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April 28, 2025

PSO Meeting Recap

If you missed the PSO Meeting on Tuesday, you can view the Zoom recording here
Passcode: i00v.$Lz 

PSO Positions Still Open

The shirts are not approved as regular spirit wear. However the shirts CAN be worn on the last day of school, May 23. 5th grade scholars may wear the shirts on Thursday, May 22, since they will be in uniform for promotion on the 23rd.

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

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 $580 for our school this current academic year!

Lower School

Teacher Appreciation Week

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK – May 5–9! 🍎

We’re so excited to celebrate our incredible Lower School staff with a week full of love, treats, and surprises. We couldn’t do it without YOU!

💛 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated — your generosity means the world! If you’re still looking to contribute, there are still a few items left and opportunities to volunteer on our Sign-Up Genius. Every little bit helps make this week extra special!

👉 Sign up here

 🗓️ Reminder: All donations need to be dropped off by THIS FRIDAY, May 2 (unless otherwise noted) so we can prep and purchase anything that’s still needed.

📍A drop-off table will be set up in the Lower School foyer all week for your convenience.

Here’s how else you can help:

 💌 Notes of Appreciation Encourage your scholars to write or draw a note to any staff member! Balloon note templates with instructions will be sent home Monday or Tuesday.

📍Drop in the Hot Air Express Balloon in the foyer during the week of May 5–9.

🎁 Want to give a more personal gift? Many of our staff members have filled out “favorites” sheets and shared Amazon wishlists. If you’d like to surprise someone with something tailored just for them, this is a great way to do it!

👉 Favorites Sheet: here

Thank you for your support! Let’s make this a week to remember!

💛 📧 Questions? Email Christina at GHLSlowerTA@gmail.com

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

Field Day

Upper School Field Day is next week and requires a lot of parent volunteers to make it a safe and fun day for everyone! Please click on the Signup Genius and see where you can help. Be sure to note the option to pre-order volunteer lunches. We especially need 8th and 9th grade parent volunteers.


Teacher & Staff Birthday Lunch Signups 

We still need volunteers to treat all of our Upper School teachers and staff to a birthday lunch, especially 8th GRADE parents! If the teacher's birthday has already passed, please deliver lunch before the end of the school year. Click the links below to select a staff member 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


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

Upper School Yearbook

Stay Connected!

  

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.