โจ This week at Goshen, weโve captured some incredible moments showcasing the great things happening around us! Together, we are planting seeds of positivity for future generations that will become true difference makers. ๐ฑ
This week, we are beaming with pride as we highlight our Positive Office Referrals! ๐ It's clear that kindness is contagious, spreading like wildfire across our campus. ๐โจ We celebrate the hard work and dedication of these amazing students.
#BetheLight #GCESistheBest! #DifferenceMakers
๐ Hey, Goshen Creek families! ๐
Itโs not too late to get involved in the Big Kahuna Fundraiser! Bring those tickets in for fantastic prizes while helping us grow our playground areas! Your support means the world to us! Together we are making differences in the lives of others, as well as making Goshen the best place to be. Don't forget that two lucky students will get to take Doug & Dan the dinosaur home at the end of the fundraiser. ๐๏ธ๐โค๏ธ What prizes are you hoping to win? Let us know! #Hardworkpaysoff #TogetherWeCan!
Itโs not too late to get involved in the Big Kahuna Fundraiser! Bring those tickets in for fantastic prizes while helping us grow our playground areas! Your support means the world to us! Together we are making differences in the lives of others, as well as making Goshen the best place to be. Don't forget that two lucky students will get to take Doug & Dan the dinosaur home at the end of the fundraiser. ๐๏ธ๐โค๏ธ What prizes are you hoping to win? Let us know! #Hardworkpaysoff #TogetherWeCan!
๐ What a wonderful day for our kindergarten and first grade classrooms! Today, we had the opportunity to visit with fire fighters from the Springtown Fire Department to say thank you for all the incredible work they do. We truly appreciate their unwavering support and dedication to helping our community whenever needed. Thank you, Springtown Fire Department! ๐โค๏ธ#DifferenceMakers #BetheLight
๐บ๐ธ Today, Goshen Creek Elementary staff and students came together wearing red, white, and blue to honor Patriots Day. Itโs a day to reflect on our shared values and remember those who serve. These are just a few of our precious faces that stood in unity. Together we stand strong and will always remember. ๐โค๏ธ๐ค
๐บ๐ธ Join us in wearing red, white, and blue tomorrow, 9/11, for Patriot Day! โค๏ธ๐ค๐
๐ Calling all Goshen family members! Itโs time to order your yearbook! ๐โจ Donโt miss the chance to preserve the cherished memories weโre creating this year. Letโs make every moment count together! How excited are you to see these memories in print? ๐ฅณ #BetheLight #DifferenceMakersinAction
๐โจ Together, weโre making every moment count at Goshen Creek Elementary! Here are some amazing moments captured of our hardworking students and staff. ๐ชโค๏ธ Letโs continue to grow together every day! Whatโs your favorite memory from school? ๐ #GoshenCreek #PersonalGrowth #Teamwork #Education
๐ Thank you all for making the first day of our Big Kahuna Fundraiser a huge success! ๐ Your ticket sales are truly making a difference! Letโs keep that energy alive! ๐ Doug from the Big Kahuna has sent us two fantastic dinosaurs that will visit classrooms of students showing excellent hallway behavior! ๐ฆโจ Classrooms are teaming up together to make sure Goshen is the best place to be and our fundraiser is a success!
Special visits have already included Mrs. Crittenden, Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Babcock, and Mrs. Johnson's classrooms! At the end of this fundraiser, we will draw two lucky names to take Dan & Doug home as a reward for your hard work in raising money for our playground! If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! Check out the Big Kahuna Start-up Pack for details. Our amazing front office staff is here to help, and together weโre making greatness happen at Goshen Creek Elementary! Whoโs excited? ๐๏ธ๐
Special visits have already included Mrs. Crittenden, Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Babcock, and Mrs. Johnson's classrooms! At the end of this fundraiser, we will draw two lucky names to take Dan & Doug home as a reward for your hard work in raising money for our playground! If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! Check out the Big Kahuna Start-up Pack for details. Our amazing front office staff is here to help, and together weโre making greatness happen at Goshen Creek Elementary! Whoโs excited? ๐๏ธ๐
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
