Meet the Teacher ✨
Say hello to two of our GPS superstars!
🧪 Mrs. Burkink — 4th Grade
Also known as our very own Ms. Frizzle! From hands-on labs to “whoa!” moments, she takes her students on daily science adventures. Big heart, bigger curiosity—her kiddos feel the love every single day.
🧵 Mrs. Massin — Family & Consumer Sciences
Our FCS extraordinaire! She can whip up a meal, stitch a hem, teach life skills, and support the social-emotional needs of everyone—all while rocking a positive attitude and the brightest smile in the hallway.
These women are everyday superheroes in their buildings—leading with creativity, compassion, and a whole lot of Swede pride. 💛💙
Say hello to two of our GPS superstars!
🧪 Mrs. Burkink — 4th Grade
Also known as our very own Ms. Frizzle! From hands-on labs to “whoa!” moments, she takes her students on daily science adventures. Big heart, bigger curiosity—her kiddos feel the love every single day.
🧵 Mrs. Massin — Family & Consumer Sciences
Our FCS extraordinaire! She can whip up a meal, stitch a hem, teach life skills, and support the social-emotional needs of everyone—all while rocking a positive attitude and the brightest smile in the hallway.
These women are everyday superheroes in their buildings—leading with creativity, compassion, and a whole lot of Swede pride. 💛💙
Find Your People 💛💙 — another week, another vibe check!
This week’s lineup is packed with Swede style and smiles:
• Mrs. Meisinger (JH Math) + her Swede Foundations crew: bringing classic black back—incredibly smart with a dash of fashionista. 🖤📐
• Ms. Clark (Speech/Psych) + Mrs. Graff: caffeinated, coordinated, and full of Swede Pride. ☕️💪
• Mrs. Rahjes + Ms. Holt (and fam): rocking the “In Our Era” gear—can we join this Swede family, please? ✨👟
• Mrs. Mroczek (2nd) + Grayli Albertson (K): matching Swede fits and matching smiles lighting up the halls! 😄💛
• Mrs. McKenna (Sped Dir/Asst. Elem Principal) + Mrs. Bartels (K–1 Counselor/Safety Coordinator): bringing the red-and-black sass to the classrooms at GPS. 🔴⚫️🔥
Drop your twin pics in the comments and tag a friend who needs to join the fun next week!
This week’s lineup is packed with Swede style and smiles:
• Mrs. Meisinger (JH Math) + her Swede Foundations crew: bringing classic black back—incredibly smart with a dash of fashionista. 🖤📐
• Ms. Clark (Speech/Psych) + Mrs. Graff: caffeinated, coordinated, and full of Swede Pride. ☕️💪
• Mrs. Rahjes + Ms. Holt (and fam): rocking the “In Our Era” gear—can we join this Swede family, please? ✨👟
• Mrs. Mroczek (2nd) + Grayli Albertson (K): matching Swede fits and matching smiles lighting up the halls! 😄💛
• Mrs. McKenna (Sped Dir/Asst. Elem Principal) + Mrs. Bartels (K–1 Counselor/Safety Coordinator): bringing the red-and-black sass to the classrooms at GPS. 🔴⚫️🔥
Drop your twin pics in the comments and tag a friend who needs to join the fun next week!
Guess what opens tomorrow from 7:40-8:05? Swede Branch Bank, of course! Our new tellers are excited to welcome you and process your deposit. If you haven't set up an account yet, feel free to use the following link to get started: bit.ly/4eDaxe4.
Meet the Teacher ✨
This week we’re celebrating TWO Elementary superstars: Mrs. David and Mrs. Ostendorf! 🎉
Mrs. David — 3rd Grade
She brings all the family love and country style right into her classroom. Think warm welcomes, big smiles, and a “you belong here” vibe from bell to bell. Mrs. David believes every student can find their perfect place and purpose.
