Golden Eagle News

Dear Golden Families,

We have another exciting week ahead at Golden, and we hope to see MANY of our Golden families on campus this Thursday! 💙💛🦅

🎃🧮 Our 2nd Annual Frightfully Fun AVID Family Math Night is THIS THURSDAY! Join us on October 22 from 6:00–7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of hands-on math activities, family challenges, and learning together! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience math in a FUN and engaging way alongside your Golden Eagle! Don't forget to RSVP! We can't wait to see our families come together for this special event!

🐉🎭 The BIG REVEAL is here! Friday was filled with excitement as we announced this year's Golden Productions musical, How to Train Your Dragon JR.! We are thrilled about this year's production and all the opportunities for our students to shine! Mark your calendars for our Musical Parent Information Night on November 12 at 6:00 PM!

🏃🌟 Jog-a-Thon excitement continues! Our Golden Eagles are doing an incredible job fundraising, and the leaderboard keeps changing! Thank you for your amazing generosity and support as we prepare for Friday, November 6!

🎃 Halloween is almost here! Our annual Halloween Parade and classroom celebrations are coming up on Friday, October 30! We look forward to another fun Golden tradition!

As always, thank you for the energy, enthusiasm, and support you bring to our school. There is something truly special about seeing our students, families, and staff come together to learn, celebrate, and make memories!

Together, We Set the Golden Standard! 💙💛🦅

Have a GOLDEN week!

Warmly,
Kristin McDonald

Principal, Golden Elementary School

MON. OCT. 19

🧠 Mindful Monday! Wear college gear or motivational messages!

💻 Digital Citizenship Week Begins!

TUES. OCT. 20

🚌 School Bus Evacuation Drill

🏫 Tuffree Middle School Presentation for 6th Grade Students @ 12:00 PM

🤖 LEGO Robotics Enrichment (Grades 1–5) @ 2:20 PM

🎓 Kraemer Middle School 6th Grade GATE Parent Information Night @ 6:00 PM

WED. OCT. 21

⏰ Early Release Wednesday

Grades K–6 dismiss at 1:15 PM

TK Early Birds dismiss at 12:00 PM

TK Late Birds dismiss at 1:10 PM

👩‍🍳 After-School Cooking Enrichment (Grades K–6) @ 1:15 PM

THURS. OCT. 22

🧸 6th Grade Spooky Stuffy Sleepover Check-In Before School @ 7:30 AM

🧮 Golden AVID Family Math Night @ 6:00 PM

FRI. OCT. 23

💙💛 Golden Spirit Wear Day

🌟 Golden PBIS Raffle

🧸 6th Grade Spooky Stuffy Sleepover Check-In Before School @ 7:30 AM

🚀 Rocket Science Enrichment (Grades 2–6) @ 2:15 PM

Oct. 26–30 – ❤️ Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 29 – 🚴 Red Ribbon Week BMX Assembly
Oct. 30 – 🎃 Halloween Parade @ 8:05 AM & Classroom Parties

Nov. 2 – 🏫 Tuffree MS Parent Night @ 6:00 PM
Nov. 3 – 🦅 Eagle of the Month & Pizza with the Principal
Nov. 3 – 📚 Placentia Library Bookmobile
Nov. 5 – 🪔 Diwali Celebration at Recess
Nov. 6 – 🌟 Golden Jog-a-Thon & Minimum Day, 12:45 PM Dismissal
Nov. 6 – 📋 Last Day of Choice Transfer Priority Window
Nov. 10 – 🎓 Golden GATE Parent Information Night (Newly Qualified Students) @ 6:00 PM
Nov. 11 – 🇺🇸 Veterans Day, No School
Nov. 12 – 🎭 Golden Musical Parent Information Night @ 6:00 PM
Nov. 16 – 📸 Make-Up Picture Day
Nov. 18–19 – 📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Minimum Days, 12:45 PM Dismissal
Nov. 20 – 🏫 No School for Students (Parent Conferences)
Nov. 23–27 – 🦃 Thanksgiving Break, No School

Our Golden Jog-a-Thon is coming up on Friday, November 6th! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you to our amazing Golden families for your incredible support so far! 💙💛

The competition is heating up! Congratulations to our current fundraising leaders!

🥇 Mrs. Bloomquist (5th Grade) – $10,704

🥈 Mrs. Pizzo-Spina (6th Grade) – $5,389

🥉 Mrs. Jung (3rd Grade) – $5,025

4️⃣ Mrs. Dimopoulos (Kindergarten) – $4,813

5️⃣ Mrs. Rasic (5th Grade) – $4,269

💙💛 Keep those donations coming, Golden Eagles! Our Jog-a-Thon is Friday, November 6, and there's still time for the leaderboard to change!

Let's keep the momentum going and reach for the stars, one lap at a time! 🌟🦅

The excitement was in the air on Friday as we announced this year's Golden school musical... HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR.! 🐉🔥 What a FUN day for our Golden Eagles!

