๐ Hey Goshen Creek Elementary Family! ๐
Get ready to kick off our Big Kahuna Fundraiser tonight! ๐ Check those backpacks for your studentโs fundraising packet! ๐๏ธ Every ticket sold helps us get more playground equipment! ๐ Bring those tickets back tomorrow for your first dinosaur prize! ๐ฆ Plus, sell 15 items and win a trip on the party bus! ๐ We love your support! If you have questions, reach out to the front office! Letโs make a difference together! ๐ชโจ
#GoshenCreek #Fundraiser #PlaygroundGoals #CommunitySpirit #BetheLight
Get ready to kick off our Big Kahuna Fundraiser tonight! ๐ Check those backpacks for your studentโs fundraising packet! ๐๏ธ Every ticket sold helps us get more playground equipment! ๐ Bring those tickets back tomorrow for your first dinosaur prize! ๐ฆ Plus, sell 15 items and win a trip on the party bus! ๐ We love your support! If you have questions, reach out to the front office! Letโs make a difference together! ๐ชโจ
#GoshenCreek #Fundraiser #PlaygroundGoals #CommunitySpirit #BetheLight
โจ We are bursting with pride for our incredible Goshen Creek students who received Positive Office Referrals on Friday for their courageous acts of compassion! ๐ Recognized by their teachers and staff for spreading kindness, these amazing friends are truly making a difference. Thank you for being a light in our community and letting your light shine across campus! ๐ Each act of kindness creates a spark that spreads contagiously. ๐ก Who do you think will receive a referral this week?
๐ This week, weโre shining a spotlight on the incredible Goshen Creek Staff members who have received heartfelt shoutouts from students and families! ๐ Your hard work and dedication truly make a positive difference in our community. Together, letโs toot our horns and show appreciation for all you do to make GCES the best place to be! ๐ฅณ#BetheLight #DifferenceMakers #WeareGoshen!
Dear Goshen Creek Elementary Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. As we strive to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community members during student drop-off and pick-up times, I kindly ask for your cooperation in the following areas:
Respecting One Another: Please drive cautiously and be mindful of others.
Car Line Etiquette: Avoid cutting into car lines and do not block traffic or driveways.
Supporting Our Systems: Help us maintain a smooth, efficient, and safe process for everyone.
Together, we can create a positive experience for all. Thank you for your support!
Warm regards,
Wendy Ashley
Principal
Goshen Creek Elementary
I hope this message finds you well. As we strive to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community members during student drop-off and pick-up times, I kindly ask for your cooperation in the following areas:
Respecting One Another: Please drive cautiously and be mindful of others.
Car Line Etiquette: Avoid cutting into car lines and do not block traffic or driveways.
Supporting Our Systems: Help us maintain a smooth, efficient, and safe process for everyone.
Together, we can create a positive experience for all. Thank you for your support!
Warm regards,
Wendy Ashley
Principal
Goshen Creek Elementary
Dear Parents & Guardians,
A heartfelt thank you for an amazing start to the new year! ๐ Your support truly makes a difference! Please take a moment to read our September Principal's Update, packed with important info and exciting events. ๐
If you havenโt completed your online forms in Skyward regarding HB 12 - Medical Attention & Counseling, please do so to help us serve our students better. Together, we're making Springtown the best place to be! ๐
Warm regards,
Wendy Ashley, Principal
GCES September Parent Newsletter:
What a great week it has been! ๐ Our students and staff have truly thrived together, showcasing their Goshen best. ๐ We canโt wait to set sail into week four and dive deeper into our growth journey! ๐ What are you looking forward to this week?
๐ Congratulations to our Goshen Creek Elementary Choose Love Positive Office Referrals of the week! ๐ These incredible students have demonstrated immense courage and compassion, spreading kindness throughout our community. We are so proud of their โheartโ work this week! ๐ Letโs celebrate them together!
#DifferenceMakers #ChooseLove
#DifferenceMakers #ChooseLove
๐ Porcupine Stadium Rules ๐
As we gear up for an exciting year at Porcupine Stadium, please take a moment to review our stadium rules, designed to ensure everyoneโs safety and enjoyment:
๐ง NO LOITERING โ All spectators must be seated in the stadium during the game. Students and younger children traditionally gathering under the bleachers will need to stay seated. Students in K-4 should be accompanied by an adult.
โซ NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, or FIREARMS โ Prohibited by law on school property.
๐ง NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR BOTTLES โ Not allowed in the stadium.
โซ NO COOLERS, ICE CHESTS, or LARGE FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTAINERS โ Leave these items at home.
๐ง BACKPACKS & LARGE BAGS โ Subject to search upon entry.
โซ NO RE-ENTRY โ Once you leave the stadium, you must pay to re-enter, even if you have a pass.
