Gold Rush Elementary
STUDENTS CONTINUE TO LEARN & GROW
I am happy to report that our students had an exceptional week! Our hallways, classrooms, playgrounds, cafeteria, library and gym were filled with laughter, examples of kindness and smart thinking. 

In art students were busy putting their final touches on their self portraits and in physical education they demonstrated different ways to show sportsmanship. In intermediate classrooms students were writing about their reading. Our youngest students were applying different math strategies to new games and writing about the new friends and their own stories. I am proud of students’ reliencey, friendships and continued drive to do their best.
GOAL SETTING
Over the course of the year, students in all grade levels will set their own goals. Goal setting allows them to reflect on their current strengths and growth areas and target strategies that will allow them to improve. Second graders began this process this week in the area of reading. Students initially study multiple strategies that “help readers grow like beanstalks,” including taking a sneak peak, building their stamina and stopping, thinking and retelling. In collaboration with the teacher, students create a goal around one or two of these areas. We cannot wait for all students to engage in this powerful practice using their grade level rubrics.
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED FOR
SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE

Our School Accountability Committee (SAC), which is comprised of three parents, school administrators, one teacher and a community representative, provides feedback regarding our school goals and priorities. We meet after school once a month for approximately one hour. While the number of voting SAC positions are limited according to the bylaws, all parents are welcome to attend meetings. Click here for additional information.

We are currently seeking one voting parent to serve on our committee. If you are interested please contact Jenny Brown by Thursday, September 9. This is a great way to get involved in the school.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT WESTERN NIGHT!
CALENDAR

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2021
Gold Rush Elementary | 12021 S. Swift Fox Way Parker CO 80134
Main Line 303-387-7700 | Fax 303-387-7701 | https://gre.dcsdk12.org/