Look What's Happening at Goodwin!

Chi Omega sorority sent 18 women to Goodwin on Friday, Oct 30 to celebrate Halloween with the students attending the Boys & Girls Club and Kaleidoscope after school programs. The activities included: toilet paper mummy races, face painting, trick-or-treat bag decorating, and making Oreo cookie spiders.

Frito Lay made a donation to the Boys & Girls after school program at Goodwin. The donation consisted of 12 winter jackets and sweatshirts to be distributed to the students who need them the most. Mr. Snyder, Ms. Smalls, and Ms. Huger are working together to identify these students.

Goodwin held a "Lights On After School" event on Monday, November 2,2009 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the event was to highlight the importance of quality and affordable after school programs for students. Several VIP's were in attendance including: Dr. Gepford, Dr. Washington, S.C. State Representative Chip Limehouse, and North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey.

The 5th grade flag football team played their first game against Midland Park last Saturday. Although we lost the game, we had several strong performances turned in by many players. Our next game is Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. against Chicora.

Dear Parents,
Please make sure your contact information is current and up to date. If your phone number or address changes, you can help us out by informing the office staff. It is very important that we be able to reach you in case of an emergency.
Thank You,
Goodwin Staff

An adult GED class at Goodwin Elementary will be starting on Nov 2. The classes will meet in Mrs. Fehrmann's room on Mondays and Wednesdays. The class runs from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Synder.

There is an adult ESL class is being held in the Sam Ramsey building behind Goodwin. Classes started on October 19 and run through December 17. The class is held on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Goodwin Elementary is holding a canned food drive from Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 20. Students will receive one gator buck for each can donated. Teachers need to give donations to Ms. Huger. We are hoping to collect lots of canned food to share with others during Thanksgiving.

From the Principal

Welcome to Goodwin!
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of Goodwin Elementary School, I would like to welcome you to the 2009-2010 school year. We are certain that you will have an engaging, productive, exciting school year at Goodwin. I have an open door policy, and I am always happy to discuss the progress of your child or any concerns or needs that may arise. Goodwin Elementary School believes that ALL children can learn at high levels, and we expect a lot of great things from our children.

Diane Ross