Goshen Creek Elementary School

Dear Goshen Family: Tomorrow is the day for our Christmas Parties & Pajamas. Kindergarten party is from 8:15 - 9:15 and grades 1st - 4th parties will be at 10:00 - 10:30 AM. Tomorrow is an early release day and we will begin our dismissal process at 12:00 PM. We cannot wait to see you tomorrow!

Today was a heartwarming day as Goshen Creek Student Council & Choir Members brought the holiday spirit to Springtown Park Center! 🎶✨ They teamed up to deliver stockings full of goodies and share beautiful songs that spread Christmas cheer and love. ❤️ How do you spread joy during the holidays? #ChooseLove #DifferenceMakers

🎄 The holiday spirit is alive at Goshen! Today, everyone is decked out in festive Christmas sweaters! 🎉 Tomorrow, we’re making Tuesday terrific by dressing as our favorite holiday characters! Who will you be? Share your character ideas in the comments below! 🌟

🚨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫! 🚨 🎄 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 is from 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎 - 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟕! 📅 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡 & 𝟕𝐭𝐡: Professional Development Days / Staff Work Days 🏫 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 will be back on campus on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡! Also, don't forget! ⏰ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 for all campuses this 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧! To view the instructional calendar click the following link: https://5il.co/2fixs #PorcupineFamily

Goshen Creek Elementary Christmas Party Pre-registration form: Please complete this form to be able to have a fast pass to your child(ren)'s party on Thursday, December 19, 2024. This online digital pre-registration form will close on Tuesday, December 17th at 9:00 AM. Don't forget to checkout the attached flyer with party times. GCES Pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/oZwrtkLzWwj3toor7

🎅 Calling All Goshen Families! Spirit Week is Coming! 🌟 Get those creative holiday outfits ready! Next week is all about spreading joy, showing school pride, and letting our Goshen light shine bright as we wrap up 2024 and welcome 2025. Who's excited to see the most creative Christmas spirit looks? Parents, help your kiddos plan those epic outfits! Drop a 🎄 if you're ready for some festive fun! Let's make this a week to remember! Tip: Start planning those outfits now! 🤩✨

🍎 Spreading Kindness: Goshen Creek Staff Appreciation 🤝 Our amazing teachers are HEROES! Parents have shared incredible stories about how our staff goes above and beyond, proving that the smallest act of kindness can change a child's entire world. These educators don't just teach - they inspire, support, and love our children. Who remembers a teacher that made a difference in YOUR life? Drop a ❤️ to celebrate our incredible Goshen Creek staff! Let's shower them with appreciation! Feel free to see the Parent Shout Out form that is located on the Goshen Creek Elementary Principal's Update monthly. Reminder: Kindness is a superpower we ALL can use every single day! 💕#numberonedifferencemaker

PE Magic at Goshen Creek Elementary! 🎅✨ Today was all about fun, fitness, and fantastic energy in our physical education class! A big shout-out to Coach Orsburn and Coach Arce for making exercise an absolute blast for our students.👟 These amazing coaches don't just teach PE - they create memories, build confidence, and help our kids fall in love with staying active.🎄

🎅 Santa Shop's Final Day at Goshen Creek is tomorrow, Friday, December 13th!🎄 A massive THANK YOU to our amazing PTA and volunteers who have made this year's Santa Shop an incredible success! Your dedication, time, and love truly make Goshen Creek a magical place for our students. We are blessed with the most supportive community, staff, and students who come together to create something special. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! ❤️ Who else feels the holiday spirit at our school? Drop a ❤️ if you're grateful for our awesome volunteers! 🎁✨

Spreading some sweet holiday joy at Goshen! 🎄🍪 Our amazing admin team turned cookie decorating into a festive friendly competition this year. Congratulations to our top winners: 1st Place: Ms. Burke 2nd Place: Mrs. Dolkos 3rd Place: Mrs. Ruhmann 4th Place: Ms. Hentschel 5th Place: Mrs. Becker A special shoutout to our specialists team for 100% participation! Who else loves a good holiday tradition that brings everyone together? Share your favorite workplace holiday memories below! 🎅✨

Behind every great student is an incredible teacher who believes in their potential! 🍎 We're proud to share these moments of inspiration, where our amazing staff members are not just teaching, but cultivating dreams and nurturing young minds. Have you had a teacher who made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments! ❤️ #DreamitBelieveitAchieveit

📣A big shoutout to our amazing Goshen Creek Elementary family members who are taking their education to the next level! 🌟 Three dedicated educators are currently working towards their master's degrees, showing us all the true meaning of commitment and personal growth. Congratulations to Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Grazer, & Mrs. Pollard for all of their hard work, as well as the accomplishment of graduating this weekend! Who else is inspired by their dedication? Drop a 👏 in the comments to show your support! #DreamitBelieveitAchieveit! 🦔

Ho ho ho! 🎅 Our amazing Goshen Creek Elementary staff are redefining workplace holiday cheer! From secret spirit days to surprise PTA treats and those hilariously awkward team photos for Christmas Cards. Today they enjoyed biscuits & gravy as they were dressed in their holiday sweats. These GCES family members know how to spread holiday cheer! Who else thinks our school staff are the real holiday MVPs? Drop a 🎄 in the comments if you're feeling their festive energy! #GoshenCreekPride #HolidaySpirit

Hanging out with a few of my Goshen family members at the Springtown Christmas Parade shouting that there's snowplace like Goshen!

🎉 What a fantastic day for our third graders! Yesterday, they reviewed a variety of multiplication skills in preparation for their upcoming module test. 📚✨ To make it even better, students enjoyed a delicious popcorn snack while showcasing everything they've learned this fall semester! 🍿💪

🎉 Huge shoutout to our Goshen Creek Elementary Positive Office Referrals this week! These amazing students chose love and went above & beyond! 🌟 Who inspires you to make a difference? #ChooseLove #StudentSuccess

✨ Who has made a difference in your child’s life this year? We want to hear from you! Take a moment to complete the Goshen Creek Elementary Shout-out form and share your appreciation for all the wonderful things they’ve done. 💖 You can find the form in the monthly Principal's Update Newsletter. Let's celebrate those who make a difference! 🎉 Who are you thankful for? Goshen Creek Elementary: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLuhWv9ZkU2nm9ztE4awMg5Lnp1eQY51sK90hIyssPZlNIlA/viewform?usp=sf_link

🎄🎉 Goshen Creek Student Spirit Week is just around the corner! Are you ready to show your Christmas spirit? Let the planning begin for the week of December 16th - 19th to show that holiday spirit! 🌟✨

🎉🎄 The holiday spirit is alive at Goshen Creek Elementary! Our amazing staff accepted the 1st Day of Christmas Challenge, dressing in white and sporting lights to celebrate the season. ✨ How do you plan to spread cheer this holiday? Be sure to check out our posts daily to see our spirit!💡❤️

Goshen Family: We hope that you had a blessed break with your family & friends. We were so excited & happy to welcome all of our Sharp Pines back to campus this morning. Please take a few moments to read the Principal's Update for December. This newsletter is filled with all of the latest information, important dates, and pre-registration opportunities for your child(ren) 's winter parties. Together we can make every moment magical. Let's make each moment count as we continue to work together for our students to make differences everywhere they go. Principal's Update for December: https://secure.smore.com/n/u8x7j Sincerely, Wendy Ashley, Goshen Creek Elementary Principal