๐ Donโt forget โ the Goshen Creek Elementary Kindness Challenge, created by our Kindness Crew and Counselor Sisk, is happening next week! ๐
Be sure to check out the spirit days and join us in spreading kindness across campus. Which spirit day are you most excited for?
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๐ Here are the rest of our Goshen Creek Elementary friends who fill our hearts, hallways, and minds with kindness!
Weโre so proud of all the positive office referrals this week and canโt wait to see who receives one next week. Remember, every day is a great day to spread kindness.๐
#BetheLight #ChooseLove #DifferenceMakers
๐ธ Check out these smiling faces from Goshen Creek Elementary! These students were recognized by staff and teachers for choosing love and continuing a ripple effect of kindness across our campus. Weโre so proud of our GCES Porcupines for spreading positivity! ๐โจ #BetheLight #GCESDifferenceMakers
๐ Kindness Alert at Goshen Creek Elementary! ๐
Weโre thrilled to share that kindness is spreading through classrooms, down hallways, and out into our community, and this week it showed up in a BIG way with 27 positive office referrals!
๐ Weโre so grateful to our students for leading the charge and making a difference.
#BetheLight #DifferenceMakers
#ChooseLove
โค๏ธ Happy Valentines Day from a few of our fabulous fourth graders at Goshen Creek Elementary! โค๏ธ We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, we canโt wait to see you back on Tuesday, February 17th. Donโt forget: assembly starts promptly at 7:30 AM. Help us start our day all together on the right foot! ๐๐
โจ Our Goshen Creek Elementary Kindergarten classes celebrated their Kings & Queens unit this Thursday with a magical ball! ๐
๐ฐStudents dressed up as royalty, identified and described royal objects, and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of being a royal family member. They also explored characters, setting, and plot through stories and play. It was a fantastic day of bringing learning to life. ๐
Magic is in the air at Goshen Creek!
โจ Tomorrow every grade will do a classroom card exchange & Kindergartenโs Fairy Tale Ball happens in the afternoon โ donโt forget to follow the event guidelines so your little prince or princess is ready! ๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐
๐ Both the card exchange & the fairy tale ball are closed campus events. Which fairy tale character will your Kindergartener be? ๐ธ
Have questions about delivery rules or timing? Call the office โ weโre here to help. ๐
#GoshenCreek #FairyTaleBall #SchoolEvents #BetheLight
Goshen Creek is shining! ๐ซ Our staff & students are committed to growth, hard work, and being their best. Together weโre making a positive impact. #GCES #DifferenceMakers #BeTheLight ๐ก๐ช๐ป
๐Goshen Creek Elementary students participated in a STEM activity during power this week!
Students from all grade levels collaborated to complete a tower challenge using spaghetti and marshmallows. They applied the design process to construct the tallest freestanding structure possible with the given materials. Each grade level had a group that accepted the challenge and emerged victorious. ๐ฅ
๐Third gradeโs space day was a resounding success! ๐
๐We engaged in reading activities, set educational goals, and even had a delightful space snack featuring HEB star crackers. It was an excellent day for us to review, refresh, and relish our learning experiences.
๐ช๐ปGoshen Creek Elementary Schoolโs 4th-grade girls had the opportunity to participate in the girlsโ empowerment challenge during PE Power Hour this week!
๐ฃOur Springtown High School Cheerleaders visited to boost our students' confidence and provide them with valuable experiences. They learned chants, witnessed tumbling and jumps, and even attempted stunting.
๐งกWe are grateful for the collaborative partnership between our schools and coaches that enables our students to grow and develop.
๐Goshen Creek Elementary kindergarten students and staff had a fantastic 100th day of school. ๐ ๐This special day is always an exciting occasion to celebrate our collective learning and growth. We are incredibly grateful to our Kindergarten teachers, parents, and students for their invaluable contributions in making this a memorable and enjoyable day of learning. The day was filled with hands-on fun activities and opportunities for our students to apply their skills in real-life situations! ๐The smiles on everyoneโs faces clearly indicate that this day will be etched in their memories forever. #100DaysofSchool #BetheLight ##DifferenceMakers #PorcupineFamily
๐งกGoshen Creek Elementary had a wonderful week celebrating and learning about National School Counselor Week.
๐Ms. Sisk helps lead our assembly everyday to lead the Choose Love. We are fortunate to have Ms. Sisk as our school counselor.
