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Gertrude Walker Dolphins SplashCast

It's A Great Day to be a Dolphin!

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Week of Dec. 1, 2025 Week of Dec. 1, 2025

Mission: A model learning environment, preparing lifelong learners to become exemplary citizens Mission: A model learning environment, preparing lifelong learners to become exemplary citizens

Vision: Striving to become the top Elementary School in Garden City, Kansas Vision: Striving to become the top Elementary School in Garden City, Kansas

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Goal:

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.
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Shout outs for Progress Towards our 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.

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Nataly Carrera and Kailee McDowell

This week our Dolphin Trophy has been passed off from Ms. Bendert and Ms. Jacobs to Ms. McDowell (Ms. Kailee), and Ms. Carrera (Ms. Nataly), our special education resource para professionals. Ms. Bendert added a Detroit Lion's sticker, and Ms. Jacobs added a picture of the Dallas Cowboys to represent there favorite teams. They handed off the trophy to Ms. Nataly and Ms.. Kailee for there unconditional positive support with helping in there room as we look for a para for our open position. They never complain and constantly check in to see if support is needed. A true representation of Gertrude Walker's Core Values.
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ClassDojo is Back! ClassDojo is Back!

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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 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!

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Kindness Campaign 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!

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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.

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December Kindness Calendar December Kindness Calendar

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This Weeks Kindness League

Putting the "I" in Kind

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Fall Family Meal Fall Family Meal

We are so glad you could make it!

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Veteran's Day Breakfast Veteran's Day Breakfast

Thank you to all our Veteran's and those who came for breakfast.

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Community Food Resources Community Food Resources

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Upcoming Dates 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

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