GOALS ACADEMY
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Classes Online
Our VAPA Specialists have put together resources for our scholars to enjoy during their time at home. The art and music resources are located under the Remote Education tab, and then under the Remote Education: Enrichment Resources tab. Mr. Sanchez, one of our music specialists, explains how this will all work in the video below. Please continue to visit our webpage so you can remain up-to-date and our scholars can enjoy quality learning experiences. It is important to stay connected!
Drawing on Friday, March 27, 2020
Unusual times require creative solutions! The drawing for inclusion in our school needs to be conducted publicly. So, we went live on Facebook, as well as recorded the drawing for viewing as evidence that we followed procedures. The video is posted to the GOALS Academy Facebook Page. To protect the children who were drawn to be future scholars at our school, we used only the first name and initial of the last name. Each family will be informed about the status of their scholar's enrollment once the Spring Break is over on Monday, April 6, 2020. We truly appreciate everyone's interest in our school! We wish we could take in everyone, but our building can only hold 240 scholars, and we prefer to be a small-school alternative.
Return Date Changed to April 20, 2020
Greetings to our GOALS Academy Scholars and Families!
Thank you, again, for working with us as we strive to keep our scholars and families connected, as well as keep our scholars learning. This week, all of the learnings packets were picked up in preparation for the two weeks following Spring Break. Our school office, Zoom Time, and Tutoring Time will resume on April 6. Unfortunately, we will need to continue with our distance learning model after the Spring Break. It appears as if the districts in the area have moved back the return date for their scholars to April 20, 2020. To keep our scholars, staff, and families safe, we will do the same. Of course, we want to return to "normal" as soon as possible. But, realistically, we cannot rush the process of returning to our school. The return date may continue to be pushed back based on advice that we receive from various health organizations, the Orange County Department of Education, and the California Department of Education.
It is during challenging times like this that we have an opportunity to demonstrate our genuine desire to be of service and to let our lights shine. The light you have been shining toward our staff and our school has been greatly appreciated. It fills our hearts and give use hope. In the meantime, we will provide any support we can to all of you. We know you are facing many new challenges, and we care deeply.
In loving kindness!
Debbie Schroeder
Founding Director
Thank you, again, for working with us as we strive to keep our scholars and families connected, as well as keep our scholars learning. This week, all of the learnings packets were picked up in preparation for the two weeks following Spring Break. Our school office, Zoom Time, and Tutoring Time will resume on April 6. Unfortunately, we will need to continue with our distance learning model after the Spring Break. It appears as if the districts in the area have moved back the return date for their scholars to April 20, 2020. To keep our scholars, staff, and families safe, we will do the same. Of course, we want to return to "normal" as soon as possible. But, realistically, we cannot rush the process of returning to our school. The return date may continue to be pushed back based on advice that we receive from various health organizations, the Orange County Department of Education, and the California Department of Education.
It is during challenging times like this that we have an opportunity to demonstrate our genuine desire to be of service and to let our lights shine. The light you have been shining toward our staff and our school has been greatly appreciated. It fills our hearts and give use hope. In the meantime, we will provide any support we can to all of you. We know you are facing many new challenges, and we care deeply.
In loving kindness!
Debbie Schroeder
Founding Director
PROVISION OF BREAKFAST/LUNCH
A survey was just sent out to all of our GOALS Academy families regarding the provision of breakfast and lunch. This is open to all children who are 18 years or younger, even if they do not attend GOALS Academy. However, when the food is picked-up by the parent/guardian, the child or children needs/need to be present. The meals will be shelf stable, meaning that they do not need to be consumed right away. And, we can provide a week's worth of food for pick-up on Monday, March 16, from 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The following week, we will offer this support again.
To avoid food waste, we are determining how many families are interested in this support. Please e-mail Patty Fabian at pfabian@goalsacademy.us to express your interest if you were unable to respond to the phone survey that went out at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
During challenging times, there are many opportunities to help each other. This is one form of support that has just become available to us. Our heart goes out to our families who are experiencing socioeconomic struggles. We care!
Founding Director
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
GOALS ACADEMY SAFE SCHOOL PLAN
LETTER FROM DR. SCHROEDER
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
At GOALS Academy, we consistently emphasize the importance of being kind to others. And, kindness and bullying cannot co-exist, So, kindness serves as an effective antidote to bullying. Regardless, there are scholars in every school who are grappling with their own social-emotional challenges, and they may take it out on others. It is important that the school staff (i.e., After-School Coordinator, Teacher, Assistant Director, and/or Director) is informed when there are instances of bullying that require support for the bullied and an intervention for the bully. The following information about bullying has been provided by the California Department of Education.
UPCOMING EVENTS
While the GOALS Academy Calendar provides you access to scheduled events throughout the year, this section highlights what is happening each month, as well as additional details.
Tuesday, March 3, 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. -- Grade 6 Field Trip: Our sixth grade scholars will have an opportunity to learn about earthquakes at a seismological laboratory.
Thursday and Friday, March 5-6, All Day -- Parent/Teacher Conferences: It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the second trimester! To create a network of support for our scholars, it is important for parents and teachers to communicate with each other and work together. This is especially important as we enter into our third trimester. The goal is 100% participation in our first and second Parent/Teacher Conferences! This partnership is what makes GOALS Academy special!
Friday, March 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m. for Dinner, and 6:00-8:30 p.m. for the Dance -- 4th Annual Labrador Gala (Brookhurst Community Center): This is a memorable family event, and it has become a GOALS Academy tradition. Dinner costs $5.00, and the Labrador Gala costs $5.00. F.A.S.T. sponsors this event, and it is not considered to be a fundraiser. The goal is to break even. Come join the fun!
