HARVEST FAIR 2022
Sunshine and crisp fall air provided the perfect setting for one of our school's favorite yearly traditions on Saturday, and this Harvest Fair was one of our best yet! Thank you to the GPC for all your hard work in planning and sponsoring the event, and another big thanks to all the families who volunteered and donated snacks to make the fair such a great success! It was a perfect day!
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Coming Up
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October 11-12 - Fire Department Visit (for students)
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October 18 - Conscious Parenting Session, 7-8 pm
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October 19 - Freddy's Restaurant Night
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October 20 - Teacher In-Service - NO SCHOOL OR EXTENDED CARE. BY MY SIDE WILL STILL BE HELD FROM 9:30-11 a.m.
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October 21 - SCHOOL CLOSED
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October 27 - Halloween Car Parade, 9:15 am - Froggies, Ladybugs, Bumblebees & Bluebirds
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October 28 - Halloween Car Parade, 9:15 am - Owls, Bears and Butterflies
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From the Head of School
Dear Goshen Families,
For the first time in three years, we had a Harvest Fair! And it was a perfect day! We had great weather, fun activities, delicious snacks and many, many happy faces. I am so grateful to the many parents who volunteered their time, energy and snacks to make it such a wonderful occasion. It could not have happened without you!
I say it every year, and I mean it every time: Goshen is brimming with kind and caring parents who truly make this community so very special. Thank you for being here!
With peace and gratitude,
Mimi
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DEADLINE EXTENDED:
October Service Project Benefiting
the Goshen Fire Company
The deadline for snack donations has been extended to the end of October. Thank you to all who have contributed snacks for the firefighters so far!
For any families who would still like to contribute, please send in any non-perishable, individual-sized snacks and drinks that firefighters can enjoy during down time between calls: energy bars, crackers, chips, fruit snacks, cookies, Tastykakes, Gatorade, Bodyarmor, and bottled water are all great options, but feel free to choose your favorite snack!
Please send in donations via carline, or deliver directly to the office, no later than Monday, October 31st.
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Strength-Based Parenting Workshop
Begins October 18th
A special opportunity for Goshen Friends parents this year! Join us for a three-part series based on Lea Waters’ book, The Strength Switch. Allison Sobel and Heather Riley, co-founders of Hive & Thrive Consulting Group, will teach you strength-based parenting strategies using positive psychology to help build resilience and optimism in your child.
The first session will take place on Tuesday, October 18th in the Meetinghouse at 7 p.m. Coffee and conversation beforehand, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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October Restaurant Night at Freddy's
Take the night off from cooking and enjoy some delicious burgers, fries and frozen custard at Freddy's in West Chester. Be sure to tell them you're from Goshen Friends School - the GPC gets a percentage of the sales, which benefits our school! Check out the flyer here.
When: Wednesday, October 19th from 4pm to 8pm
Where: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Route 202 in West Chester!
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School Photos Update
Student photo galleries will be emailed to all families by Wednesday, October 19. Look out for an email from "PhotoDay" with a link to your child's gallery and details on how to order. Please note that the email will not be coming from Picklepuss Photography or from Goshen Friends School, but from "PhotoDay" (check your junk mail or promotions folder if you don't see it in your inbox).
Save on Shipping! All orders placed online by October 26 will be shipped to the school and delivered via carline. Any orders placed after the October 26 deadline will be shipped to you directly from PhotoDay, and those orders will incur shipping charges.
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Resources for Parents
Confused about carline? Did your child wake up with a runny nose? Wondering when spring break is? In this section you'll find all that information and more!
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Attendance & Illness
Please email the attendance staff at attendance@goshenfriends.org if your child will be absent due to illness, vacation or any other reason. Families may copy their child’s teacher as well. We kindly ask that families notify the school of an upcoming or unexpected absence as soon as possible.
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Other Helpful Links
Please note: the directory linked below is an updated version from the one sent out in August.
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GOSHEN PARENT COMMUNITY
Want to learn more about the Goshen Parent Community and what we do? Click here!
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From the Business Office
Extended care invoices for time used in September were emailed on October 4, and payments are due by October 31.
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Extended Care
We are having a great time in Extended Care! Join us any day of the week! Stay just for lunch until 1:30, or stay later until 3. We’d love to see you!
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