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
🎉👯♀️ Find Your People Wednesday! 👯♀️🎉
Sometimes it’s not planned... it’s just fabulous teacher telepathy.
This week’s squad didn’t just show up to work—they showed up in style! 👗👟☕️
🌾 Fall Fashion Queens:
Mrs. Ostergard (School Psych), Mrs. Paul (Kindergarten), and Mrs. McKenna (Sped Director/Asst. Principal) are serving up green & gold realness and ALL the autumn vibes. #PumpkinSpiceCrew
🖤 Matching Mavens:
Mrs. Bartels (Kindergarten/1st Counselor) & Mrs. Rush (SLP) are giving us black-on-black chic with matching cups, matching smiles, and matching fabulousness. #SpeechAndSoul
💙🖤 Cool Crew in Blue:
Miss Kennicutt (2nd Grade) & Mrs. Harrison (Library Extraordinaire) are totally twinning in black and blue. This duo = fierce + fun + fluent in read-alouds. #BlueCrewGoals
💫 Stripes & Sweethearts:
Mrs. Floyd (Elem. Principal) & Mrs. Mroczek (2nd Grade) are twinning in stripes and cardigan cozy, with personalities just as perfectly matched. #StripesForDays
Sometimes it’s not planned... it’s just fabulous teacher telepathy.
This week’s squad didn’t just show up to work—they showed up in style! 👗👟☕️
🌾 Fall Fashion Queens:
Mrs. Ostergard (School Psych), Mrs. Paul (Kindergarten), and Mrs. McKenna (Sped Director/Asst. Principal) are serving up green & gold realness and ALL the autumn vibes. #PumpkinSpiceCrew
🖤 Matching Mavens:
Mrs. Bartels (Kindergarten/1st Counselor) & Mrs. Rush (SLP) are giving us black-on-black chic with matching cups, matching smiles, and matching fabulousness. #SpeechAndSoul
💙🖤 Cool Crew in Blue:
Miss Kennicutt (2nd Grade) & Mrs. Harrison (Library Extraordinaire) are totally twinning in black and blue. This duo = fierce + fun + fluent in read-alouds. #BlueCrewGoals
💫 Stripes & Sweethearts:
Mrs. Floyd (Elem. Principal) & Mrs. Mroczek (2nd Grade) are twinning in stripes and cardigan cozy, with personalities just as perfectly matched. #StripesForDays
Get ready, Dudley Elementary! 🎉 The Gothenburg Swede Volleyball Team is coming to kick off our day with Fist Bump Friday this week! 🏐 Swedes will be at the Dudley doors on Friday morning to greet students with high-fives and fist bumps to start the day. Let's show them our spirit!
🎉 Meet the Teachers! 🎉
We’re rolling out the red carpet this week for TWO incredible Swede staff members! 💛💙
🌾 Mrs. Mosel – Our Extraordinary Agriculture Teacher!
She grows minds AND gardens 🌱 and is half the heart of FFA here at GPS! Whether it’s in the greenhouse, classroom, or supporting many agriculture projects —Mrs. Mosel is cheering on every student to get involved and shine!
🍎 Mrs. Koehn – Our Kindergarten Magic Maker!
She’s the queen of calm, hugs, songs, and silly dances 👑🎶. Her heart is 100% full of love for our tiniest Swedes, and she makes every kindergartener feel safe, seen, and celebrated!
📣 Drop a 💛 below if these ladies have made a difference in your family!
#SwedePride #GPSFamily #MeetTheTeachers #FFAForAll #KindergartenQueens #TeacherSpotlight
We’re rolling out the red carpet this week for TWO incredible Swede staff members! 💛💙
🌾 Mrs. Mosel – Our Extraordinary Agriculture Teacher!
She grows minds AND gardens 🌱 and is half the heart of FFA here at GPS! Whether it’s in the greenhouse, classroom, or supporting many agriculture projects —Mrs. Mosel is cheering on every student to get involved and shine!
🍎 Mrs. Koehn – Our Kindergarten Magic Maker!
She’s the queen of calm, hugs, songs, and silly dances 👑🎶. Her heart is 100% full of love for our tiniest Swedes, and she makes every kindergartener feel safe, seen, and celebrated!
📣 Drop a 💛 below if these ladies have made a difference in your family!
#SwedePride #GPSFamily #MeetTheTeachers #FFAForAll #KindergartenQueens #TeacherSpotlight
What a day at Dudley! The good vibes were absolutely off the charts, and we have so many positive things to celebrate.
Today was packed with awesome moments, from our "Fist Bump Friday" with the SWEDE softball team to all the students who earned positive office calls.
We also celebrated a student for his summer reading at the Gothenburg Public Library. He earned a special lunch with the principal.
And the positive news doesn't stop there! We also had many students celebrating birthdays this week and they journeyed to the office for a birthday pencil and a book from the awesome TeamMates book vending machine.
It’s truly been a day of celebrating our students and spreading positivity throughout our school. Let's keep the good times rolling! Go Dudley!
Tomorrow isn’t just Friday, it is Fist Bump Friday with our Swede Softball Team! See you all at the Dudley doors in the morning!
✨👯 Find Your People – Week 2! 👯✨
This week’s style match-ups brought us stripes, pinks, florals, greys, and fall vibes galore! Here’s who found their people:
👗 Stripes for the win!
Mrs. Mroczek (2nd Grade) & Mrs. Wyatt (Early Childhood) are twinning in all the stripes.
💗 Pretty in Pink (and full of collaboration!)
Mrs. Stienike (2nd–4th Counselor), Mrs. Waddle (5th–8th Counselor), & Mrs. Bartels (K–1 Counselor & Safety Coordinator) found their crew in pink.
🌸 Florals + Data = Power Duo
Mrs. McKenna (Sped Director & Asst. Elem Principal) & Mrs. Tiller (Dir. of Teaching & Learning) make data look good in florals.
🌫️ Greys & Blacks for the Cloudy-Day Feels
Ms. Kennicutt (2nd) & Mrs. Foster (2nd) bring cozy vibes with their cool tones.
🎨 Mauve Mood
Ms. Klumpe (6th) & Mrs. Anderson (6th) support students while rocking matching mauve.
👟 Kicks & Pink Lady Energy
Mrs. Miller (Kindergarten) & Mrs. Bartels (Counselor & Safety Coordinator) are high-stepping in style.
🍂 Hello, Fall!
Ms. Jacobsen (Career & Community Planner) & Mrs. Floyd (Elem Principal) give us all the autumn feels.
We love seeing our GPS staff connect through fashion every Wednesday—who will find their people next week? Stay tuned! 🎉✨
This week’s style match-ups brought us stripes, pinks, florals, greys, and fall vibes galore! Here’s who found their people:
👗 Stripes for the win!
Mrs. Mroczek (2nd Grade) & Mrs. Wyatt (Early Childhood) are twinning in all the stripes.
💗 Pretty in Pink (and full of collaboration!)
Mrs. Stienike (2nd–4th Counselor), Mrs. Waddle (5th–8th Counselor), & Mrs. Bartels (K–1 Counselor & Safety Coordinator) found their crew in pink.
🌸 Florals + Data = Power Duo
Mrs. McKenna (Sped Director & Asst. Elem Principal) & Mrs. Tiller (Dir. of Teaching & Learning) make data look good in florals.
🌫️ Greys & Blacks for the Cloudy-Day Feels
Ms. Kennicutt (2nd) & Mrs. Foster (2nd) bring cozy vibes with their cool tones.
🎨 Mauve Mood
Ms. Klumpe (6th) & Mrs. Anderson (6th) support students while rocking matching mauve.
👟 Kicks & Pink Lady Energy
Mrs. Miller (Kindergarten) & Mrs. Bartels (Counselor & Safety Coordinator) are high-stepping in style.
🍂 Hello, Fall!
Ms. Jacobsen (Career & Community Planner) & Mrs. Floyd (Elem Principal) give us all the autumn feels.
We love seeing our GPS staff connect through fashion every Wednesday—who will find their people next week? Stay tuned! 🎉✨
Spotlight time!
Say hello to Mrs. Anderjaska, an absolute rockstar in 4th grade, and Ms. Holt, our new MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional championing student success.
Drop your favorite stories or kudos below! #SwedePride #GPSFamily
Say hello to Mrs. Anderjaska, an absolute rockstar in 4th grade, and Ms. Holt, our new MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional championing student success.
Drop your favorite stories or kudos below! #SwedePride #GPSFamily
Sending a big thank you to the members of the Gothenburg Methodist Church for their generous donations to our amazing teachers at Dudley Elementary! This year, our teachers created wishlists for their classrooms and, thanks to their incredible support, every single teacher received something on their list. The kindness and generosity means the world to our teachers and will make a real difference for our students this school year.
Tomorrow is Fist Bump Friday with the Swede Football Team!
Our Dudley students will start their day with some Swede pride—football players will be at every Dudley entrance to greet them with a fist bump. Let's show our team spirit and wish them GOOD LUCK as they "kickoff" the season!
Our Dudley students will start their day with some Swede pride—football players will be at every Dudley entrance to greet them with a fist bump. Let's show our team spirit and wish them GOOD LUCK as they "kickoff" the season!
Miss Kennicutt’s 2nd grade class has a special guest who stops by their classroom window almost every day during Math time. Meet “Sum,” the newest (outside) class pet!
This curious little friend seems to enjoy watching our 2nd graders hard at work as they grow into stronger mathematicians. The students love looking up and spotting Sum cheering them on from the other side of the glass!
Learning math is even more fun with a visitor who believes in us. 💙➕✖️
This curious little friend seems to enjoy watching our 2nd graders hard at work as they grow into stronger mathematicians. The students love looking up and spotting Sum cheering them on from the other side of the glass!
Learning math is even more fun with a visitor who believes in us. 💙➕✖️
We had a great time at our 6th Grade Assembly on Wednesday, introducing students to the opportunity of becoming a Bank Teller at Swede Branch Bank! It's a fantastic leadership role, and the students had fun learning and participating.
Students who are interested in applying received an application. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Floyd by September 8th.
Interviews will be held during the school day on September 12th.
We're so proud of our students for exploring this exciting leadership opportunity!
Students who are interested in applying received an application. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Floyd by September 8th.
Interviews will be held during the school day on September 12th.
We're so proud of our students for exploring this exciting leadership opportunity!
✨👗🎉 Find Your People Wednesdays at GPS! 🎉👔✨
At Gothenburg Public Schools, we bring the good vibes and great fashion into our classrooms and hallways every week! Each Wednesday, staff are on the lookout to “Find Your People” — matching up with others rocking similar styles. This week, it was all about greens and pinks! 💚💖
🍀 Miss Zach (1st) & Dr. Jonas (Superintendent) showing off the Luck of the Irish!
🖤💚 Dr. Jonas & Lori Long (HS Librarian & 9th English) pairing green & black to perfection.
💗 Mr. Neels (5th) & Mrs. Larson (4th) proving pink is always in style.
💗👔 Mr. Neels & Mr. Hamilton (MTSS) channeling “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”
💗 Mrs. Rush (SLP) & Mrs. Mroczek (2nd) dazzling in bright pink.
🖤👕 Mr. Eshelman (5th) & Mrs. McKenna (Sped. Dir. & Asst. Principal) rocking the black & grey duo.
🧑🏫💖 Mrs. Miller (K) & Mrs. Neels (K) twinning in Kindergarten pride!
We can’t wait to keep sharing the creative styles and fun pairings that bring our GPS family together. Stay tuned every Wednesday for more “Find Your People” looks! 📸✨
At Gothenburg Public Schools, we bring the good vibes and great fashion into our classrooms and hallways every week! Each Wednesday, staff are on the lookout to “Find Your People” — matching up with others rocking similar styles. This week, it was all about greens and pinks! 💚💖
🍀 Miss Zach (1st) & Dr. Jonas (Superintendent) showing off the Luck of the Irish!
🖤💚 Dr. Jonas & Lori Long (HS Librarian & 9th English) pairing green & black to perfection.
💗 Mr. Neels (5th) & Mrs. Larson (4th) proving pink is always in style.
💗👔 Mr. Neels & Mr. Hamilton (MTSS) channeling “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”
💗 Mrs. Rush (SLP) & Mrs. Mroczek (2nd) dazzling in bright pink.
🖤👕 Mr. Eshelman (5th) & Mrs. McKenna (Sped. Dir. & Asst. Principal) rocking the black & grey duo.
🧑🏫💖 Mrs. Miller (K) & Mrs. Neels (K) twinning in Kindergarten pride!
We can’t wait to keep sharing the creative styles and fun pairings that bring our GPS family together. Stay tuned every Wednesday for more “Find Your People” looks! 📸✨
We’re kicking off our weekly staff spotlights! Say hello to Miss Kennicutt and Mrs. Anderson. Drop a comment with a favorite memory or shout-out for them below. 💬👏
#MeetTheSwedes #SwedePride #WeAreGPS
#MeetTheSwedes #SwedePride #WeAreGPS
Welcome back, students and families! The first couple of weeks of school have been great, with students doing an excellent job of practicing our school-wide expectations.
As we get ready for Gothenburg's fall sports, please take a moment to review the ACTIVITIES expectations with your child. Let's show our Swede Pride and positive sportsmanship at all events!
A quick reminder for football games: students are welcome to sit with an adult or in the grandstands above the high school student section. Please note that playing on the practice field or in other areas is not permitted. We want all of our students watching and cheering on our Swedes!
As we get ready for Gothenburg's fall sports, please take a moment to review the ACTIVITIES expectations with your child. Let's show our Swede Pride and positive sportsmanship at all events!
A quick reminder for football games: students are welcome to sit with an adult or in the grandstands above the high school student section. Please note that playing on the practice field or in other areas is not permitted. We want all of our students watching and cheering on our Swedes!
Get ready to BANK on a great school year!
Gothenburg Public Schools and our friends at Flatwater Bank are excited to welcome back the Swede Branch Bank for its third year. We're open for business every Wednesday morning from 7:40 a.m. to 8:05 a.m., giving students in kindergarten through 6th grade a fun way to save their money right here at school!
This is a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to start building smart money habits that will last a lifetime. Think of it as a small step toward big financial futures.
If you'd like your child to join in on the saving fun, please check your email for the online permission form. If your child has participated in previous years, you're all set and don't need to fill out the form again.
We can't wait to see our young bankers in action!
Link: https://forms.gle/NBtqgTcAgjSrG1cLA
Gothenburg Public Schools and our friends at Flatwater Bank are excited to welcome back the Swede Branch Bank for its third year. We're open for business every Wednesday morning from 7:40 a.m. to 8:05 a.m., giving students in kindergarten through 6th grade a fun way to save their money right here at school!
This is a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to start building smart money habits that will last a lifetime. Think of it as a small step toward big financial futures.
If you'd like your child to join in on the saving fun, please check your email for the online permission form. If your child has participated in previous years, you're all set and don't need to fill out the form again.
We can't wait to see our young bankers in action!
Link: https://forms.gle/NBtqgTcAgjSrG1cLA
Happy first week of school, Swedes! We're kicking off the new school year "In Our Swede Era," and what better way to celebrate than by spreading some positivity?
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Happy first week of school, Swedes! We're kicking off the new school year "In Our Swede Era," and what better way to celebrate than by spreading some positivity?
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
It's Back to School Open House night at Gothenburg Public Schools from 5:30-7:00! Get ready to meet teachers, see classrooms, and catch up with friends. Don't forget to take a picture! We have two great options on the west side of Dudley as well as the big bulletin board in the Dudley hallway! See you soon!
