We look forward to seeing everyone at conferences! Conferences are tonight, November 12th, and Tuesday, November 17th, from 4:00 PM-7:30 PM. While you're here visiting with teachers, don't forget to take care of a few other things:
👕 **Lost & Found:** Take a look and see if any missing items belong to your family!
🍎 **Lunch Accounts:** Stop by and pay your lunch bill.
📚 **Book Fair:** Browse the book fair and pick up some great books!
🏫 **New Building:** Take some time to check out our beautiful new spaces!
We look forward to seeing you at both tonight and Tuesday night!
📚 **Quarter 1 Report Cards Are Now Available!** 📚
Quarter 1 report cards are now available to view in **ParentVUE!**
📱 **To view your student's report card:**
1. Log in to your ParentVUE account.
2. Select your student.
3. Click on **"Report Card."**
🌎 **Help Our District Go Paperless!** 🌱
Did you know you can choose to receive your student's report cards electronically instead of by mail? Going paperless helps our district save on printing, paper, and postage costs!
**To sign up for paperless report cards:**
1. Log in to ParentVUE.
2. Go to **My Account > Notify**.
3. Scroll to the bottom and check the box labeled: **"Go Paperless! I only want to receive my child's report card on-line, do not send me a printed report card."**
📬 **Quarter 1 Printed Report Cards:**
- **Elementary:** All elementary students will receive a printed report card at conferences. Any report cards not picked up will be mailed at the end of next week.
- **High School:** Report cards will be mailed next week to families who have not selected the paperless option.
Thank you for helping Goodridge Public School save resources while staying connected to your student's academic progress! 💙💛
Questions? Please contact Student Services Secretary, Cynthia - cynthia.jensen@goodridgeisd561.org
THE BOOK FAIR IS HERE!
The colorful covers. The brand-new books. The excitement of finding a story you can’t wait to read! Our school Book Fair is here through November 12th!
Everyone is welcome to shop—parents, grandparents, neighbors, and fellow book lovers!
Public Shopping Hours
Tuesday–Thursday: 8–9 AM & 3–4 PM
Thursday: Shop until 7:45 PM during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Get your student ready with an eWallet! It’s an easy, cash-free way for students to shop, and family and friends can add funds, too. Check out https://www.scholastic.com/bf/goodridgeschool to get started!
Come browse, revisit that childhood Book Fair excitement, and help a young reader discover their next favorite book!
Charger Families,
Our Charger football team will play in the Section 8A Championship this Thursday! Please review these important details:
🏈 Elementary dismissal/bus loading will begin at 11:15 AM. High school will dismiss at 11:25 AM.
🚌 Buses will depart at 11:30 AM. Please plan for students to have a shorter bus ride than usual, as more students may be picked up and not riding the bus.
Elementary transportation changes: If your elementary student will not ride their afternoon bus route, please notify the office before 9 AM Thursday.
Lunch: Students will be served lunch before dismissal. Some will eat as early as 10:15 AM, so please plan for hungry kids later in the day!
Attendance requirement: Students must attend school on Thursday to be eligible to attend the game, per school policy. Students who miss school for an appointment must provide a note from their provider.
🎷🎸 Pep Band: will be playing at the game. The bus will load at 12:00 PM, and depart at 12:15 PM. 7th & 8th grade band members are required to ride the bus to the Fargodome. Students who ride there do not have to ride home, but Mrs. Kirkeide must have permission from a parent/guardian. Pep band members will get in for free.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal organized. Go Chargers! 💙💛🏈
The colorful covers. The brand-new books. The excitement of finding a story you can’t wait to read! 🤩 Our school Book Fair is coming November 10–12, and we can’t wait!
Students can shop before school and during their classroom book fair time. Everyone is welcome to shop—parents, grandparents, neighbors, and fellow book lovers!
🛍️ Public Shopping Hours
📖 Tuesday–Thursday: 8–9 AM & 3–4 PM
🌙 Thursday: Shop until 7:45 PM during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
💳 Get your student ready with an eWallet! It’s an easy, cash-free way for students to shop, and family and friends can add funds, too. Check out https://www.scholastic.com/bf/goodridgeschool to get started!
Thank you for helping us grow a love of reading! 📚❤️
Our Charger Football Team will be playing in the Section Championship on Thursday, November 5th @ 4:30 p.m. @ the Fargodome so we will be dismissing school and buses at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday so our fans and students can make it to the game!
If your child in elementary school will not be riding the bus home on Thursday please call the school by 9:00 a.m. that day.
Please call the school if you have any questions!
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It's hard to believe, but we're already gearing up for another exciting season of Charger Winter Athletics!
Many of our athletes completed their sports registration earlier this school year, but if you haven't, please use the link below. If you are not sure whether you've completed it and/or if you selected a winter sport when signing up for fall sports, please email cynthia.jensen@goodridgeisd561.org.
Parents/Guardians: Please visit our Charger Athletics webpage to review the steps needed to ensure your athlete is cleared and ready to participate.
👉 Charger Athletics: https://www.goodridge.k12.mn.us/o/gps/page/chargerathletics
Let's get ready for another great season! GO CHARGERS! 💙💛
We are also looking for coaches for 3rd grade girls and 3rd grade boys. Please reach out to Mr. Loberg or Mrs. Olson to apply.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD: IT'S HAT DAY FOR A CAUSE! We are coming together to support a young fighter from a neighboring community! 💙💛
Students and staff are encouraged to bring a donation of any amount and wear a hat ALL DAY! 🧢
Gavin Mason Ward, 11-year-old son of Gavin & Sara Ward of Red Lake Falls, was recently diagnosed with Pineoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. He has already endured multiple brain surgeries in a very short period of time and has an extensive treatment journey ahead. Following surgery and recovery, Gavin is expected to undergo radiation treatments in Rochester five days a week for six weeks, followed by chemotherapy.
Let's show G-Mas that even the smallest communities can make a BIG difference when we come together!
❤️Small towns. BIG hearts. Stronger together! 💪
🚨 IMPORTANT: SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED 2:00–3:00 PM TODAY
Today is a BIG day at Goodridge School! 🎉 We will be celebrating the completion of our building project with our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 2:00 PM!
The school office will be CLOSED from 2:00–3:00 PM today.
🚌 AFTERNOON TRANSPORTATION CHANGES:
Please call or email the school office with ALL changes to your student’s afternoon transportation by NOON today. Getting changes to us early will help us make sure everyone gets where they need to go while the office is closed.
✂️ Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
🕑 Today at 2:00 PM
📍 Outside, in front of the new Main Gymnasium
We are so excited to celebrate this milestone for Goodridge School and our community! ❤️
Goodridge School’s phone lines will be temporarily unavailable today beginning at 11:30 AM for approximately 30 minutes due to scheduled maintenance.
During this time, if you need to reach the school for an emergency, please email cynthia.jensen@goodridgeisd561.org.
We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
Please join us on Friday, September 25th, at 2:00 PM as we celebrate the completion of the Goodridge School District Building Project with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony!
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and tour our newly renovated and expanded school.
We are incredibly excited to celebrate this milestone and open our doors to the families and community who helped make it possible. We hope you’ll join us for this special day!
We can’t wait to welcome you!