Congratulations to our Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes! #RISE #GoBulldogs
We are taking full advantage of this perfect weather! We took lunch outside yesterday!
Happy May Day! The last day of school is May 26th with an 11:30 dismissal. This is a change from the original calendar due to previous weather interruptions.
Registration for Kindergarten and Kindergarten Prep is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! To register, click the links below or: 1. Go to algona.k12.ia.us 2. Click on Bertha Godfrey Elementary under the Schools drop down 3. Click on Kindergarten-KG Prep 4. Click the correct registration you are needing, and fill out the form. Any questions contact the school office at 295-3586.
For Kindergarten: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwueLGeIV199ISAZm__Zoiqy4EnubYJ4doSJbS1DbewEB3Cg/viewform
For Prep: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC21CGVgZAAPyKtf-wYnGdoT-sqizp0yXv4sLDhhiJ7Asz7g/viewform
Happy May Day! The last day of school is May 26th with an 11:30 dismissal. This is a change due to previous weather interruptions.
Billy's Boot Camp Day! We are celebrating Earth Day a little late since the weather wasn't fabulous last week. Doing our part by picking up sticks and trash on the playground!
Kindergarten computer headed outside today! They were greated with a wasp, a spider, and some very weak internet. But at least the weather was beautiful!! 😆🌞 #GoBulldogs #RISE
If you are the parent/guardian of a student in 4 year old preschool, check out this video! This video will give you information about Kindergarten and Kindergarten Prep expectations and health requirements for entering Kindergarten. This information, along with guidance from your child's teacher, will help you decide if Kindergarten or Kindergarten Prep will be the best fit for your child!
If you have any questions at all, call the office at 515-295-3586.
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REMINDER! Cookie dough orders will be ready to pick up on Wednesday, April 26th from 12:30 - 4:00 PM in the Bertha Godfrey gym.
Congratulations to our Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes! #RISE #GoBulldogs
Happy birthday to our Kindergarten April birthdays! #RISE #GoBulldogs
We had so much fun on Monday and Tuesday! Grandparents and Special Friends came to visit and the Kindergarten students were able to show them around! They took them to various locations around the school to show them a little of what they get to do every day while also looking for a word at each location. Once recorded on their sheet all the words made up a secret message that led them to the gym to enjoy some cookies, lemonade and a place they could get a Polaroid picture taken!
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) start this week! Be sure to offer encouraging words as they leave you for the day. Let them go into the week excited, energetic, and full of confidence!!
Linked below is a video to help parents guide their children to great habits as we approach ISASPs next week!
https://youtu.be/4mXAkcvMPls
The VIP's would like to invite any music parent to their meeting this Thursday evening. The VIP's help support the music programs here at Algona K-12th grade. If you are interested in seeing what they are all about please consider attending.
The next Paw Club meeting will be tonight at 7:00 PM at Lucia Wallace.
Reminder- There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, April 19th due to staff development.
Sleep and nutrition can have a huge impact on your child’s ability to focus and retain information. One of the most helpful things parents and adults can do is focus on supporting these basic needs. Well-balanced meals and a regular and consistent sleep schedule can really help your child succeed in the classroom everyday but especially during the times of state testing. On test days, it is vitally important to make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and begins the day full of energy. Drinking water in the morning is a great way to start the day and can remind students to bring a water bottle to school to stay hydrated and alert throughout the testing sessions.
Congratulations to our Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes! #RISE #GoBulldogd
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Some students can become anxious in the weeks or days before testing but a little encouragement from adults around them can go a long way in helping students walk into testing days feeling confident. Confidence can have a huge effect on how students perform. Ask your child what they are doing in class and how confident they feel about their work. Offer praise to your child when they feel confident and encourage them to continue to be excited about their success with new concepts or skills. Similarly, if your child is telling you they are struggling with a concept, topic, or skills, point out the progress they are making and positively encourage them to continue working—never give up on your learning!
