District Description: Be truthful, sincere, and straightforward, don’t lie, cheat or steal, don’t intentionally mislead others.

Goodyear Community,

As we approach the Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the Goodyear community. The partnership between home and school is vital to the success and well-being of our students, and we are so thankful for the love, support, and care you provide every day.

With heartfelt thanks,
Amanda & Meg

Thank you to the Goodyear PTO and families for organizing this fabulous fundraiser. The funds raised to date is $13,045! Way to go. LIONS!

Today we had our assembly on Citizenship. Now, what does it mean to be a good citizen? Citizenship is not just about living in a country; it’s about being a responsible and caring member of your community and the world around you.

A good citizen is someone who helps others, follows the rules, and works to make the world a better place. Citizenship means that we think about how our actions affect others and try to make positive choices that help everyone. Whether it’s by recycling, helping a classmate, or simply showing respect to others, all these little actions add up to a big difference.

We ended our ceremony by welcoming Coach Belcher and the WMHS football players who graduated from Goodyear Elementary. Wow, they grow up so fast! They introduced our next character trait; HONESTY.

Calendar Notables:

• December 3rd - PTO Meeting 7:00 in the library
• December 3rd - Flip the Bird - Dine out 3:00 - 8:00
• December 6th - Lily, therapy dog, visits GAIN
• December 9th - BMX Enrichment - https://www.mannienogueira.com
• K-2 - 12:30 -1:15
• 3-5 1:30 - 2:15

• 12/9 - 12/13 - Book Fair

• December 10 from 6-8pm Family Book Fair Night

• December 13th -Terms ends

• December 17th - Bruins BFit is coming! Thank you Kim Hayes for submitting the Goodyear! https://www.nhl.com/bruins/community/foundation/bfit/

• December 19th - Holiday Show

• December 20th - Report cards

District Description: Be truthful, sincere, and straightforward, don’t lie, cheat or steal, don’t intentionally mislead others.

Calendar Notables:

• 25th Monday - All school PJ day due to fundraising goal for Turkey Trot

• 26th Tuesday- Turkey Trot Schedule

• 27th Wednesday- Citizenship Assembly - See master schedule for early release time and schedule - 8:30 - 9:10

• 27th Wednesday - 12:00 dismissal - GRAB AND GO LUNCH

• 27th Wednesday YMCA afterschool program will be closed

• December 3rd - PTO meeting - 7:00

• 12/9 - 12/13 - Book Fair

• December 10 from 6-8pm Family Book Fair Night

• December 13th -Terms ends

• December 17th - Bruins BFit is coming! Thank you Kim Hayes for submitting the Goodyear! https://www.nhl.com/bruins/community/foundation/bfit/

• December 19th - Holiday Show

• December 20th - Report cards

Dear Caregivers,

To support our students' health and focus, we kindly ask that only water containers be kept at desks during the school day. Water is the best option to stay hydrated and energized for learning.

Additionally, we request that sugary drinks (such as soda, juice, or energy drinks) be saved for recess, lunchtime or after school. The students can store them in their backpacks or cubby/locker.

Thank you for your support!

Meg Patrissi

What a great day! Thank you to Ms. Calkins for taking the lead after 4th graders, Lisa Mauger and Zineb Khouti, requested a therapy dog. We had out first vsiit today. Paul Mccaffrey came to teach our students the role of Lily. He Five years ago started researching how to get a therapy dog for a Veterans Center.Three years ago found Lily and started training with the goal of being a therapy dog team.Lily and Mr. Mccaffery have spent many hours training together. Lily is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever and works for AaTs of Massachusetts. They will be visiting a variety of classrooms every Friday in December.

The PTO is looking for volunteers to help out at our Scholastic Book Fair the week of December 9!

Volunteers must have completed a CORI background check to volunteer. Stop in to the school office if you need to complete a CORI form.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ABAC22A1FFC61-53281404-book

We gathered to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. These heroes have made great sacrifices to protect our freedom, and we celebrate them on this special day—Veterans Day.

As a school, our character trait is citizenship. Enlisting in the armed forces is one way we can give back to our country. Goodyear has focused on being socially responsible- civic responsibility, doing your part for the common good, making our democracy work by voicing your opinions, voting, and participating in the decision-making process, performing community service, helping to take care of the environment, obeying the laws. I want to thank our teachers for helping you recognize and participate in ways that reflect good citizenship. We thank our staff for giving back to our community and country with the important civic duty of supporting and raising good citizens like you!