Mrs. Ostendorf — 1st Grade
A true 1st-grade rock star! She builds confidence with routines, songs, and hands-on practice that make early learning feel like magic. Mrs. Ostendorf believes all students can succeed—and she helps them do it with patience, praise, and playful learning.
This week we’re celebrating TWO Elementary superstars: Mrs. David and Mrs. Ostendorf! 🎉
Mrs. David — 3rd Grade
She brings all the family love and country style right into her classroom. Think warm welcomes, big smiles, and a “you belong here” vibe from bell to bell. Mrs. David believes every student can find their perfect place and purpose.
Mrs. Ostendorf — 1st Grade
A true 1st-grade rock star! She builds confidence with routines, songs, and hands-on practice that make early learning feel like magic. Mrs. Ostendorf believes all students can succeed—and she helps them do it with patience, praise, and playful learning.
Find Your People — Week 6! 🎉
A little closet chaos this week… fewer twinsies, BIG energy. The matches we did find absolutely crushed it!
🍀 Green Team: Mrs. Foster (2nd), Mrs. McKenna (Sped Dir/Asst. Principal) & Mrs. Dea = lucky vibes all day.
💛🖤 Swede Pride: Mrs. Block (HS para) & McKenna Reiman (6th) bringing hallway hype to GPS.
⛈️ Stormy Chic: Mrs. Gundell (Elem Secretary) & Mrs. Richards (Elem para) serving moody-sky palette at the front desk.
👯 Super Twins: Kendrick Paul & Brooksen Richards (both 1st) = twinning level: ELITE.
A little closet chaos this week… fewer twinsies, BIG energy. The matches we did find absolutely crushed it!
🍀 Green Team: Mrs. Foster (2nd), Mrs. McKenna (Sped Dir/Asst. Principal) & Mrs. Dea = lucky vibes all day.
💛🖤 Swede Pride: Mrs. Block (HS para) & McKenna Reiman (6th) bringing hallway hype to GPS.
⛈️ Stormy Chic: Mrs. Gundell (Elem Secretary) & Mrs. Richards (Elem para) serving moody-sky palette at the front desk.
👯 Super Twins: Kendrick Paul & Brooksen Richards (both 1st) = twinning level: ELITE.
Dudley Parents / Guardians;
Please check your child's backpack for their Parent Teacher Conferences letter. This has the specific information (time) for your student. Please return the bottom portion to your child's teacher to confirm if the time works OR if you would like to reschedule for a different time. We look forward to seeing you soon at P/T Conferences!
Please check your child's backpack for their Parent Teacher Conferences letter. This has the specific information (time) for your student. Please return the bottom portion to your child's teacher to confirm if the time works OR if you would like to reschedule for a different time. We look forward to seeing you soon at P/T Conferences!
Picture Retakes are Monday, October 6th for:
*any student who was absent
*new students
*if you wish to have your photo taken again
*any student who was absent
*new students
*if you wish to have your photo taken again
⛳️ Fist Bump Friday! ⛳️
It's Fist Bump Friday tomorrow, and the Girls Golf Team will make sure it's an awesome start to the day!
They'll be at Dudley Elementary greeting students with fist bumps (and big smiles!) starting at 7:55 AM at all Dudley doors.
Let's show them some SWEDE spirit and get pumped for the day! 👋
It's Fist Bump Friday tomorrow, and the Girls Golf Team will make sure it's an awesome start to the day!
They'll be at Dudley Elementary greeting students with fist bumps (and big smiles!) starting at 7:55 AM at all Dudley doors.
Let's show them some SWEDE spirit and get pumped for the day! 👋
The Kindergarten classes celebrated Mia today! Thank you to all our custodial staff for the incredible work you do to keep GPS looking great!
Find Your People is BACK! 🎉
Each week at GPS, staff and students hunt for their “twinsies.” This week’s matches are 🔥:
👬 Cousin Love: 1st graders Kendrick & John keeping those family vibes strong!
