Goshen Center School
Regional School District No.6
Principal's Message for May 5, 2016
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members,
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I am headed over to Camp Coch to enjoy some delicious tacos with many of you and your children. Thank you to the PTO for hosting and organizing this event. Also, what a perfect night to honor our awesome teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you,
Tracy Keilty
GCS Principal
Hero Day
Here are some pictures from the event. You can find more pictures on Litchfield.BZ
ASAP's Celebration of Young Writers
Congratulations to Francesca Vattuone in Ms. Gleason's first-grade class, who has been selected to have her piece read at ASAP's Celebration of Young Writers. Nearly 200 students across Connecticut submitted their writing, and 10 pieces were chosen to be read at the event, which will take place on Saturday, June 4th, at The Gunnery in Washington, CT.
Goshen Girl Scouts fundraiser for Little Guild
Are Collecting for Little Guild of Saint Francis.
Please Bring in the Following Supplies
for the Cats and Dogs of Little Guild:
cat beds, dog beds, Purina cat food, Purina kitten chow, cat toys, balls with bells, nylon dog bones, dog toys, paper towels, clorox, blanket and towels.
Walmart Gift Cards or Money Donations also accepted!
Box found in the Front Hall by the Office.
Thank you!
Camping
FORMS DUE THIS FRIDAY!
Ready to camp out on the GCS field??!!Student Council is sponsoring a great event for all on Friday, May 13th from 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 14th until 8:00 a.m.
Please see attached flyer below to register. We hope you can all make it for this fun event while raising funds for the Community Soup Kitchen in Torrington.
2016 Yearbook
To reserve your copy print out the attached flyer.
Thank you!
Family Portrait Opportunity
District Spelling Bee
Congratulations Mackenzie Robillard the winner of the GCS Spelling Bee and to our second place finisher Madison L'Heureux. All of our finalists did an amazing job! Mackenzie and Madison will represent Goshen at our District Spelling Bee being held here at Goshen Center School on Tuesday, May 17th. A pizza dinner will be served to all contestants and their families at 6:00 p.m. The Spelling Bee will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Penny Wars
It’s that time of year again when our friendly ‘Penny War’ battles begin sponsored by our Student Council. Our competition consists of plastic jugs separated by grades and worthy causes. Listed below are the grades and their corresponding causes:
PreK-K FIRST (Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types)
1st-2nd Grades St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
3rd-4th Grades The Water Project
5th-6th Grades Heifer International
Please read attached flyer for more information
GOSHEN CENTER SCHOOL PTO UNFUNDRAISER
WOW Wall
Literacy Is For Everyone - L.I.F.E.
UPCOMING EVENTS
5/2 to 5/6 Screen Free Week and Teacher Appreciation Week
5/5 PTO Taco Fiesta @ Camp Coch - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
5/6 Camp Out forms due to the office
5/10 BOE Meeting at GCS at 7:00 PM
5/11 Early Dismissal - Teacher Professional Development
5/13/16 - 5/14/16 - Homeless Awareness Camping Outing 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 a.m.
5/17 District Spelling Bee at GCS at 6:00 PM
5/18 Sixth Grade Visit to Wamogo
5/19 L.I.F.E. event at GCS at 6:30 PM
5/19/16 - Parent Info night for 6th-grade parents @ Wamogo
5/20/16 - 6th/7th-grade FNO at Wamogo
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, comments or concerns.
Sincerely,
Tracy Keilty
GCS Principal