UPDATES!
F.A.S.T. is selling GOALS Academy beanies for $7.00. They can be purchased by cash, check, or credit card in the school office. Go Labradors!
DETAILS FOR APRIL EVENTS AT GOALS ACADEMY
Please keep visiting the GOALS Academy Webpage to receive updates about GOALS Academy. It's important to be informed in order to be engaged and involved in your scholar's education. Your involvement will contribute to your scholar's success in school and life. We also need your support to co-create our small, but mighty school. Together we can accomplish miracles.
Monday, April 2 -- Return from Spring Break
Friday, April 6, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. -- First Drawing for 2018-2019 (Grade 6 Classroom): We will hold our first drawing of applicants for the 2018-2019 school year based upon submitted Interest Forms. At this time, the drawing is only for placement on our waiting list for each grade level. We currently have no openings in TK/K because of the sibling rule, as well as the number of TK scholars this school year who remain on our waiting list for the new school year and their entry into kindergarten. All other grade levels are also full, with openings only occurring if someone moves during the summer. For a school with a capped enrollment of 240, our waiting list of 378 scholars is a wonderful affirmation that we are offering something families are seeking. For this drawing, families are welcomed to attend, but attendance is not required.
Wednesday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. -- Grade 6 Field Trip (Crystal Cove): This field trip correlates with the sixth graders curriculum in science. Please note that the sixth graders will return to school slightly later than the dismissal time.
Wednesday, April 11, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. -- Grade 2 Field Trip (Orange County Zoo): This field trip will involve our 6o second graders in Jamie Hamilton's and Lisa Otazu's classes. Thanks, parents, for your support to make this field trip happen!
Friday, April 13, from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. -- School Site Council Meeting (Staff Lounge): Please feel free to join this group of decision makers for the school. An agenda will be posted as the meeting approaches.
Friday, April 16 -- Flag Day Essays Due: This is a great opportunity for our scholars to communicate their love for the U.S.A. through an essay titled "What the American Flag Means to Me." By submitting an essay, scholars will march in the 23rd Annual Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Additionally, first, second, and third place writers from each school will receive special recognition. Your scholar's teacher will have more information.
Wednesday, April 18 -- Spring Pictures (McCarthy Hall): All scholars will have their pictures taken, and they are free to be out of their school uniforms on this day. There is no obligation to purchase pictures taken. Additionally, our sixth grade pictures will become a part of their 6th Grade Promotion Certificate. So, they are encouraged to look their best in more "formal" attire.
Friday, April 20 -- F.A.S.T. Earth Day Event (GOALS Community Garden): Each of our classes will have an opportunity to learn about Earth Day in the midst of the beautiful GOALS Community Garden. There will be a need for parent volunteers, so please contact Jenn Centa or Yvette LaValle if you're available to help out on this day.
Thursday, April 26, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -- Grade 3 Field Trip (Rancho Los Alamitos): Our third graders will experience a field trip linked to their grade level's social studies curriculum. Thank you, parents, for supporting our field trips through your donations!
Friday, April 27 -- GOALS Academy First Annual Color Run: This is a F.A.S.T. Fundraiser, and your support will be greatly appreciated. Your scholar was provided with sponsorship forms, and Spring Break may be an ideal time to get the support of family members and friends. The forms are also posted to this webpage. Join the fun and run! And, show your support for our school.
Monday, April 30, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. -- Governance Committee Meeting (Grade 2 Classroom, Hamilton): Please feel free to attend our Governance Committee Meeting, which is analogous to a School Board in the traditional district setting. The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance to the Brown Act.
Please keep visiting the GOALS Academy Webpage to receive updates about GOALS Academy. It's important to be informed in order to be engaged and involved in your scholar's education. Your involvement will contribute to your scholar's success in school and life. We also need your support to co-create our small, but mighty school. Together we can accomplish miracles.
Monday, April 2 -- Return from Spring Break
Friday, April 6, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. -- First Drawing for 2018-2019 (Grade 6 Classroom): We will hold our first drawing of applicants for the 2018-2019 school year based upon submitted Interest Forms. At this time, the drawing is only for placement on our waiting list for each grade level. We currently have no openings in TK/K because of the sibling rule, as well as the number of TK scholars this school year who remain on our waiting list for the new school year and their entry into kindergarten. All other grade levels are also full, with openings only occurring if someone moves during the summer. For a school with a capped enrollment of 240, our waiting list of 378 scholars is a wonderful affirmation that we are offering something families are seeking. For this drawing, families are welcomed to attend, but attendance is not required.
Wednesday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. -- Grade 6 Field Trip (Crystal Cove): This field trip correlates with the sixth graders curriculum in science. Please note that the sixth graders will return to school slightly later than the dismissal time.
Wednesday, April 11, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. -- Grade 2 Field Trip (Orange County Zoo): This field trip will involve our 6o second graders in Jamie Hamilton's and Lisa Otazu's classes. Thanks, parents, for your support to make this field trip happen!
Friday, April 13, from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. -- School Site Council Meeting (Staff Lounge): Please feel free to join this group of decision makers for the school. An agenda will be posted as the meeting approaches.