🧑🏫🧑🏫 5th Grade Sync: Mr. Neels & Mrs. Andres—grade-level AND fashion alignment. Nailed it.
🐆 Print Perfection: Mrs. Graff (English) & Ms. Clark (Speech) took animal print to the next level.
🟡🟣 Neon Nation: Mrs. Rickertsen (Business) & Ms. Janda (Art) brought the glow.
💖 Pretty in Pink: Mr. Hamilton (MTSS) & Evelyn (1st grade) twinning like pros.
🧪 Science of Style: Mrs. Miller (Kind), Mrs. Paul (Kind) & Mr. Mahlberg = green + black = perfection.
💚 Green with Envy: Mrs. McKenna (Sped Dir), Mrs. Stienike (Counselor) & Mrs. Floyd (Principal) serving coordinated goals.
Each week at GPS, staff and students hunt for their “twinsies.” This week’s matches are 🔥:
👬 Cousin Love: 1st graders Kendrick & John keeping those family vibes strong!
🧑🏫🧑🏫 5th Grade Sync: Mr. Neels & Mrs. Andres—grade-level AND fashion alignment. Nailed it.
🐆 Print Perfection: Mrs. Graff (English) & Ms. Clark (Speech) took animal print to the next level.
🟡🟣 Neon Nation: Mrs. Rickertsen (Business) & Ms. Janda (Art) brought the glow.
💖 Pretty in Pink: Mr. Hamilton (MTSS) & Evelyn (1st grade) twinning like pros.
🧪 Science of Style: Mrs. Miller (Kind), Mrs. Paul (Kind) & Mr. Mahlberg = green + black = perfection.
💚 Green with Envy: Mrs. McKenna (Sped Dir), Mrs. Stienike (Counselor) & Mrs. Floyd (Principal) serving coordinated goals.
Meet the GPS Staff:
Mrs. Hamilton brings the ENERGY as our Business Teacher, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, and Junior High Track Coach. Positive attitude + great humor = winning combo! 🏀🏃♀️📊
Dr. Jonas = Captain of the Swede ship, charting a course straight to student success. 🧭 Her steady leadership keeps us focused on what matters most: students. 🌟
Mrs. Hamilton brings the ENERGY as our Business Teacher, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, and Junior High Track Coach. Positive attitude + great humor = winning combo! 🏀🏃♀️📊
Dr. Jonas = Captain of the Swede ship, charting a course straight to student success. 🧭 Her steady leadership keeps us focused on what matters most: students. 🌟
🍂 October is Near! Let's Celebrate Our Gothenburg Staff & Their "Swede Era" Success!
Can you believe we're already closing out the first month of school? Time flies when you're "In Your Swede Era!"
We've seen so much incredible work over the last four weeks—from welcoming new students to getting all our routines and activities running smoothly. None of this amazing start would be possible without the passion, dedication, and hard work of our entire Gothenburg Public Schools staff: our teachers, paras, secretaries, custodians, administrators, and everyone in between.
They're truly making a difference every single day!
As we settle into the rhythm of October, it's the perfect time to give another big, enthusiastic shoutout to the staff members who have made a positive impact on you or your student.
Let's keep the "SWEDE APPRECIATION" flowing! Use the quick form below to share your positive notes. We love to recognize their hard work!
Give a shoutout here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Thank you for being such a supportive community! Go Swedes!
Can you believe we're already closing out the first month of school? Time flies when you're "In Your Swede Era!"
We've seen so much incredible work over the last four weeks—from welcoming new students to getting all our routines and activities running smoothly. None of this amazing start would be possible without the passion, dedication, and hard work of our entire Gothenburg Public Schools staff: our teachers, paras, secretaries, custodians, administrators, and everyone in between.
They're truly making a difference every single day!
As we settle into the rhythm of October, it's the perfect time to give another big, enthusiastic shoutout to the staff members who have made a positive impact on you or your student.
