Greater Heights Academy 1/23/2022
News From the Nest - NWEA Testing
January 24-28, 2022
Dear GHA Families and Friends,
We are so very proud of Scholars and Staff at Greater Heights Academy!
- Last week our Scholars showed their amazing dedication to their education as they entered into the NWEA testing with honor and focus.
- We will be continuing our NWEA testing in Science and makeup tests for those Scholars that were not in attendance this week.
- Please discuss with your scholars to do their very best and know that it is a fantastic way for their teacher to know how to better serve them in their studies.
- We had a Brilliant turnout via zoom, phone calls and in person Parent-Guardian/Teacher Conferences on January 21, 2022. A total of 75%!
- If you have not met with your Scholars Teacher please contact them ASAP as they have been trying to connect with you for this very important conversation.
- We also had our diagnostic testing for "Mathnasium" - an amazing opportunity for our Scholars to have a private tutor in math online during school. (Letter below). The Mathnasium organizer said she has never seen such an organized and focused group of Scholars in a long time.
- Please complete the "Re-Enrollment" form below as we plan for our upcoming year.
- Please be aware we are doing everything to keep our GHA Family safe during these times. Please make sure your scholar is masked and if you test your scholar please wait until you get the results to let your child come to school. The government has issued a system to get free tests sent to your home - Link Below.
As always it is an honor to partner with you in the trajectory of your scholar's formation and education. (Virtus et Scientia - Character and Knowledge)
Richard Thompson, (Mr. T ) Principal
Greater Heights Academy
3196 W. Pasadena Ave
Flint, MI 48504 U.S.A.
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Please complete the Re-Enrollment form below.
Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude.
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GHA STRONG - 2 Month View
NWEA TESTING - Jan. 18 - Feb. 4, 2022
Important Dates @ GHA
MATHNASIUM - January 20, 2022
Dec & Jan . SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH AWARDS & GHA FAMILY CELEBRATION - January 28, 2022
DHHS - Mobile Hearing and Vision Clinic GHA School Visit! - January 31, 2022
Count Day - February 9, 2022 -
GHA SPIRIT WEEK Feb. 7-11, 2022
February Vacation February 14-18, 2022
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MASK MANDATE - For the safety of our GHA FAMILY we will continue our MASK MANDATE - Please help us with this as we continue our diligence.
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GHA STRONG !
5th Grade Presents at the GHA Board Meeting !
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GHA Honors Our Bus Drivers Thank you Mr. Terry Duggins
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GHA STAFF - Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude.
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Mathnasium Diagnostic Testing
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Mrs. Dorsey Presents our next Partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan - More details soon.
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GHA Family Care Closet
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Greater Heights Academy Honors MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech - How to Design Your Life's Blueprint | Motivational Speech
Thank you Earl Phalen for your Leadership
Transformative Education for a New Generation - PLA
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updates regarding Covid-19 Response and Inclement Weather
January 6, 2022
Dear Greater Heights Academy School Family:
I hope you’ve had a happy, restful Holiday Season! I wanted to share a couple of updates regarding Covid-19 Response and Inclement Weather.
Covid is on all of our minds as we return from Winter Break. I firmly believe that we must be transparent in how we determine if we need to close our schools due to Covid-19 and move to virtual learning. We look at several factors when making this decision:
Genesee County Dept of Health Guidance
Dept of Education Covid Recommendations
GHA’’s specific data regarding staff and scholar Covid positivity rates
We are blessed to report that as of January 3rd, we do not have any current Covid Positive staff members. Based on the guidance of Genesee County Health Dept, and GHA’s Covid Positivity rate we will have school at this time. We are closely monitoring all data and guidance as it becomes available and making the best decisions based on each new piece of information. Closing schools that do not have a high Covid Rate could potentially increase the number of positive cases. Our school has many different protocols in place to ensure Social Distancing and Mask wearing are taking place. Many scholars at home will have fewer protocols in place to reduce the spread of the virus. We increase the possibility of scholars contracting the virus when not in school and bringing it back into the building upon their return.
It is the time of year for Inclement Weather. We will look at how safe it is for our staff, families and bus drivers to drive to school when determining if we need to close for Inclement Weather. We will do our best to contact you as soon as possible when making a decision to close.
With safety and the education of our children as our priority, we need your help. Please ensure your child does not attend school if he or she is experiencing Covid Symptoms. We must also work together to ensure our scholars are following all guidance: social distancing, wearing masks appropriately, and washing hands frequently. As we enter the coldest time of the year, please make sure your child is wearing his or her coat, hat, and gloves. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
If you have questions or concerns, or you need assistance obtaining a coat, hat, or gloves, please feel free to contact the school at 810-768-3860.