Friday, April 16 -- Flag Day Essays Due: This is a great opportunity for our scholars to communicate their love for the U.S.A. through an essay titled "What the American Flag Means to Me." By submitting an essay, scholars will march in the 23rd Annual Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Additionally, first, second, and third place writers from each school will receive special recognition. Your scholar's teacher will have more information.
Wednesday, April 18 -- Spring Pictures (McCarthy Hall): All scholars will have their pictures taken, and they are free to be out of their school uniforms on this day. There is no obligation to purchase pictures taken. Additionally, our sixth grade pictures will become a part of their 6th Grade Promotion Certificate. So, they are encouraged to look their best in more "formal" attire.
Friday, April 20 -- F.A.S.T. Earth Day Event (GOALS Community Garden): Each of our classes will have an opportunity to learn about Earth Day in the midst of the beautiful GOALS Community Garden. There will be a need for parent volunteers, so please contact Jenn Centa or Yvette LaValle if you're available to help out on this day.
Thursday, April 26, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -- Grade 3 Field Trip (Rancho Los Alamitos): Our third graders will experience a field trip linked to their grade level's social studies curriculum. Thank you, parents, for supporting our field trips through your donations!
Friday, April 27 -- GOALS Academy First Annual Color Run: This is a F.A.S.T. Fundraiser, and your support will be greatly appreciated. Your scholar was provided with sponsorship forms, and Spring Break may be an ideal time to get the support of family members and friends. The forms are also posted to this webpage. Join the fun and run! And, show your support for our school.
Monday, April 30, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. -- Governance Committee Meeting (Grade 2 Classroom, Hamilton): Please feel free to attend our Governance Committee Meeting, which is analogous to a School Board in the traditional district setting. The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance to the Brown Act.
GOALS Academy Scientist!
Quotes from Our Service Labs
At GOALS Academy, we believe in the development of service leadership in our scholars, as well as ourselves. With this in mind, members of our Service Labs in Grades 5 and 6 came up with a series of quotes to guide their lives.
God gives you a chance to live life. Some choose to be bold and others choose to not do anything with their life. If you are bold, keep loving life. If you can't find happiness, then find something you love.
Asia
Life is like a race car. It goes by so fast and you can't remember what you saw.
Athena
Feelings are feelings. But, when I see you the feelings that I feel are love, kindness, and strength between you and me.
Diane
Life is like pizza. You take it one slice at a time.
Ethan
When you say "try," that means you're not going to do it. Don't try your best. Do your best.
Gabriel
Your life is as fragile as placing a flower in a vase without water. Don't misplace your life.
Itzel
If you love life, then prepare for this wonderful and wild roller coaster!
Jack
Don't wear the mask of someone else. Be the inspiration of being yourself.
Jacob
Life is like Scooby Doo, Sherlock Holmes, or a Series of Unfortunate Events -- full of mystery.
Jordyn
Your open heart is like beautiful glass. Don't let anyone break it.
Kathryn
You only experience life once, so fill it with joy!
Kiara
You can be born with sight, but some still choose to act blind.
Madison
Don't be someone that another person wants you to be. Be the person you want to be.
Mia
God gives you a chance to live life. Some choose to be bold and others choose to not do anything with their life. If you are bold, keep loving life. If you can't find happiness, then find something you love.
Asia
Life is like a race car. It goes by so fast and you can't remember what you saw.
Athena
Feelings are feelings. But, when I see you the feelings that I feel are love, kindness, and strength between you and me.
Diane
Life is like pizza. You take it one slice at a time.
Ethan
When you say "try," that means you're not going to do it. Don't try your best. Do your best.
Gabriel
Your life is as fragile as placing a flower in a vase without water. Don't misplace your life.
Itzel
If you love life, then prepare for this wonderful and wild roller coaster!
Jack
Don't wear the mask of someone else. Be the inspiration of being yourself.
Jacob
Life is like Scooby Doo, Sherlock Holmes, or a Series of Unfortunate Events -- full of mystery.
Jordyn
Your open heart is like beautiful glass. Don't let anyone break it.
Kathryn
You only experience life once, so fill it with joy!
Kiara
You can be born with sight, but some still choose to act blind.
Madison
Don't be someone that another person wants you to be. Be the person you want to be.
Mia
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DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURESRemember, the drop-off and pick up zone for drivers is on the south side of the school, closest to La Palma Park. Cars should cue up on N. La Palma Park Way and Homer Street. Walkers are to enter through the password protected pedestrian gate on the north side of the school off of W. Carl Karcher Way.
For details, please see this flyer. The password for the pedestrian gate is periodically changed and is provided to our families via a separate flyer. Thank you for following these procedures and keeping our scholars safe! |
SUPPLY LIST DONATIONSSome of our families have asked us what supplies their children will need for the first day of school. Because we are a free, public, charter school, we will provide everything your child needs to be successful in school. However, if you would like to help out GOALS Academy, the following Supply List will provide you guidance. And, for any basic supplies we don’t have to purchase because of your donations, we will have increased funds to provide a highly enriched learning experience. You can access the suggested Supply List through the link below. Thank you!
Supply List |
