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Newsletter | August 13, 2020
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Were you unable to watch our Lakeside Town Hall last night? We recorded it and you can watch it here!
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Return to Learning Form
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The Return to Learning Form has expired. If you were unable to fill it out or had difficulty with it, email info@greatheartslakeside.org with the following information.
- Student's name
- Grade level
- What your student will do on September 8th (return to campus or continue with distance learning.)
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Technology
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Google Classroom and Zoom can run off of a variety of devices. Apple products, such as iMacs, MacBooks, and iPads are all fully compatible, as well as the Microsoft/Windows devices.
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We provided a few recommendations for low-cost devices for those who need to purchase technology for their student. We did not intend to persuade Apple users to purchase Microsoft devices. If you are an Apple family and wish to stay that way, or prefer to purchase products outside what we recommended, that is fine by us. We only ask that you ensure that the device can access the internet, and that the Chrome browser and Google Classroom App can be installed.
NOTE: While most are compatible, Smart Phones are not sufficient devices for students to effectively engage with Great Hearts Distance Learning.
Google Credentials
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Some families did not receive Google credentials for their students. Visit the Great Hearts Family Help site to submit your students information. Assuming your contact information (email/phone) is correct, the process should take about 24 hours.
Uniform
- Uniform shirts will be required required when on zoom calls/synchronous sessions.
Books and Supplies
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We encourage families to purchase Classics to Keep, but it is not required. If you are unable to purchase books, Lakeside will provide a school copy. Just like a textbook, it must be returned to the school in good condition.
- We will begin the year with the following classics.
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Kindergarten: Reading classics begins second semester.
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1st Grade: Read aloud selections
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2nd Grade: Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
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3rd Grade: Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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4th Grade: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum
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5th Grade: Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jakob Grimm and Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
- Curricular supplies provided by the school will be distributed on Monday, August 17, as will any 1st Day School Supply bundles that were ordered and shipped to the school.
- Please see the separate email for more detailed information on the Supply Pick-Up
Face Coverings
- Students may wear a fanny pack to store their mask when not in use. Fanny packs need to be a solid color and devoid of pop culture references.
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Click here for a more detailed explanation of our face covering policy.
Free and Reduced Lunch
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Great Hearts Lakeside will provide free and reduced lunch for those who qualify. The application has already been sent out. If you are having trouble accessing the application, please email info@greatheartslakeside.org.
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Tuesday, August 11-Wednesday, August 12: Teacher Introduction Phone Calls
Friday, August 14: Class Snack & Share and Read Aloud via Zoom; Virtual Building Tour via email
Monday, August 17: Book and Supply Pick-Up at the Lakeside Campus
(see separate email for times)
Wednesday, August 19: First Day of School, Online and On Time
Monday, August 31: Second Lakeside Town Hall via FB Live regarding return to campus
September 8: Return to Campus (or continue with distance learning)
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Rachel Delarosa
3rd Grade Lead Teacher
My name is Rachel Delarosa and I will be a 3rd Grade Lead Teacher at Great Hearts Lakeside. I graduated from Tarleton State University in 2017 with a degree in biology, then was accepted the graduate school of education at Tarleton. I began the TMATE alternative certification program and once finished, completed my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. My career in education began in the 2017-2018 school year as a teacher’s assistant in Fort Worth. Four short months later I became the classroom teacher.
I was extremely excited when I found out that the building being built on Harris Parkway was a school. When I learned it was going to be classical school, I began learning all that I could about the Great Hearts philosophy. My favorite aspect of classical education is that the focus is not on merely learning facts and information but finding the beauty, goodness, and truth in what is being taught. I am so excited to be a part of the founding group of faculty and administrators who will set Great Hearts on a successful path. I am even more excited to be learning and growing with great classical educators.
Outside of school I enjoy hiking, swimming, crocheting, painting, and drawing are some of my favorite pastimes and I am always interested in learning new things. I have found in my life that truth, goodness, and beauty are always embodied in my service to others.
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Hayley Tucker
School Nurse
My name is Haley Tucker and I will be your child’s school nurse! I have lived in Fort Worth for 10 years and have three daughters who will be attending Great Hearts Lakeside as well. I graduated in 2007 with my BSN and have a background in Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Endoscopy. I also received my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University in 2004.
I am most excited to merge my two professional passions of nursing and children at Great Hearts Lakeside.
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Nurse Tucker has two important messages for Lakeside families. Please click on the links below to read about our Medication Drop-Off Procedure and the updated policy for Asthmatics/Reactive Airway Disease.
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Medication Drop-Off Procedure
If you need to drop off medication for your student, click here to select a time slot.
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Update Policy for
Asthmatics/Reactive Airway Disease
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Parent Service Organization
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Mission Statement
We are a community of parent volunteers that provides a support system to enrich students’ academic experience. We volunteer our time in service, sponsor and promote social activities, and provide programs to benefit and support the faculty and administration who are working to fulfill the Great Hearts mission to cultivate the hearts and minds of students in the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Purpose and Objectives
1. Support Great Hearts mission
2. Express appreciation for teachers and school administrators
3. Organize social events to unite the community
4. Organize school events
5. Develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement
6. Enhance the educational experience by supporting academic and enrichment activities
Signups for those that are interested in supporting particular events and for those that want to provide general assistance to the teachers or to the school will be available as we get closer to the beginning of the school year.
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For students in grade 1-5 purchase a planner for use throughout the entire school year. Your students will need this planner, which is customized for our subjects of study, to manage homework assignments and study times.
It will be useful to all students, even those who will remain in the distance learning environment.
Planners are $8.
Click the button below to purchase!
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We are excited to offer a general and grade-level Facebook groups for all registered families at Great Hearts Lakeside. These groups offer a way for you to begin to build positive relationships with other parents, as well as to monitor specifics for each grade level in the coming months. These groups are geared towards families and will not monitored by faculty, so please direct instructional questions and any specific concerns directly towards the appropriate individuals.
Although these pages are not heavily monitored, posts are subject to review and could be removed if deemed inappropriate or negative. We know that many Great Hearts families do not participate in social media and we want to assure you that this is not a means of official school communication. Our newsletters and website will be your primary source of official school information.
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Use the links below to join!
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7633 Harris Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76123
817-409-9098
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