On Friday, I had the pleasure of viewing projects made by our 6th graders. Using a coordinate plane, they were to design their own cities. So much creativity! Tom C. Gooch Elementary

Wrapping up Women's History Month by learning about the ballerina Alicia Alonso. Students were shocked to learn that when Alicia was their age, she was the only student who could fit into the ONLY pointe shoes available in all of Cuba. Amazing! Tom C. Gooch Elementary Dallas ISD Libraries

We are having a book fair! Check out our homepage and start building that e-wallet. A lot of great books are coming our way! Tom C. Gooch Elementary bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/goochelemen…

Our students are ready for the Scholastic Book Fair. It begins tomorrow, 4/7, and runs through Friday, 4/11, with a parent night on Wednesday, 4/9, from 4-6 pm. Come out and support us! Tom C. Gooch Elementary Dallas ISD Libraries

Pablo Singh Dallas ISD choice Expo is underway W.T. White Vertical Team Dallas ISD Tom C. Gooch Elementary what a great experience !!! Thank you all

Parents and Guardians, don't forget we are having our Parent Night at the Scholastic Book Fair tonight from 4 - 6 p.m. We will have everyone enter through the back of the school by the gym. There is a big, red book fair sign at the entrance to the gate. Tom C. Gooch Elementary

"She is the best librarian in the district! Ms. Jones does everything!!! She works with kids all day, sponsors reading events, and has students excited about reading." Principal Singh, Tom Gooch ES, Dallas ISD Patricia Alvarado Dr. Charissa Govan

After reading "Millie Fleur's Poison Garden" by Christy Mandin, students created their own "poison" garden, which is on display by the library. The book was inspired by The Poison Garden at Alnwick Garden's Gates in London. Tom C. Gooch Elementary Dallas ISD Libraries Patricia Alvarado

Registration Contest!!!!

Look who hopped on by to visit all the Gators at Gooch! Aren't we silly? Tom C. Gooch Elementary Dallas ISD Libraries Patricia Alvarado

It's that time. The first class to turn their books in will have a popcorn party during their last library visit this school year. Let the competition begin! Tom C. Gooch Elementary

Some firefighters paid us a visit this morning. Did you know that there are two types of firetrucks? One carries water, up to 500 gallons, and the other carries the ladder. Interesting. Tom C. Gooch Elementary Dallas ISD Libraries

Good morning! I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. I went shopping a little early for some school supplies and wanted to test them out. I miss all of my Gooch Gators! Tom C. Gooch Elementary

Hey Gooch Gators! I'm about to whip up some blueberry muffins. My favorite! I hope you all had an amazing 4th of July. Tom C. Gooch Elementary

Look what I just pulled up to the school in! Our own pretend play food truck. Maybe we can vote on a name at Meet the Teacher. See you guys in a few weeks! Tom C. Gooch Elementary

I have been working hard this summer assisting Ms. Jones with new and fun lessons for our library. So I decided to take a vacation before school starts. I'll be chilling in Miami all week. Beach life is awesome! Tom C. Gooch Elementary

I guess I'll come home. I could live on the beach forever, but I'd miss my Gooch Gators too much. ❤️ Tom C. Gooch Elementary

We can't wait to see you all tonight for Meet The Teacher from 4-6:30. Stop by the library to vote on the name for our food truck, color a bookmark, and see Ms. Jones. Also, enter in a drawing to win a prize for visiting all of your specials teachers. See you soon!

And we have our new food truck name. With 39 votes, welcome to The Hungry Gator. The library is about more than just books and reading. We can't wait to see all of our Gators tomorrow morning. Giddy Up! Dallas ISD Libraries Patricia Alvarado Tom C. Gooch Elementary

The first two weeks went by in a flash. These Gators were excited to get back in the library to build and play. Dallas ISD Libraries Patricia Alvarado Tom C. Gooch Elementary