It takes a village... and our village is the best.
Behind every great student is a dedicated team of teachers, drivers, custodians, and support staff. They are more than just employees; they are the heart of the #265Family.
Is there someone who has made a difference in your life or your child’s life this year? Whether they provide a safe ride to school or a word of encouragement in the hallway, we want to hear about it!
Nominate them for the #265Family Award today. A few minutes of your time could lead to a $100 surprise for a well-deserving staff member!
Let’s celebrate them! Nominate your hero for the #265Family Award. It’s a quick way to say "thank you" and gives them a chance to win a $100 cash prize!
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These excited winners won a totally awesome prize right before Spring Break! They are taking home a game called "Do You Really Know Your Family?" It is the perfect way to have a blast over the break! You can play it if:
🌧️ It’s a rainy afternoon and you're stuck inside.
🚗 You’re going on a long road trip.
🏠 You just want to have a silly game night at home!
Get ready to laugh and learn some funny secrets about your family. Happy Spring Break! Have the best time ever and enjoy every single day! ☀️🌷
A HUGE thank you to our amazing greeters and "Good Things" leaders!
You didn't just start our meeting; you made our whole morning
brighter. Walking down the hallway and seeing your smiles reminded all
the teachers exactly why we love being here.
Why you crushed it today by showing confidence, kindness and leadership!
Keep leading the way! You are proof that you don’t have to be a
"grown-up" to be a great leader.
With six years of specialized experience and the unique perspective of a parent navigating the world of disabilities, Shanda Miller, an Oak Street Elementary Special Education Teacher, brings a rare blend of professional expertise and personal heart to Goddard Public Schools. Through an Innovative Teacher Grant, the Goddard Education Foundation is partnering with Ms. Miller to transform the school’s approach to inclusion.
This grant not only provides new and improved sensory tools for Oak Street's Sensory Room but a sensory support system that includes sensory pouches that every teacher can access right in their classrooms. “This approach enhances inclusivity by making sensory regulation tools accessible in both dedicated spaces and everyday classrooms,” Ms. Miller explains.
By empowering teachers with immediate-response tools, Ms. Miller’s mission to help support all students’ sensory needs is just the beginning. She hopes this project helps improve students’ self-regulation, attention, and engagement and will in turn reduce behavioral disruptions while increasing on-task learning. “Empowering teachers with portable tools fosters timely intervention, leading to a more inclusive learning environment that benefits academic performance and social-emotional growth for all students,” shares Ms. Miller.
Through this grant, Ms. Miller is ensuring that at Oak Street, inclusion isn’t just a word; it’s a tangible portable reality for every learner. “This is just the beginning,” Ms. Miller promises.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the GEF for their generous funding and to Ms. Miller for her dedication to creating a truly inclusive environment. This grant is a game-changer for our students, and we can’t wait to see the success it brings to every classroom.
Guess what? The Tiny Hands are back for our Tiger Ticket drawing! We
had no idea everyone would love these silly little hands so much!
A giant CONGRATULATIONS to all our winners! You did an amazing job
earning tiger tickets this week. Keep it up for our next full week
before Spring Break!
means working together like a perfectly tuned team.
To celebrate, we had a special drawing. Our lucky winners didn't just
win a prize, but they won a set of Tiny Hands! They are silly, they
are goofy, and they make everything look hilarious. Check out our
winners, they are giving you a "teeny-tiny" wave hell
Today, Mrs. Moses' class dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up and had the best time reading with their 8th grade reading buddies. Such a fun and special way to celebrate their love of books!
