Goucher Charter Academy

Growing Together. Leading the Way.

Week of September 9-13, 2024

Let's Celebrate International Dot Day!

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, based on the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to "make her mark". What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing.

Each year on International Dot Day, with the help of people just like you--the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.

Wear as many dots as you can to celebrate International Dot Day with Goucher Charter Academy! No uniform required.

Join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences!

Stop by between 3:30 PM-6:30 PM on Thursday, 9/12 for parent/teacher conferences. Quarter 1 progress reports will be issued to those who attend. Those who are unable to attend will receive their reports on Friday, 9/13.

Please be mindful of other parents and keep your conference brief. We encourage you to schedule a conference with your child's teacher if you have concerns that will require a longer meeting.

Update for Afternoon Dismissal: Important!

Our kindergarten area for afternoon dismissal is not big enough to handle our increase in 4K and 5K students. The afternoon car line is lined out to Goucher School Road and is stalling traffic in both directions. Our front car line is large enough for the addition without causing delays. Our priority will continue to be student and parent safety.

Beginning on Tuesday, 9/3, 4K and 5K students that ride with an older student (1st-7th grade) will begin pick-up from the front car line. Currently, older students report to the kindergarten wing during afternoon dismissal if they are riding with a 4K or 5K student. Now, 4K and 5K students will sit in the cafeteria with the older student they are riding home with beginning next week.

Please be patient with our staff and other parents as this change is implemented. There may be a few delays until the new procedure becomes habit.

Upcoming Events/Important Dates to Remembers

Monday, 9/9:

Grits with Grands (4K-2nd Grade)
5:30 PM-Scout Parent Meeting (Virtual-Microsoft Teams) Contact Mrs. Daphne Wright @ daphne.wright@gouchercharter.org if you would like to attend.
6:30 PM-GCA School Board Meeting @ GCA

Tuesday, 9/10:

Grits with Grands (3rd-7th Grade)
Grades due for Q1 Progress Reports
2:30 PM-3:45 PM- Girls on the Run

Thursday, 9/12:

2:30 PM-3:45 PM-Girls on the Run
3:30 PM-6:30 PM- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, 9/13:

Dot Day! (No uniform required.)
Q1 Progress Reports issued

Monday, 9/16:

2:30 PM-3:30 PM- Good News Club begins 1st-5th grade only. Kindergarten siblings may attend only if older sibling attends.

Thursday, 9/19:

6:00 PM- Bobcat Ceremony (6:00 PM)

Grits with Grands

Join us on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 10th, as we celebrate our National Grandparent's Day with "Grits for Grands"! We welcome you from 7:00 AM-8:00 AM.

4K-2nd Grade (Monday, 9/9)

3rd-7th Grade (Tuesday, 9/10)

Doughnut Sale

We have extended our doughnut certificate sale through Thursday, 9/12.

Uniform Schedule

We understand that several of our students are missing light blue polos due to them being on backorder. Please choose one of the other 2 colors to wear if you do not have light blue.

Uniform Reminders

All students are required to wear their school uniform each day, unless it has been delegated as an uniform-free day.

Only khaki or navy blue pants, skirts/skorts, rompers and shorts. No jogging pants or jeans.
Tennis shoes are required for PE. Out of safety, students are not to wear crocs, slides, sandals, flip flops, etc. to PE--tennis shoes only!
Please dress appropriately for both cold and wet conditions. Students are allowed to wear navy or gray coats.

Monday

Shirt: Scouting T-Shirt