Lakeside Newsletter 12/20

Newsletter| December 20, 2020

Dear Lakeside Lion Families,

As we depart for holiday break, I wanted to share how impressed I have been and how grateful I am for the support you have shown our faculty and staff this year, and want to express a heartfelt thank you for all you have done. This has certainly been an atypical year, and the level of dedication you have shown to our teachers without the benefit of regular in-person contact, has truly been astounding. We are so appreciative for all the gifts, monetary contributions to the Snowflake fund, cookies and sweets, as well as for all of those volunteers who have stepped up to assist in whatever way is possible. The generosity of spirit that has been exhibited has been beyond what we could have ever expected, and I am not certain that words can truly express our gratitude. Thank you again for all that you have done, and I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday break, filled with relaxation and time with friends and family.

With a Large Dose of Lion Pride,

Mandi Cannon

Headmaster

Quick Links

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My Mealtime

Preferred Meals

Stay Safe Over the Break

Please exercise caution in family and social gatherings so we can limit any potential impact on our academies and do our part to improve the health of our broader communities.

You may view Great Hearts’ Holiday Travel Reminders HERE.

Home Screening and Re-Entry Qualifications

We are doing everything we can to slow the spread of COVID-19 so that we can keep our doors open. We are asking everyone to conduct a home screening every day before they come on arrive on campus.

Please review and print out the Student Home Screen and the Re-Entry Criteria documents.

Fax Number

For doctor's notes, use fax number

817-549-7666

Attn: Nyree Preston

Important Dates

December 21-January 3: Closed for Winter Break

January 4: Back to School!

January 18: Closed for MLK Jr. Day

January 19: Closed for Professional Development

January 20: Start of Semester 2

January 22: Full Day Friday

February 8: Picture Retake Day

February 8: All School PSO Meeting

February 8-12: Five Days of Giving

February 12: Great Hearts Day

February 15: Closed for Presidents Day

February 19: Full Day Friday

March 15-19: Closed for Spring Break

April 2: Closed for Good Friday

April 5: Bad Weather Day

April 12: All School PSO Meeting

Volunteers

For those of you who weren't able to attend the volunteer training, you can view it HERE. Passcode is: %@UbE4D8

After you have watched the training, download the FERPA Acknowledgment Form (linked below) and email to Mrs. Ogden at Donna.Ogden@GreatHeartsLakeside.org.

Snowflake Fund

Drumroll please….The inaugural Snowflake Fund Committee is excited & humbled to announce that we raised $25,500 for holiday gifts for the teachers, TAs, & staff of our beloved school! We exceeded our goal by 21%!!! Each individual will receive a gift of $375 before the holiday break.

In a year of struggle and constant cancellations, Great Hearts families have profoundly demonstrated that generosity, love, and appreciation of the Great Hearts team are most definitely NOT canceled. The committee sincerely thanks each & every family that participated in the Snowflake Fund drive as well as our incredible matching funds donor. We also thank the PSO leadership & Great Hearts administration for your support & encouragement.

With “Great”ful Hearts,

Team Snowflake

Alicia, Anna, Dede, Delana, Haley, Jaclyn, Jennifer, Karen, Kristen, Laura,

Liz, Rachel, Schuyler, Stacey, Stefanie,

and Tyler

Are You The Person I Need To Contact?

Below is a list of topics and the person whom you should contact when you have questions. Please note the updates and changes to the administration.

As always, for any questions about your scholar, especially classes, homework assignments, supplies, Classics to Keep, and Zoom links and schedules, please contact your scholars' teacher.