When interviewed this 5th grader said, “While I was on safety patrol, I saw a little girl fall down. She hurt her knee. When I saw her face, she looked as if she was about to cry so I decided to help her. I helped her by taking her to the nurse. She told me thank you. She had a big smile on her face. This made me feel helpful. I like helping others. This was a great feeling for me!”
Good Gators are thoughtful, caring students. Thank you for being an excellent role model!
Fourth grade students practice Communication Skills as they reflect in writing after reading a section in the Newbery Honor Book, Tiger Rising, by Kate DiCamillo. These students are well on their way to becoming exceptional readers!
Second grade using their five senses to reflect on what they have observed in their environment.
Parents and teachers of grades pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade all came to the annual Curriculum Night at Good Elementary on August 28. This was an informative night where teachers shared the nuts and bolts about a particular grade level. Good Elementary was fortunate enough to have a community partner present that evening! Children’s Health was available to answer parents’ questions regarding the new innovative teledoc system now possible through schools. Many parents signed up to receive services. This was a great night to learn about curriculum and to continue to build bridges with the community.
Students at Good Elementary, IB World School, are Rockstars! These students started the 2018-2019 school year off celebrating summer reading! Reading helps students become better communicators. One 4th grade student said, “I read everyday, even when I was on vacation in Washington DC.” Building stamina, fluency and volume in reading is key to becoming an “exceptional” reader.
Students at Good are still smiling even on the 3rd day of school!
Good Gators arrived for the first day of school wearing sensational smiles! Enthusiasm, an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme attitude, was evident by all.
Students and teachers alike were happy to be back at Good, IB World School. Have a great year Gators!
View more photos from the students first day back on our Flickr
Good Elementary teacher, Ellaree Lehman, is a Texas finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. PAEMST is the highest award for kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers can receive from the U.S. government. Nominees complete a rigorous application process that requires them to demonstrate their excellence in content knowledge and ability to adapt to a broad range of learners and teaching environments. Established by Congress in 1983, the President may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year.
A panel of distinguished mathematicians, scientists, and educators at the state and national levels assess the applications before recommending nominees to OSTP. Teachers are selected based on their distinction in the classroom and dedication to improving STEM education.
Ms. Lehman is one of three finalists from Texas. The final winner will be announced in January 2019, after national judging.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Retired School Personnel Association participates in the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s annual Children’s Book Project. The A Book a Child program encourages literacy, reading, and book ownership by providing a new book for each child to keep, read, and share. Books are chosen to be grade-level appropriate and also meet the needs of special students. This year, CFBRSPA will deliver 2,710 books to students at Carrollton, Central, Davis, Furneaux, and Good elementary schools.
The Michael Finley Foundation presents their annual G.I.F.T.4.S. for summer at Long Middle School. Forty students will be selected, so spots are limited. The event will take place July 9 – 26, 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The last day will consist of academics in the morning and a celebration in the afternoon. Free breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks will be served. Students are selected based on the application criteria and parents who commit to supporting their children through the summer and throughout the school year. Please direct inquiries to Jean Moore, Executive Director of the Michael Finley Foundation, at 469-630-2854. The Michael Finley Foundation website has the applications online in English and Spanish.