Newsletter | August 13, 2020

Table of Contents From the Headmaster Town Hall Latest Information Important Dates Faculty Spotlight From Nurse Tucker PSO Purchase a Planner Facebook Groups Quick Links Academic Calendar Enrollment Career Opportunities Dear Lakeside Parents,   We are getting closer to our first day of school on August 19th. Whether you've been registered since January or you just learned about Great Hearts last week, we want all our families to have a successful first day. This isn't what any of us, parents or educators, envisioned for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. As a school, we are striving to make this a seamless as possible for our young scholars. We know that you are doing the same. Thank you to all the parents who stepped up and hosted Zoom sessions for the scholars to meet each other! Even though it's not what we thought it would be, we are excited to begin this year with you. With a Large Dose of Lion Pride, Mandi Cannon Headmaster

Lakeside Town Hall

Were you unable to watch our Lakeside Town Hall last night? We recorded it and you can watch it here!

Latest Information

Return to Learning Form The Return to Learning Form has expired. If you were unable to fill it out or had difficulty with it, email [email protected] 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.)

Technology 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.   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 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 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. Kindergarten: Reading classics begins second semester.   1st Grade: Read aloud selections 2nd Grade: Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh 3rd Grade: Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder 4th Grade: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum 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 Supplies for distance learning and campus learning are the same. Click here for the Supply List. 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. Click here for a more detailed explanation of our face covering policy. Free and Reduced Lunch 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 [email protected]. 

Important Dates

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)

Faculty Spotlight

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.

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.

From Nurse Tucker

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.

Medication Drop-Off Procedure If you need to drop off medication for your student, click here to select a time slot.

Update Policy for Asthmatics/Reactive Airway Disease

Parent Service Organization

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.

Purchase a Planner

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!

Purchase Your Planner!

Facebook Groups

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.

Use the links below to join!

Lakeside Lion Pride (All Parents Welcome) Future Students of Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2034 and Beyond Kindergarten at Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2033 First Grade at Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2032 Second Grade at Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2031 Third Grade at Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2030 Fourth Grade at Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2029 Fifth Grade at Great Hearts Lakeside Class of 2028

7633 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76123 817-409-9098

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