Monday, October 3, 2011

Introducing Shop Goochland First!

Overview:
Shop Goochland First is a campaign to promote and support Goochland County businesses, Goochland County Public Schools and grow our local economy. This program is a partnership with the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce. This campaign will mutually benefit local businesses in the county, the Goochland Chamber, as well as Goochland Public Schools.
 
To learn more details about the program please visit our website – http://www.shopgoochlandfirst.com/home

Monthly Fundraisers (local business):
The key to this program are the monthly fundraisers that will encourage the Goochland community to shop at the Goochland businesses which are participating in the “Shop Goochland First” program. In return, those businesses will make a donation to your Goochland Public School of choice.  All the details of the Fundraising program can be found on the website – http://www.shopgoochlandfirst.com/schools

Membership:
Chamber Members can join the “Shop Goochland First” program for as little as $200/year.  (Non-Chamber Members - $300/year)  Ten percent of your SGF membership fee goes towards the Goochland Chamber’s Scholarship fund.  For all the membership details visit the membership page on the website - http://www.shopgoochlandfirst.com/members

How you can Help this Program Succeed:

  1. If you own a local business in Goochland County, consider signing up for the program.
  2. Sign up for the e-newsletter to get notified of monthly fundraisers, benefiting the schools. http://www.shopgoochlandfirst.com/enews
  3. “Like” ShopGoochlandFirst on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ShopGoochlandFirst
  4. Frequent the merchants that participate in the school fundraisers.   
  5. Tell family, friends, businesses, students, and parents about the program.  Ask them to ‘like’ us on Facebook and to sign up for the mailing list.
If you have any questions, please email or give me a call.

Thanks for all your support!
Lisa Handy
Lisa@ShopGoochlandFirst.com
804-814-8474

Candidate Night - Goochland School Board - Wednesday, October 19

The Goochland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidate Night for all candidates on the November ballot running for the School Board. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 19 from 6-9pm at Goochland High School. Voters are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates; Check their website for more information: http://www.goochlandchamber.org/ or Click HERE to view the flier.

Candidate Night - Goochland Board of Supervisors - Tuesday, October 18

The Goochland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidate Night for all candidates on the November ballot running for Board of Supervisors and County Treasurer. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 18 from 6-9pm at Goochland High School. Voters are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates; Check their website for more information: http://www.goochlandchamber.org/ or Click HERE to view the flier.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

GES PTA 2011/2012 Event Calendar Is Here

We have published the 2011/2012 GES PTA Calendar. You can see it HERE.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

GES Back to School Night - September 7th, 2011

GES Back to School Night 
is Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
from 6:30-8pm

Please plan to come out for our first PTA meeting of the year and then have the opportunity to visit the classrooms and speak with your child's teachers. 

Ice cream cups will be available at .50 each. 

All PTA Memberships turned in on or before BTS night will be eligible for a prize drawing. Memberships are $7 this year for a maximum of 2 adults in the family. 

Spirit Wear will be for sale as well.

6:30-7:00 Ice Cream Time in Cafeteria
7:00 - 7:20 Brief PTA Business Meeting and Teacher Introductions
7:20 - 8:00 Meet and Greet Classroom Times with your Teacher(s).


At this time, the PTA general mailbox is: gesptavoice@aol.com if you have any questions or comments. Or feel free to contact any of this year's board members, who are listed in a prior post.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Summer Updates

Please continue to collect our Operation Free Money items (Box Tops, Labels for Education, Juice Pouches, sign up your TARGET card, etc.).

Current list of collection projects for Operation Free Money can be found HERE. 
Spread the news to friends and relatives.

2011 School Business day is scheduled for: Thursday August 18th from 3-7

School supply lists can be found on our new principal Mrs. Tina McCay's weblog: http://www.glnd.k12.va.us/index/ges/principal/ 

2011-2012 Elementary School Supply Lists


Don't forget about the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday on school supplies/clothing August 5, 6, 7.


School starts: Monday, August 22nd.Additional school calendar can be found at:
http://www.glnd.k12.va.us/calendars/approved_calendar_11-12.pdf 


Check GES' website for more information as it becomes available. http://www.glnd.k12.va.us/index/ges/