Check out the Arkansas Game & Fish Outdoor Education Initiative Video. Goza students and Mr. Ankton are included in the video!

Last Friday was an electrifying day for Ms. Whittle's 7th grade Science classes as they had the thrill of hosting the Arkansas Wildlife Orphan Rescue! The students dove into the fascinating world of animal safety and uncovered exciting ways to make a real impact on both animals and the environment. It was truly an un-bee-lievable experience!

On Friday, October 17th, during each grade level's lunch, we celebrated our 1st 9-Week Honor Roll students along with outstanding performance on the 2025 ATLAS Summative and the recent ATLAS Fall Interims!

The Junior Auxiliary of Arkadelphia delivered Kindness Tree Program 2025 (formerly Angel Tree) applications to Goza this afternoon. If your family participates in TEA, Food Stamps, or the ARKids A progam, email me that you need an application: cheryl.hilser@arkadelphiaschools.org.

I will put it in a plain white envelope and ask your student to come by my office to pick the envelope to take home to you. I hope that will keep it confidential from your students since they won't know what kind of paper they are delivering to you. It is suggested to get your completed applications in as soon as possible. Absolute deadline to turn in packets is Friday, Nov. 7.

There is a possibility not all applications will be fulfilled according to the Junior Auxiiary of Arkadelphia form. If selected for the program, you will recieve a postcard notifying you to pick up packages at the First Presbyterian Church on Caddo Street.

It is extremely important to list your current address and that it is clearly written so you can be contacted if accepted for the program. You only need one application for the household so if you have students on other Arkadelphia Public School District campuses who reside with you, you can include those students on the Goza student application.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. DO NOT RETURN APPLICATION PACKETS TO GOZA. Packets must be turned in to Clark County DHS Office, 602 S. 10th St., Arkadelphia. If you have questions, please reach out to the Junior Auxiliary Kindness Tree program: arkadelphiaja@gmail.com

Come join us from 2-7 PM for Parent Teacher Conferences. We can't wait to see you!

Arkadelphia graduate Madison Morris is making health presentation in our 7th and 8th grade Health & PE classes as well as our 5th and 6th grade Science classes. The two older grades are hearing about the dangers of vaping, tobacco and putting chemical substances into their bodies.

Some of the students believed vaping could not be harmful because they thought the evaporation was pure water, which of course is not true. Water Vapor Cigarettes can include all of the following:

 E-liquid: A mixture of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine (optional).

 Nicotine: An addictive substance derived from tobacco, available in various concentrations.

 Flavorings: Food-grade additives that provide different tastes, ranging from fruits to desserts.

 Propylene Glycol (PG): A colorless liquid used to create vapor and enhance flavor delivery.

 Vegetable Glycerin (VG): A thicker liquid that produces larger vapor clouds and adds sweetness.

 Additives: Additional substances that may enhance flavor or throat hit, but vary by brand.

Ms. Morris, Health Program Specialist, DLPH/Southwest Region/Clark County with the Arkansas Department of Health, explained how most users do not think of vaping as a drug along the lines of something like Meth, but the truth is users experience a “high” and then withdrawals when their bodies do not get a “hit.” Many of the eighth graders were surprised at the damage vaping and tobacco can do.

Thank you Ms. Morris for helping to educate our students about how to stay healthy!

Did you know Goza has an online Parent Resource Center? Check it out to find helpful information.

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