Standing - Ms. Gibbons, Mayor Concannon, City Council - Mr. Torro, School Committee - Ms. Wetzel , & Superintendent - Dr. Crowley

A therapy dog will be starting to make some visits to Goodyear! This request was brought to Principal Patrissi by some 4th graders. Ms. Calkins was instrumental in making this request a reality, thank you! Meet Lily...

Calendar Notables:

Wednesday - 11/20 - Half day - Lunch is served

Friday - 11/22 - Photo Retake

Looking ahead...

Vision and Hearing Testing 11/18 & 11/19 - remember your glasses if you have them

Therapy Dog Visit - 11/22 3 assemblies

All School Pajama Day - 11/25 - Congrats on meeting the school Turkey Trot fundraising goal!

Turkey Trot - 11/26

1/2 Day - 11/27 - 12:00 dismissal - Lunch is served

No School - 11/28 - Thanksgiving

No School - 11/29

Book Fair - 12/9 - 12/13

Family Book Fair Night - December 10 from 6-8pm

Terms ends: 12/13

12/17 - Bruins BFit is coming! Thank you Kim Hayes for submitting the Goodyear! https://www.nhl.com/bruins/community/foundation/bfit/

12/19 - Holiday Show

Report cards: 12/20

As the weather starts to change, I encourage you to participate in the child drive through pick-up at the end of the day. This line has proven to be the most efficient way at the end of the day.

Calendar Notables:

November 11th - No School

November 12th - 8:30 - 9:15 - Veterans Day School Assembly

November 12th - PTO Meeting 7:00 - Library

November 14th - School Store Open

Looking ahead...11/22 photo retake

November 4th - Elf Musical Tour presented by WMHS Theater 10:25 - 10:45

November 5th - No School

Character Traits

November

Citizenship

Being socially responsible-civic responsibility, doing your part for the common good, making our democracy work by voicing your

opinions, voting, and participating in decision making process, performing community

service, helping to take care of the environment, obeying the laws.

K-5 Goodyear Costume Parade

Our K-5 Goodyear Costume Parade will be on October 31st at 9:15 am. Students can arrive at school in their costumes, being sure to have a change of clothes underneath or brought with them to change into for the remainder of the day. Caregivers/observers are invited to begin lining the walkways at 9:00 am.

All costumes must be school-appropriate (weapon/prop-free). Contact your classroom teacher with any specific questions.

• Students will exit the bus entry doors at 9:15 - starting with kindergarten and then in sequential order

• Caregivers will line up in areas designated for observers

• Staff lots will be blocked from cars entering during the time of the parade

• Students will walk out the doors, down the sidewalk, around the front of the flagpole, on the sidewalk, and enter through the gates.

• Caregivers should remain in their designated area at all times

• Students will go back into the building through their grade-level doors to allow for a smooth entry

• ALTERNATE: If you choose not to have your students participate, there will be an alternate activity option. Please inform your student's grade level teacher that they will be participating in the alternate activity.

To keep this going year to year, we want this to be a fun, successful, and safe event for all.

Thank you PTO & Goodyear Families - Leanne Carbone from WMHS came to pick up the donations to the Tanner Closet.

Mr. K. came back to introduce the new Character Trait for November - Responsibility! The students gave him a warm welcome back. Thank you Mr. K!

• October 23rd - ½ day - 12:30 - 3:00 - Conferences

• October 24rd 5:30 School Council - located in the main office conference room - (change from 23rd to make it more accessible)

• October 24th - 6:00 - 8:00 - Conferences

• October 25th - Progress reports

From Coffee Pond Photography

RETAKE - November 22nd

Information:

Coffee Pond Photography

3 Speen Street, Suite 200

Framingham, MA 01701

The student portrait packages will be mailed to the school within 3-5 weeks after picture day.

Customer Care

Lifeguards@coffeepond.com

508-907-6633 ext. 0

800-632-2323 ext. 0

Responsibility evidence was highlighted by our 3rd grader business group. The sun was shining and students and staff were excited for the grand opening! Thank you to everyone that makes this happen every month.