We are SO excited for this adventure! With lots of fantastic roles for both boys and girls, there will be wonderful opportunities for our students to shine on stage! 🌟

🎭 Mark your calendars! Our Musical Parent Information Night is Thursday, November 12, at 6:00 PM! Come learn all about this exciting production and how your child can get involved!

We can't wait to bring the magic of Berk to GOLDEN! 💙💛

At Golden, we believe a positive mindset helps set the tone for a great week! Each Monday, students and staff are invited to participate in Mindset Monday by wearing a college shirt, motivational/positive message shirt, or AVID shirt. It’s a simple and fun way to start the week thinking about our goals, our future, and the mindset we bring to learning. Participation is always optional! 💙💛

Get ready for a Frightfully Fun AVID Family Math Night! 👻🧮 More details coming soon! 💙💛

Between playground fun, unexpected spills, muddy adventures, and bathroom accidents, you never know when a change of clothes might come in handy!

We kindly ask ALL Golden families to pack a labeled Ziploc bag with an extra set of clothes in their child's backpack, including underwear, socks, pants, and a shirt.

Having a change of clothes ready helps us get students comfortable and back to learning quickly without needing to call home.

Thank you for helping us keep our Golden Eagles happy, comfortable, and ready for anything! 💙💛

Elementary School Poster Art Contest: Calling all PYLUSD elementary student artists!

We are excited to invite students in grades K–6 to participate in the 30th Annual PYLUSD Artworks Exhibition Poster Art Contest!

This year's theme is: "175 Years of California Dreaming"

Students are encouraged to get creative and design an original poster inspired by California's history, culture, landscapes, and the many things that make our state special!

Student Recognition & Prizes

The REACH Foundation will recognize six student winners across the elementary, middle, and high school levels, awarding gift certificates totaling $500! Two students will be recognized at the elementary level for equal opportunity to win.

Submission Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026

Submission Requirements

• Open to all PYLUSD elementary students in grades K–6.

• Artwork must reflect the theme "175 Years of California Dreaming."

• Students must submit their original poster artwork.

• An artist statement must accompany each submission.

• Please review the contest guidelines before submitting.

How to enter:

Submit entries through our online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi8eYhU-ZUp7dXPtl0zX_HXDQeOrdtUcVZDakxXaCYyXPsmA/viewform?usp=dialog

We can't wait to see how our talented young artists bring California Dreaming to life!

We are excited to celebrate one of our favorite Golden traditions, our annual Halloween Parade! Join us on Friday, October 30, at 8:05 AM as our Golden Eagles show off their creative costumes and parade around campus!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Arrival & Viewing Information

Families are welcome to join us! Please arrive early to allow time for check-in. All visitors must check in and receive a wristband before entering campus. Families may watch from designated viewing areas along the parade route as students make their way around our classroom buildings. Please keep walkways clear and exit campus promptly following the parade so we can resume our regular school day.

👻 Costume Guidelines

To keep Halloween fun, safe, and comfortable for everyone, please remember:

• 🎃 School-Appropriate: Costumes should be appropriate for an elementary school setting.

• 🚫 No Weapons: Toy weapons or weapon-like accessories are not permitted.

• 👻 No Excessive Gore: Please avoid overly scary, bloody, or violent costumes.

• 👟 Comfort & Learning: Students must be able to move safely, sit comfortably, and participate in learning throughout the day.

• 🎈 Inflatable Costumes: Welcome for the parade! Students wearing inflatables must bring a change of clothes and change immediately afterward.

• 👕 Change of Clothes: All students are welcome to bring regular clothes to change into after the parade.

We can't wait to see our Golden Eagles' creativity and celebrate this special tradition with our Golden community! 💙💛🦅

We are excited to celebrate Diwali with our Golden community! We are looking for 6th grade students who would like to participate in this year's Diwali presentation! Whether you enjoy singing, dancing, reciting poetry, playing an instrument, or sharing another special talent, we would love to have you be part of this celebration!

If your child is interested in participating, please complete this interest form so we can begin planning our performances.

We look forward to celebrating the Festival of Lights and sharing this beautiful tradition with our Golden Eagles! 💙💛

We truly believe Golden is one of the best places on Earth to work! Not sure if it’s for you? Start as a substitute and try it out! It’s a great way to be on campus, get to know our students and staff, and see what makes Golden so special.

In fact, we have recruited many of our own employees this way, and it has helped us build some fantastic teams! Come give back, make a difference, and get paid while doing it!

Interested or want to learn more? Call the Golden office for details. We would LOVE to have you join our team! 💙💛

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Email: kmcdonald@pylusd.org
Website: golden.pylusd.org
Location: 740 Golden Avenue, Placentia, CA, USA
Phone: 714.986.7160