Greater Heights Academy - 10/25/21
News From the Nest
October 25-29, 2021
Please join Us for the...
FAMILY HARVEST FEST
TRUNK OR TREAT !!!
Thur. October 28, 2021 : 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Hello Greater Heights Academy Family!
We are so excited to announce our FAMILY HARVEST FEST this Thursday!
Please have all the family join us as we have an amazing line-up of family activities on Thursday, October 28th starting at 5:30 PM.
We'll also be celebrating our Scholars of the Month immediately following the festival at 7 PM.
We hope to see all our families and scholars there!
Here are some highlights of this week and upcoming brilliant events...
- The end of the Marking period was Friday October 22, 2021 - Report cards will be going home next week.
- School Calendar https://www.phalenacademies.org/cms/lib/IN50000126/Centricity/domain/4/academic%20calendars/2021-2022%20GHA%20Academic%20Calendar.pdf
- Family Engagement Committee - If you would like to help plan this amazing event (TRUNK OR TREAT/HARVEST FEST) please join us at 4:00 to set up for the amazing event!
- Trunk or Treat / Harvest Fest - We have an amazing Family Celebration Night (Trunk or Treat / Harvest Fest) planned for Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 5:30 -7:00. Followed by the Scholar of the Month from 7:00 - 7:30.
- Free Afterschool Program - We are partnering with the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village and their nationally recognized after-school program. Please pick up an enrollment packet in the front office if you are interested. Space is limited.
- Before School Opportunity - If you need assistance in the morning with child care we are here to help. Our doors open at 7:00 - 740 for families in need of this free service. No appointment is necessary, just bring your scholar to the front door.
- LampLighters - An opportunity for young men ages 9 - 17 (Information below
- Cell phones - Following the handbook All cell phones must be turned in to the teacher at the beginning of the day and will be returned at the end of the day - Thank you for your cooperation and helping our Scholars understand the importance of this discipline.
- Uniforms - Please be sure that your Scholar is wearing the GHA-approved uniform.
Thank you for being the world to our scholars, we look forward to working with every one of you throughout your scholars' educational journey here at GHA.
In partnership with you,
Richard K. Thompson (Mr. T), Principal & The Dedicated Team of Greater Heights Academy
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Family Engagement Committee
Please consider sharing your Time, Treasure, and Talent with the GHA Family, our Scholars deserve the best and all of us working together.
Please join me this Thursday, October 28, 2021, @ 4:00 as prepare for our HARVEST FEST / TRUNK or TREAT.
Please meet in the front foyer and we will go from there.
Thank you for your consideration
Mr. Thompson
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Free After-School Program
Enrollment packets can be picked up in the main office.
Starting date will be in November.
Limited slots are available.
Their website is below for further research.
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Scholar of the Month
Dear Greater Heights Academy Family,
We will be honoring our SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH on Thursday October 28, 2021 @ 7:00 - 7:30.
These amazing SCHOLARS have been nominated by a GHA staff member for exemplifying one of the CORE values of the Phalen Leadership Academies & Greater Heights Academy.
These values are...
Children First - Respect - Determination - Continuous Improvement - Gratitude
Strength - Determination - Knowledge - Integrity - Kindness - Character
Safety Matters - On Task - Act Responsibly - Respect
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Lamp Lighters Program - ATTENTION YOUNG MEN ages 9 - 17 - Opportunity
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REMINDER
NEW OPTION FOR YOUR FAMILY!
Dear Families - This is an FREE option for you to drop off your Scholar before school.
If you need child care to help ease your morning challenges that may arise through out the year, this option is for you.
No need to call ahead, just drop off your Scholar between 7:00 - 7:40 A.M.
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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/