Gertrude Walker Dolphins SplashCast
It's A Great Day to be a Dolphin!
Week of Dec. 1, 2025
Mission: A model learning environment, preparing lifelong learners to become exemplary citizens
Vision: Striving to become the top Elementary School in Garden City, Kansas
Goal:
Shout outs for Progress Towards our Goal
Progress Monitoring Goal Growth
By the end of the school year, 80% of K–4 students will demonstrate typical to aggressive growth in both math and reading as measured by FastBridge assessments.
We are all close to or over our 80% goal for November. This is a huge celebration. If you would like to know how your individual child is doing, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.
Mrs.Shoffner - 86% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Mrs. Rizon - 75% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Mrs. Cruz: 80% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Mrs. Cartujano - 87% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Mr. Rait - 75% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Mrs. Cudog - 100% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Mrs. Johnson - 78% typical to aggressive growth in reading
Lauren Bendert - 100% of students showing growth towards goals
Maritess Dalida - 90% of students showing progress on goals
We will start adding math next semester.
Dolphin Trophy Recipient
Nataly Carrera and Kailee McDowell
ClassDojo is Back!
Look for your Teacher's Invite to Connect
We will start using class dojo for teachers and parents to easily communicate. If you have not already received an invite from your teacher. Please look for that invite in December.
Pie In The Face
Don't forget to bring your money for our Pie in the Face Fundraiser. This is a great way to have fun and raise money for our school. Mr. DeLoach is in training and getting ready!
Kindness Campaign
Family Kindness Bingo
Here are our students who completed Family Kindness Bingo. There are still bingo sheets in the office if you'd like to complete one for the first time, or if you'd like to do it again!
Most Positive Referrals for October
Mrs. Rizon's First Grade Class received the most positive referrals for kindness in October and earned a donut party. They wrote shout out cards to someone in their family to show kindness.
December Kindness Calendar
This Weeks Kindness League
Putting the "I" in Kind
Fall Family Meal
We are so glad you could make it!
Veteran's Day Breakfast
Thank you to all our Veteran's and those who came for breakfast.
Community Food Resources
Upcoming Dates
Nov. 24th-28th - No School
Dec. 3rd - Faculty Meeting
Dec. 4th - Carol's Retirement Party!!
Dec. 11th - Picture Retakes
Dec. 13th - Robotics Tournament GCCC
Dec. 17th - Quarter Awards - More information to Come