Weekly Update to Families

Dear Goodwater Community,

As we wrap up our second week of the new school year, I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates and express our gratitude for your continued partnership.

The past two weeks have been incredibly positive as we settled into our routines and welcomed our students back with enthusiasm. It has been wonderful to see the energy and eagerness with which our children have embraced their learning environments.

This week marks the official start of our instructional programs. We are thrilled to continue with our Montessori instruction while we introduce the new curriculum initiatives that we believe will significantly enhance our students' educational experiences. Our curriculum now includes Amplify and Eureka programs, both of which are designed to offer a rich, engaging, and rigorous learning experience.

Amplify is a cutting-edge curriculum that incorporates interactive materials and hands-on activities to deepen students’ understanding and foster critical thinking skills. In addition, we are implementing Eureka for math which offers our students several 'at bats' which is crucial in students mastering math concepts.

To make the most of these new resources, we encourage you to explore the materials provided through Amplify and Eureka Practice. These resources will be instrumental in helping your child review and apply what they have learned in class. These tools are specifically designed to support and challenge students, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic success.

See the links below.

Your involvement and support are crucial to our students' success. We deeply value the partnership between our school and our families, and we are committed to working together to provide the best possible educational experience for your child.

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Parents can enroll using the link below and access Amplify curriculum.

https://amplify.com/texas-self-enrollment/

Here is the family website for Eureka.

https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath/family-engagement

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Mrs. Beverly

Our campus will use the 'I Love You Guys' Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for emergencies for the 24-25 school year. To ensure everyone is prepared, we will conduct drills throughout the year. Parents will be notified before each drill takes place.

This week, teachers are reviewing the expectations for these drills, as well as other campus procedures. We encourage you to discuss safety expectations with your child and to reach out if you have any questions.

For more information on the SRP, please refer to the following link below:

https://iloveuguys.org/downloads/SRP-K12-2021-Parent-Handout_EN.pdf.

Dear Goodwater Montessori Families,

I hope this note finds you and your families well. It’s hard to believe that we’re already nearing the end of our second week of school! The students are all starting to settle into their routines and this week we have begun both Montessori and our new curriculum.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our families for your flexibility and cooperation as we continue to make adjustments to our drop-off and pick-up procedures. We are constantly seeking ways to streamline the carline, ensuring that both drop-off and pick-up are as efficient as possible. Our primary focus remains on safety, and we deeply appreciate your support and understanding each day.

I do want to remind everyone that our next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 6:30 pm at Goodwater Montessori School.

We are looking for parents/caregivers to join two committees that are an integral part of our school. We are looking for new members to join our Safety and Security Committee and our School Improvement Committee. These two committees regularly virtually on Zoom and in person at school.

School Safety Committee
September 10th 11:00 am -12:00 noon, at school
December 3rd 11:00 am -12:00 noon, Zoom
March 4th, 2025 11:00 am -12:00 noon, at school
May 20th, 2025 11:00 am -12:00 noon, Zoom

School Improvement Committee
September 19th 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at school
November 7th 9:00 am - 10:00 - 11:30 am, Zoom
January 16th, 2025 10:00 - 11:30 am, at school
May 22nd, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 - 11:30 am, Zoom
July 18th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am, at School

If you would like to volunteer for either one of these committees and assist us in continuing to improve school safety and/or assisting us in School Improvement please send an email to administration@goodwatermontessori.org so we can add you to one, or both of these committees.

1. A couple of reminders:
   Please remember to have your car tag visible to staff when you are picking up students in the afternoon.

2. If you arrive after 7:55 am you must park and escort your student(s) into the building and sign them in at the office window.

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In case you missed a message we sent out yesterday our Director of Special Programs, Ms. Taryn is leaving Goodwater Montessori School to pursue another opportunity. Her last day was August 21, 2024.

We are immensely grateful for the contributions Ms. Taryn has made to enhance our Special Programs department. Her dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact on our school community. She has developed a team of professionals that will continue to provide the best environment for our special education students. We appreciate everything she has contributed to our school.

For any assistance related to special education services, please reach out to me at bruce.tabor@goodwatermontessori.org. We are actively searching for a new lead for the department and have an interim plan in place to ensure a smooth transition.

We wish Ms. Taryn all the best as she embarks on this new chapter in her career.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community. If you know of other families looking to make a change to Goodwater please encourage them to call the school for a tour of our facility and see all the great things happening at our school.

Kindest regards,
Dr. Bruce

We need your help! We are in need of substitute teachers for the 24-25 school year. Please go to our website and complete an application to be a guest guide.

We appreciate your help!

Hello Goodwater Families It is time for another opportunity to show our amazing Guides and Staff how much we appreciate them.

The PTO Sunshine Committee exists for the purpose of spreading a little love, joy, kindness & appreciation to all the 50+ Goodwater Guides & Staff. Committee..

We would love your support in helping us restock the breakroom and snack cart with some tasty snacks and drinks. So next time you make a grocery run, please consider adding one more item to share with the staff. Big or small - we are grateful for any donations.

Donations requested on or before Wednesday 8/28/24 Label “staff snack cart”

Send the donation with your child OR Drop off at the front office.

*NOTE New slot for monetary donation; for when you have the desire to donate, but not the time!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8A72AA1F8C16-50885697-goodwater

1. Purchase a gift card in any amount to any retailer of your choice and drop off in the front office. If you wish to purchase an electronic gift card - you can email it to info@goodaterpto.com.

2. If you are comfortable in doing so - you may Venmo a donation to Sunshine Committee Chair @Olivia-Guerra-21, and she can purchase needed items on your behalf.

Setting up a one-time or recurring online donation is the best way to support Goodwater Montessori. Charter schools in Texas receive significantly less funding than public schools. For more information on these topics, see how we are funded and the different giving options available for families to support our school.

Click on the link below if you would like to make a donation:

https://goodwatermontessori.org/donations/donation-form/

• Board Meeting 8/27 6:30 pm
• Fire Drill 8/30 8:30 am
• Montessori Philosophy Seminar 3-4 8/29 5 pm (Open to the public)

Goodwater Montessori Charter School

Website: www.goodwatermontessori.org
Location: 710 Stadium Dr, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 931-3560