Fall Art Contest – Just for Fun!
Want to get creative this fall? Join our optional Fall Art Contest! This is NOT required and is not a classroom assignment—just a fun way to show off your artistic side!
Guidelines:
Use 3 different medias (ex: paint, marker, colored pencil, collage, etc.)
Include fall colors
Feature something from nature
Add a touch of print media (magazine clippings, newspaper, etc.)
Size limit: No larger than 10 x 14
Entries are due by September 17th to Mrs. Webster.
Winning pieces will be displayed on our Art Gallery bulletin board, and all other entries will be proudly displayed in the hallways!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Webster at awebster@goddardusd.com
This is all about having fun and getting creative, again NOT required and NOT a classroom assignment—can’t wait to see your fall-inspired masterpieces!
Here’s a peek at my class and Mrs. Huslig’s class listening intently during story time.
We’re so excited to offer this amazing program for our girls again this fall. Practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 4:15–5:45 PM, starting the week of September 22nd.
Girls on the Run is more than just running—it’s about building confidence, fostering friendships, and learning life skills, all while training for a celebratory 5K!
Don’t wait—spots fill up fast! Register your girl today and let’s get running!
Visit www.girlsontherunks.org or email kohnmeis@goddardusd.com if you have any questions!
Thursday, August 28th is the big day — don’t forget those smiles!
Proofs will be sent home in about 4–6 weeks. From there, families can order online using:
Online Order Code: FM472777
We can’t wait to see those picture-perfect smiles tomorrow
Therapy dogs like Groot and Gabby bring comfort, joy, and calm to our students. They help lower stress, encourage positive social interactions, and create a warm and welcoming school environment. Whether it’s a wagging tail or a gentle nudge, these pups remind us that sometimes the best kind of support has four legs and fur.
What a special way for students to show their appreciation!
Every class in our school has their own unique system for earning small celebrations when expectations are met—it’s a fun way to reward teamwork, responsibility, and positive choices.
How sweet (and delicious) is that?!
Our staff played the “Don’t Get Caught” phone game—where the only rule was to avoid the camera at all costs. Picture teachers running around, ducking down, and pulling off Olympic style moves all to stay off camera.
While it was hilariously fun to watch, the heart of it all is this: team building matters. The stronger we work together, the better we can support each other—and most importantly, give our students the very best every single day
Let’s just say: Mission (mostly) failed, but fun was 100% achieved.
That’s right — our fearless leader, Mrs. Hay, went head-to-head with other principals, flexed those competitive muscles (and possibly their caffeine tolerance), and brought home the gold… well, technically the wood…
Not only do we get bragging rights for eternity (sorry, other schools), but thanks to YOUR support — ordering The Marney and cheering us on — we also earned money towards our PTO! That means more awesome things for our students, teachers, and school.
From the bottom of our cub-loving hearts: THANK YOU to everyone who sipped, supported, and helped us claim victory. The plaque will be on display for all to admire! Be sure to stay posted for the next round of Principal Games, highlighting the Intermediate, and Middle schools! Thank you Iron Nutrition for such a fun week!
Earhart Elementary: now fueled by pride, caffeine, and community spirit.
During our Monart afterschool program, you can unleash your inner creative genius (or just cover yourself in glitter—either way, it’s a win).
At TGA Golf, you can work on your swing, perfect your putt, and maybe even learn what a “birdie” is without actually chasing one.
Monart is held Mondays from 4-5 in the Library, and Golf is held Thursdays from 4-5 in the gym or out side- weather pending. Parents should be at the front of the building at 4:55 to pick students up. Unfortunately due to staffing, parents are not allowed in the building during these times.
Sign up now and join the fun! Whether you want to paint a masterpiece or hit a tiny ball really far, we’ve got a spot for you.
Parent Car Drop-Off– Please pull all the way up along the curb closest to the first cone as possible. All students will walk up the commons area and enter at door 20 by the cafeteria. There will be staff available to direct students to their appropriate door and walk them to class if needed. *We ask that you use the car line for drop-off only. Walking students across the parking lot and car line is a safety hazard and slows the process. As we start the school year, we will allow parents to walk students in on August 11th & 12th (please park in the West parking lot and walk along the sidewalk to the front doors). Starting on Wednesday, August 13th, students will walk in on their own. If you arrive after 8:45am please check your student in at the front office. Mixed Abilities (MA) students will be dropped off and picked up at door 26.
