Goshen Creek Elementary School

Dear Goshen Family, Here is your Goshen Creek Elementary Principal's Update for October. Please take a few moments to read our October S'more that is filled with information, important upcoming events, and activities that you will not want to miss. Thank you for a successful first six weeks! We are grateful for you sharing your precious ones with us and your continued partnership in working together to make an even brighter future! Together we can achieve success! Sincerely, Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal https://secure.smore.com/n/kehv7

Goshen Families, We are drawing close to the end of our fall fundraising event. Our Big Kahuna Fundraising Packets are due this Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Be sure to capture those final purchases to help raise money for our school. Online orders can be made through next week on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. We appreciate you & your support! Thank you, Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal

Day 5: Spirit Day was a day of hometown traditions, celebrations, and coming together. It has been a great week together at Goshen Creek & we cannot wait to cheer on our team tonight! #Homecoming2024

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 As we gear up for an exciting night at the homecoming game, please take a moment to review our stadium rules, designed to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment: 🟧No loitering: 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. ⚫No alcohol, tobacco, or firearms: These items are prohibited by law on school property. 🟧No glass containers or bottles: Please avoid bringing these items into the stadium. ⚫No individual coolers, ice chests, or large food or beverage containers: Only small items are allowed. 🟧Backpacks and large bags are subject to search. ⚫No re-entry without paying: If you leave the stadium, you'll need to pay to re-enter. 🟧No bicycles, skateboards, frisbees, rollerblades, balls, or animals (except service animals). ⚫Only authorized personnel are allowed on the field. 🟧Only authorized personnel are allowed to cross over to the opposing side. ⚫Patrons without tickets must enter through the pass gate and show proper credentials. 🟧Handicap seating is designated for wheelchair patrons and an assistant. #PorcupineFamily

Goshen Family, 🏠1st Six Weeks Report Cards came home today with your child. Please take a moment to look at these tonight to sign & return tomorrow. We appreciate your support in making sure all students are prompt & prepared in the morning for our first celebration assembly. Thank you for working together for your child's success & creating a bright future!

Day 4: Throwback Thursday was thriving with students & staff from various decades. Tomorrow it is time to shine with POJO spirit! Let's flood our campus & community with a sea of orange, black, and white! #Homecoming2024

🐴Day 3: Western Wednesday was a hit! Together we blazed the trail to victory. Tomorrow is Throwback Thursday as we get ready to welcome Springtown Alumni home! No matter which decade that you choose the legacy of the Springtown Porcupines is outstanding! Once a Porcupine, always a Porcupine! #SpringtownFamily #Homecoming2024🧡🦔🖤📣

🌎Here are a few more of Goshen's famous worldwide traveling tourists from our spirit week. Tomorrow we will blaze the trail to victory in our western 🐴clothes. #Homecoming2024 #SpringtownFamily

🗺️Tuesday was filled with tourists all over campus from around the world showing their Springtown spirit! 🖤🦔🧡We cannot wait to see all of our cowboys & cowgirls in their western attire🤠tomorrow at Goshen. #Homecoming2024 #SpringtownFamily

𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: Tonight starting at 7:00pm, we will have our Homecoming Parade followed by a Community Pep Rally and our annual Lighting of the Letters! 🎉 The parade route will start at Goshen Creek Elementary School and end at the stadium for the Pep Rally and Lighting of the Letters. 🏈📣 Check out some pictures from last year—you do not want to miss out on the fun! See you there! #Homecoming2024 #PorcupineFamily

🚨 Flu Shot Clinic Dates 🚨 🗓️ Monday, Sept. 30th 📍 Springtown Elementary 📍 Reno Elementary 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 1st 📍 Springtown Intermediate 📍 Goshen Creek Elementary 🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 2nd 📍 Springtown Middle School 📍 Springtown High School

📢 REMINDER: Friday, September 20th is a student holiday and staff development day. We will see all Porcupines back on campuses on Monday, September 23. Enjoy the long weekend! #PorcupineFamily

Dear Families, It is not too late to participate in our Goshen Creek Fundraiser. It only takes selling 15 items to be able to ride on the party bus or 20 items for both siblings to ride. Please take a moment to share this opportunity with your family members. Lastly, don't forget to send those vouchers to school with your students so they can trade them in on some great prizes. We appreciate you and your continued support! Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal

Dear Goshen Family, Today is our Big Kahuna Kickoff Fundraiser! We are so excited and we need your help spreading the word about this amazing opportunity. Today, your child is bringing home a fundraiser packet that contains all of the important information and quick facts on how to get started with this event. Your child's homeroom teacher will be in charge of exchanging completed tickets from sales for Big Kahuna's Pigtastic Collectibles starting tomorrow. Thank you for your support! Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal

Dear Goshen Family, Happy September to you all! Thank you all for all of your support, time, and sharing your precious children with us. It is our greatest blessing to be able to partner with you daily and to start the 2024-2025 school year with success. Please take a few moments to view our September update that is filled with information. If you ever have any questions or I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email so I can assist. https://secure.smore.com/n/m91qf

REMINDER: Monday, September 2nd is a school holiday! Have a great long weekend! We will see all Porcupines back on campus on Tuesday, September 3rd. #PorcupineFamily

🌟 We are always looking for staff members who are doing things the #PorcupineWay and going the extra mile to honor! 🌟 If you know of a staff member who has truly exemplified the essence of our #PorcupineWay values, we would love to hear about it! Please take a moment to fill out this form and share specific instances where they went above and beyond or demonstrated exceptional "servant leadership." Your feedback will help us choose the next winner of the SISD Very Important Porcupine otherwise known as the #SISDVIP! Nominate here: bit.ly/sisdvipform Thank you for helping us recognize our amazing staff! 🧡 #PorcupineFamily

Dear Porcupine Familly, We are seeking community members to join the SISD Citizens' Facilities Advisory Committee to help our district plan for the future. This committee is charged with: 🟠Representing the entire community in the facility planning process. ⚫Honoring the district’s history, traditions, and values. 🟠Assisting the district in assessing and prioritizing current and long-term facility needs, including: -District enrollment, capacity, and campus utilization -Building age, safety, and condition -Student and program equity -Evolving educational delivery and programs ⚫Considering the educational needs of all students and aligning recommendations with the district’s mission, vision, and goals. 🟠Considering the district’s current financial position and funding methods to develop a fiscally sound recommendation. The committee will report its findings to the Springtown ISD Board of Trustees, including recommendations on how to meet the district's needs through future bond programs. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form at the following link: bit.ly/SISDadvisorycommitteeform We encourage those interested to contribute their insights and expertise. Your participation will help shape the future of our district. Thank you for your continued support. – Shane Strickland Superintendent of Schools Springtown ISD

Goshen Family, Today is the official kickoff of Goshen Creek PTA Membership Drive. Please take a moment to scan these two codes and join this amazing group. There are big incentives for the winning classes so be sure to share this information with your family members. Together we are doing great things and making differences in the world around us.

Dear Goshen Family, We appreciate you and your continued partnership as we continue to shave off time on our arrival & dismissal procedures. We wanted to take a moment to ask for your support with these four areas to continue to help build our students' independence as we help them to be prompt & prepared. Together we are showing successful gains on our adventure to success. Partnering together, Wendy Ashley, GCES Principal