After reading "Wanda Hears the Stars" by Amy S. Hansen, students relied on their sense of hearing, much like Wanda Diaz Merced, a blind astronomer, to determine what was in some plastic eggs. Gators know how to learn the fun way. @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

Last week we read "I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls" by Katherine Hocker. Students examined 3D Skulls using Merge Cubes, attempted to determine what animals the skulls belonged to, and did further research using databases such as PebbleGo. @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

Homecoming spirit 💚🏈 Celebrating Principal Singh with a special mum and lots of appreciation for his leadership!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth

Meet our Teacher and Support Staff of the Year! Ms. Valdes and Ms Green, thank you for all your hard work! Well deserved 👏🏻✨

Our students stepped into the principal’s shoes for Dress Like a Principal Day! 🏫💙

¡Nuestros estudiantes se pusieron en los zapatos del director para celebrar el Día de Vestirse como el Director! 🏫💙

Happy National Principals Month to Principal Singh! Thank you for leading our school with heart and helping our students shine! 💙✨

#NationalPrincipalsMonth

Felices de celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Tom C Gooch Elementary! Vean la increible decoración!

Happy to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Tom C. Gooch! Look at the amazing decoration!

No room in the library due to the book fair? Raining outside? No problem. Pictionary in the auditorium for specials it is. @goochelementary

Our Leamos Juntos event was a success! Pre-K teachers read to their students and their parents. Ms. Jones read to our other classes and did a how-to-draw activity with "Pacho Nacho" by Silvia Lopez. @DISD_Libraries @goochelementary

Environment matters—and learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door! 🌎 Gooch teachers have transformed their hallways into extensions of the learning environment, immersing students in the countries and cultures they are studying. 🐊

Gators had a preview of the Scholastic book fair today. They are super excited for next week. Create your e-wallet today in preparation by scanning the QR code. @goochelementary

It's that time again Gators! Next week is our amazing Scholastic Book Fair (9/28-10/02). Set up your e-wallet ahead of time for an easier way to purchase. Check out our homepage by scanning the QR code for more details. See you there! @goochelementary

Yesterday was Rock Collecting Day. We celebrated by reading "A Rock Can Be..." by Laura Purdie Salas and then made our very own rocks. Gooch Gators are so creative. @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

Gators celebrated International Dot Day by reading "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds in art class and "Mix It Up" by Herve Tullet in the library. Students then made their very own dots as well as some window art. @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

This week we read "The Sad Little Fact" by Jonah Winter. While the older grades had a refresher course on researching through Gale, the littles began their research journey with PebbleGo and they loved every second of it. @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

We have some architects in the making here at Gooch. I love the creative process and watching our Gators problem solve together. @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

We enjoy reading "Miss Nelson is Missing" by Harry Allard at the beginning of each year. Students had a blast creating their own Missing Teacher posters afterwards. Go Gators! @goochelementary @DISD_Libraries

Proud to be a Gooch Gator! 🐊💚

Gooch Gators started the school year off strong with some introductions, library rules and procedures, and of course some fun centers. Let's make it a fantastic school year! @goochelementary

Gooch Gators! 🐊🤘🏼