๐ง NO BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, FRISBEES, or ROLLERBLADES โ Not allowed inside the stadium.
โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ Please leave footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, and all other balls at home.
โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ Animals are not permitted in the stadium. Service animals are the only exception.
โซ FIELD ACCESS โ Only authorized personnel are allowed on the field.
๐ง CROSSING SIDES โ Only authorized personnel may cross to the opposing side.
โซ TICKETS โ Patrons without tickets must enter through the pass gate and show credentials.
๐ง PRESS BOX PASSES โ Pick up at the "WILL CALL" window at the main entrance.
โซ HANDICAP SEATING โ Reserved for wheelchair patrons and their assistants on the walkway ramp.
We love the fun, excitement, and school spirit at our games, but rememberโsafety is our #1 priority!
๐ ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ๐ต๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ญ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐ช๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ช ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ญ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฏ'๐ด ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ญ๐ข๐ด๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ช๐ค ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต!
Go Porcupines! #PorcupineFamily
As we gear up for an exciting year at Porcupine Stadium, please take a moment to review our stadium rules, designed to ensure everyoneโs safety and enjoyment:
๐ง NO LOITERING โ All spectators must be seated in the stadium during the game. Students and younger children traditionally gathering under the bleachers will need to stay seated. Students in K-4 should be accompanied by an adult.
โซ NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, or FIREARMS โ Prohibited by law on school property.
๐ง NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR BOTTLES โ Not allowed in the stadium.
โซ NO COOLERS, ICE CHESTS, or LARGE FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTAINERS โ Leave these items at home.
๐ง BACKPACKS & LARGE BAGS โ Subject to search upon entry.
โซ NO RE-ENTRY โ Once you leave the stadium, you must pay to re-enter, even if you have a pass.
๐ง NO BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, FRISBEES, or ROLLERBLADES โ Not allowed inside the stadium.
โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ Please leave footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, and all other balls at home.
โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ Animals are not permitted in the stadium. Service animals are the only exception.
โซ FIELD ACCESS โ Only authorized personnel are allowed on the field.
๐ง CROSSING SIDES โ Only authorized personnel may cross to the opposing side.
โซ TICKETS โ Patrons without tickets must enter through the pass gate and show credentials.
๐ง PRESS BOX PASSES โ Pick up at the "WILL CALL" window at the main entrance.
โซ HANDICAP SEATING โ Reserved for wheelchair patrons and their assistants on the walkway ramp.
We love the fun, excitement, and school spirit at our games, but rememberโsafety is our #1 priority!
๐ ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ๐ต๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ญ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐ช๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ช ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ญ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฏ'๐ด ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ญ๐ข๐ด๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ช๐ค ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต!
Go Porcupines! #PorcupineFamily
Goshen Creek Elementary Family,
On Friday, August 22nd you received a message and an email regarding House Bill 12, which requires schools to have parent permission before providing certain student services. To grant this permission, please log in to your studentโs Skyward Family Access account and complete three quick forms under the โOnline Formsโ section:
๐ Forms to Complete:
1๏ธโฃ Student Clubs
Parents must give written consent before students can participate in any school-sponsored clubs.
2๏ธโฃ Health Services
Nurses now need parent permission to provide care such as first aid, health checks, or screenings (unless it's an emergency).
๐ธ Without opting in on this form, your student will not be able to visit the nurseโeven for something like a Band-Aid.
3๏ธโฃ Counseling & Support Services
Parent consent is required for students to participate in guidance lessons, goal-setting, or receive short-term support services.
๐ธ Without opting in on this form, your child will not be able to see the counselor during Power Hour (a time when we do character education activities; speak about things such as bullying, etc.) or receive extra emotional/social support if needed.
โ ๏ธ These forms are required for the 2025โ2026 school year, and itโs very important that they are filled out as soon as possible.
"Opting in" will help us ensure we can continue supporting your student in every way possible!
We appreciate you and your support in making sure this is completed by Friday, August 29, 2025. As always, if you have any questions or we can help answer any questions, please call our front office at 817-220-0272. Below is the direct link to Skyward Family Access Portal.
Skyward Family Access Portal: https://skyward.iscorp.com/SpringtownTXStuSTS/
๐โจ Toot Your Horn Tuesday is here! Let's shine a spotlight on our amazing Goshen Creek Elementary Staff! ๐ They create a positive impact every day, and now it's our turn to say THANK YOU! ๐ Fill out the form and help us show them just how much theyโre appreciated! Every Tuesday, we'll spread cheer to everyone who can hear the sound of our staff members' horns and see their beautiful faces on social media. What makes our staff special to you? ๐๐ #GoshenCreek #StaffLove #Appreciation #AnchoredinPurposeFocusedbyLight #BetheLight
Goshen Creek Elementary Staff Shout Out Form: https://forms.gle/k6ah7PP2qZikdcnGA
Goshen Creek Elementary Staff Shout Out Form: https://forms.gle/k6ah7PP2qZikdcnGA
ICYMI: Here are the highlights from last night's Springtown ISD Board of Trustees meeting! It was a productive evening focused on setting our district up for a successful 2025-2026 school year.
