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)
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
Hey fellow parents of GLE. We are looking for some help on May 5th to unload, sort and distribute the Gerten's plant orders. Help is needed from during the hours of 8am to 6pm. The truck should be to Golden Lake to unload in the morning. We then pull orders and break for lunch. Pick up is between 3 and 6. Feel free to comment or reach out to me if you can help. N.koustrup@gmail.com
Thank you for your help! This week's PBIS winners! Congratulations to the following students who were drawn from their classroom ticket bin!
Pre K - N/A Cahlander - George Stevens - Phoenix Richtsmeier - N/A Vander Wall - Lily Gresback - Sylvia Wenzel - Olivia Hjelle - Nora Kahlstorf - N/A Lamers - Clayton Kirkland - Jayden Law - Bailey Timmons - Terah Hagen - Natania Bratager - Lucas Landin - N/A
Moving or Changing Schools for the 2021 - 2022 School Year?
If your family will be moving or not attending Golden Lake Elementary this fall, Thank You!
A Look Ahead Monday April 26- E Day Tuesday April 27 - A Day Wednesday April 28 - B Day Thursday April 29 -C Day, Friday April 30 - D Day, School Spirit Day - Sports Theme, (wear your favorite team jersey, hat etc.!)
Gertens Floral Delivery May 5th No School May 31 (Memorial Day |
