Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District

Congratulations to Jasmine Slawinski for being voted the Artist of the Month for December! She was voted in based on her grid ink drawing of the statue of David. We celebrated with the other schools in the ASA (Kingsford, Florence, Iron Mountain, Niagara, Norway, Pembine, and West Iron) with lunch and a local artist demo of macramé.

The 8th grade class has been trying there hand at welding the past few weeks they have been learning how to use the plasma cutter and how to MIG weld. Great job 8th graders!

The Homestead class has been busy the last few weeks, we worked on food preservation, namely jerky making and pickling, we raised beans in the aquaponics grower we set up earlier this year, and the students have been working on individual projects for their own homestead, pictured is a chicken nesting box.

Last week of school before Winter Break! Woohoo! We are having dress-up days to celebrate before the Holidays. Monday: Winter Wonderland: Wear white and blue or something snowy. Tuesday: Santa hats and fuzzy socks Wednesday: Christmas Sweaters Thursday: Christmas Spirit! Wear red and green! Friday: PJ day! Wear any Christmas/Holiday-themed PJs! Excited to see you all dressed up!

Goodman-Armstrong Creek Families: I am excited to announce our annual National Honor Society Fundraisers. Help us spread some Christmas cheer!

Goodman-Armstrong Creek Elementary applied for the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Grant program. GAC Elementary was chosen along with a number of selected schools in Wisconsin to receive a free bottle filler to replace an old drinking fountain. In addition, Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation also provided reusable water bottles and toothbrushes for all students and staff. The elementary students love filling their water bottles. We encourage students and staff to drink more water. Thank you, Delta Dental of Wisconsin!

A Basketball Program for boys and girls in 1st through 5th grade is starting! More information is coming soon! If interested in this please email bdalsanto@pembine.k12.wi.us

Morning Shenanigans, with Per-K, Kinder, and 1 st Grade!

Reminder: The Christmas Program is TONIGHT (12/6)! Goodman High School gym at 6 pm! Join us for some Holiday spirit!

The Christmas Concert is next week on Wednesday. December 6th at 6:00 PM in the Goodman-Armstrong Creek High School gym. See you there!

The Homestead class has been busy building fences, harvesting and replanting vegetables in the aquoponics grower they built. They have learned to cut their own lumber, worked with leather, sharpened tools and chainsaws, also made their own bread and butter.

Thank you to Jim and Jean Bauer for coming in and speaking to the 3rd and 4th grade class about the Pueblo Indians! They even received Junior Ranger badges! The 3rd and 4th graders are currently learning about Native Americans and writing a biography in writing class. This was a great addition to our learning!

GAC is having a half-day on Friday! (11/17/23) Elementary will be dismissed at 12:05 PM. Middle/High School will be dismissed at 12:15 PM. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe break!

The Seniors are having their Fruit & Meat/Cheese/Nut fundraising sale! The sale runs from November 10th through November 30th, 2023. Please leave your name and phone number with Annette Braaten at 175-336-2575 ext 201. She will have one of our seniors connect with you.

Congratulations to Kyle Braaten, Erin Goode, Joshua Knutson, Krystal Moddie, and Hailey Moore in the high achievement for being inducted into the Goodman - Armstrong Creek School District's chapter of the National Honor Society. They join Katelyn Kalkofen and Jasmine Slawinski in representing our proud school. We are extremely proud and honored to have these members in our chapter.

The National Honor Society is putting together a Food Drive for this week! Please bring any of your canned goods and non-perishable items by Friday this week. Any donated items can be brought to Mr. Slawinski's room at the high school.

We love learning in the fall!

Last Spring Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District applied for the Delta Dental Cool Water Grant program. The Elementary was chosen to receive a Water Bottle Filling Station along with water bottles and toothbrushes. We are patiently waiting for the instillation of the unit which will help fill the student’s water bottles quicker and avoid the difficulty filling bottles from the bubbler. Delta Dental writes that “drinking water during the school day is a healthy alternative to sugary beverages like soda, juice, and sports drinks. Not only does drinking water keep our teeth strong and healthy, it also combats obesity and increases energy levels”. The kids were super excited receiving their bottles. Thank you Delta Dental!

Happy Halloween from us to you!

The Veteran's Day Program is going to be on Friday, November 10, 2023! Come and join us at 10:15 a.m. at the Goodman-Armstrong Creek High School. The PTO is sponsoring the lunch to follow at the Elementary Gym. Please call the high school office by Monday, November 6th, 2023 to reserve a spot for lunch preparation. Hope to see you there!