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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 RegistrationWeek of April 1
Returning Student RegistrationWeek of April 15
Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com

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! 🎓🎉

Title image that reads "Red Poppy Festival".

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
GradesDate(s)Subject
2 – 8Mar 18-27TELPAS
Pk4April 2-12CIRCLE EOY
3 – 8April 18STAAR RLA
3 – 8April 19RLA make-ups
5 & 8April 23STAAR Science
5 & 8April 24Science make-ups
8April 25STAAR Social Studies
5 & 8April 26Science & Soc St make-ups
3 – 8May 2STAAR Math
3 – 8May 3Math make-ups
K – 8May 7 – 17MAP EOY
KMay 7 – 22TXKEA
1 & 2May 14 – 22TPRI

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 MonthMarch
No School. Bad weather make-up daysMarch 29th and April 1st
Total Eclipse Day!April 8th

Have a wonderful weekend!

~GMS