Principal's Update

Dear Goshen Creek Families,

As we step into the month of February, we want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We encourage you to read our latest newsletter for important updates and information. Please also take note of the upcoming events and save the dates, as we have exciting activities planned!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal

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

February 3 - 28 Gifted and Talented Testing Window is Open

February 3 - 7 Counselor Appreciation Week

February 3 - PTA Meeting at 5:00 in GCES Library

February 4 - PTA Fundraiser Kick-off at Assembly

February 6 - Reading Benchmark Test for Grades 3 & 4

February 7 - 100th Day of School

February 7 - 4th Grade RLA Treasure Island Pirate Celebration

February 11 - GT Showcase at Springtown Elementary School

February 12 - Science Extension at Recess "Planting Seeds in Soil"

February 13 - End of Six Weeks - All Grades Due

February 13 - Valentine's Card Exchange (Closed Campus)

February 14 - Student Holiday

February 17- Presidents Day - No School

February 18 - 21 TELPAS Testing

February 20 - Report Cards Go Home

February 21- 4th Six Weeks Celebration Assembly

February 21 - Wizards Basketball Team Presentations by GCES PTA

February 24- 28 Goshen Book Fair

February 26 & 27 4th Six Weeks Choose Love Ambassadors & Sharp Pines Celebration Lunch

February 24 - 28 Office Paw Store Week

February 25 - No Morning Assembly - Students go Straight to Class

February 25 - KISS Breakfast

February 26 - No Morning Assembly - Students go Straight to Class

February 26 - KISS Breakfast

February 26 - Drill Practice

February 27- No Morning Assembly - Students go Straight to Class

February 27 - Spring Individual & Group Pictures in Gym

February 27 - Kinder Music Program

February 27 - Book Fair Night

Dear Parents,

The referral window for the Gifted & Talented (GT) program is now open! If you believe your child exhibits characteristics of giftedness and would benefit from GT services, you can submit a referral now through February 28.

Learn more & submit a referral: GT Referral Information Newsletter

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

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