GOODNOE GAZETTE
March 10, 2023
Hello GES Families,
I hope you had a great week! I would like to send a friendly reminder about arrival time to school which is 8:45 a.m. When children arrive earlier than that time, there may be no adults outside to supervise the children. Specifically, some students who walk to school are arriving prior to 8:45 a.m. and they are left alone with cars driving through the parking lot. Adhering to this arrival time helps to maintain safety. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Have a great weekend!
Beth
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar. 14th -16th 1st Grade CoGAt Testing 9:30 AM
Mar. 14th - NOVA Classroom presentations Grades 5 & 6
Mar. 20th CR District Elementary Chorus Festival @ NMS (10:00-4:30 PM)
Mar. 20th - 24th After School Play Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 PM
Mar. 23rd PTO General Meeting 9:30 AM
Mar. 24th - NOVA Classroom presentations Grade 6
Mar. 25th PTO Fun Run 10:00 AM
Mar. 26th Rain Date: PTO Fun Run 10:00 AM
Mar. 27th After School Play Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 PM
Mar. 27th School Play Performance for Grades K-3 in gym 9:30 AM
Mar. 28th School Play Performance for Grades 4-6 in gym 2:00 PM
Mar. 28th Gifted Trip to BCIU Fab Lab Grades 2 & 3 (9:15-2:15)
Mar. 28th School Play-Grandparents Performance 5:00 PM
Mar. 29th District Band Visit to GES 9:30 AM
Mar. 29th School Play Evening Performance 7:00 PM
WILLY WONKA, JR. AT GES!
Our school play is quickly approaching and we are all so excited for our production of Willy Wonka Jr.! Our show dates and times are Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 5pm (Gym doors will open at 4:45pm) and Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7pm (Gym doors will open at 6:30pm).
No more waiting in long lines or having to arrive early to secure a seat. Due to the magnitude of GES productions and the rising costs involved in putting such a show together for our students, we are using online advanced ticket sales for our 2 performances.
An online link gesschoolplay.ticketleap.com/ges-school-play-2023-willy-wonka-jr/ for ticket purchase at “Ticketleap” will go live beginning Friday, March 17 at 10:00 am. You will be able to find this link here and on our Goodnoe webpage. Tickets for the show will be available for $8.00 for reserved seating.
Thank you for your support!
GES Play Directors
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 17 at 10:00 am.
Purchase tickets through this link: gesschoolplay.ticketleap.com/ges-school-play-2023-willy-wonka-jr/
*For best results select, “Choose Your Own Seats” > Click on the Section you would like to sit > Select your seats. *Avoid, “Find Best Seats Available.”
NOVA VISITS WITH 5th & 6TH GRADES
We are pleased to welcome NOVA’s iSmart lessons to the classrooms in 5th and 6th grades on Tuesday, March 14th. Students will learn about technology safety, cyberbully prevention and the impact of their digital footprint. Handouts will be provided to students. Ask your child to share with you!
Grade 5 & Grade 6/March 14th
►Cyberbullying
Cyberbullies demean and isolate victims using mobile devices to post, text, and spread embarrassing pictures, messages or gossip. NOVA’s Cyberbullying program clarifies digital rights and responsibilities and teaches appropriate strategies and effective responses to handle cyberbullying. “Upstanders” and resources for support are discussed and encouraged.
Grade 6/March 24th
►Digital Footprint
NOVA’s Digital Footprint explores privacy in the digital world and promotes critical thinking regarding how digital content is potentially viewed and stored. Students apply this information in scenario activities designed to foster empathy and encourage responsible and respectful decision making.
AUTHOR VISIT!
Goodnoe is welcoming husband/wife, author/illustrator team, Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox on Tuesday, April 4th for grades K-6. Here is a link to the order form if you would like to purchase a book for your family. Thank you for supporting our authors and your child's love of reading. This is our final author visit of the year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oLlVBym4T9YNOtejPiD1akffHT9Xdld_/view?usp=share_link
FROM THE GOODNOE P.E. DEPARTMENT
Check out this amazing opportunity for our students to extend the bowling unit that we completed in classes outside the classroom through the Kids Bowl Free program! Click on the link https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/index.php and select your location to receive the card--the closest participating bowling lanes are located in Warminster and Philadelphia (2 locations).
