News & Announcements

Dear Golden Families,

Welcome back and Happy 2026! We hope you enjoyed a restful and joyful break and are feeling refreshed as we begin a new year together at Golden Elementary. We are all looking forward to a wonderful week welcoming our students back to campus and feeling the positive energy as learning resumes.

This week is already off to an exciting start. We are kicking things off with Motivational Monday to inspire our students as they jump back into learning. We are also looking forward to Pizza with the Principal, which gives both Mrs. Dempsey and me the chance to connect with students, hear their voices, and celebrate what makes Golden such a special place. In addition, we will be recognizing our Eagle of the Month and celebrating students who exemplify our Golden expectations and values. We also are kicking off our PBIS Refresh Week as we review and practice our school-wide expectations.

This work helps ensure our campus remains a safe, positive, and supportive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As we move forward, we are excited to gear up and fully support our students and school community as we enter what is historically the strongest and most impactful instructional time of the year. This is a prime season for growth, progress, and achievement, and our teachers are ready to challenge, inspire, and support every learner every day. Which also leads to a friendly reminder that attendance truly matters. Being at school every day makes a significant difference in student learning and success. If your child is healthy, please be sure they are at school and ready to learn each day.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are grateful to work alongside such an incredible community and look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

Warmly,
Kristin McDonaldPrincipal, Golden Elementary
Shine Bright. Stay Golden. 🦅

Dear Golden Families,

It is mid-December and our Golden Eagles are working hard! Please remember that every day is important. If your child could be in school, they should be in school. Every Day Counts!

I also want to address a safety concern taking place in front of the school. Families, please use the crosswalk before and after school. Golden Avenue is extremely busy during drop-off and dismissal, and walking through traffic is very unsafe. We have had far too many close calls. Taking the extra few minutes to walk to the crosswalk, where our crossing guard is stationed, truly helps keep everyone safe. Thank you for putting safety first.

This week we have College Wear Wednesday! Let’s see our Golden College Pride. And fun fact: Tuesday is the 67th day of school. Never have we discussed this number with such importance… what a silly thing, 6–7!

Mrs. Dempsey and I are excited to meet with our 5th and 6th Grade Student Council representatives on Tuesday at lunch and to enjoy delicious donuts on Wednesday with our PBIS Donut Experience winners. So fun! We are always so proud of our Golden Eagles. They are respectful, responsible, and safe!

Don’t forget to support Student Council by bringing in new socks to help community members in need.

Warmly,
Kristin McDonald
Principal, Golden Elementary
Shine Bright. Stay Golden. 🦅