December 17, 2021
This Little Light of Mine
This week, we are celebrating the light and love that the wonderful children of Goshen bring us every day. Best wishes to all for a happy, peaceful holiday season! 
Coming Up
 
  • Dec 20-December 31 – SCHOOL CLOSED for winter break
  • January 3 – School resumes for all students
  • January 17 – SCHOOL CLOSED for MLK Holiday
  • January 18-19 – Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:30 am – 3 pm; NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Conference care provided; see details below)
  • January 26 – Wednesday’s By My Side class begins
  • January 27 – Thursday’s By My Side class begins

For the latest full calendar, please click here.
From the Head of School
Dear Goshen Families,
 
The teachers and staff were treated to some special singing visitors this week when the pre-k classes went a-caroling during their Outdoor Ed class. I am so grateful for the joy and enthusiasm our little friends bring!
 
Be sure to check your email next week for the Holiday Concert video!
 
Wishing you all a safe and joyous holiday and a very happy new year!
 
In Friendship,
Mimi
Parent Teacher Conferences
 
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 19 from 8:30 am to 3 pm for parent-teacher conferences. We are very pleased to offer in-person conferences this year. Parents are invited to meet the teacher in the classroom where your child learns and plays every day. Masking and social distancing will be required. Free conference care for Goshen students only will be provided in Extended Care during your conference.
 
Please note that families may request to have a phone conference if they prefer.
 
Be on the lookout in January for sign-up instructions from your child’s teacher. 
Goshen Giving
Thank for all the wonderful donations of hats, gloves and mittens! We had a wonderful response! Goshen staff will deliver the items to the Leo Kanner Learning Center next week. 
From the GPC

Dear Goshen Families,

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!! All of your adorable children will be receiving a special goodie wrapped up in their backpacks this week. The GPC wanted to show our appreciation for the holidays! Hope they love them! Please share fun pictures of your kids rocking their new t-shirts on our Goshen Parents Facebook Group… spread the joy!
As I’ve mentioned before, it’s because of your support of GPC fundraisers that we can do things like this for the school! For example, very soon we will deliver a jazzy new outdoor wooden shed for Tr. Jaime to store supplies for Outdoor Education, which I am sure you hear so much about!

To wrap up 2021, I just wanted to say again how grateful I am to each and every one of you. Not teary at all writing this… I think we can all agree that Goshen Friends is a very special place to each of us. This is why we put so much effort into all that the GPC does. Our kiddos smile so big and have so much fun each and every day, thanks to the best staff and teachers around. The school deserves all the support we can give them!
My job, and my amazing crew’s job, is joyous and fulfilling because of all of you. I wish all of your families the most fabulous holiday ever! Enjoy the time off and be sure to post all the cheer your kiddos experience these next couple weeks. All the children love to see what their buddies are doing during break.

Here is a Massive Cheers to Everyone and let’s make 2022 our Best Year Yet!
Lots of Love and Big Hugs!
Marne Repetto
GPC Clerk
 
The GPC has lots of great fundraisers all year long! Check out details below! 
Year Round Fundraisers for the Goshen Parent Community
Your everyday purchases can raise money for Goshen Friends School! Follow these instructions to help us maximize our fundraising potential.
We earn 0.5% on eligible purchases!

Step 1: In a web browser (NOT the app)
• Go to smile.amazon.com
• Go to Your Account > Amazon Smile
• Click Change Charity > search “Goshen Friends School”

Step 2: In your Amazon app (optional)
• Click Settings (the icon with 3 lines)
• Click Gifting & Charity > Amazon Smile
• Click the “Turn on Amazon Smile” button
• (App notifications must be enabled) You’re all set!
We earn 10 cents (or more) on eligible products! 

• Download the app "Box Tops for Education"
• Sign up and use "Find a School" to search for Goshen Friends School
• Use the "Scan" feature on all grocery receipts (within 2 weeks of purchase)
• Explore the app to learn more about eligible products and bonus offers
We earn 20% on purchases of these customizable, durable labels for your kids' stuff (excludes gift cards)!

• At Checkout, make sure "How did you hear about us?" says "Fundraiser or Referral > Goshen Friends GPC"
We earn a percentage of all gift card purchases -- some retailers give us more than 10%!

Visit shopwithscrip.com or download the app "RaiseRight Fundraising"
• Click "Join a Program" and use our enrollment code: FD1989B419396
• Pay by linking a bank account ($0.15 per transaction) or use a credit card (2.6% fee)
• Many retailers offer free shipping -- only in the RaiseRight app -- or get free shipping with our twice-yearly schoolwide order
• Read our GPC Scrip flyer for more information
Summer Camp
 
It’s here! Sign up now for Summer Camp! But please don’t share the link just yet! Goshen families get exclusive access until January 17! Click here to sign up!
Extended Care

Now that your little one is happily ensconced in a preschool routine, why not extend her day with a little Lunch Bunch and fun after school? Your child can socialize with children from other classes, enjoy pizza on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and make special crafts on Monday and Thursdays – all while you get a little extra time on your end!
 
 
As always, we appreciate as much advance notice as possible!
 
Thank you!
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