โ๏ธTogether, we are making a bright future. #GCESDifferenceMakers #BetheLight #PorcupineFamily
What a heartwarming way to end the week! โค๏ธ ๐ Our incredible Goshen Creek PTA organized a Super Bowl luncheon to celebrate and express our gratitude to all staff members. A special shoutout goes to Katie JuVette, who was honored with a gift card from the PTA through their Dominoโs pizza fundraiser night. This event was a resounding success, and we are truly grateful for the PTAโs unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of our staff, students, and the entire community. ๐ค Together, we are making a positive impact on our future. ๐
Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Prestonโs fourth-grade class received a challenge from a Florida class to participate in the โLove Makes the World Go Aroundโ challenge. They accepted the challenge and initiated a โChoose Loveโ challenge in return, demonstrating compassion in action to grow the reach of Goshenโs Choose Love Movement.
We are incredibly proud of these students and their teachers for seizing this opportunity to make a positive impact. Their compassion is evident in their actions, as they spread small acts of kindness across states.
#BetheLight #ChooseLove #DifferenceMakers
A proud Goshen Creek porcupine family member brightened Ms. Millerโs day by acknowledging her โheart-workโ and the positive impact she makes. We are grateful for all our students, their families, and our dedicated partnerships that support our students. If a Goshen staff member has gone out of their way to make a difference in your childโs life, we would love to hear about it. Our staff shoutout form is available in our Goshen Creek Elementary Principalโs Update for February. Letโs choose positivity and spread kindness. #GCESDifferenceMakers #BetheLight
๐ซGoshen Creek students & staff are diving into books before morning assembly, earning PAW points for their dedication! โจ
๐Every morning, our students kickstart their day with a good book before our morning assembly. As Goshen Creek Porcupines, we have big hearts and the determination to build our reading stamina every day!
๐ฆWhatโs your favorite book to read together as a family?
#PorcupineFamily #BetheLight #DifferenceMaker
Goshen Family: Help us celebrate our GCES Heroes! ๐
Behind every great student is a dedicated staff member who goes above and beyond. Whether itโs a teacher who sparked a new interest, a bus driver with the best morning greeting, a support staff member, or a counselor who lent a helping hand, we want to hear about it!
Take a moment to give a Goshen Creek Staff Member a positive shout-out. Your kind words make a world of difference to those who work so hard for our families every day.
๐ Click the link to submit your shout-outs of gratitude: https://forms.gle/kBNYweZ3AHqC4iQL9
#GoshenCreekPride #StaffShoutOut #BuildingFutures #GCES
Behind every great student is a dedicated staff member who goes above and beyond. Whether itโs a teacher who sparked a new interest, a bus driver with the best morning greeting, a support staff member, or a counselor who lent a helping hand, we want to hear about it!
Take a moment to give a Goshen Creek Staff Member a positive shout-out. Your kind words make a world of difference to those who work so hard for our families every day.
๐ Click the link to submit your shout-outs of gratitude: https://forms.gle/kBNYweZ3AHqC4iQL9
#GoshenCreekPride #StaffShoutOut #BuildingFutures #GCES
Dear Goshen Creek Elementary Family,
Hello and happy Monday! As we turn the page on a new month, I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you. Thank you for making January such a success; your support truly makes our school community special.
We are looking forward to sailing into February as we continue to work hard, challenge ourselves to grow, and strive to be our best selves every single day. Please take a few minutes to read the Principal Update for February for information & details to be aware of at GCES.
Whatโs Inside This Monthโs Newsletter:
-Important February Dates & upcoming events.
-A Look Ahead: Key dates for March.
-State Report Cards: Our 2024 & 2025 campus results.
-Campus Updates and much more!
It is my absolute privilege to do what I do, working alongside you for our students' success. We truly appreciate your continued partnership in making Goshen shine. As always, we are here for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the front office if there is anything we can do to help.
Letโs make February FABULOUS!
Sincerely,
Wendy Ashley
Principal
Goshen Creek Elementary
Goshen Creek Elementary Principal's Update for February: https://app.smore.com/n/jpe1vk
Goshen Creek Elementary Website: https://www.springtownisd.net/o/gces
We are back to regular schedule tomorrow, Friday, January 30th!
We are excited to welcome back all of our Porcupines. As always, please know these decisions are never made lightly. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate weather-related calls.
Tomorrow, please travel safely and give one another a little extra grace as we get back into the groove for one day.
We are excited to welcome back all of our Porcupines. As always, please know these decisions are never made lightly. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate weather-related calls.
Tomorrow, please travel safely and give one another a little extra grace as we get back into the groove for one day.