Elementary School
2008-2009 Calendar Finalized
The calendar for the school year is ready for distribution. Click here to download it for printing or here for access online.
Baseball Soccer and Softball Teams Advance
All three teams have entered the Regional semi-finals in the race to State Championships. The Baseball team plays Dekalb County today (5/12) at 4:00 pm. The Softball team plays Smith County at 4:30 pm . The Soccer team plays Harpeth tomorrow (5/13) at 7:00 pm. All teams have home field advantage. The 100 club:Of additional note: Goodpasture softball pitcher and Belmont signee
Devon Schmidt beat White House 13-3 on April 29th for the 100th victory of
her high school career.Use the links below to visit the Tennessean's articles also. Baseball Soccer
5th Graders Submit to Their Peers
A creative brainstorm with Mrs. Van Hooser and the 5th graders bore fruit. They decided to display their impressive friendship CHAIN of SUPPORT, which lists reasons why they are going to stay away from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, as a way to kick off field day. 
What a great way to help remind them remember the DECISIONS they made during their "thinking out loud" sessions together, and that peer pressure CAN be positive TOO! They will have a great reminder how important it is to keep their bodies healthy so they can have safe and sober fun together as friends.
New President Announced
The Board of Directors of Goodpasture Christian School is pleased to update you on the progress we have made in the selection of a new president. In January, we signed a contract with Parker Executive Search, of Atlanta, GA, to conduct a nationwide search for the new president. Following Parker's thorough search of candidates interested and qualified for this position, the search was narrowed to 7 finalists from 7 major cities across the nation. The full Board of Directors interviewed the 7 finalists and came to a consensus. Effective June of 2008, our new president will be Mr. Ricky Perry of Chattanooga, TN. Ricky has served in Christian education for 23+ years. He has served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and for the past 7 years, as Development Director of Boyd Buchanan School in Chattanooga.
Parents of Goodpasture students will be receiving a letter in the mail next week with additional information.
We continue to ask for your prayers and support as we transition into this exciting new beginning.
Frank C. BatsonChairman of the Board
Elementary Book Fair
Visit our Book Fair!
There's no better way to your child become a better reader than to encourage them to read on their own.
- A Book Fair connects kids to the books they want to read.
- They feature a terrific assortment of books, hand-selected by book experts.
April 14th - 18th will have open shopping times. 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday thru Wednesday, opentil 4:30 pm Thursday, and only til 1:00 pm Friday. Previews will begiven during the students regular Library time, and they may shop (BRING MONEY!) at that time during the week of the Book Fair.
Uniform consignment sale
The Uniform Consignment Sale , sponsored by the PTO, will be May 9th & 10th, and drop off for items May 8th. More details to follow !!
www.parkersu.com Web ID code: NA367142 to see new prices.
Lads to Leaders Winners
Josh Lumpkin has been involved in the Lads to Leaders and Leaderettes Convention since he was in the second grade. The competitions are always held Easter weekend and he attends the Opryland Hotel Convention site (one of four sites in the United States).
This year Josh won 2nd place in the 7th-9th grade Winners' Circle Speech competition. He also won 3rd place in the 7th-9th grade Winners' Circle Song Leading.
New Fine Arts Website
Want to know what's going on in the Fine Arts at Goodpasture? Need to know performance dates and events? This is where you will find it.
http://FineArts.Goodpasture.org
PTO Meeting -March 11 @ 6:30
The next PTO meeting is Tuesday March 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library!
We will be touring our new Science Labs and also highlighting current events!
The PTO nominating committee will be taking nominations for the 2008-2009 PTO officers and parent representatives. Nominations will be accepted April 1st- May 1st. Please contact Vicki Bailey or Donna Reese via email.
Elections will be held @ PTO meeting May 13th.
Cougar Communicator - 2/14/08
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