GOODNOE GAZETTE
May 19, 2023
S.T.E.A.M. CLASS
OUTDOOR FUN!
AM & PM KINDERGARTEN SHOW
FOURTH GRADE STATE FAIR
CRSD ART SHOW
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MAY
May 19th – 10:00 -10:30 AM 4th grade State Fair
May 19th – 9:45 -11:45 Art Show (CR South)
May 22nd - 2:45 -3:15 BMX Bike Assembly
May 24th – 3:00-5:00 6th grade Track Meet (CR North)
May 25th - 3:00-5:00 Rain Date 6th grade Track Meet
May 26th - Career Day (all grade levels)
May 29th – Happy Memorial Day – District closed
JUNE
June 1st – 6th grade Humanities Trip to Flux Museum
June 1st – 10:00-10:30 AM 3rd grade Market Day
June 1st-June 8th – Scholastic Book Fair (Library)
June 2nd – Field Day
June 2nd – PTO Goodnoe Night @ Trenton Thunder
June 5th – 4:00-7:00 PM Evening Hours @ Book Fair
June 5th – 5th grade Trip to Washington Crossing Park
June 6th – Rain Date for Field Day
June 8th – 5:00-8:00 PM PTO Block Party
June 9th – Last Day for Students (early dismissal at 12:15pm)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
FIELD DAY! FRIDAY, JUNE 2nd
RAIN DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 6th
FIELD DAY TEAMS
FIELD DAY PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
FIELD DAY REMINDERS!
- Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of field day.
- Drink plenty of fluids the days leading up to field day and plenty of WATER throughout the day.
- Wear lightweight clothing.
- Wear SNEAKERS!!!!! Please no crocs!!!
- Bring a hat.
- Bring sunscreen and reapply throughout the day.
- Lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria; a brown bag lunch will be provided by the cafeteria staff or students may pack their own lunch.
- Great sportsmanship and fun is the overall goal for the day!
FIELD DAY HEADBANDS FOR SALE!
$15 for headband with blue or gray
$17 for headband with student name
20% of sales will be donated to the Goodnoe PTO 🐻
Follow the link below for more information and to place your order.
DRESS & GROOMING POLICY
Since spring has sprung, please see the CR policy on Dress and Grooming:
The Council Rock School District Board of School Directors has a policy in effect to monitor inappropriate attire. Attire and grooming can influence students’ attitudes towards themselves and their school. Council Rock students are urged to emphasize cleanliness, neatness, and generally acceptable good taste in their dress and grooming habits. In an effort to maintain an atmosphere that is most conducive to learning, student attire is expected to be appropriate for school. Appropriate dress is that which is neither offensive nor distracting. It should not present a safety hazard or disruption to the learning environment. Clothing which advertises or promotes the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products is not considered appropriate. Clothing that conveys in- appropriate messages is not permitted. Other types of inappropriate clothing include low riding jeans, tight/form-fitting fabric tops with exposed midriff/shoulders or straps less than three fingers in width, and very short skirts/shorts. Students will be warned about inappropriate clothing initially with a letter sent home from the school. In some cases, students may be asked to cover up the inappropriate clothing. A second incident will result in a phone call to parents. If incidents continue, parents will be asked to come to school to bring more appropriate attire for their child. In addition, students are strongly discouraged from wearing flip-flops or sandals to school. There is a high incidence of injuries related to students tripping while at recess and walking through the hallways when wearing these types of footwear and our aim is to provide an environment that is safe for all.
FUN WITH S.T.E.A.M.
Mr. Schmoyer and Mrs. Molishus want to share with families how proud we are of all Goodnoe students. This was the first year of our STEAM Program, and the students amazed us with their curiosity, creativity, perseverance, and willingness to take risks. They worked on engineering challenges, developed their coding and fabrication skills, and learned the importance of collaboration.
We wish all our sixth graders the best as they move to middle school. We know they will have many opportunities to build their STEAM skills and knowledge at the secondary level. We also look forward to working with our current K-5 students next year. We will be spending our summer developing more exciting and challenging activities for the second year of our CR STEAM Special.
