The Raider Report

August was a great month at GHE! It is hard to believe September is already here and our school year is in full swing.

We have a big month ahead with our cookie fundraiser September 1–15 and Book Fair September 14–18. We are especially excited to welcome parents and grandparents to campus for Books & Brownies during Book Fair week!

Please read this newsletter in full for more information about these events and everything happening at GHE this month. Thank you for helping us get the school year off to such a wonderful start!

Emily Paschall, Principal
Kellie Curtis, Assistant Principal

Our PTO has several exciting things planned, but we need more volunteers to help make them happen! We especially need help during our Books & Brownies event September 14–18 as we welcome parents and grandparents to shop, enjoy a sweet treat, and read with their children. More information about the event can be found below.

Volunteering does not require a huge time commitment. Whether you can help for one shift, one event, or throughout the year, we would love to have you! Click below to share your contact information and let us know how you would like to be involved.

🌻 September 🌻

• 1st-15th - Cookie Fundraiser
• 3rd - Fall Picture Day
• 4th - Progress Reports go home
• 7th - Labor Day, No School
• 11th - Spirit Night - Main Nutrition - ALL DAY
• 14th - 18th - Book Fair
• 14th - 17th - Books & Brownies
• 16th - Title I Parent Meeting - 8:00 & 3:30
• 23rd - United Way Hat Day - Bring $1, Wear a hat!
• 25th - Pajama Day - $1 school donation to wear pajamas to school!
• 25th - Kona Ice

🎃 October 🎃

• 9th - End of 1st Nine Weeks
• 9th - Kona Ice
• 15th - Remote Learning Day for Students
• 16th - Fall Break, No School
• 19th - Fall Break, No School
• 20th - Report Cards go home

Students will have their school pictures taken on Thursday, September 3. We can’t wait to see those Raider smiles! ❤️ 🤍 🖤

Our Book Fair is coming September 14–18! Every purchase will help stock the media center in our new school with brand-new books and engaging STEM activities for our students. We cannot wait for them to discover some great new reads while helping us create an exciting space for learning and exploration!

Parents and grandparents are invited to join their child for Books & Brownies during Book Fair week! Families will have a designated time to shop together, enjoy a sweet treat at our picnic tables, and read the books they have just purchased.

Please review the attached schedule to find your child’s shopping time. We cannot wait to welcome our families for this special week!

Due to our upcoming move into the new school building, we have decided to move Rock Your School from September to the spring.

Kona Ice is coming to GHE on September 25! Families may preorder by scanning the QR code on the flyer. The preorder link will close on September 24 at 9:00 p.m., so be sure to place your order before the deadline!

Our new school building is coming along! Floors have been installed, a final coat of paint will be applied next week, whiteboards are being hung, and progress is being made on the entrances and front parking lot. It is exciting to see our new school taking shape!

All transportation changes must be made through the front office before 1:00 p.m. Please call Mrs. Whitney at (256) 734-3824 to communicate this change. The front office will know whether a substitute is in the classroom and will make sure the message reaches the appropriate staff members.

The end of the school day is a busy time, and changes received after 1:00 p.m. are much more difficult to communicate safely and accurately. Thank you for helping us make sure every child gets home the correct way.

Stay connected to your child's academic progress through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. View grades, attendance, assignments, and more. Review the Parent Portal Help Guide below to get started.

Strong attendance plays an important role in student success. To help families plan ahead, we've put together a 2026–2027 Vacation Planner highlighting our scheduled school breaks. We encourage families to plan vacations during these times to help students avoid missing valuable instructional time.

We're grateful to have Premier Bank as Good Hope Elementary's Partner in Education. Their support and investment in our school help make a positive difference for our students, staff, and families. We appreciate their commitment to our Raider community!