Friday, March 13, 8:00-9:30 a.m. -- School Site Council (SSC) Meeting (Staff Lounge): This is a monthly meeting in which elected parent and staff representatives make important decision about the school. All are welcomed to attend, and an agenda will be posted within 72 hours of the meeting.
Monday, March 16, 5:30-7:00 p.m. -- GOALS Academy Governance Committee: This is a monthly meeting, which is similar to a School Board Meeting in traditional districts. An agenda is posted within 72 hours of the meeting, and the public is welcomed to attend.
Tuesday, March 17-20, All Day -- Grade 5 Field Trip: Our 5th grade scholars are most fortunate to attend a four-day science camp for free. The goal is to foster interest in nature and science. While we may not receive this overnight field trip each school year, it was too amazing of an opportunity to pass up.
Tuesday, March 24, 4:30-7:00 p.m. -- McTeacher Night: When your family comes to the McDonalds at 740 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, you will be greeted with a smile and great service by a member of the GOALS Academy Staff. This is a F.A.S.T. fundraiser that helps to pay for enrichment materials and activities. Please support us on this night by eating out with your family!
Friday, March 27, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- PBIS Event: Monthly, all scholars with ten Buddy Tickets receive a special reward. They receive tickets when they are responsible, respectful, safe, and kind. Go Labradors! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Friday, March 27, 5:00-6:00 p.m. -- Drawing for GOALS Academy Enrollment (Grade 5 Classroom): While we wish we could accept everyone into GOALS Academy, our enrollment capacity is capped at 240 scholars. We love being a small school. Additionally, our current building cannot accommodate more scholars than this. This is the night when we hold our drawing to determine who will be entering our school for the 2020-2021 school year. Good luck!
Saturday, March 29, 12:00-4:00 p.m. -- Silk Road Unity Festival (Brookhurst Community Center): Fareed Farukhi, one of our school's Governance Committee Members, has coordinated this amazing, free event for the community. It is an opportunity for our scholars and families to learn more about the cultures along the Silk Road. Additionally, GOALS Academy scholars will have their art on display.
Thursday and Friday, March 5-6, All Day -- Parent/Teacher Conferences: It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the second trimester! To create a network of support for our scholars, it is important for parents and teachers to communicate with each other and work together. This is especially important as we enter into our third trimester. The goal is 100% participation in our first and second Parent/Teacher Conferences! This partnership is what makes GOALS Academy special!
Friday, March 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m. for Dinner, and 6:00-8:30 p.m. for the Dance -- 4th Annual Labrador Gala (Brookhurst Community Center): This is a memorable family event, and it has become a GOALS Academy tradition. Dinner costs $5.00, and the Labrador Gala costs $5.00. F.A.S.T. sponsors this event, and it is not considered to be a fundraiser. The goal is to break even. Come join the fun!
Friday, March 13, 8:00-9:30 a.m. -- School Site Council (SSC) Meeting (Staff Lounge): This is a monthly meeting in which elected parent and staff representatives make important decision about the school. All are welcomed to attend, and an agenda will be posted within 72 hours of the meeting.
Monday, March 16, 5:30-7:00 p.m. -- GOALS Academy Governance Committee: This is a monthly meeting, which is similar to a School Board Meeting in traditional districts. An agenda is posted within 72 hours of the meeting, and the public is welcomed to attend.
Tuesday, March 17-20, All Day -- Grade 5 Field Trip: Our 5th grade scholars are most fortunate to attend a four-day science camp for free. The goal is to foster interest in nature and science. While we may not receive this overnight field trip each school year, it was too amazing of an opportunity to pass up.
Tuesday, March 24, 4:30-7:00 p.m. -- McTeacher Night: When your family comes to the McDonalds at 740 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, you will be greeted with a smile and great service by a member of the GOALS Academy Staff. This is a F.A.S.T. fundraiser that helps to pay for enrichment materials and activities. Please support us on this night by eating out with your family!
Friday, March 27, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- PBIS Event: Monthly, all scholars with ten Buddy Tickets receive a special reward. They receive tickets when they are responsible, respectful, safe, and kind. Go Labradors! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Friday, March 27, 5:00-6:00 p.m. -- Drawing for GOALS Academy Enrollment (Grade 5 Classroom): While we wish we could accept everyone into GOALS Academy, our enrollment capacity is capped at 240 scholars. We love being a small school. Additionally, our current building cannot accommodate more scholars than this. This is the night when we hold our drawing to determine who will be entering our school for the 2020-2021 school year. Good luck!
Saturday, March 29, 12:00-4:00 p.m. -- Silk Road Unity Festival (Brookhurst Community Center): Fareed Farukhi, one of our school's Governance Committee Members, has coordinated this amazing, free event for the community. It is an opportunity for our scholars and families to learn more about the cultures along the Silk Road. Additionally, GOALS Academy scholars will have their art on display.
GOALS ACADEMY CALENDAR
FEATURED PROJECTS & PERFORMANCES
The GOALS Academy Quintet performed at the Anaheim Union High School District's Solo/Ensemble Festival at Brookhurst Junior High School. The group of sixth graders were the only elementary school in attendance, and the adjudicator rated them with a superior. We are proud of our scholars and grateful to the siblings, parents, and relatives who attended. We also had an opportunity to reconnect with a number of our GOALS Academy graduates who were performing at this event.
One of our scholars, Shiloh, created this stop-action video during one of his Big Lab classes.
The process takes creativity, patience, and technological skills. Congratulations!
The process takes creativity, patience, and technological skills. Congratulations!
