PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
2021-22 Classroom Placement and Request Process
So what goes into building GLE classrooms?
Teachers consider each child’s learning style, academic achievement, special behavioral and learning needs, gender, as well as the combination of student energy levels and personalities. As a team, the teachers’ jobs are to balance all these factors so that the classrooms have a rich diversity of talents, skills and needs. When teachers are given the opportunity to build classrooms based on their professional judgment and experience, there is the greatest opportunity for all students to be successful. Our teachers do a wonderful job of placing students.
The process of creating class lists takes a great deal of time and thought. As an example, if your child is in 2nd grade, then your child’s 2nd grade teacher meets with all other 2nd grade teachers, special education representatives and the principal. Together we spend many hours working on 3rd grade classrooms for next year.
Timeline for Notification through Parent Portal
Our timelines for notification and the class building process will not change. To review, families will not be notified of the classroom placements until August. Why? Often times we have students leave or enroll in Centennial Schools over the summer. We have seen a large influx in recent years that has provided for some awkward moments; such as the need for additional staff for a grade level and having to move students around within class lists to accommodate. It is tough to communicate to a family that their student will be placed in a particular classroom when they leave for the summer and later have to change based on enrollment numbers. The August notification will allow GLE to operate in the most efficient manner and maintain a high level of learning in our classrooms. Parents are able to access classroom placement information through the parent portal. If you have not signed up for parent portal, you will not be able to access your child’s placement in Mid-August. If you need assistance in accessing parent portal, please call our school office 763-792-5900.
So how do I make a classroom placement request?
When families and staff work together positively, everyone wins. So how do I have input? The opportunity for input will be in electronic form. Simply click on the link and provide the information to make a request. We are not suggesting that parents should partake in this process, rather know that this opportunity is available for those that feel strongly. Golden Lake Elementary has wonderful staff. Link to Request
GLE Teaching Assignments as of 4/9/2021 (subject to change based on a myriad of factors)
So how do I make a classroom placement request?
When families and staff work together positively, everyone wins. So how do I have input? The opportunity for input will be in electronic form. Simply click on the link and provide the information to make a request. We are not suggesting that parents should partake in this process, rather know that this opportunity is available for those that feel strongly. Golden Lake Elementary has wonderful staff. Link to Request
GLE Teaching Assignments as of 4/9/2021 (subject to change based on a myriad of factors)
Kindergarten – 3 sections
Mrs. Stevens
Miss Vander Wall
Mrs. Wenzel
1st Grade – 3 sections
Mrs. Kahlstorf
Mrs. Kirkland
Ms. Timmons
2nd Grade – 3 sections
Mrs. Bratager
Mrs. Cahlander
Mrs. Richtsmeier
3rd Grade - 3 sections
Mrs. Carr
Mrs. Gresback
Mrs. Hjelle
4th Grade – 3 sections
Mr. Baland
Mr. Law
TBH
5th Grade -2 sections
Mr. Hagen
Mrs. Landin
This week's PBIS winners!
Congratulations to the following students who were drawn
from their classroom ticket bin!
Pre K - Eleanor Cahlander - Soren
Stevens - Charolette Richtsmeier - N/A
Vander Wall - Weston Gresback - N/A
Wenzel - Hakeem Hjelle - Aaron
Kahlstorf - Ian Lamers - Lucas
Kirkland - Iftu Law - Will
Timmons - Evelyn Hagen - N/A
Bratager - Landon Landin - Myla
There is still time to order your 2020-2021 Yearbook!
Don't miss out!
Click the link to order!
Do you know you can also submit pictures for the yearbook? Just go to:
gleyearbook@gmail.com and submit them!
A Look Ahead
Monday April 12- E Day
Tuesday April 13 - A Day
Wednesday April 14 - B Day
Thursday April 15 -C Day,
Friday April 16 - D Day
Gertens Floral Delivery May 5th
Wondering what is happening with the PTA? Here is a video to share some of the things we have been discussing as well as the thoughts for the 2020-2021 school year.
Want more information? We would be happy to have you sign up for the PTA. We are always looking for ideas on ways we can all work together to support our school and community. Signing up does not obligate you to anything. You will be notified of upcoming meetings (held virtually) and events. Please consider signing up.
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Pizza T Tuesdays
Did you know any time you place an order with Pizza T on a Tuesday, our school benefits from a portion of those daily sales? This is a quick and easy way for our school to receive money to support our PBIS program.
Please visit Pizza T online to view their tasty menu of pizza, hoagies, salads, and tacos. Pizza T is located at 6511 Ware Road in Lino Lakes.
