GOALS ACADEMY
GOALS ACADEMY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
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.
Saturday, February 1, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. -- Black History Cultural Faire (205 W. Center Street Promenade): This is an annual family event in Downtown Anaheim that kicks off Black History Month. GOALS Academy will have a craft and recruitment booth at the event. Feel free to drop by and say "hi" to prospective GOALS Academy scholars.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m. -- English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (ELAC) (Grade 3 Classroom): This is an opportunity for parents/guardians of English Learners to learn about ways to support their children's academic achievement, as well as provide input regarding GOALS Academy's support for English Learners and their families. All are welcomed to attend!
Monday, February 10 -- Lincoln's Birthday/No School: It is important to help our scholars understand the people we honor during each school holiday. Please take the time to share the story of Abraham Lincoln so it is more than a day off!
Tuesday, February 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Grade 5 Field Trip: Our scholars will learn about the history of the printing industry. This will be linked to their study of U.S. History.
Wednesday, February 12, 9:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -- Grade 2 Field Trip: Our scholars will visit the Richard Nixon Museum to study a President that lived locally before assuming his office.
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m. -- Forum for OCDE District 4 Trustee Candidates (North Playground): In collaboration with the League of Women Voters, our GATE scholars will host this forum. The guests are candidates who are aspiring to be Board Members for the Orange County Department of Education. Please plan to attend. While GOALS Academy is hosting this event as a learning experience for our scholars, it is also an opportunity for you to determine which candidate will best represent you. In keeping with our nonpartisan status, GOALS Academy does not endorse any candidates.
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Grade 3 Field Trip: Our scholars will learn about prehistoric times, as well as career opportunities as archaeologists, paleontologists, paleoanthropologists, etc. This is always a favorite field trip for our third graders.
Friday, February 14, 8:00-9:00 a.m. -- School Site Council Meeting (SSC) (Staff Lounge): The agenda for this meeting will be posted at least 72 hours prior to this time and date. This is one of the decision-making groups for the school, and it is comprised of 4 elected parents and 4 elected staff members. It is an open meeting, so feel free to attend. We will be discussing our transition to an existence that is separate from GOALS, as well as other important topics.
Friday, February 14, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Lunch with a Loved One: Significant others in our scholars' lives are invited to have lunch at the school. Grades TK-2 have lunch at 11:45 a.m., Grades 3-4 have lunch at 12:15, and Grades 5-6 have lunch at 12:45, so plan accordingly. Please check in at the office prior to meeting the scholars in the Picnic Plaza area.
Friday, February 17 -- Presidents' Day/No School: Enjoy the three-day weekend! While this was once celebrated as Washington's Birthday, it is now a holiday to acknowledge all of the Presidents of the U.S.
Wednesday, February 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. -- Grade 6 Field Trip: Our scholars will enjoy a performance by the South Coast Repertory. It will be a way for them to see their VAPA education in action.
Wednesday, February 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m. -- Project-Based Learning Showcase (North Playground): Each grade level will showcase what they have worked on that represents Project-Based Learning. They are excited to share this hands-on, integrated learning experience with you.
Monday, February 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -- GOALS Academy Governance Committee Meeting (Grade 3 Classroom): The agenda for this meeting will be posted 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. There are always an abundance of topics. At this meeting, we will continue to discuss the transitional process for our independence from GOALS, as well as request staff's and parents' input. This meeting is open to the parents and public.
Friday, February 28, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- PBIS Event (North Playground: Our scholars who have earned ten Buddy Tickets will receive a special reward. Tickets are earned by being responsible, respectful, safe, and kind. Scholars who have earned more than ten Buddy Tickets may share them with a friend.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m. -- English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (ELAC) (Grade 3 Classroom): This is an opportunity for parents/guardians of English Learners to learn about ways to support their children's academic achievement, as well as provide input regarding GOALS Academy's support for English Learners and their families. All are welcomed to attend!
Monday, February 10 -- Lincoln's Birthday/No School: It is important to help our scholars understand the people we honor during each school holiday. Please take the time to share the story of Abraham Lincoln so it is more than a day off!
Tuesday, February 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Grade 5 Field Trip: Our scholars will learn about the history of the printing industry. This will be linked to their study of U.S. History.
Wednesday, February 12, 9:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -- Grade 2 Field Trip: Our scholars will visit the Richard Nixon Museum to study a President that lived locally before assuming his office.
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m. -- Forum for OCDE District 4 Trustee Candidates (North Playground): In collaboration with the League of Women Voters, our GATE scholars will host this forum. The guests are candidates who are aspiring to be Board Members for the Orange County Department of Education. Please plan to attend. While GOALS Academy is hosting this event as a learning experience for our scholars, it is also an opportunity for you to determine which candidate will best represent you. In keeping with our nonpartisan status, GOALS Academy does not endorse any candidates.
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Grade 3 Field Trip: Our scholars will learn about prehistoric times, as well as career opportunities as archaeologists, paleontologists, paleoanthropologists, etc. This is always a favorite field trip for our third graders.
Friday, February 14, 8:00-9:00 a.m. -- School Site Council Meeting (SSC) (Staff Lounge): The agenda for this meeting will be posted at least 72 hours prior to this time and date. This is one of the decision-making groups for the school, and it is comprised of 4 elected parents and 4 elected staff members. It is an open meeting, so feel free to attend. We will be discussing our transition to an existence that is separate from GOALS, as well as other important topics.
Friday, February 14, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Lunch with a Loved One: Significant others in our scholars' lives are invited to have lunch at the school. Grades TK-2 have lunch at 11:45 a.m., Grades 3-4 have lunch at 12:15, and Grades 5-6 have lunch at 12:45, so plan accordingly. Please check in at the office prior to meeting the scholars in the Picnic Plaza area.
Friday, February 17 -- Presidents' Day/No School: Enjoy the three-day weekend! While this was once celebrated as Washington's Birthday, it is now a holiday to acknowledge all of the Presidents of the U.S.
Wednesday, February 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. -- Grade 6 Field Trip: Our scholars will enjoy a performance by the South Coast Repertory. It will be a way for them to see their VAPA education in action.
Wednesday, February 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m. -- Project-Based Learning Showcase (North Playground): Each grade level will showcase what they have worked on that represents Project-Based Learning. They are excited to share this hands-on, integrated learning experience with you.
Monday, February 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -- GOALS Academy Governance Committee Meeting (Grade 3 Classroom): The agenda for this meeting will be posted 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. There are always an abundance of topics. At this meeting, we will continue to discuss the transitional process for our independence from GOALS, as well as request staff's and parents' input. This meeting is open to the parents and public.
Friday, February 28, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- PBIS Event (North Playground: Our scholars who have earned ten Buddy Tickets will receive a special reward. Tickets are earned by being responsible, respectful, safe, and kind. Scholars who have earned more than ten Buddy Tickets may share them with a friend.
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!
