The Gooch Gator Gazette

Dear Gooch Families,

November is a wonderful time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the blessings around us. This past week, I was reminded of how grateful I am for our entire school community. The way our staff and families support, encourage, and show up for one another makes Gooch a truly special place for your children to learn and grow.

I want to extend a big congratulations to Coach Calloway on wrapping up a great football season! We are so grateful for the tremendous dedication and energy he brings to our student-athletes.

I also want to share a few highlights celebrating the incredible staff who go above and beyond for our students every day:

• Mr. McKamie: For launching our new debate team and giving our students a fantastic new way to find their voices.

• Mr. Ellis: For working tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for your children, no matter what urgent needs arise.

• Ms. Sueing, Ms. Neidy, and Ms. Cate: For their incredible dedication to tracking student progress and ensuring every child gets the personalized support they need to succeed.

• Ms. Audrey and Ms. Green: For their unwavering passion for teaching and fostering student learning.

• Mr. Vega: For his steady, patient commitment to being there for his students day in and day out.

• Nurse Coley: For her endless care for our students, and even stepping up to help neighboring campuses during emergencies.

• Ms. Ferreira and Mr. Pineda: For leading training sessions that help all our teachers bring their absolute best to the classroom.

• Ms. Williams, Ms. Daniel, and Ms. LDV: For showing our students what true teamwork looks like by always stepping in to help their fellow teachers.

• Ms. Cervantes: For giving up her Saturday to proudly represent the Gooch community at the Discover Dallas event.

• Ms. Gonzales and Ms. Games: For constantly pushing our campus culture toward excellence.

  
  

Thank you for partnering with us to make Gooch a place where students feel valued, supported, and connected. We are so grateful for each and every one of your families!

Warmly, [Your Name/Title]

Kindness Week Begins!

Monday, November 9

• Get a jump-start on holiday decorating for the Hall Decorating Contest.

• Wear a college shirt.

• Complete the School Climate Survey this week.

• PTO Gobble Grams fundraiser begins and runs through November 19.

• ARD meeting — Singh.

• Testing training — Morris.

Tuesday, November 10

• Tuesday folders go home.

• ARD meeting.

• CPI training — Singh.

Wednesday, November 11

• PLCs.

• Wear purple in recognition of Homeless Awareness Month.

• Assistant Principal meeting — Morris.

Thursday, November 12

• Faculty professional development.

• Last day to bring decorated pumpkins for the class Fall Pumpkin Contest.

• Attendance for Credit meeting.

Friday, November 13

• Academy 4 at 11:45 a.m.

• Judging for the class Fall Pumpkin Contest.

• World Kindness Day.

• W. T. White principal meeting at 2:45 p.m. — Singh.

Upcoming Assessments: November 30–December 4

• i-Ready Inform middle-of-year (MOY) assessments:

  • Reading — English.

  • Math — English and Spanish.

🎉 November Birthdays

• November 2: Dr. Sosa

• November 5: Eva Montague

• November 15: Tania Lopez

• November 16: Brando Vasquez

• November 24: Lori Impastato

Monica Morris began her career in 2004 as an Algebra teacher at W.W. Samuell High School in Dallas ISD, having earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Texas Woman’s University. During her eight-year tenure in the classroom, she earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with an Urban School Specialization from Southern Methodist University. Ms. Morris then served in several leadership roles within Dallas ISD, serving as Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Principal, and Network Coordinator in Central Administration. Throughout her career, she has consistently prioritized cultivating educational environments that foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. After a brief period serving in McKinney ISD and a subsequent return to Dallas ISD at Jerry Junkins Elementary, Ms. Morris is now proud to serve as the Assistant Principal of Tom C. Gooch Elementary School, where she is dedicated to supporting its students and staff.

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