We are excited to be starting a new year here at Gooch. Last year was great, with Gooch earning distinctions in English Language Arts, Reading, and Post-secondary readiness. Under the new TEA ranking system Gooch would earn a ‘B’ grade, which is very good. This year we are looking forward to building on our strengths and making the coming year even better. We are so pleased that you have chosen to be a part of the Gooch family and experience the Gooch difference on your child’s educational journey. Welcome to the New Year everyone!

The Gooch Team

Carpool makes picking up and dropping off your students as easy as it can be. Please remember to follow the rules. The carpool lane starts on the south side of the school travelling West on Boca Bay Drive. It then turns North onto Rosser Road, and finally travels East on Calculus Drive on the same side of the road as the front entrance to Gooch. Teachers will be waiting to open the door for your child and make sure they get into the school safely. They will direct you where to stop your vehicle to let your child out. Remember that the safety of our children is everyone’s first priority. If for some reason you must walk your child to the front door of the school, make sure that you park on Haydale Drive on the East side of the school. Do not park on the opposite side of Calculus Drive and cross the road with your child. This is not safe. Remember:

DO: Make our children’s safety your first priority

DO: Drive slowly and courteously

DO: Follow the directions of the teachers on where to stop your car to let your child in or out of your vehicle

DO: Display your carpool tag on the dashboard of your vehicle for pick up

DO: Use the carpool lane rather than parking and walking your child to the door. The teachers are there to make the process as fast and safe as possible

DO NOT: Park anywhere on Calculus Drive and walk your child into the school

DO NOT: Park and leave your car in the carpool lane during drop off or pick up

DO NOT: Allow any trash to fall out of your vehicle in the carpool lane

NEVER: Stop your car in the middle of the street and let your child out

Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! We are so excited to be starting a new year at Gooch, and have great things planned. We look forward to working with you this year! Our goal is to fill the year with fun, educational & memorable events.

This year PTSA is raising money to support parent workshops, coffee with the principal, teacher appreciation events, and supporting our new Gooch Brag Tags program.

Last year, we successfully raised money for two storage sheds, and colorful math facts for the hallways and are looking forward to making more great changes for the school this year. Join the PTSA and help us make a difference!

We now have an online store! Follow the link to join the PTSA ($8 per membership) and spirit shirts: https://bit.ly/2kj9GX0

You can contact the PTSA any time using: goochelementaryptsa@gmail.com

Meet your PTSA board for 2018-19:

President: Vanessa Heath

Vice President: Claudia Flores

Fundraising: Florencio Perez

Events: Lorely Villeda

Membership: Esther Perez

Secretary: Meredith Moore

Treasurer: Ivey Kapp

Gooch Gators PTSA is an organization dedicated to making Gooch an amazing school for all. Our aim is to put on engaging parent and student programs, and to raise money for school improvements.