Key takeaways:
๐ฐ Finances Approved: The Board approved a balanced budget of $45,789,347 and a property tax rate of $1.0317. This budget is designed to support our students and staff effectively.
๐ We're Growing! Our Porcupine family is getting bigger! Student enrollment is now at 4,282, up from 4,194 at the end of last year.
๐ Focus on Student Success: The Board reviewed the 2025 Accountability Ratings, celebrating our growth and identifying key areas of focus to ensure every student can reach their full potential.
๐ค Community Partnerships: Important agreements were approved, including the renewal of our School Resource Officer (SRO) contract to keep our campuses safe and a partnership with Weatherford College to create more opportunities for our students.
We're looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth!
For more details, you can find the full meeting agenda here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1407?meeting=699864
Key takeaways:
๐ฐ Finances Approved: The Board approved a balanced budget of $45,789,347 and a property tax rate of $1.0317. This budget is designed to support our students and staff effectively.
๐ We're Growing! Our Porcupine family is getting bigger! Student enrollment is now at 4,282, up from 4,194 at the end of last year.
๐ Focus on Student Success: The Board reviewed the 2025 Accountability Ratings, celebrating our growth and identifying key areas of focus to ensure every student can reach their full potential.
๐ค Community Partnerships: Important agreements were approved, including the renewal of our School Resource Officer (SRO) contract to keep our campuses safe and a partnership with Weatherford College to create more opportunities for our students.
We're looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth!
For more details, you can find the full meeting agenda here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1407?meeting=699864
๐ We are thrilled to announce our first Choose Love Positive Office Referral recipients of the year! ๐ These outstanding students have gone above and beyond to spread kindness in and out of the classroom. Theyโre the first to be honored in our Goshen Creek Elementary Hall of Fame! ๐โจ Each of them received a positive shoutout from our admin team to their parents, a special kindness bracelet, and their pictures are proudly displayed in our hallway. We are grateful for their courage to make a difference at Goshen and beyond! We cannot wait to see who will receive these awards next week.
๐ How do you encourage kindness in your home? Share with us! ๐#ChooseLove #SpreadKindness #BetheLight #DifferenceMakers
๐ How do you encourage kindness in your home? Share with us! ๐#ChooseLove #SpreadKindness #BetheLight #DifferenceMakers
โจ Itโs been an amazing 2nd week at Goshen Creek Elementary! ๐ Our students and staff have been hard at work, practicing procedures and engaging in hands-on activities that enhance our curriculum. The smiles on our students' faces reflect the hard work and love our teachers pour into every moment! ๐ We are so proud of the growth and joy happening in our classrooms! We cannot wait to dive into week three of learning & growing. Together, we are anchored by purpose and focused by light to make differences. #WeareGoshen #BetheLight #DifferenceMakers
๐ Congratulations to our first week's Golden Spoon winners! ๐ These incredible students worked together to keep our cafeteria neat and tidy while showing ownership of Goshen's Golden Rules! They had the chance to ring the captain's bell, take a class picture, and enjoy special seating together at the captain's tables on Friday! ๐๏ธ๐ธ We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to making Goshen the best place to be! ๐ Together, we are making differences in the world around us by always letting our light shine.๐ What are you most proud of this week?
#AnchoredinPurposeFocusedby LIght #BetheLight ! #WeareGoshen!
#AnchoredinPurposeFocusedby LIght #BetheLight ! #WeareGoshen!
Hey, Goshen community! ๐ Tomorrow is our chance to show off our Pojo Spirit! Be sure to wear your Springtown Spirit Gear and letโs fill our Goshen hallways with orange, black, and white! ๐งก๐ค๐ค Plus, donโt miss the chance to meet our amazing Porcupine cheerleaders & football team tomorrow night at the SHS Indoor Facility starting at 6:00 PM. Who is excited? ๐๐ #PojoPride #WeHaveSpirit! #GCESistheBEST!
๐ A huge THANK YOU to all our parents for doing an excellent job during student drop-off! Your support means the world to us! ๐We are your biggest fans!
To help everyone get to class by 7:35, here are a few reminders:
1๏ธโฃ All students arriving after 7:35 will need to come to the front office.
2๏ธโฃ Staff members will begin transitioning inside the building at 7:35, and our doors will begin to close.
