Bertha Godfrey Elementary

ACSD has multiple openings currently available. You can always find the most accurate list of openings & how to apply at www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/employment. See the graphic or the link to the PDF for our current openings. View PDF- https://5il.co/2b2vz

Happy birthday to our kindergarten December birthdays! #RISE #GoBulldogs

Join Ballet Des Moines and the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust for the quintessential holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. This glittering professional production follows the magical story of Clara, her Nutcracker and their extraordinary journey. Witness the wonder of the season as the professional dancers of Ballet Des Moines perform this beloved ballet, alongside 37 of the area's most ambitious local dancers, ranging in age from 5 to 15. There will be two performances: Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21. Both performances will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 and all seats are General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Bloom Floral, Algona Publishing or on the Eventbrite website at The-Nutcracker-Algona.eventbrite.com.

Only two weeks left before we start Holiday break! There will be a 1 hour early out on Dec. 22 and there will be no school from December 23-January 2nd. Classes will resume on January 3rd.

Congratulations to these Bulldog Heroes! These student's were selected from their classroom teachers because they are showing Respect, having Integrity, putting Students first and striving for Excellence in the classroom! Keep up the good work Bulldogs! #RISE

The Nutcracker is coming back to Algona on Dec. 20 & 21st at 6:30pm! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Bloom Floral, Algona Publishing and at online at The-Nutcracker-Algona.eventbrite.com There are many area students dancing along with the Des Moines Ballet!

A book drive is taking place during the BGHS vs. Algona basketball games on December 16th. Please see the graphic or click the link to the PDF to learn more! View PDF- https://5il.co/2ak66

🚨🚨 Our Holiday web store is closing soon!!!! 🚨🚨 Visit our online store to get your Algona Bulldog Paw Club Holiday Gear! Shop now to get gifts for that special Bullpup in your life!! 🐾 Click here to shop the online store - https://stores.teamelitesports.com/algona_elementary/shop/home 🐾 Store Closes on 12/08 🐾 Orders will be in on 12/20 🐾 Questions? Contact Jackie at jackie.rogerson@algona.k12.ia.us

Please view the graphic or click the link to the PDF to learn about the Elementary Dress up Days! PDF- https://5il.co/2a6lq

We had a special visitor this morning! And better yet...he brought presents!!

🚨🚨 Our Holiday web store is now open!!!! 🚨🚨 Visit our online store to get your Algona Bulldog Paw Club Holiday Gear! Shop now to get gifts for that special Bullpup in your life!! 🐾 Click here to shop the online store - https://stores.teamelitesports.com/algona_elementary/shop/home 🐾 Store Closes on 12/06 🐾 Orders will be in on 12/20 🐾 Questions? Contact Jackie at jackie.rogerson@algona.k12.ia.us

Happy birthday to our kindergarten November birthdays!

Reminder- there will be No School on Wednesday, Dec. 6 due to Staff Development.

Congratulations to our Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes!!! These students have been showing Respect, having Integrity, putting Student's first and striving for Excellence here at Bertha Godfrey. Keep up the good work Bulldogs!

With the arrival of colder weather, we want to remind all parents that children need to be dressed appropriately for the weather. Appropriate cold weather gear - Heavy coat - Hat - Gloves - Boots - Snow pants Please make sure that all clothing is marked with the child's name. Children are also reminded to put shoes in their book bag to wear while at school. Please help make sure your children are dressed for the varied weather conditions, so they can safely enjoy their outdoor time.

With the arrival of colder weather, we want to remind all parents that children need to be dressed warm for school. They need to wear a heavy coat, have something warm to wear on their head and also a warm pair of gloves or mittens. Boots and snow pants will also be needed for outside play when we have extremely cold weather, snow, and ice. Please make sure that all clothing is marked with the child's name. Children are also reminded to put shoes in their book bag to wear while at school. Make sure that your children are dressed for the varied weather conditions. The health of the children is very important. We thank you for your cooperation.

Happy Thanksgiving from ACSD!

HUGE photo dump from all our Fall fun over on our Facebook page! We have been having so much fun and have had so many great people visiting our school! Mr. Sudol had some fun at recess, Fire prevention week with a visit from the Algona Fire Department, Ag in the Classroom along with Heartland Mutual came to teach the students about agriculture, ladies from the Burt Women's Club came to read to the Kindergarteners, Fall parties, field trips, Charissa from Emergency Management, Julie from the Nature Center, and the Stuff the Trailer Event!! Here's a couple pics to get you started then head on over to Facebook to see the rest!!

REMINDER! There is a 1 hour early dismissal on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and No School Nov. 22-24.

The weather lately has been beautiful but we all know it won't last forever! All weather related announcements are done through our ACSD app. Make sure you have it downloaded and up to date! The app is available for Apple & Android!