Weekly Update to Families

Dear Parents and Families,

As we approach the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the partnership, trust, and support you show our school community throughout the year. This time of year is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for, and your ongoing commitment to the success and well-being of our students is something we deeply appreciate.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such a caring and engaged group of families who help create a positive and supportive environment for our students to thrive. Whether it’s volunteering, attending events, or simply being there for your children, the role you play in our school’s success cannot be overstated.

As we head into the Thanksgiving break, we hope that you will have the chance to relax, enjoy time with loved ones, and reflect on the many blessings we share. I encourage all of our students to take this time to rest and recharge, as we look forward to finishing the semester strong together.

Thank you again for all you do to support our school and your children’s education.

Wishing you and your family a happy weekend!

With Gratitude,

Beverly

Giving Tuesday is just 4 weeks away on Tuesday, December 3rd!

Have you heard of Giving Tuesday? It’s a global day of giving, and it’s a great opportunity to make a difference in your community by donating to the causes you care about. Giving Tuesday occurs every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. With your help, we hope to raise $20,000, which will go toward the Goodwater Fund. The Goodwater Fund provides funding for important priorities such as technology for teachers and students, improvements to campus facilities, updated curricula, teacher professional development, and many more annual needs.

Stay tuned for more information on how to donate.

Goodwater Families,

Hope this note finds you and your families well.

I would like to thank everyone who participated in our Fall Festival. The students enjoyed preparing items for the Fall Festival and we appreciate your support. I also want to thank those who participated in our Family survey. This information will become part of our Marketing Campaign that was approved by the Board. We are working to enhance Facebook, meta ads, and mailers to continue to enroll additional students for this year and begin preparing for the spring lottery for the 2025-2026 school year. We will be sending out additional surveys and would appreciate you completing these surveys so we continue to strengthen our message to prospective parents.

It is hard to believe that we are closing in on completing the Fall Semester of the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeing student improvement so far this year. The staff is working extremely hard to make sure that we not only improve in academics but also continue to improve our Montessori environment. We have posted the outdoor education position and hope that if you know anyone who might be interested to review the job description located on our website.

I also want to thank our PTO and Volunteers for all the support they are providing to our school so far this year. It is gratifying to see so many parents at our school supporting our guides and assistants. It is very important for our students and staff and we appreciate each and every one of you.

Our monthly Board Meeting was held Tuesday, November 12, 2024. We appreciate parents, caregivers, and all those interested in Goodwater Montessori School to attend these each month. I am enclosing a link with the Superintendent Report for your review.

Dr. Bruce

Reminder: Drop off begins at 7:40 am. Please do not drop off students earlier than 7:40 am. In addition, there is no u turn in the neighborhood entrance. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Bedrooms for children of all ages should be free of clutter with clearly designated places for rest, self-care, and dressing.

To nurture independence and self-esteem, furniture for young ones should be child-sized and accessible. For example, a closet with low-hanging clothes and limited choices will enable your child to make his own clothing choices for the day and put away clothes independently, setting the stage for maintaining tidiness and organization later on.

For older children, including “tweens” and teens, bedroom space should provide a place to sleep, play, and work, and should allow your child to feel ownership of her own space. The bedroom can be an expression of your child’s unique personality and interests, such as by allowing her to choose her own artwork and paint color, so that she feels pride in caring for her own domain. All areas of the bedroom should provide opportunities for clutter control to reinforce the value of organization and care of the environment, and your child should be fully responsible for maintaining tidiness in her own space.

Particularly when your child is older and is responsible for completing independent reading or homework at home, her workspace should provide a clutter- and distraction-free workspace for focused concentration.

We have exciting news for our students! Our students can start registering for the winter session of chess starting in December. All classes will be held after school on campus. Here is the link to register.

Flu season is upon us. Please remember Goodwater follows the Texas Department of Health Guidelines for illness-related exclusions from school. A student will be sent home if they have a fever of 100.0 Fahrenheit or above or any other contagious symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) and will need to remain home until symptom free for twenty-four (24) hours, and without the use of medications.

Here are some friendly reminders to help stay virus free this season:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds
  • If soap and water not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your Cough; Cough and sneeze into a tissue then throw it away, or cough and sneeze into your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose
  • Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and objects such as toys and doorknobs
• Stay at home while you are sick.
• Call or email to inform the school of confirmed Flu/COVID/ Pertussis/Varicella diagnosis.

In addition, please remember to label all outdoor wear with your child's name. Thank you.

What is Respect?

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Why Focus on Respect?

• Respect is important in schools because it helps create a healthy learning environment and prepares students for the real world. Respectful environments can:

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    Foster trust and learning

    Respect is a fundamental part of developing trust and a healthy learning environment.

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    Develop empathy

    Respecting others is a key component of empathy, which is a learned behavior.

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    Improve communication

    Respectful students are more likely to communicate effectively with others.

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    Promote positive relationships

    Respectful students are more likely to cooperate and collaborate with each other.

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    Prepare students for the real world

    Respectful students learn the importance of understanding, empathy, and collaboration, which can help them navigate the real world.

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    Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Respectful students learn to treat others with kindness regardless of their background

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    Encourage individuality

    Respecting children means valuing the whole person, including their unique potential.

Respect In Action

• Acknowledge and affirm acts of respect.

November 15, 2024

• Fire drill 1:30 pm

November 22, 2024

• Scoliosis Screening

November 25-29, 2024

• Thanksgiving Break

December 13, 2024

• End of 9 Weeks

December 20, 2024

• Progress Reports go home
• Picture Re-takes

December 23- Jan 3, 2025

• Winter Break

Goodwater Montessori Charter School

Principal: Mrs. Beverly Al-Tabatabaie

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