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All newly identified GATE students/families are invited to tour classes and our school from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.

Dear Golden Families,

2025 here we come! Welcome back families! I look forward to partnering with all of you as we work through the second half of the school year! We have many exciting opportunities and events ahead, and we will continue to work hard to provide the very best education for all of our Golden Eagles!

This month we put a spotlight on kindness with a culminating kindness week January 27-31st. We also have Battle of the Book sign-ups, our GATE tour/showcase for newly identified families, our Golden Musical rehearsals, after school intervention, and so much more! Did I mention we have the best team of teachers and staff who are ready to support your students and provide the very best instruction? I have so much pride for our school community, and it is easy to see why we are #53 in the state of California! If you are interested in hearing more about our school, our goals, and some of the exciting things we have planned for this year please consider joining us Monday, January 13th for Coffee with the Principals and a General PTA Association Meeting at 8am in the MPR. We always look forward to welcoming our families onto campus!

In the meantime, I can't wait to see all of our Golden Eagles back to school on Monday!

Thank you for you support,
Kristin McDonald
Principal, Golden Elementary

Dear Golden Families,

'Twas the week before Winter Break, when all through the school, Not a creature was stirring, not even a student... Well that is not the case here at Golden! We have a very busy week full of learning, joy, and all things Golden!

We kick the week off with our annual holiday spirit week! Details are listed below, and this is a fun (and fairly simple) dress up each day this week! In addition we have our kindergarten performance, first grade gingerbread day, Grinch Day in fifth grade, and so much more! And let's not forget students in first through fifth grade have a district writing test this week on top of classroom holiday parties on Friday!

On Monday we will be doing a Shelter in Place drill. This is a very mild drill, and it is not intended to scare or alarm any students. Please know that we are very age appropriate - this is only a raised level of alert. Doors will remain locked as teachers continue teaching. Mrs. Dempsey and I will walk around to make sure all students are inside. That is the extent of it!

Don't forget to order your spirit wear this week! The online store closes on Friday!

On behalf of all our Golden staff, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Our next Golden Eagle News will resume January 5th! See you all in 2025!

Thank you always for your support,
Kristin McDonald
Principal, Golden Elementary

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Dear Golden Families,

Last week I shared about Golden being named an Honor Roll School. Well this week, as you may have read in the Monday Message from Dr. Cherniss, Golden was named #53 in the state of California. This is a huge honor as there are 5,865 elementary schools in California, so this puts our school in the elite 1% for top elementary schools. I have such pride for our dedicated staff and strong community partnerships that make all of this happen. In the end, it is about providing the best education possible to all of our students! I am honored to serve the Golden Community and I thank you for your support and trust!

We have 10 more school days this year! I cannot believe how fast this year is going - it must be that we are all working hard and having fun! Regardless I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all to please make attendance a priority whenever possible. If your child could be in school, they should be in school! The last two weeks will be busy, engaging, academic, and joyous! This is such a special time of the year for all! Let's make it a December to Remember!

I also would love to put in a plug for our Student Council sponsored Sock Drive. All socks will be donated to families in need. We will be collecting socks until December 16th. Thank you for supporting our community!

Finally, Golden Spirit Wear is on sale below! Stock up or buy this year's design. We love seeing our student with their school pride on Fridays!

Let's have a wonderful week!

With honor and appreciation,

Kristin McDonald
Principal, Golden Elementary

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Dear Golden Families,

I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving with your family and friends. It is hard to believe that Monday (tomorrow) when we come back, we will be in December! Although we only have three weeks of school before Winter Break, this is an important three weeks, and your help is requested in making sure students come to school if they can! Attendance matters!

Please be on the look-out for our Golden Spirit Wear! It will be on sale very soon, and we can't wait!

Golden Made the Honor Roll! Golden is one of the 20 schools in PYLUSD recognized on the 2024 California Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This distinction highlights our commitment to student achievement and excellence, based on objective performance data, and reflects the dedication of our entire school community. I couldn't be prouder!


With gratitude,
Kristin McDonald
Principal, Golden Elementary

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