Golden Gazette
Mrs. Humphries, Principal
Gold Academy - December 15, 2023
Mrs. Klein, Assistant Principal
Ms. Tooley, Lead Teacher
Mrs. Rouse, Community in Schools Site Coordinator
Email: jhumphries@decaturproud.org
Website: www.decaturproud.org
Location: 5650 Mann Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-856-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/DecaturGoldAcademy
Twitter: @DELC_Gold
From the desk of Mrs. Humphries
Hello Gold Academy Families,
This newsletter will be our last newsletter before our Winter break.
As we conclude 2023, and break for the winter holiday, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who help make Gold Academy an amazing place to be!
We are a school with many gifts and talents, which we share daily with one another and most importantly, our students.
From your living rooms, to our classrooms, to all the points in-between, all of our efforts to support the whole child are filled with passion and dedication. We make decisions that may be difficult in the present, but will have a positive and lasting influence in the future for all.
Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift. In the spirit of this holiday season, I want to again extend my thanks to all of you for everything that you do for our school.
I wish all of your families a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year!
Electronic Reader Book Donation!
Thank you to Miss James' mom for the book donation! Each morning we have had a drawing for Kindergarten winners! They are shown below.
Grinch Day in Kindergarten!
Military Visitor
Two of our students had a special visitor on Thursday. Reece and Roman Thompson thought their dad was going to arrive this Saturday, but he came to school and surprised them on Thursday, Their dad, Dean Thompson, is the nephew of one of our IA's, Tammy Payne.
NWEA Testing
Students showing improvement on their NWEA scores were awarded with a pizza and cookie party! Congratulations on your hard work!
Breakfast with Santa
We had a very good turn out for Breakfast with Santa/Craft fair on Saturday, December 9th!
Santa Shop!
Thank you to our volunteers for their help with our Santa Shop!
Gold Academy Spirit Wear
Click on the link below to order your Gold Academy Spirit Wear!
Gold Academy Custom Apparel and Merchandise - Vertical Raise
Winter Break Dance Club
Winter Break Dance Club Grades 1-7:
Decatur Central High School is hosting a Dance Camp for students in 1st-7th grades, Wednesday, January 3 - Friday January 5, from 10:00 am-4:30 pm. Students who attend have the opportunity to perform at the girls varsity basketball game on January 10th at 7:30 pm at DCHS. Snacks and water will be provided, but participants need to bring a packed lunch. The cost is $65 for one day, $95 for two days, and $175 for all three. There is an option on the registration form (below) to choose how many days you will be attending, and the payment information is included as well.
Please contact Ms. Shelby Burks at sburks@decaturproud.org with any questions!
Popcorn Friday!!!!
P-EBT Cards
MSD of Decatur Township and the Child Nutrition Department do not have access to P-EBT information or funds.
All calls and questions need to be directed to The Family and Social Services Administration.
Second Steps
The Second Step program teaches skills in the following four areas:
1. Skills for Learning: Children gain skills to help them be better learners, including how to focus their attention, listen carefully, and ask for help.
2. Empathy: Children learn to identify and understand their own and others’ feelings. Children also learn how to show care for others.
3. Emotion Management: Children learn how to calm down when they have strong feelings, such as worry or anger.
4. Friendship Skills and Problem Solving: Children learn how to make and keep friends and to solve problems with others in a positive way.
Calendar of Events
12.15.23 Let's wish for snow over break - Cotton candy Friday!
12.21.23 Last student day
12.22.23 Winter Break - No School
1.8.24 School reconvenes