Bertha Godfrey Elementary

Bulldog Heroes enjoying Pizza Ranch!

Happy birthday to our kindergarten February birthdays! #RISE #GoBulldgos

Congratulations to our kindergarten Bulldog Heroes! #RISE #GoBulldogs

Last Thursday (February 3rd) we celebrated our 100th DAY OF SCHOOL!! It was a day full of fun and so many things 100! 100 exercises, counting to 100, 100 steps, 100 pieces of snack, artwork made out of 100, and many more things! The students were also invited to dress up as if they were 100 years old. One lucky Kindergarten even showed up with a matching shirt as many of the teachers! Be sure to check out Facebook for more pictures of our festivities!

This month, our school wide theme is problem solving. In our morning announcements we’ll be reminding students to use the Second Step Problem-Solving Steps: • S: Say the problem • T: Think of solutions • E: Explore consequences • P: Pick the best solution As you can see, the first letter of each step spells the word ”step.” Remembering “step” helps students solve problems with each other in safe and respectful ways. Second Step lessons specifically teach students to use each step and reinforce the message that solutions need to be safe and respectful. We hope the steps will be helpful for you and your child when there are problems at home. Please tell your child’s teacher if you would like more suggestions about how to use the Problem-Solving Steps at home. Yours in Education, Mr. Sudol

Congratulations to our January Bulldog Heroes! #RISE #GoBulldogs

Algona CSD is going to be 2hrs late today (Thursday, Jan. 27).

Spirit Night! #RISE #GoBulldogs

The Algona CSD will have a two-hour late start on Wednesday, January 26th due to the bitterly cold temperatures forecasted for the area. Stay Warm Bulldogs!

The Algona CSD will have a two-hour late start on Tuesday, January 25th due to the bitterly cold temperatures forecasted for the area. Stay Warm Bulldogs!

Spirit Night!

Thank you Julie for coming and teaching our Kindergarten Prep and Preschool friends all about mammals!

Due to dangerous wind chill conditions, Algona CSD will be 2 hrs late tomorrow (Jan 20).

Algona CSD is going to cancel school for tomorrow (Jan 14).

Congratulations to our latest Bulldog Heroes! #RISE #GoBulldogs

This month, our school wide theme is emotion management. In our morning announcements we’ll be prompting students to notice their own feelings by paying attention to clues in their bodies, and we’ll be reminding them to use their Second Step skills to calm down: • Stop—Use your signal • Name your feeling • Calm down: Breathe, count, use positive self-talk These skills help students calm down strong emotions when faced with learning and social challenges, which helps them succeed academically and get along well with others. Please tell your child’s teacher if you have questions about how you can help your child learn to calm down at home. Yours in Education, Mr. Sudol

The Algona Community School is currently accepting enrollment for 3 and 4 year old Preschool for the 2022-2023 school year. The forms for registration will be available on-line at the Algona Community School website by clicking on Bertha Godfrey Elementary. If you are unable to register online please call Central Administration at (515) 295-3528. Kindergarten and kindergarten prep registration will start the first week of May. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.

This month, our school wide theme is emotion management. In our morning announcements we’ll be prompting students to notice their own feelings by paying attention to clues in their bodies, and we’ll be reminding them to use their Second Step skills to calm down: • Stop—Use your signal • Name your feeling • Calm down: Breathe, count, use positive self-talk These skills help students calm down strong emotions when faced with learning and social challenges, which helps them succeed academically and get along well with others. Second Step lessons specifically teach about calming down strong emotions such as anger, disappointment, frustration, and anxiety. Please tell your child’s teacher if you have questions about how you can help your child learn to calm down at home. Yours in Education, Mr. Sudol

Some of the kindergartners having fun with their graham cracker house projects!

Just a reminder of the early out today (12/22/21) at 2:15 p.m. Enjoy the Holiday break with your family and we will see you on Jan. 4th. Mr. Sudol