Gator Gazette
February 2026
February 2026
Gator of the Week for January
To be considered for Gator of the Week students must exemplify the following characteristics:
- Well mannered
- Excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom
- Respectful
- Diligent student
- Works hard
- Responsible
- Shows outstanding character traits, such as compassion, integrity, kindness, loyalty, trustworthiness, etc.
- Has good attendance
- Assist others in need
Denver Nelson
Ms. Risinger
2nd Grade
Qke'Yonia Allen
Ms.Coleman
3rd Grade
Nolan Jones
Mrs. Deal
1st Grade
Hugh Goodwin Staff Member for the Month of January
Criteria for being named staff member of the month:
- Patient and approachable
- Enthusiastic
- Strong communication skills
- Strong knowledge and a solid education
- Disciplined and professional
- Good attendance
- Positivity
- Loves his/her students
- Constantly strives to be better and do better
- Collaborates well with others
Staff members also receive a special parking space and an Amazon gift card.
Cafeteria Menus Available Now!
ESD has a new cafeteria menu system! Download the app or view the menus online!
HG Classroom Happenings
Library Fun!
National Handwriting Day!
We are thankful for the El Dorado Promise!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Groundhog Day - 2
Read Aloud Day - 4
Counselor's Week - 2-6
Valentines Day - 14
Kindness Week- TBD
Parent Teacher Conference -10&12
History Day Parade - 20
Art Show -TBD
Read for the Record- 26
Library 411
Upcoming Dates:
- Centers - Lego Station, Puzzles/Games, Reading Nook, AR Station, Pegboard, and Interactive Board
- Fun Activity : Makerspace and Building
Important Dates:
- End of 3rd Nine Weeks AR Point Club: March 13
- 3rd Nine Weeks AR Celebration: March 20