Let's keep the "SWEDE APPRECIATION" flowing! Use the quick form below to share your positive notes. We love to recognize their hard work!
Give a shoutout here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Thank you for being such a supportive community! Go Swedes!
Good Morning Swedes! Get ready for Fist Bump Friday with the Swede Cross County Team this morning! What a great way to start our day at Dudley!
If you would like an "In Our Swede Era" attire (shirts, crewneck, hoodie, etc.), we have one more campaign setup with ValleyPromo! Check out the link below to order!
https://bekind.valleypromodsco.com/
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"Find Your People" - Week 5
🐝 Buzz squad: Lola Holthus (4th) & Mrs. Floyd (Elementary Principal) rocking their bee tees and ready to pollinate positivity!
🕶️ Men in Black vibes: Coach Mahlberg (Elem. PE) & Mr. Neels (5th) = stylish, steady, and mission-ready.
🖤 Maroon & black mood: Mrs. Vang (Business Director), Dr. Jonas (Superintendent) & Ms. Wilson (Maintenance) serving full-on Swede energy.
💛 Swede Pride spotlight: Mrs. Miller (Kindergarten) & Mr. Neels (5th) bringing the spirit!
#SwedePride #WeAreGPS #AllMeansAll
Meet the Teacher!
📚 Mrs. Beavers (10th & 12th Grade English): Mrs. Beavers brings next-level creativity to the classroom—think choice-driven reading, lively discussions, and writing projects that feel more like publishing than “homework.”
🍎 Mrs. Paul (Kindergarten): Mrs. Paul blends a big sense of humor with big, hands-on learning. She meets little learners right where they are, building confidence with kindness and turning curiosity into “I can do it!” moments every single day.
#SwedePride #WeAreGPS #AllMeansAll
📚 Mrs. Beavers (10th & 12th Grade English): Mrs. Beavers brings next-level creativity to the classroom—think choice-driven reading, lively discussions, and writing projects that feel more like publishing than “homework.”
🍎 Mrs. Paul (Kindergarten): Mrs. Paul blends a big sense of humor with big, hands-on learning. She meets little learners right where they are, building confidence with kindness and turning curiosity into “I can do it!” moments every single day.
#SwedePride #WeAreGPS #AllMeansAll
Find Your People is back for another week! 🎉
This year we’re featuring FOUR teams—kicking off with three duos bringing the color and the Swede spirit:
🎨👩🌾 The Outliers: Miss Janda (7–12 Art) + Miss Johnson (7–12 Ag) — pretty in PINK and totally iconic. From the art room to the ag lab, these two bring creativity, grit, and serious pink power to our halls. 💗
💙🤍 Bright Vibes: Mrs. Haas (School Nurse) + Mrs. Andres (5th Grade) — shining in blue & white. Health meets fifth-grade brilliance: keeping our students cared for, confident, and classroom-ready. ✨
💛💙 Swede Pride: Mrs. Mosel (7–12 Ag) + Mrs. Floyd (Elem Principal) — matching Game Day tees for the win! They’re the definition of spirit leaders—lifting students (and the rest of us) every single day. 🏈
🏈 Ready to Tackle the Day: Ms. Holt (MTSS–Behavior) + Mrs. Richards (Paraprofessional) — Swede Pride on full display and a can-do crew, jumping in wherever students need steady support. 💪
Show them some love: drop a 💗 for The Outliers, 💙🤍 for Bright Vibes, or 💛💙 for Swede Pride—then tag your own teammate who brings the good vibes every day!
#FindYourPeople #SwedeVibes #SwedePride #GameDay #GPSFamily #Outliers #WeAreGPS #CultureClub
This year we’re featuring FOUR teams—kicking off with three duos bringing the color and the Swede spirit:
🎨👩🌾 The Outliers: Miss Janda (7–12 Art) + Miss Johnson (7–12 Ag) — pretty in PINK and totally iconic. From the art room to the ag lab, these two bring creativity, grit, and serious pink power to our halls. 💗
💙🤍 Bright Vibes: Mrs. Haas (School Nurse) + Mrs. Andres (5th Grade) — shining in blue & white. Health meets fifth-grade brilliance: keeping our students cared for, confident, and classroom-ready. ✨
💛💙 Swede Pride: Mrs. Mosel (7–12 Ag) + Mrs. Floyd (Elem Principal) — matching Game Day tees for the win! They’re the definition of spirit leaders—lifting students (and the rest of us) every single day. 🏈
🏈 Ready to Tackle the Day: Ms. Holt (MTSS–Behavior) + Mrs. Richards (Paraprofessional) — Swede Pride on full display and a can-do crew, jumping in wherever students need steady support. 💪
Show them some love: drop a 💗 for The Outliers, 💙🤍 for Bright Vibes, or 💛💙 for Swede Pride—then tag your own teammate who brings the good vibes every day!
#FindYourPeople #SwedeVibes #SwedePride #GameDay #GPSFamily #Outliers #WeAreGPS #CultureClub
Good morning, Swedes! 💛💙
Time for another "Meet the Teacher"
Spotlight: Ms. Clark — Speech coach + Speech/Psych/History wizard, helping students find their voice and use it with confidence! 🎙️
Applause for Mrs. Rush — our sunshine SLP who turns practice ➜ progress every single day. ☀️🗣️
#SwedePride #AllMeansAll #WeAreGPS
Time for another "Meet the Teacher"
Spotlight: Ms. Clark — Speech coach + Speech/Psych/History wizard, helping students find their voice and use it with confidence! 🎙️
Applause for Mrs. Rush — our sunshine SLP who turns practice ➜ progress every single day. ☀️🗣️
#SwedePride #AllMeansAll #WeAreGPS
Progress Report Reminder for 3rd-6th graders....
First quarter progress reports are coming home with your child today in their backpack.
This is a great time to celebrate their progress and help them set a goal for the rest of the quarter.
First quarter progress reports are coming home with your child today in their backpack.
This is a great time to celebrate their progress and help them set a goal for the rest of the quarter.
A Friendly Reminder About Bike Safety
With the beginning of the school year and the beautiful weather, we're seeing more and more of our students riding their bikes to school. It's a great way to get some exercise and fresh air!
We've had some community concerns with students riding in the middle of the road or swerving back and forth. Let's all work together to make sure our young riders stay safe and respectful of others on the road. Please take a moment to review these important safety tips with your child when riding a bike to school:
1). The rules of the road. Remind them to always stop at stop signs, use hand signals for turns, and ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic.
2). Helmets are a must!
3). Stay in a straight line. Swerving can cause confusion for drivers and lead to accidents.
49ers ). Lights and reflective gear. If they're riding early in the morning, bright colors, reflectors, and lights can make a huge difference in being seen by drivers.
We appreciate your partnership in keeping all of our students safe on their way to and from school. Have a wonderful and safe week!
~Mrs. Floyd, Dudley Elementary Principal
With the beginning of the school year and the beautiful weather, we're seeing more and more of our students riding their bikes to school. It's a great way to get some exercise and fresh air!
We've had some community concerns with students riding in the middle of the road or swerving back and forth. Let's all work together to make sure our young riders stay safe and respectful of others on the road. Please take a moment to review these important safety tips with your child when riding a bike to school:
1). The rules of the road. Remind them to always stop at stop signs, use hand signals for turns, and ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic.
2). Helmets are a must!
3). Stay in a straight line. Swerving can cause confusion for drivers and lead to accidents.
49ers ). Lights and reflective gear. If they're riding early in the morning, bright colors, reflectors, and lights can make a huge difference in being seen by drivers.
We appreciate your partnership in keeping all of our students safe on their way to and from school. Have a wonderful and safe week!
~Mrs. Floyd, Dudley Elementary Principal