3๏ธโฃ The back gate closes at 7:35. Please bring students to the front for sign-ins and passes.
4๏ธโฃ Starting next week, students will be marked tardy if not present by 7:35.
5๏ธโฃ Students can exit the car as soon as it stopsโno need to wait for staff members to open doors! ๐ช
Our friendly staff will be there to assist. Together, weโre fostering independent managers while keeping everyone safe and successful!
We appreciate you and your support. Together, we've set record times for our beginning of the year drop-off & pick-up! Letโs continue achieving success in all things! ๐โจIf you have any questions or are needing assistance, do not hesitate to call the front office at 817-220-0272, so we can work together as a team.
To help everyone get to class by 7:35, here are a few reminders:
1๏ธโฃ All students arriving after 7:35 will need to come to the front office.
2๏ธโฃ Staff members will begin transitioning inside the building at 7:35, and our doors will begin to close.
3๏ธโฃ The back gate closes at 7:35. Please bring students to the front for sign-ins and passes.
4๏ธโฃ Starting next week, students will be marked tardy if not present by 7:35.
5๏ธโฃ Students can exit the car as soon as it stopsโno need to wait for staff members to open doors! ๐ช
Our friendly staff will be there to assist. Together, weโre fostering independent managers while keeping everyone safe and successful!
We appreciate you and your support. Together, we've set record times for our beginning of the year drop-off & pick-up! Letโs continue achieving success in all things! ๐โจIf you have any questions or are needing assistance, do not hesitate to call the front office at 817-220-0272, so we can work together as a team.
What a fantastic first week of school! ๐ We are so grateful for our amazing and supportive families who helped make this week a success. Thank you for your patience and grace during drop-off and pick-up as we were working on teaching our students on our procedures. We ended the week with a dismissal time of just 24 minutes! This accomplishment couldn't have been achieved without our partnership. ๐๐ We are truly blessed! Check out these amazing smiling faces & moments captured this week. Look at this Goshen spirit! We canโt wait for next week as we dive into learning & growing together.
๐ฃAttention Goshen Family๐Let's show our Pojo spirit! Tomorrow is the day to wear your orange, black, & white! Letโs fill our campus hallways with smiles and Springtown spirit! We canโt wait to see everyone shining bright! ๐งก๐ค๐ค How will you show your spirit? #PojoSpirit #SpringtownPride
๐ A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our wonderful parents for your positivity and support on the first day of dismissal! Weโre thrilled to announce that Goshen completed our first day dismissal process in under thirty minutesโquicker than in previous years! ๐ Your patience, grace, and support in teaching our 700 students the #GoshenWay are truly appreciated. We canโt wait for day two and are excited to see how much smoother it gets! It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for our entire Goshen communityโstudents, parents, staff, and supporters!
๐ Just a friendly reminder: car tags are mandatory for the safety and security of our students. Please ensure you have your tags displayed in your car every day. If you donโt, youโll need to visit the office for an ID check before we can release your child. For everyone's safety, students will be released only after dismissal is complete.
๐ Reminder: Tomorrow, we will hold our first assembly. Please remain in your cars and use the two drop-off zones to drop off your child. Students will head straight to the gym unless they need to eat breakfast. Our amazing staff will be on hand to guide students to where they need to be. Assembly starts promptly at 7:30 AM. We canโt wait to see all of our students' smiling faces ready to start their day on the right foot! Remember, the tardy bell rings at 7:35 AM, and thatโs when our gym doors will shut. If you arrive at 7:35, your child will need to be brought to the front office to sign in.
We truly appreciate your partnership in making Goshen the best place to be! ๐โค๏ธ
๐ Just a friendly reminder: car tags are mandatory for the safety and security of our students. Please ensure you have your tags displayed in your car every day. If you donโt, youโll need to visit the office for an ID check before we can release your child. For everyone's safety, students will be released only after dismissal is complete.
๐ Reminder: Tomorrow, we will hold our first assembly. Please remain in your cars and use the two drop-off zones to drop off your child. Students will head straight to the gym unless they need to eat breakfast. Our amazing staff will be on hand to guide students to where they need to be. Assembly starts promptly at 7:30 AM. We canโt wait to see all of our students' smiling faces ready to start their day on the right foot! Remember, the tardy bell rings at 7:35 AM, and thatโs when our gym doors will shut. If you arrive at 7:35, your child will need to be brought to the front office to sign in.
We truly appreciate your partnership in making Goshen the best place to be! ๐โค๏ธ
๐ Happy first day, Goshen Creek family! A HUGE thank you for making the start of the year so special! Together, weโre ensuring a safe and successful environment for our students. Things are going smoothly as we head into lunchtime. We can't wait to see all the smiling faces in the dismissal lines this afternoon! How has your first day been? ๐
