Principal's Update

Dear Goshen Creek Elementary Families,

As we continue our journey into the 2025 school year, I want to take a moment to express my excitement for what lies ahead. Reflecting on our accomplishments from the fall, I am proud of the progress our students have made and am looking forward to the adventures that await us this spring.

Please take a moment to read our newsletter for the most up-to-date information regarding events and activities. I encourage you to stay engaged as we work together to support our students’ growth.

I also want to reassure you that my door is always open for any problems, concerns, or issues you may have. Your partnership is invaluable to us, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you in shaping your child's future.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us each day!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal

Email:WAshley@Springtownisd.net Phone: 817-220-0272

January 8 - First Day of School for the 2025 School Year "Welcome Students Back to Campus"

January 8 - First Day of the 4th Six Weeks

January 9 - Report Cards Come Home (Please sign & Return to Your Child's Teacher)

January 9 - National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter

January 10 - 3rd Six Weeks Celebration Assembly begins at 7:30 AM.

January 10 - Attendance Celebration for Grade Level with Highest Average

January 13th - 17th - NWEA Middle of the Year Testing K - 4

January 13th - 23rd - mClass Middle of the Year Testing K - 4

January 14 - All City Choir Clinic

January 20 - School Holiday for Martin Luther King Day & Inauguration Day

January 21 - School Board Meeting/ School Board Appreciation Night

January 21 - All City Choir Performance at SISD School Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM

January 22 - Practice Drills Day Hold/Fire @ 2:00

January 23 - All City Choir Tour 8AM - 2PM Around Town & Concert at 6:00 PM

January 27th - 31st Office PAWS Store Open During Power Hour

January 30 - School Board Appreciation Charcuterie Boards - School Board on Campus 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 31 - UIL Competition in Mineral Wells

We have received a few questions regarding the potential winter weather that is anticipated to come into our area later this week. The current forecast from the National Weather Service is predicting 1 - 4 inches of snow accumulation from the metroplex north and west, with lighter amounts expected in Central Texas. There is also a 30% chance for accumulations to exceed 6 inches in areas west and northwest of the metroplex.

We will continue to receive updates from the National Weather Service and will share any important information as soon as possible.

Please know that is always our intention to make decisions as quickly as possible. There are multiple factors we must consider, but the safety of our students, staff, and families is always our number one priority.

'Stay safe and warm , and we will keep you updated! #PorcupineFamily

Is there a Goshen Staff member that makes a difference in the life of your child or family? Take a moment to complete this form to give them a shout-out for all of the heart-work that they do daily to make in lives of others. This is a great way to say thank you and affirm the work of others for making differences.

Parents & Guardians,

We ask for your help to make sure your students are prompt & prepared for school each day. Your child needs to be at school by 7:30 when our morning assembly begins. Your child will be marked tardy at 7:35 AM and beyond. Every moment counts during our instructional day and for this reason we ask for your support. Starting in November our amazing cafeteria will make baggies of breakfast to go for those students who are past the 7:35 arrival mark to be able to eat and not be late to class. We will maintain our normal breakfast serving lines between 7:10 - 7:35 AM. Together, we can do our best to make sure your child receives the best. Lastly, our school day ends at 3:20 PM. We ask for your help when scheduling appointments to keep these times in mind. We appreciate your partnership and cooperation with these timelines.

Please take a few moments to review our morning and afternoon drop-off zones. The Parent Hub has more detailed information regarding these two procedures. Your child will receive their car tags with student ID Numbers on Meet the Teacher to be used for parent pick-up starting on day one. All parents, guardians, or persons picking up students will be required to have their car tags visible in the window. If you do not have your car tag, you will be asked to park so we can check identification for student safety. Please make sure that all of your current information is up to date within Skyward and all possible candidates that could pick-up your child are listed as an emergency contact. Please take a look at the items listed below that can help make this process go smoothly as we keep everyone safe.

1. Practice with your child having the opportunity to respond after hearing their first & last name. This helps tremendously when we begin calling names at the end of the day for dismissal and them being able to respond quickly.

2. Don't arrive for student pick-up until 3:00 PM. Students will not be released until 3:20 PM. By not arriving until three it helps to not cause a traffic jam on Pojo & Highway 199.

3. Have your car rider tag everyday. This helps ensure safety and fluency of this process.

4. Be kind in line. The first week is always a challenge but together we can be successful.

5. If your child needs assistance buckling up, please pull into the parking lot or out of the way of loading, to assist them and the line can continue.

6. Lastly, speed bumps have been added within both pick-up or drop-off lines to promote slower speeds and safety for all.

After a few weeks, the line will be completely cleared in 15-20 minutes. We appreciate you, you sharing your precious child or children with us, and working together to make sure everyone is safe, secure, and successful.

At Goshen Creek Elementary we have developed schoolwide rules and accountability expectations. We are proud Porcupines and we aim to have sharp behavior.

Please take a few moments to look at our Goshen Creek Elementary Parent Hub. This is an area where you can find up to date information about daily procedures at GCES.

Please submit your child's medical or parent letters by scanning this QR Code. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance, please contact Jody Atchley at JAtchley@Springtownisd.net. She can also be reached by calling our school phone at 817-220-0272.

https://springtownisd.jotform.com/240874318530052

Please take a moment to preview all of the current information pertaining to our GCES Cafeteria. More information can be found on our GCES Parent Hub. Feel free to click the link below to read the important facts.

Download the SISD App to stay current with all district & Goshen specific information. Once downloaded, turn on the push notification alerts and you will never miss any important, pertinent informaiton.

Please feel free to utilize Goshen's Clothing & Shoes Recycling Box located on the south or teacher's parking lot. We ask for your partnership in making sure that the items left are only clothes and shoes.

Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal

WAshley@Springtownisd.net

Goshen Creek Elementary

401 S. Pojo Dr.

Springtown, Texas 76082

Phone: 817-220-0272