READING TIDBITS & TIPS
Counselor's Corner
There are many reasons to monitor your child’s text messages and social media. It helps to keep them safe and ensure they are using their devices responsibly. Since so much of kids' lives happens on devices, we need to keep tabs on whether their relationships are healthy, whether the content they're seeing is age-appropriate, and even when they're using their phones if it is late at night when they should be sleeping. If your child is using text messaging or social media inappropriately, he or she may not be mature enough to handle the responsibility of having a cell phone or other device yet. We will be reviewing cyberbullying and appropriate use of social media and online communication in 5th and 6th grade classrooms.
STEAM FUN
As part of our aerospace engineering unit in STEAM, students tested several parachute variables to determine qualities that maximize drag. In the coming weeks they’ll use that information to create a parachute of their own design and see if it can handle a low atmosphere environment!
A Note from the School Nurse
This a reminder to all parents/guardians that elementary students are not able to self-carry ANY medication including cough drops among other over the counter cold/allergy remedies.
Please refer to the CRSD website/handbook which states:
Students MAY NOT CARRY any form of prescription or nonprescription “over-the-counter drugs” with them during school. This is a violation of District policy that will result in disciplinary action.
iRun4Life - 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
We will be opening registration for iRun4Life next week. iRun4Life is a fun, noncompetitive running program designed to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles with children. iRun4Life focuses on exercise, healthy nutrition, and doing good deeds in our community. Training will start Wednesday April 12, 2023 with our goal race being the iRun4Life Kids Only 3K on Sunday May 21, 2023 in Doylestown. We will combine dynamic warm ups, relay races, endurance running and discussions about healthy nutrition. Running is not only healthy for your child’s physical health. Running can help improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety, and improve mood and sleep. It is also a wonderful way to spend time with friends outdoors. The program is open to all 4th, 5th and 6th grade Goodnoe students. We will also need parent volunteers to help the program run smoothly. We will be sending out more information about the iRun4Life soon. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Rothrock at srothrock@crsd.org.
Champions Kindergarten Enrichment Program 2023-2024
SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH INFORMATION
The March breakfast and lunch menus are available on the homepage of the GES website, the menus website and buttons below. To avoid confusion, be sure to review the meal options with your child each day.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING 2023-2024 REGISTRATIONS
Online Registration: The Council Rock School District utilizes a secure online portal for a parent(s) to enroll their child(ren). Please ensure you have all required documents ready before starting the enrollment process below. The application functions best in the Chrome browser on a desktop or laptop. Please be aware that June 1st is the deadline to guarantee placement in home school.
Your child is NOT registered until all documents have been received, reviewed by central registration, and the final registration document has been signed by the parent.
CRSD CELL PHONE/SMART WATCH POLICY
This is a reminder that all Electronic Devices are against our District Policy. Even if text/phone usage is disabled on these devices, many still have the capability of taking photos & accessing the internet, etc. As a result, they are not permitted to be worn during the school day. All electronic devices should be turned off and remain in backpacks if they are brought to school.
Excerpt from CRSD/GES Parent Handbook
The use of cell phones by students is prohibited during the school day or on the school bus (Section 1317.1 PA School Code). Students, who possess cell phones, must secure them in their backpacks/schoolbags throughout the school day, turned off, not silent or vibrate. This eliminates unnecessary interruptions to instruction.
Students may not use cell phones during lunch, recess or breaks. Cell phones are to remain off during the school day, including the school bus. In the event a student uses a cell phone (calling, texting, photographing or otherwise) or the phone rings, during the school day, the student will be asked to turn the cell phone off before releasing to staff. Following, the cell phone should be picked up by a parent/guardian/designated adult at their earliest convenience, in the main office during school hours. The Council Rock School District assumes no responsibility for cell phones or other electronic devices that are lost, stolen or broken.
