign- 15% less than last school year! Please help us meet our budgetary needs and give today. Our fiscal year ends June 30, help us finish strong! Remember, even a small gift is helpful.
 
Every gift counts and matters to us, if you would like to make a gift you can do so here.
 
We recognize this year has had its struggles, which is why your support is more important than ever!
 
 Questions? contact DeAnna Macias.
Parent Advocacy

GH 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. The Texas Senate Public Education Committee passed the bill out of its committee last week, and the full Senate was preparing to hear the bill on Friday. Thank you to all the parents who have been participating in TPCSA’s calls to action this week. They are making a difference!
  • 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.
PSO-Parent Service Organization
PSO NEWS

Thank You Teacher Appreciation Week Committee, and for all the parent support in contributing towards the gift card pool! It was a wonderful week honoring wonderful people.

A special thanks to these women, who lead, served, and supported us during the week:

April Dominguez
Amy Cranley
Mary Dobecka
Magali Hernandez
Sabrina Herrera
Frine Maldonado
Diana Nagao-Mojica
Lisa Nerad
Sybil Stokes
Advocacy Corner
Texas Charter School Advocacy
GH Advocacy Corner 

The Texas Public Charter School Association has been tracking the non-discrimination bill -- HB1348 – that would prohibit cities and municipalities from creating a separate set of rules for charter schools to open and operate. The bill has been sitting in the House Calendars Committee for nearly a month, after which it must be scheduled for a vote on the House floor. Stay tuned for updates and action alerts on this priority legislation through the Texas Public Charter School Association by signing up here.

Parent Resources
Faculty emails, Parent Handbook, Supplies and Classics to Keep lists along with more school specific information can be found on the Great Hearts Northern Oaks Website.
 
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