Greater Heights Academy 2/7/22
SPIRIT WEEK!!!
SPIRIT WEEK - February 7-11, 2022
News From the Nest
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CELEBRATING GHA SUCCESS !
Thank you for your diligence and support in last weeks virtual days, we know your dedication to assisting our scholars is the key the success we showed throughout the storm.
We had a 64% average attendance during our three days of online learning. While almost every school in Genesee county closed without teaching online, Greater Heights Academy gave proof of resilience and empowerment of Scholars through interactive virtual instruction!
Congratulations to our Parent/Guardians, Teachers, Staff and SCHOLARS!
This week we are celebrating all of our successes of our NWEA testing, Virtual Learning, report Cards and COUNT DAY on Wednesday February 9, 2022!
Please see the flyer and information below of how your Scholar can participate in this wonderful experience.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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
GHA SPIRIT WEEK !
Wear your favorite hero or villain clothes
(SEL - Social Emotional Learning - Good vs Bad Feelings)
Tuesday - February 8, 2022 =TWIN DAY
Dress as another student within your class or grade level -
(SEL - Social Emotional Learning - How does family impact your life?)
Wednesday - February 9, 2022 =COUNT DAY - DRESS DOWN DAY - HAT/CRAZY HAIR DAY - you can either make your hair look crazy/silly or you could wear you favorite silly hat!
(SEL - Social Emotional Learning - How can your actions impact someone else's feelings?)
Thursday- February 10, 2022 = WACKY TACKY DAY
Students are to wear mix-match clothes that make them look silly and feel happy.
(SEL - Social Emotional Learning - What are silly things that make you smile?)
Friday - February 11, 2022 = SPORTS DAY
Wear your favorite team apparel.
(SEL - Social Emotional Learning - Who are role models in sports that you look up to?)
Note: Thank you to Ms. Nichols for leading us in this amazing school spirit experience!
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Greater Heights Academy
MISSION STATEMENT
To achieve individual academic success for all scholars through a positive family/school/community partnership
VISION STATEMENT
To provide the highest quality comprehensive educational environment that inspires excellence in academics and character by:
- educating the whole (social, emotional, physical, academic) child,
- setting high expectations,
- partnering with parents and community,
- fully maximizing available resources, and
- ranking in the top 10% statewide
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Phalen Leadership Academies
2022 Black Speaker Series
Every Friday from 2:00-2:30 EST we will be joining schools from around the nation to participate via zoom, in this brilliant opportunity of EMPOWERMENT.
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Please complete the Re-Enrollment form below.
We are 25% completion of our Re-enrollment campaign!
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Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude.
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GHA Celebrates Success during Virtual Days !
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GHA Scholars Join Speaker Series via Zoom!
Mrs. Valerie Mitchell-Johnston is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Sesame Workshop.
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Food Bank Delivers in a Snow Storm!
We will be giving out Delicious Canned food to all scholars this week to take home.
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TEAM WORK !
GHA Partnerships
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Important Dates @ GHA
Spirit Week - Feb 7-11, 2022
Count Day - February 9, 2022 - Dress Down Day -& Pizza!
GHA SPIRIT WEEK Feb. 7-11, 2022
February Vacation February 14-18, 2022
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GHA Strong
Professional Dress = Success !
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December Scholar of the Month - Full Video Coming soon!
Friends of GHA Donate
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5th Grade Scholar Presentation at GHA Board Meeting
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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 !
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6th Grade Transformation
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Professional Dress = Success !
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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/