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February 17, 2025
Spirit Night
Join us at Potbelly on Overton Ridge for our next spirit night on February 19th from 5:30-7:30pm!
PSO Board Interest Information
We are now accepting interest for the 2025-2026 GHLS PSO Upper and Lower Campus Boards. The Board positions that are open for the 25-26 school year are:
Lower Campus VP Programs - 3 year commitment -1 year as a VP, 1 year as President and 1 year as President Emeritus
Upper Campus VP Programs - 3 year commitment -1 year as a VP, 1 year as President and 1 year as President Emeritus
Assistant Treasurer - 1 year as Assistant Treasurer followed by 2 years as Treasurer. (This position is a shared position between campuses)
Nominations for these positions are currently open until February 28th. The nomination committee will present a slate for vote to the board, approval by the headmasters, and finally a vote at the final quarterly meeting of the year, April 29th at 8 pm.
Nominations for committee heads will be listed and opened on March 3rd.
Interest Form Link and More Information
Texas Legislative Session
As many of you have seen in the recent news, education is a hot policy topic among Texas lawmakers this legislative session. Governor Greg Abbott and many lawmakers in leadership are focused on passing a private school choice bill called the Education Savings Account (ESA) Bill. The ESA bill is expected to become law.
While the media will focus on the ESA bill, much work is also underway to support more funding for public schools, including public charter schools. Governor Abbott has prioritized teacher pay raises and more funding for public charter schools. His specific language regarding charter funding follows:
“Increase public school choice opportunities by increasing funding for open-enrollment charter school facilities.”
With a $24 Billion budget surplus and a keen focus on improving education for Texas students, there is optimism that our school will benefit from this unique moment in Texas history.
As a member of the Texas public charter school community, you have an opportunity to make your voice heard to your lawmakers. The Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) provides updates and advocacy alerts to keep families of public charter school students informed about the activity at our state Capitol and engaged in advocacy. If you would like to opt-in to receive TPCSA’s emails and alerts, please click here.
Box Tops
Lower School
Teacher Luncheon
The Great Hearts Parent Service Organization provides lunch for Great Hearts Staff once a month! The next lower school monthly teacher luncheon is Tuesday, February 25. 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!
PSO Meeting Recap
If you were unable to join us for the 3rd quarterly PSO parent meeting on February 4th, click here to view the presentation slides to stay up to date on Lower School PSO board business.
Lower School Yearbook
Seeking Lower School Volunteers!
Upper School
Upper School Yearbook
PSO Meeting Recap
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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.
Vergil
September 20, 2024
January 31, 2025
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Homer
October 11, 2024
April 2, 2025
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Shakespeare
November 8, 2024
March 7, 2025
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Dante
December 13, 2024
May 2, 2025
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Teacher & Staff Birthday Lunch Signups
It's time to sign up to bring a birthday lunch for 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/
7th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/
8th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/
9th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/
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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! |