2023 PSSA DATES
For your planning purposes, below are the dates that we will administer the PSSA’s for the 22-23 school year. Please plan accordingly and avoid scheduling family vacations during this time.
The PSSA 2022 testing dates are as follows:
ELA – Tuesday, April 25th – Thursday, April 27th
Math – Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd
Science – Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT GRADES 4-6
As part of the yearly health curriculum, students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades receive instruction on human growth and development during the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. Classes will be taught by the Physical Education teacher; Ms. Potash or Mrs. McGill. The school nurse will be available for any follow-up questions. We understand that these can be difficult conversations to have with your children, but they are of great importance to our children’s health.
Additional resources for parents are provided in the attached letter under the grade level topics if you are looking to further these conversations at home. Please click on the button below to review this letter
SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
During the past few weeks, your child’s class has been reviewing the SW-PBIS (School Wide- Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) school expectations. The lessons included a class discussion, modeling and practicing of respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors in the locations listed on the school-wide matrix. Your child’s class also learned about the voice levels that are expected for the different locations. Please take some time to review the matrix and voice level chart with your child. Our school website has a SW-PBIS link with more specific information regarding the structure of Goodnoe’s School Wide Positive Interventions & Support system. Check out more information at the links below.
FAMILY TRIP FORMS
Click the following LINK for the form to be completed for Family Educational Trips. Handwritten letters are accepted, however this form is preferred. Please be sure to submit the form/letter at least ten (10) days prior to your trip, for approval. This can be sent to school with your child or emailed electronically to Mrs. Susan Bogucki at SBogucki@CRSD.org
DOGS/PETS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
When escorting students to and from school, please do not bring pets on school grounds or into the school building. Many of our children have pet allergies or are afraid of animals; therefore, the presence of animals in school or on school grounds is prohibited. Some classes at Goodnoe Elementary School do participate in the Nor’Wester Reading Dogs program, so on occasion you may see dogs visiting. These dogs are specially trained and licensed to work in the schools with students. No other animals are permitted on school property during school hours. Please refer to our board policy for more information on animals in school policy 718 https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/coun/Board.nsf/vpublic?open#
CHANGE IN DATE: PTO MEETING
PTO Meeting
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023, 09:30 AM
Goodnoe Elementary School, Frost Lane, Newtown, PA, USA
THE ROCKY SUPERHERO FUN RUN
Get ready for The Rocky Superhero Fun Run on Saturday, March 25th!
Register using the link below and share with family and friends to fundraise for school beautification and blacktop recess needs. Don’t forget to dress in your best superhero attire. We can’t wait to see you there!
The class from each grade that raises the most money will get a pizza party !🍕
CLICK ON ORDER FORM BELOW
ANNIE JR. AT HOLLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
CALLING ALL KIDS K-6th GRADE!
Ready... Set...DRAW YOUR CAR! Children, grades K-6, will be encouraged to dig deep into their creative minds and design what they believe could become a futuristic vehicle. The more unique, the better! Every student who enters will receive a commemorative 2023 Draw the Future t-shirt, and drawings will be displayed throughout our dealerships, located in Doylestown and Willow Grove.
Drawings and attached entry forms will be accepted until Tuesday, March 14th, after which judges will choose a first, second, and third-place winner for each grade, as well as one lucky Grand Prize winner who will have his or her design featured on a local billboard! Winners will be notified by email. Prizes will be announced during the Awards Ceremony at Thompson Toyota in April.
WHAT TO DO:
- Use crayons, markers, ink or watercolor.
- NO REGULAR PENCILS; colored pencils are okay.
- Paper should be no larger than 9” x 12”.
- Do not write your name on the front of drawing.
- Must be original artwork.
Completed drawings with entry forms can be dropped off at any Thompson showroom by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 14th or mailed to Shelby Shaffer, 122 W. Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.Questions? Email Shelby at shelby.shaffer@1800thompson.com
GOODNOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal
Email: bfox@crsd.org
Website: https://www.crsd.org/goodnoees
Location: 298 Frost Lane, Newtown, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 944-2100
Twitter: @BethFox_GES