GOODNOE GAZETTE
March 24, 2023
There is a lot of excitement and energy in the building with the school wide performance of Willy Wonka, Jr. on the horizon! The cast, crew and all involved with this year's play have been working so hard, rehearsing and perfecting their performance! We hope you can join us for a performance on March 28th or 29th. More play specific information is included in this newsletter.
Additionally, please note that the PTO Fun Run has unfortunately been cancelled this weekend due to the lack of volunteers needed to run the event.
Please note, Spring Break is coming up soon, as there is no school on:
- Thursday, April 6th
- Friday, April 7th
- Monday, April 10th
Have a great weekend!
Beth
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March 27th School Play Performance for students and staff only in gym 9:30 AM
March 27th After School Play Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 PM
March 28th School Play- Matinee Performance 5:00 PM
March 28th Gifted Trip to BCIU Fab Lab Gr. 2 & 3 (9:15-2:15)
March 29th District Band Visit to GES 9:30 AM
March 29th School Play Evening Performance 7:00 PM
April 6th - April 10th- Spring Break
April 17th - Report Cards Available in HAC after 4 PM
April 25th - April 27th - ELA PSSAs (Grades 3-6)
May 2nd - May 3rd - Math PSSAs (Grades 3-6)
May 4th - May 5th - Science PSSAs (Grade 4)
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT GRADES 4-6 April 4th
On Tuesday, April 4th the Human Growth and Development lessons will be taught by Goodnoe's Physical Education teachers.
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.
Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month
Goodnoe is excited to honor and celebrate Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month during the month of April. April 2nd is the actual day but we are going to celebrate all month long! Currently, according to the CDC and the National Institute of Health 1 in 44 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder. We are starting the month by having each student in the building color a puzzle piece that will help create a bulletin board that says “We are all Part of the Puzzle” which is so true here at Goodnoe. Over the course of the month, we will be participating in a variety of activities:
- We are going to wear shirts that represent autism acceptance/awareness on Monday, April 3rd.
- All students with their buddy classes, will read, discuss and complete an activity centered around the book It’s Ok to Be Different by Todd Parr.
- We will also share important facts about autism over the morning announcements.
- Autism Acceptance and Spirit Week April 11th -14th
We are aware that there are different symbols and sayings that people are comfortable with using when discussing autism. Some people are comfortable with the puzzle piece, others prefer the infinity symbol. Some people prefer to use the terminology of autistic people while others are comfortable with people with autism. While we try to educate ourselves in each area, it is our hope to embrace and share acceptance of everyone no matter the symbols or terminology. We look forward to sharing in these activities together to celebrate autism awareness and acceptance over the month of April.
GOODNOE ELEMENTARY AUTISM ACCEPTANCE SPIRIT WEEK
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SCIENCE IS FUN!
What better way to kick off the first week of spring than learning about the importance of pollinators? Second grade students enjoy their new science kit where they are learning about bees and how they transfer pollen.
STEAM Special
So Many Genres, So Little Time!
Genre of the month, Traditional Literature. Stories of unknown origin that have traditional themes, simple characters, plot and settings. These fictional tales originate in oral tradition which means they were passed down from storyteller to storyteller for generations before being written down. This literature includes folktales, myths, fables, and legends.
School Counselor's Corner
These days most children have access to an iPhone or an iPad, whether it is their own device or one belonging to their parents. However, this could lead to the children being exposed to inappropriate content, online predators, and inappropriate text messaging. Therefore, parents need to provide guidance and take precautions. The easiest way to keep track of your children and their phone usage is to monitor the device and text messages. We also strongly suggest disabling group messaging on your child’s phone or ipad, as many inappropriate conversations occur on this type of messaging, which quickly escalate into conflict and drama. If there are conversations that lead to highly inappropriate content or cyberbullying, your child can be held accountable for being part of the conversation.
Below are links to help you set up parental control for your child’s apple or android device.
Notes from the music room
Congratulations to our chorus members who participated in the "District Elementary Chorus Festival" on Monday. It was an amazing experience to make music with 400+ other singers from throughout the District!!
In music class this week we have been connecting music rhythmic values to points in basketball for our "Musical March Madness" competition. We have also been studying the storyline for the musical "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" Break a leg to all the amazing singers who will be performing in Willy Wonka next week!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i_oySUFaY8oeDRnHOcczch0RsbtRWR0w/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iZJ5ZhfrCOWt-Pj22EnrEy91SPYW9B17/view?usp=drivesdk
WILLY WONKA, JR. AT GES!
GES Families,
This is a reminder that our Willy Wonka 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). To purchase tickets online, please click on the following link: http://gesschoolplay.ticketleap.com/ges-school-play-2023-willy-wonka-jr/
Online ticket sales will end on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 12pm. If seats remain, tickets will then be available at the door and all payments will need to be in cash.
There will also be concessions and “Stars for our Stars” for sale. All purchases at the door and at the show must be in cash.
Congratulations to the Flash Raffle ticket winners:
Tuesday winner - Patrick Flaherty
Wednesday winner - Olivia Lombardi
Thank you
Rachel Ferri & Christy Milliken
District Art Show - May 18 - May 20, 2023
The district art show gives our community a chance to see our curriculum in action. The show highlights the work of students in grades 1 through 12. Work is both 2D and 3D. In total, there are over 3000 works on display during the show. This year's show will take place at Council Rock South. Students will tour during the school day on May 18th and May 19th. The show is open to the public Friday, May 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 and Saturday, May 20th from 10:00 - 2:00.
CR Summer Academy Registration
2023 CR Summer Academy Registration for academic programs is now underway. The registration window will remain open until Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Please do not delay in registering your student, as our programs fill up quickly. This link provides general Summer Academy information for families of those students who recently received invitations for participation.
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.
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Summer Reading Kickoff, Buy-One-Get-One-Free Book Fair, will take place June 1st-June 8th. Most students will shop during their library time. Family Night is Monday, June 5th from 4-9. More information coming soon.
ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL TIME
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.
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.
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
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#
Goodnoe Spring Spirit Wear
The Goodnoe Spring Spirit Wear Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/79567.
Teachers & Staff Special Pricing: We've slashed the original prices on all teacher and staff themed tees to $15.75 and hoodies to $26.24. A direct link to teachers and staff garments is https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/79567?type=Teachers
· Dates: March 13 thru March 27th · 25% off all merchandise · $5 shipping on orders under $75 · Free shipping on orders over $75 Thank you! Jenn Sullivan PTO Spiritwear
Sale Details:
Thunderbird Lanes Kids Bowl Free Program
Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES Of Bowling Each Day of the Kids Bowl Free Program All Summer Long! Thunderbird Lanes in Warminster and two Philadelphia locations are involved in the program. A great way to promote a lifetime sport!
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