Buses- The buses will unload students in the front (North side) of the building beginning at 8:25 for breakfast eaters. All other students will be dismissed at 8:30.
AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP:
Parent Car Pick Up – Students will be dismissed at 4:01 pm. Please be in the car line by 4:00 pm, as we cannot dismiss the buses until we have all of our car rider students accounted for. TWO lines should begin to form, as pictured below. Car Rider students will receive a packet with a number tag. One number tag will be placed on the backpack and one should be placed on your rearview mirror. Tags will be handed out at open house and/or the first day of school. Proceed to the next open cone and wait for your student to be safely delivered to you. Vehicles will exit the car line in single file order. Please be mindful of maintenance and district vehicles needed to access 23rd street. DO NOT block driveways and entry points.
Buses – Buses will load at the front of the building at 4:01pm. If you are picking a student up early, please do so before 3:45pm.
Neighborhood Walkers- Students will be dismissed from door 18. Staff members will walk students to the end of the sidewalk. From there students will meet guardians or walk home. Walkers will NOT be allowed to leave from any other exit, including the main doors.
Perks include:
Endless smiles
Free ketchup perfume
Daily VIP access to the best table in the house
Seeing your kiddo during their school day!
Interested? Email mhay@goddardusd.com
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ2BJXmGTEOmdxMC6xH-ON23BknltzmBH86rYTnKZG3pswIw/viewform?usp=header
You would be in charge of planning and organizing the parties, creating the Signup Genius forms to send to all classroom parents, ensuring your parties have everything they need, and communicating with the classroom teacher as the class parties approach.
🦸♂️ Questions before committing? Contact the Room Parent Coordinator, Nicole Lauer. nelauer23@gmail.com🦸♀️
Each “Marney” earns us $$$ — $100 toward our PTO to help fund awesome events, supplies, and maybe even some extra glitter glue.
The winning principal gets a plaque, BRAGGING RIGHTS, and…
A tea date for their teachers—yes, fun-sized teas delivered to our staff like royalty!
Let’s show them how the Cubs roll. Stop in, sip the Marney, and let’s WIN THIS THING!
Congratulations to Mrs. Mann, music teacher at Amelia Earhart Elementary!
Mrs. Mann was awarded an Innovative Teacher Grant from the Goddard Education Foundation for her project: “Divide and Conquer - Adding Active Learning Centers!” This grant is set to help expand opportunities in the music classroom, making learning more hands-on, engaging, and personalized for every student.
Mrs. Mann’s vision will bring to life a music class where students are actively creating, exploring, and collaborating. She’s transforming her classroom into a vibrant space with innovative learning centers where students not only get to experience music in an innovative way but also have the opportunity to share with their loved ones all they learn via Mrs. Mann’s Mobile Recording Studio.
With this grant, Mrs. Mann’s students will have access to new resources including…
-A Mobile Vlogging/Recording Studio where students can create their own vlogs to explain musical concepts they are learning and share it with their families.
-Engaging Musical games designed to teach new skills and practice existing ones.
-Music-Go-Rounds, unique silicone clings that allow students to physically create rhythms, melodies, and more on whiteboards.
-Durable wooden and acrylic manipulatives for hands-on music creation and practice, including fun games for rhythm, melody, and instrument identification.
“My biggest goal has been to recreate the hands-on learning environment I have in my ‘Rock Out Music Instrument Room’ for all my students,” Mrs. Mann shared. “ These centers will put learning right into the hands of the students and allow them to have ownership of what and how they learn, and then be able to share all they’ve learned through the vlog recording studio.”
With class times often limited, these durable, engaging resources will ensure students get the valuable practice time they need to truly master musical concepts through these innovative resources.
Thank you , Mrs. Mann for investing in the future of these students and expanding possibilities musically in your classroom. We can’t wait to see the incredible music Amelia Earhart students will create!
Learn more about past Innovative Teacher Grants and how you can support future grants at https://goddardpsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gef/page/teacher-grants
Fueled by caffeine, sticky notes, and determination — we’re back in the building getting everything ready for our favorite little Cubs! From untangling lanyards to taming the copier beast, we’re doing the very important behind-the-scenes work to make this school year awesome.
Check out the attached dates for upcoming July & August events and help us kick the new school year off right!
Let the countdown to first-day selfies and lunchbox prep begin!
