Last week, teachers were at school Monday and Tuesday hard at work getting ready for students to join us Wednesday!
Goza Middle School
What's Happening at Goza
Bring on the Kids!
Intro to Agriculture
The agriculture education program continues to evolve; this year 8th grade students have been enrolled in the Intro to Agriculture class. This is the level 1 class also taught at the high school for 1st year members. These 8th grade students will be earning a high school credit by completing this course. This also opens up the availability for 8th graders to participate in Leadership Development Events this winter and Career Development Events this spring.
Be in the Know...
Order a Goza Shirt!
If you need a Goza shirt for this year, you can order from THIS LINK. It is open until September 7!
Get Involved
Goza PATHS
Looking for an easy way to support teachers and students? Goza PATHS (Parents and Teachers Helping Students) meets the 3rd Tuesday of every Month in the Goza Library.
The next meeting is September 16th at 12PM.
Come join a meeting or join the Facebook page and GroupMe to get and stay involved.
Upcoming Events
Student Council
Starting next Monday, August 25, students can pick up a packet to begin their campaign for Student Council. Students must get a parent signature AND signatures from 20 grade level classmates.
Sign ups end Friday, August 29th at 3:15 PM. No late admission will be accepted.
Elections will be Friday, September 5th.
Fundraiser Upcoming
Parents,
Be on the lookout for a colorful lanyard coming home soon!
You will find important information about a safe and easy way your family can help our school get the essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. It will also let you know how your child can win fun prizes just for helping!
Thanks!
Counselor's Corner
Welcome to Goza. We are so excited to have your students this year. I am the school counselor, Cheryl Hilser. This is my second year at Goza and my third year in Arkadelphia schools. Some of the fifth grade parents may remember me because I was at Peake when your student was a third grader.
We do have a few changes in the counselor’s office this year as we try to ensure students get as much instructional time as possible. One of the most noticeable changes is doing away with the Clothes Closet. Please make sure your students come dressed appropriately. If they tend to get cold in classrooms, they need to have a jacket or sweatshirt with them to put on. There are very few clothes or jackets in my office this year, and with a super small array of sizes.
The extra shoes that were in the office are also gone. If your student has PE, it is important you send a pair of athletic shoes with them to wear. No slides or Crocs are allowed in PE because it is too dangerous.
I will be continuing my Lunch Bunch meetings with students where we can meet in a small group. They can eat their lunch in my office, and we will work on different topics such as getting organized, being respectful, making new friends, and dealing with loss. If you feel your student could benefit from a small group setting at lunchtime, please let me know.
Please contact me with any needs or concerns about your student. I know this is going to be a great year.
cheryl.hilser@arkadelphiaschools.org
870-246-4291
Good to Know Info
Parent Resource Center
Did you know Goza has an online Parent Resource Center? Check it out to find helpful information.
