Hugh Goodwin Elementary

REMEMBER! BJHS 8th Grade and Elementary orientations will be held today! August 14th • BJHS 8th Grade, 1:00 - 4:00pm • Elementary, Noon - 6:00pm

Don't forget about Kindergarten Testing Make-Ups taking place today! Have you enrolled your child in kindergarten in the El Dorado School District? Did you know that all incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten assessments this summer? Results are being used to create class lists to ensure each child is matched with the best teacher. If you missed the July assessment dates, you are in luck! A makeup testing day will be held on August 14 from 12-6pm. Please visit your child’s school during this time for your child’s test, which will last about 20 minutes. For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

Don't forget about Kindergarten Testing Make-Ups taking place today! Have you enrolled your child in kindergarten in the El Dorado School District? Did you know that all incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten assessments this summer? Results are being used to create class lists to ensure each child is matched with the best teacher. If you missed the July assessment dates, you are in luck! A makeup testing day will be held on August 14 from 12-6pm. Please visit your child’s school during this time for your child’s test, which will last about 20 minutes. For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments ¡No se olvide de los exámenes de recuperación de Kindergarten que se llevan a cabo hoy! ¿Ha inscrito a su hijo en kindergarten en el Distrito Escolar de El Dorado? ¿Sabía usted que todos los estudiantes de kindergarten deben participar en las evaluaciones de kindergarten este verano? Los resultados se están utilizando para crear listas de clase para asegurar que cada niño se empareja con el mejor maestro. Si se perdió las fechas de evaluación de julio, ¡está de suerte! Un día de prueba de recuperación se llevará a cabo el 14 de agosto de 12-6pm. Por favor, visite la escuela de su hijo durante este tiempo para la prueba de su hijo, que durará unos 20 minutos. Para más información, visite nuestra página https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

Back to School Orientations begin TOMORROW! August 10th: EHS 9th Grade & New Students • Last Name A-HA, 9:00 - 10:30am • Last Name HE-N, 10:30 - Noon • Last Name O-Z, 1:30 - 3:30pm BJHS 7th Grade Parent Meeting • Last Name A-L, 10:30am • Last Name M-Z, 1:00pm August 14th • BJHS 8th Grade, 1:00 - 4:00pm • Elementary, Noon - 6:00pm August 15th • WMS, Noon - 6:00pm School begins on Wednesday, August 16th.

SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer Training for the 2023-2024 school year! Friday, August 25 - 1 PM (TAC House) Tuesday, August 29 - 6 PM (TAC House) Friday, January 5 - 1 PM (TAC House) Who needs to attend: • People who want to chaperone band/orchestra events • People who want to chaperone field trips • People who want to chaperone athletic trips • People who want to chaperone overnight trips • People who want to volunteer in the school Who does not need to attend (They can...but it's not required that they attend training.): • People who are working in a concession stand through a booster club ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viernes 25 de agosto - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Martes 29 de agosto - 18.00 horas (Casa TAC) Viernes 5 de enero - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Quién debe asistir: • Personas que desean acompañar a la banda u orquesta en sus actuaciones • Personas que desean acompañar a los alumnos en las excursiones • Personas que desean acompañar a deportistas en sus viajes • Personas que desean acompañar a los participantes en viajes nocturnos • Personas que quieren ser voluntarias en la escuela Quién no necesita asistir (Pueden... pero no es obligatorio que asistan a la formación): • Personas que trabajan en un puesto de comida a través de un club de apoyo

Free school supplies for K-4 students!

Have you enrolled your child in kindergarten in the El Dorado School District? Did you know that all incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten assessments this summer? Results are being used to create class lists to ensure each child is matched with the best teacher. If you missed the July assessment dates, you are in luck! A makeup testing day will be held on August 14 from 12-6pm. Please visit your child’s school during this time for your child’s test, which will last about 20 minutes. For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments ¿Ha inscrito a su hijo en el kindergarten en el Distrito Escolar de El Dorado? ¿Sabía usted que todos los estudiantes de kindergarten deben participar en las evaluaciones de kindergarten este verano? Los resultados se están utilizando para crear listas de clase para asegurar que cada niño se empareja con el mejor maestro. Si se perdió las fechas de evaluación de julio, ¡está de suerte! Un día de prueba de recuperación se llevará a cabo el 14 de agosto de 12-6pm. Por favor, visite la escuela de su hijo durante este tiempo para la prueba de su hijo, que durará unos 20 minutos. Para más información, visite nuestra página https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

SAVE THE DATE! Elementary Orientation is August 14th from Noon - 6pm!

Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July! For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments Atención padres de ESD: Todos los estudiantes de kindergarten deben participar en las pruebas de kindergarten este verano. Los resultados se utilizarán para crear listas de clase para asegurar que su hijo se empareja con el mejor maestro. Las sesiones de unos 20 minutos tendrán lugar el 25 de julio de 1-4pm y el 27 de julio de 8-11am. Si usted no tiene una cita, por favor visite la escuela de su hijo durante la ventana de pruebas. Esperamos verle a usted y a su hijo en julio. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

Are you keeping up with the Summer Meal Program? Check out the updated website to get all the correct information! www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/summer-meal-program You can also follow their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ESDFoodServices

REMINDER: The Application to Request enrollment in the Wildcat Online Academy (WOA) for the first semester CLOSES TODAY. If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please visit the WOA page to complete the application to request enrollment here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/woa-enrollment.

REMINDER: The Application to Request enrollment in the Wildcat Online Academy (WOA) for the first semester is OPEN NOW. The deadline to complete is TOMORROW, JULY 21! If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please visit the WOA page to complete the application to request enrollment here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/woa-enrollment.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Back to School Orientations for each building/grade level will be held before school begins in August! August 10th: EHS 9th Grade & New Students • Last Name A-HA, 9:00 - 10:30am • Last Name HE-N, 10:30 - Noon • Last Name O-Z, 1:30 - 3:30pm BJHS 7th Grade Parent Meeting • Last Name A-L, 10:30am • Last Name M-Z, 1:00pm August 14th • BJHS 8th Grade, 1:00 - 4:00pm • Elementary, Noon - 6:00pm August 15th • WMS, Noon - 6:00pm School begins on Wednesday, August 16th.

SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer Training for the 2023-2024 school year! Friday, August 25 - 1 PM (TAC House) Tuesday, August 29 - 6 PM (TAC House) Friday, January 5 - 1 PM (TAC House) Who needs to attend: • People who want to chaperone band/orchestra events • People who want to chaperone field trips • People who want to chaperone athletic trips • People who want to chaperone overnight trips • People who want to volunteer in the school Who does not need to attend (They can...but it's not required that they attend training.): • People who are working in a concession stand through a booster club ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viernes 25 de agosto - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Martes 29 de agosto - 18.00 horas (Casa TAC) Viernes 5 de enero - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Quién debe asistir: • Personas que desean acompañar a la banda u orquesta en sus actuaciones • Personas que desean acompañar a los alumnos en las excursiones • Personas que desean acompañar a deportistas en sus viajes • Personas que desean acompañar a los participantes en viajes nocturnos • Personas que quieren ser voluntarias en la escuela Quién no necesita asistir (Pueden... pero no es obligatorio que asistan a la formación): • Personas que trabajan en un puesto de comida a través de un club de apoyo

LAST WEEK FOR AR SUMMER READING!

Are you keeping up with the Summer Meal Program? Check out the updated website to get all the correct information! www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/summer-meal-program You can also follow their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ESDFoodServices

Enjoying your summer vacation!? Make plans for all your school holidays by checking out the 2023-24 calendar! https://5il.co/1qtkb

The Application to Request enrollment in the Wildcat Online Academy (WOA) for the first semester is now open. The deadline to enroll for the second semester is July 21, 2023. If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please visit the WOA page here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/woa-enrollment Students who were enrolled in WOA for the 22-23 school year MUST complete the application again this year if they would like to continue to participate in WOA for the 23-24 school year. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the student is eligible to participate in WOA. Parents will be notified no later than Friday, August 4, if their student’s application has been accepted. WOA allows ESD students in 5th - 12th grades to choose virtual instruction that is developed and presented through teachers from Flex Point Global. The curriculum of the WOA will align with state standards to provide a rigorous and robust educational environment for students. To learn more about Flex Point Global, click here: www.flexpointeducation.com/courses-curriculum/course-catalog#globalschool. Please be sure to thoroughly read the Wildcat FAQ Document for more detailed information regarding changes to WOA for the 23-24 school year. To view the FAQs, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13-5-CxHx6l292NvfErlK9oWgAe81sXegsJ08dD7uYrI/edit?usp=sharing. Parents and students who apply for Wildcat Online Academy agree to the requirements of the program as outlined in the WOA Parent/Student Contract (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oT40TpRFvxN0yawuJWneED7cRKNnpWhZ/view?usp=sharing).

The AR Summer Reading Lab is happening at Retta Brown this year! All students entering grades 1st-6th--don't miss your chance to bank those AR points!

Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July! For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments Atención padres de ESD: Todos los estudiantes de kindergarten deben participar en las pruebas de kindergarten este verano. Los resultados se utilizarán para crear listas de clase para asegurar que su hijo se empareja con el mejor maestro. Las sesiones de unos 20 minutos tendrán lugar el 25 de julio de 1-4pm y el 27 de julio de 8-11am. Si usted no tiene una cita, por favor visite la escuela de su hijo durante la ventana de pruebas. Esperamos verle a usted y a su hijo en julio. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments