Hello, Golden Families!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Coffee with the Principals last week! It was wonderful to connect with so many of you, share updates, answer questions, and spend some time together. I truly appreciate your partnership and involvement in our Golden community. The presentation from Coffee with the Principals is shared below for anyone who was unable to attend or would like to review the information.

📚 We have something new and exciting coming to Golden this week! The Placentia Library District Bookmobile will be on campus this Tuesday, September 1 from 2:15–4:00 PM. We are excited to offer our Golden Eagles and families another opportunity to explore books and connect with the wonderful resources available through our local library.

☀️ We are also looking forward to some cooler temperatures this week! After last week's heat, we are hopeful that we will be able to return to our regular recess, lunch, PE, and outdoor schedules. As always, we will continue to monitor conditions throughout each day and follow our district heat guidance. When temperatures or conditions indicate that modifications are needed, we will adjust activities or bring students indoors. Student safety will always be our priority!

📊 Beginning-of-year assessments continue as students work through our i-Ready Inform and IXL diagnostic window. These assessments provide our teachers with valuable information about student strengths and areas for growth as we plan instruction and support for the year ahead.

And a reminder as you make plans for next weekend: there is NO SCHOOL next Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend! Students will return on Tuesday, September 8, which is also when our CogAT testing window opens.

We have another great week ahead! Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱! 💙💛

Warmly,
Kristin McDonald
Principal, Golden Elementary