Thank you for all you do to ensure your child’s success!
Sincerely,
Melissa Morris, PLA Regional Director
Richard Thompson, Principal Greater Heights Academy
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GHA FAMILY RESOURCE LINKS
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."
Thank you Ms. Berry for your diligence putting this together!
Dear GHA Families -
Ms. Berry has so generously put together resources for our Scholars from generous donations.
Please fill out the form above to request your appointment to shop the GHA Family Care Closet. Appointments will be scheduled in the order that the requests are received. Please allow up to two weeks for your appointment to be scheduled due to current need and demand.
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GHA SUMMER ADVANTAGE
Please click on link to see the Summer Advantage opportunity here at Greater heights Academy this Summer 2022.
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Scholar & Teacher GHA Board Presentations
6th Grade will be highlighted on Tuesday December 14, 2021.
Please tune in to see our amazing teachers and scholars.
Year Schedule
- December 14, 2021 = 6th Grade
- January 18, 2022 = 5th Grade
- February 8, 2022 = 4th Grade
- March 15, 2022 = 3rd Grade
- April 19, 2022 = 2nd Grade
- May 17, 2022 = 1st Grade
- June 21, 2022 = Kindergarten
More information below...
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WE BELIEVE IN S.O.A.R.
- Please know that we will be going over the S.O.A.R. ethos upon our return. Please go over these with your Scholar as we continue to create our Greater Heights Academy as a place that embraces learning and respect.
- S = SAFETY MATTERS
- O = ON TASK
- A = ACT RESPONSIBLY
- R = RESPECT
We are Thankful for the opportunity to partner with you in the Character and Knowledge (Virtus et Scientia) of your child as we journey through this academic year.
Thank you again,
Richard Thompson
Principal
Greater Heights Academy
GHA Scholars Presenting the SOAR Ethos
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Please Partner with us in our Scholar Dress Code
- Please continue to partner with us in our GHA Dress Code as we will be enforcing this most important aspect of our school. If you need assistance in this expectation please feel free to reach out so we may assist. Upon the return of school opening on Monday November 29, 2021, the Dress code will be enforced to ensure the quality of attentiveness and professionalism of our scholars. Please work with us in this very important aspect of GHA. (Letter below)
Dress Code Letter - sent home on Friday November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
Dear Greater Heights Families,
I want to personally thank you all for entrusting your scholars to Greater Heights Academy Family during their educational journey. We are continuing to build an exceptional learning environment for all scholars and we need your assistance.
We want our scholars to be the best scholars in Flint and we want them to look their best as well. GHA has a scholarly dress code that includes navy blue, black, or khaki pants or skirts, and a collared gray, powder blue, white, or yellow top. Also, sweaters (without hoods) may be worn in any of the colors listed. Scholars can wear any type of shoe as long as their entire foot is covered. This gives the scholars options while still adhering to the scholarly uniform. Students should not wear jeans (unless it is a dress-down day), hoodies, graphic tees, leggings, slide sandals, flip flops, or hats or caps (inside of the building). Lastly, coats will need to be hung in a designated area within the scholars’ classrooms, and may not be worn throughout the day (unless they are going outside for recess).
As of Monday, November 29, 2021, all scholars MUST be in their scholarly uniform every day. We truly thank the parents that have already been diligently ensuring that their scholar(s) were dressed properly. We now need every parent and guardian to assist us in making sure that scholars are dressed for success in their scholarly uniform.
If you have any questions, concerns, or needs, please feel free to call the office.
In partnership with you,
Richard Thompson
Principal
Greater Heights Academy
Examples of our Brilliant Scholars in the GHA Uniform
Please review the Handbook and the GHA Dress Code
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Lamp Lighters ATTENTION YOUNG MEN ages 9 - 17
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GHA excellence and expectations of S.O.A.R.
S = SAFETY MATTERS
O = ON TASK
A = ACT RESPONSIBLY
R = RESPECT
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Please help us with the MASK mandate by the GCHD.
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Have Questions? Contact Us!
Greater Heights Academy is a tuition-free charter school proudly serving K-6 families in Flint. We represent a partnership of scholars, faculty, staff and administration. We are united in our mission to achieve academic success for all scholars through positive family, school and community relationships. Scholars are our first priority. We believe that traditional fundamentals of education must be enhanced to form a solid foundation for our scholars’ futures.
Email: Thompsonr@greaterheightsacademy.org
Website: http://greaterheightsacademy.org/
Location: 3196 W Pasadena Ave, Flint, MI 48504, USA
Phone: 810.768.3860
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterHeightsAcademy/