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April 21, 2025

Movie Night 

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Movie Night! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make the night a success! We hope you all enjoyed the evening. Without a doubt, the best part was Mr. F kissing the pig! Thank you for your contributions!

If you have any pictures to share, please send them to psolakesidesocial@gmail.com.

To ensure these fun, community building family events continue, we are looking for new Social Committee leads for the 2025-2026 school year.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Ashley Olson & Nicole Sutton Social Committee Co-Chairs

PSO Positions Still Open

Spirit Night Update

Thank you so much for coming out and supporting our Spirit Nights!! We have more events coming up and hope to see you there!

Next Spirit Night

Join us for our April Spirit Night at Jason’s Deli!

 

PSO Meeting

Texas Legislative Session

To read the latest news on public school funding legislation, click here

If you would like to stay informed and engaged in advocating for Great Hearts Lakeside, please click here to opt-in to receive emails and alerts from the Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) . As a member of the Texas public charter school community, you will have an opportunity to make your voice heard to your lawmakers. TPCSA keeps families of public charter school students informed about the activity at our state Capitol and engaged in advocacy. 

Box Tops

Download the Box Tops app! Scan your receipts through the app and start earning for our school with every Box Tops product purchased. Use code: R2HN4JQ5 when signing up for 20 Bonus Box Tops for our school!

We have earned over $550 for our school this current academic year!


Lower School

 

Teacher Luncheon

The Great Hearts Parent Service Organization provides lunch for Great Hearts staff once a month!

The last lower school monthly teacher luncheon is next Tuesday, April 29.

Would you consider donating a 12-pack of canned drinks or a homemade or store-bought dessert for the lower school staff to enjoy?

 Sign up using this link and THANK YOU!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming – Let’s Show Some Love to our LOWER SCHOOL staff!

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner (May 5–9), and our amazing parent committee is already planning a week full of treats, meals, surprises, and heartfelt moments to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff!

We’d love your help in two key ways:

1. Donate Items: Check out our Sign-Up Genius to see how you can contribute. From snacks to supplies, every donation helps make the week extra special! Item drop-off will be April 28–May 2 (unless otherwise noted) – details are in the sign-up. 

2. Notes of Appreciation: Encourage your scholars to write or draw notes for as many staff members as they would like! These personal messages mean so much. Please drop them in the Hot Air Express Balloon Drop located in the lower school foyer during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9). 

We’re excited to make this a week to remember for our hard-working, dedicated teachers – thank you in advance for your support!

If you have any questions please email Christina at GHLSlowerTA@gmail.com 

Click Here for Sign Up Genius

 


Lower School Yearbook

The Lower School Yearbook is Sold Out! Thank you to everyone who ordered a book. We can't wait for you to see the 2024-2025 Lower School Yearbook. If you have any questions please email; psolakesideloweryearbook@gmail.com


If you purchased a Lower School Yearbook:
• All yearbooks arrive to the school Mid-May
 • All scholar(s) yearbooks will be delivered to their teacher the day before Signing Day (usually the last day of school)
• Teachers will distribute a yearbook to the scholar(s) that purchased a yearbook and instruct them NOT to take the yearbook home. This gives them the chance to get autographs from their friends and teachers.
 • Scholars will bring their yearbook home on the Last Day of School.

Not sure if you ordered a Lower School Yearbook:
1st Check the Balfour Website by logging into your account or going to the link https://track.balfour.com 

Still unsure After contacting Balfour:
Email psolowerschoolyearbook@gmail.com with your scholar(s) first name, last name and section
Please DO NOT call or Email the school about a yearbook. The yearbook committee is PSO ran, and the school does not have access to orders.


Seeking Lower School Volunteers!

If you have inquiries about volunteer opportunities, email us at ghvpvolunteerslc@gmail.com.


Upper School

Let's come together to create a stunning visual display for fine arts night! We'll start after school and meet in the front entry at 4pm on Thursday, April 24th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Hunt at ghvpvoluc@gmail.com.

Signup here to help!

Upper School Yearbook

PSO Meeting Recap

If you missed the last PSO Meeting, you can view the slides here

Stay Connected!

Teacher Seminar Snacks - House Signups

We are asking each house to provide snacks once a month for the teacher seminars. Please sign up at the links below. Items will be dropped off on the morning of the event date to the receptionist, Ms. McClain.

💚Dante

May 2, 2025

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF2EA4FA7-51151350-teacher

 

Teacher & Staff Birthday Lunch Signups 

It's not too late to sign up and take a birthday lunch to a Teacher or Staff member! Please use the grade level links below to select someone to treat and for further details.

🎉6th Grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF2EA4FA7-51081166-teacher

 

🎉7th Grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF2EA4FA7-51115017-teacher

 

🎉8th Grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF2EA4FA7-51117204-teacher

 

🎉9th Grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF2EA4FA7-51117255-teacher

  

To volunteer at the Upper School for 2024-2025, please follow the steps below. Thank you for your willingness to share your time and talent with Lakeside. We are so grateful for you!

Follow the steps below!

1) Complete the Volunteer Interest Form below.

2) Review the Volunteer Training Presentation using the link below.

3) Complete the background check using the link provided.

4) Print, read, and sign the FERPA Acknowledgement form. Upper school forms can be returned to the school via email at ghlsusinfo@greatheartstxschools.org.

5) Once everything is completed and submitted, send an email to Mrs. Ashley Bettis (ashley.bettis@greatheartstxschools.org) informing her that you have completed the training and are ready to begin volunteering!

Please use the links below.

Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to working with you!

 
If you have inquiries about volunteer opportunities, email Angie Hunt at ghvpvoluc@gmail.com.