The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the "The Language of Pictures" innovative teacher grant, a groundbreaking project designed to empower our growing English Learner student population at Clark Davidson Elementary and Oak Street Elementary.
Goddard Public Schools serves over 200 English learners, all with a diverse set of skills and cultural backgrounds, and represent more than twenty languages in our District. English Language Learner Teacher (ELL), Ashley Zoglmann, saw a unique opportunity to help her students thrive and applied for an Innovative Teacher Grant. This grant introduces an innovative approach: wordless picture books!
By removing the barrier of written text, these books allow students from pre-K through 4th grade to build essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a safe, engaging way. “Utilizing wordless picture books in EL instruction allows students to practice language in a guided manner while giving them access to choose topics of interest or familiarity. Wordless picture books facilitate practice of their reading and language skills, meeting them at their English proficiency level, and helps students find success in reading and reading skills,” shared Mrs. Zoglmann. While the books remain wordless, Mrs. Zoglmann is able to help unlock and transform students' English language comprehension.
"The Language of Pictures" grant ensures that regardless of their current English proficiency, every student can find success, discuss stories, and unlock their full English potential. This is an investment in their futures and a testament to the power of creative teaching!
Thank you, Mrs. Zoglmann for your dedication and innovative approach to expanding possibilities for our youngest learners in Goddard Public Schools!
Check out this video we captured, highlighting Mrs. Zoglmann's Innovative Teacher Grant at work in the classroom!
https://youtu.be/cLBGh1Zdm-Q?si=4CjTOwGmCwXGEwor
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CLARK DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY parents, this is your LAST CHANCE to order! The deadline is July 1st If you don’t order soon, you’ll be stuck paying more, scrambling for supplies, and fighting the crowds. Order now through 1st Day School Supplies before it’s too late! Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40609
This year, the Goddard Education Foundation, alongside our Legacy Partners, Lange Real Estate, were thrilled to present the #265Family Award to 15 outstanding educators and staff members from across the district, from nominations submitted by grateful families, dedicated students, and fellow staff members, all eager to shine a light on the incredible work being done every day in Goddard Public Schools. The #265Family Award, honors these finalists who not only embody the spirit of our #265Family but also consistently demonstrate a significant, positive impact on our students, staff, or the entire USD 265 school community.
The Clark Davidson Elementary School winner was Addison Misak, the CDS School Nurse, who was nominated by a CDS parent. Her nominator wrote, "Nurse Addison is truly amazing at what she does! Our daughter has medical needs that made us nervous to send her to school. Nurse Addison has great communication, is very diligent with paper work and ensures that our child has exactly what she needs each day. Our daughter always shares conversations she has with the nurse that shows that she goes above and beyond to care for kids. We are so thankful to her! "
Congratulations again Mrs. Misak, for all you do make Goddard Public Schools a family!
To nominate a staff member for the #265Family Award visit - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsMNl3z277aZNiN859FaFgJAPZq79zwU47Oi1uH8pqqESvPg/viewform?usp=header
To learn more about how Lange Real Estate serves our #265Family visit https://langere.com/2025/03/14/lange-real-estate-a-proud-legacy-sponsor-of-goddard-public-schools/
Happy Father's Day!
CLARK DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY parents, the Smartest thing you can do is purchase your school supplies early! Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40609
Order now before retail prices go up and supplies run out, and avoid the stress of back-to-school supply shopping!
We are hiring! 4th grade teacher & Paraprofessional needed. Contact Mrs. Ebert if
you are interested at aebert@goddardusd.com
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Now you can get back to enjoying summer. No stress, no hassle, just easy!
Happy Memorial Day
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Wildcat Cheerleading Registration ends on May 31st. We are trying something different this year. Practice will only be one day a week with one squad at a time!
Tuesdays: 3rd grade 6:00-7:00, 5th grade 7:15-8:15
Thursdays: 4th grade 6:00-7:00, 6th grade 7:15-8:15
We are so excited for a new season!
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Last Day of School: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
It’s Here — Our Last Day Celebration!
Join us TODAY at Mrs. Cole’s Tropical Sno after school to celebrate the last day of school!
Grab your favorite frozen treat anytime from 3-7pm and support CDS.
Let’s finish the year strong and sweet. See you there!
Field Day Fun
Field Day Fun
CDS Field Day * Wednesday, May 14th * GHS District Stadium * Kdg., 1st, & 2nd 9:15-11:26 am & 3rd & 4th 12:40-2:20 pm
School’s Almost Out — Let’s Celebrate!
Kick off summer break and support CDS at our final fundraiser of the year this Thursday, May 15, from 3–7 PM at Mrs. Cole’s Tropical Sno!
Grab a cool treat with friends and family — 20% of all sales will go back to CDS.
Let’s wrap up the school year with something sweet. See you there!
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School Nurse Day! Thanks for all you do, Addison and Story, we appreciate you!