So Many Genres, So Little Time!
Genre of the month, Science Fiction. A fictionalized story wherein the setting and plot are centered around technology, time travel, outer
space, or scientific principles, with or without the presence of aliens. Story elements are not found in the known universe and explained by scientific means.
A MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY
Our BOGO Book Fair is fast approaching, and we are excited to get books into the hands of our students to enjoy during the summer. The fair takes place June 1-8, with Family Night on Monday, June 5th from 4-7 PM. This link has the schedule as well as other information related to ewallet, taxes and more. Please contact the library with any questions. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the fair!
MUSIC ROOM NEWS!
The music classes were taking advantage of the beautiful weather to connect with the rhythm of nature during our class drum circles. We were feeling the groove all this week!!
Congratulations to our Kindergarten performers as they sang their “Family Show” and our 4th grade singers who performed the “State Fair.” It was a wonderful week of rhythm and song!
Council Rock Evening Summer Music Program
Students can improve their musical skills this summer by participating in the CR summer music ensembles. All ensembles are directed by Council Rock Music Staff, and the program is designed to improve students' music reading and performance skills while having fun playing music.
The Council Rock Evening Summer Music Program offers ensembles for students entering grades 4 through 9. These will take place from June 20th to July 19th, and there are offerings in band, orchestra, and chorus.
Check out the flyer and the button below, and you can register your child at this LINK. For more information contact Keith Rudat at krudat@crsd.org..
SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH INFORMATION
The May 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.
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE
In anticipation of your child’s fieldtrip, please review the following information:
In compliance with the Council Rock School District drug and alcohol policy, and medication policy, no student is permitted to carry any form of medication on field trips. Medications essential to health (epi-pens and inhalers) will be carried in a bag along with basic first-aid care by your students teacher. For more medically fragile students, including the support of those with a seizure disorder or diabetes, a school nurse or parent/guardian will be present on the trip to administer medication as needed. If you have any questions specific to your student, please contact the health office to discuss further.
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.
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.
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.
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#
4th ANNUAL CREF GOLF CLASSIC
Get ready to tee it up fore the kids at the 4th Annual CREF Golf Classic! We are thrilled to host a fun and impactful outing to help raise funds to support innovative projects and programs benefiting Council Rock students.
This year, we're shaking things up with a new location at Jericho National Golf Club! Get ready to enjoy a day of golf, on-course games, and networking with other community members. And don't forget about our amazing silent auction - there's sure to be something for everyone!
If you're looking for a fun-filled day while making a real impact, then join us as a sponsor, golfer, or reception attendee! Let's come together and elevate educational opportunities for all students in the Council Rock School District. Don't miss out on this exciting event - sign up now! WWW.CREDUCATIONFOUNDATION.ORG/GOLF
iRun4Life
Kids Only 3k Race:
Race Registration: https://runsignup.com/race/pa/doylestown/irun4life
Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fa8a72ca5ffc34-2023#/
COMMUNITY AQUATICS PROGRAM
Council Rock Community Aquatics Program
Spring/ Summer 2023
Includes children’s swim lessons (group & private)
Spring competitive Swimming & Diving Clinic
Summer swim program grades eight and up
Registration begins on Monday, April 17, 2023 at noon
Champions Kindergarten Enrichment Program 2023-2024
North Stars Girls' Basketball Camp Registration 2023
The Council Rock North Girls' Basketball Staff will be hosting the "North Stars Girls Basketball Camp," a weekday camp for girls entering grades 3 - 9. The camp will be held on Monday, July 17th through Thursday, July 20th from 9 AM - 2:00 PM at CR NORTH High School. Students may bring their own lunch, but there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch/snacks daily. Counselors will also include current and former players of CR North girls' basketball. Cost of the camp is $200. Sibling discounts are available. Payment can be made via check or Venmo. Once registered, you will receive instructions to finalize payment. For more information, contact Jack Kelly at kellyjp15@gmail.com. To register, please complete the survey below. North Stars Girls Basketball Camp is not affiliated or associated with Council Rock School District.
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