Family Newsletter, Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hi Everyone,
I hope this email finds you and your family well. This week Emily Whittmore, our RSSP Consultant visited the school and was very complimentary of the staff for their commitment to the students. Kristi and Emily spent time in the communities and meeting with staff to discuss continued strategies. These strategies, goals, and input are important to providing the best learning environment for our students.
We are gearing up for the eclipse on April 8th and school will be in session at regular time. It will be a fun day filled with learning about the solar eclipse and its impact on our world. You should have received an opt-in permission slip that must be signed by the parents that will allow their students to observe the eclipse. If you have not received one, please stop by the front desk where they are available. We have certified eye protection, volunteers to assist with the viewing, and additional support for guides, and assistants.
We will be closed on March 29th and April 1st. Please take time this long weekend to enjoy it with your family. This is a well-earned break for each student so we can finish strong these last days of this school year. We appreciate everything you do to support Goodwater.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kindest Regards
Bruce
Updates from the Registrar
| 2024-2025 Application and Registration Dates | |
| Application Period (8 weeks) | Feb 1st – March 29 |
| Week of Lottery (the week after Application Period closes) | Week of April 1 |
| Admissions and waitlist emails go out (the week after the lottery) | Week of April 8 |
| New Student Registration | Week of April 1 |
| Returning Student Registration | Week of April 15 |
Total Solar Eclipse Day
Start: 12:15 pm, Maximum: 1:37 pm, End: 2:59 pm
We are excited to announce that Goodwater is gearing up for the upcoming eclipse on April 8th! To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our students during this rare celestial event, we have purchased eclipse glasses for all students from Pre-K 4 through 8th grade. For your child to participate in this unique experience, we require that you sign the enclosed OPT-IN form for *each child. This form serves as your consent for your child. Please note that we must receive the signed OPT-IN form for each child by April 5th.
If you would like to volunteer on April 8th please sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45A5AD22A1F58-48714706-eclipse
Yearbooks for 2023-2024
📣 Attention Goodwater families! 📣
We are excited to announce that the Goodwater yearbook is now on sale for $20 here.
Limited on-campus sales will be available for $25 May 20-24th.
🎉 Captured any cherished memories of this extraordinary year? Upload your photos here!
Kindergarten, 3rd, and 8th grade graduates may purchase half-sheet celebration pages to honor their accomplishments. Let’s celebrate our students and their achievements together through the pages of the Goodwater yearbook! 🎓🎉
Red Poppy Festival April 26-28, 2024
**ALL CALL FOR THE POPPY FESTIVAL PARADE COMMITTEE!**
Join our Poppy Parade float-building committee and let your creativity soar as we bring the theme of “Poppy Prom – Homecoming” to life! 🌺✨ Children of the volunteers who help design and build our spectacular float are the lucky riders on parade day, April 27th! 🚀🎈
Sign up now for the first committee meeting and be part of the magic! Don’t miss out – let’s make April unforgettable together! Sign up here to volunteer! https://forms.gle/S3aRY9n1q68ijKKD7
Upcoming Assessment Dates
| Assessment Schedule | ||
| Grades | Date(s) | Subject |
| 2 – 8 | Mar 18-27 | TELPAS |
| Pk4 | April 2-12 | CIRCLE EOY |
| 3 – 8 | April 18 | STAAR RLA |
| 3 – 8 | April 19 | RLA make-ups |
| 5 & 8 | April 23 | STAAR Science |
| 5 & 8 | April 24 | Science make-ups |
| 8 | April 25 | STAAR Social Studies |
| 5 & 8 | April 26 | Science & Soc St make-ups |
| 3 – 8 | May 2 | STAAR Math |
| 3 – 8 | May 3 | Math make-ups |
| K – 8 | May 7 – 17 | MAP EOY |
| K | May 7 – 22 | TXKEA |
| 1 & 2 | May 14 – 22 | TPRI |
Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, take a look at all the wonderful projects our communities accomplished:
Upcoming Important Days
| Women’s History Month | March |
| No School. Bad weather make-up days | March 29th and April 1st |
| Total Eclipse Day! | April 8th |
Have a wonderful weekend!
~GMS