GOALS ACADEMY
GOALS ACADEMY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
You are encouraged to attend our GOALS Academy Governance Committee Meeting on January 27, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., in our Grade 3 classroom. The Agenda is posted below, as well as on our Facebook Page and at the school.
Thanks!
Debbie Schroeder
Founding Director
Thanks!
Debbie Schroeder
Founding Director
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.
Monday, December 16, through Sunday, January 5 -- Winter Break: GOALS Academy scholars will be out for three weeks for the holidays. School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2020. During the holiday season, we wish you wonderful times and golden memories with families and friends. Merry Christmas, warm wishes for Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa. May our diverse beliefs unite us. Also, may the New Year of 2020 bring each of us hope and serenity at a school where we believe in the unlimited potential of each of our amazing scholars. Let their strengths shine!
Tuesday, January 7 -- Vision Screening (North Playground): The UCI Mobile Eye Unit will be at our school for vision examinations. We are grateful for this service, which is provided to our school for free.
Wednesday, January 8 -- Grade TK/K Field Trip (Centennial Farms): Our youngest scholars will visit a farm setting where they will meet some animals up close and personal. This is a culminating activity for their study of domesticated animals.
Thursday, January 9 -- Grade 4 Field Trip (California Science Center): Our scholars will have an opportunity to experience hands-on science and to learn from experts in the field.
Thursday, January 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m. -- Orientation to Anaheim Union High School District (Gr. 3 Classroom): Your presence at this meeting provided by the Anaheim Union High School District is highly recommended for parents of our 5th and 6th grade scholars. It is definitely not too early to think about junior high and high school options for our scholars. Even if you have scholars who are already in Grades 7-12, this is an opportunity to learn about what is new in the district.
Friday, January 10, 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.
Tuesday, January 14 -- Grade 6 Field Trip to Orange County Water District: Our 6th graders will learn about the importance of protecting our water sources, as well as the science that is used to filter and purify our water.
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00-7:00 p.m. -- English Learner Advisory Committee Session (Gr. 3 Classroom): Based upon the parents' request, this session will focus on supporting their scholars' growth in reading and written expression. Translation and child care will be provided.
Thursday, January 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. -- F.A.S.T. Multi-Cultural Night (Picnic Plaza): Our diverse families have many different cultural traditions. On this special night, they will come together and share their cultures. This is a favorite F.A.S.T. event, and the food is delicious.
Monday, January 20 -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/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 Martin Luther King, Jr. so it is more than a day off!
Monday, January 27-Friday, January 31 -- Lunar New Year Week: A few of our scholars celebrate the Lunar New Year. And, we want to acknowledge this cultural tradition.
Monday, January 27, 5:30-7:30 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 begin 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
Wednesday, January 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m. -- Grade 4 and 5 Overnight Field Trip information (Grade 4 in Doster's Classroom; Grade 5 in Foard's room): Each school year, beginning in Grade 4, our scholars have an opportunity to learn in the midst of nature. These excursions are amazing, but they do take preparation. Please attend the Parent Information Meeting!
Thursday, January 30 -- Grade 1 Field Trip to Planetarium: This field trip is a culminating activity for a science unit. Enjoy the day!
Friday, January 31 -- PBIS Event: Each month, our scholars demonstrate responsible, respectful, safe, and kind behaviors. When they are caught being good, they receive a Buddy Ticket. If they have more than they need to participate in the special activity, they share their tickets with a friend.
Tuesday, January 7 -- Vision Screening (North Playground): The UCI Mobile Eye Unit will be at our school for vision examinations. We are grateful for this service, which is provided to our school for free.
Wednesday, January 8 -- Grade TK/K Field Trip (Centennial Farms): Our youngest scholars will visit a farm setting where they will meet some animals up close and personal. This is a culminating activity for their study of domesticated animals.
Thursday, January 9 -- Grade 4 Field Trip (California Science Center): Our scholars will have an opportunity to experience hands-on science and to learn from experts in the field.
Thursday, January 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m. -- Orientation to Anaheim Union High School District (Gr. 3 Classroom): Your presence at this meeting provided by the Anaheim Union High School District is highly recommended for parents of our 5th and 6th grade scholars. It is definitely not too early to think about junior high and high school options for our scholars. Even if you have scholars who are already in Grades 7-12, this is an opportunity to learn about what is new in the district.
Friday, January 10, 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.
Tuesday, January 14 -- Grade 6 Field Trip to Orange County Water District: Our 6th graders will learn about the importance of protecting our water sources, as well as the science that is used to filter and purify our water.
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00-7:00 p.m. -- English Learner Advisory Committee Session (Gr. 3 Classroom): Based upon the parents' request, this session will focus on supporting their scholars' growth in reading and written expression. Translation and child care will be provided.
Thursday, January 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. -- F.A.S.T. Multi-Cultural Night (Picnic Plaza): Our diverse families have many different cultural traditions. On this special night, they will come together and share their cultures. This is a favorite F.A.S.T. event, and the food is delicious.
Monday, January 20 -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/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 Martin Luther King, Jr. so it is more than a day off!
Monday, January 27-Friday, January 31 -- Lunar New Year Week: A few of our scholars celebrate the Lunar New Year. And, we want to acknowledge this cultural tradition.
Monday, January 27, 5:30-7:30 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 begin 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
Wednesday, January 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m. -- Grade 4 and 5 Overnight Field Trip information (Grade 4 in Doster's Classroom; Grade 5 in Foard's room): Each school year, beginning in Grade 4, our scholars have an opportunity to learn in the midst of nature. These excursions are amazing, but they do take preparation. Please attend the Parent Information Meeting!
Thursday, January 30 -- Grade 1 Field Trip to Planetarium: This field trip is a culminating activity for a science unit. Enjoy the day!
Friday, January 31 -- PBIS Event: Each month, our scholars demonstrate responsible, respectful, safe, and kind behaviors. When they are caught being good, they receive a Buddy Ticket. If they have more than they need to participate in the special activity, they share their tickets 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!
