October 1, 2021
When life gives you mud, make pies!
How to make a Goshen Friends School mud pie: 1. Dig around in the dirt pit. 2. Scoop some dirt into a bucket. 3. Add water, then mix. 4. Reach in and grab some mud. 5. Pour onto surface and shape. Voila! Mud pie! Want to see more of our outdoor fun? Check out the school’s Facebook page!
Coming Up
 
October 6 – Bumblebees field trip to Highland Orchards
October 6 – Restaurant Night at Chipotle – 4 to 8 pm
October 6 and 7  – School Photos for By My Side and make-ups for Preschool
October 13 and 14 – Fire Department Visit for Fire Prevention Month (for students)
October 21 – Teacher In Service Day – NO SCHOOL OR EXTENDED CARE FOR STUDENTS
October 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED
October 28 – Halloween Parades – Froggies, Ladybugs, Bumblebees
October 29 – Halloween Parades – Owls, Bears, Butterflies

In case you missed it: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Goshen Parent Community’s (GPC) Harvest Fair, originally planned for October 2, will not be held this year. We are optimistically planning an event for the spring instead! Look for more information after the winter holidays.
 
For the latest full calendar, please click here.

From the Head of School
Dear Goshen Families,
 
Happy Friday! It’s very quiet around here! The Butterflies are at Highland Orchards and the Bumblebees are enjoying their usual Friday off. Quite a contrast from the last several days of hustle and bustle: Back to School nights, picture days and busy little preschoolers learning and playing all over campus!
 
I would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of our parents for going above and beyond to enhance your child’s preschool experience, especially during these unique times. It is already clear that we have a fabulous community of parents who are eager to support their children, the teachers and the school. Thank you for all you do!


Sick Policy, Covid-19 Protocols

Cold and flu season is just around the corner, making this a good opportunity to review our sick procedures, particularly in light of the fact that COVID-19 is still very much part of our day-to-day lives.
 
If your child has any one of the following symptoms, please keep him at home and call the office at 610-696-8869 or email mimi.ackers@goshenfriends.org:
 
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Cough
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Elevated temperature of 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit or above
  • Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain
  • Chills, muscle pain, and/or fatigue
  • Lack of smell or taste without congestion
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 
If your child is out of school with any one of the above symptoms, the school will require your child to have a negative PCR test (NOT a rapid test) in order for him to return. Families can get a PCR test either with their pediatrician or at a pharmacy. PCR test results usually take anywhere from one to three days to be returned.
 
I realize these protocols present an inconvenience for our families. It is the school’s belief that being conservative in our approach helps keep our community healthy and ultimately keeps children in school. Thank you for your understanding!
 

Picture Day Continued!
 
Mary Parnell of Picklepuss Photography will be back next Wednesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 7 for student and class photos. Mary will photograph all By My Side students and any students who were absent for picture day earlier this week.
 
This year, Picklepuss is partnering with PhotoDay to provide mobile ordering and payments, personalized products and orders shipped directly to your home.
After Mary is finished photographing all of Goshen’s students, families will receive a personalized email with ordering information.

 
Time to Change Those Change of Clothes

One final note: please be sure to rotate the extra clothing in your child’s backpack to match the cooler weather. Shorts should be replaced with long pants; short-sleeved T’s with long-sleeved shirts.
 
Have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday!
 
In Friendship,
Mimi
Restaurant Night Is Here!
 
The GPC is excited to announce our first fundraiser of the year, the ever-popular Restaurant Night!
 
Chipotle
Wednesday, October 6
4 to 8 pm
101 Turner Lane in West Chester
 
Dine in or carry out! Print out this flyer, show it on your phone, or just mention Goshen Friends School at check out. The school will get 33 percent of the proceeds from every order. Wow!
 
Worried you might forget? Look for an eblast coming out Sunday evening!
From the GPC
 
Hello Goshen Parents!

Thank you to all who attended our first GPC meeting of the year. We had a record high number of 17 attendees zoom in! Wow! Very cool that so many of you are wanting to get involved. So much fun will be had this year!

If you missed the meeting, no worries, here are the minutes!

You should have also heard from your two class representatives at this point. They will make sure to inform you of all the important information you need to know.

Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 12th at 8pm via zoom. Look for a link via eblast and in an upcoming Goshen Weekly. All are always welcome to attend! Hop on and off, join in whenever you can!

Looking forward to a fantastic school year with all of you amazing parents!!!

Lots of Love and Big Hugs,
Marne Repetto
Clerk
Extended Care
 
We are having lots of fun in Extended Care! Join us any day of the week! Stay just for lunch until 1:30, or still later until 3. We’d love to see you!
 
This year, we are asking families to make their reservations with as much advance notice as possible. If you would like for your child to come for Lunch Bunch or afternoon care, please take a moment to complete this form. You can email it to extendedcare@goshenfriends.org or send it in via backpack.
 
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MORNING CLASSES OR EXTENDED CARE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 (TEACHER IN SERVICE DAY) OR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 (SCHOOL CLOSED).
 
Thank you!
Stay Connected!

Click here for the latest edition of the school directory!

Please take a moment to review your information. If you have any changes, please email Mimi. Thank you!

From the Business Office
 
Invoices for tuition due October 1 were emailed on September 21. Invoices for Extended care in September will be emailed on October 4. You can make all payments by cash, check (payable to "Goshen Friends School") or electronic payment (see the website for details) and may put your payment in your child's backpack folder, the drop box outside the main office door, or the US Mail.
 
If you have any questions, please email Karen or call (610) 696-8869.