Goodrich Elementary School

📚 The school year has officially come to a close! ☀️

As we wrap up another wonderful year, we want to thank all of our students, families, and staff for making it such a special one. From learning and growth to friendships and memories, it has been a year to celebrate! 💙

We hope everyone is enjoying the start of a happy, safe, and fun-filled summer! 🌴🍉😎

Be sure to keep an eye on our page throughout the summer for important updates and information about our Open House event happening at the end of August.

Thank you for a fantastic school year. Have an amazing summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon! ☀️✨

🌟 This morning, Goodrich Elementary proudly celebrated our K5 students at our K5 Celebration! 🌟

We are so proud of all they have accomplished this year and loved recognizing their hard work, growth, and achievements. 💙

A special thank you to all of our staff members for their dedication, support, and care throughout the year. ❤️🍎 Your commitment helps our students grow and succeed every day!

We would also like to thank all of the families who joined us to celebrate their students and this important milestone. 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Your partnership and support mean so much to our school community.

As our K5 students prepare to begin 1st grade, we wish them a summer filled with fun, learning, and new adventures! ☀️📚✨

Congratulations, future 1st graders! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish next year! 👏🎉

🎓✨ Today was a very special day at Goodrich Elementary as we celebrated our 5th Grade Completion Ceremony! ✨🎓

We are incredibly proud of our amazing fifth-grade students and all they have accomplished during their time at Goodrich. Your hard work, growth, leadership, and positive impact on our school community have been truly inspiring. 🌟

As you take the next step on your educational journey, we wish each of you the very best in middle school. We know you will continue to shine, achieve great things, and make us proud! 📚🚀

A huge shout-out goes to all of the staff members who helped make today's ceremony so meaningful and memorable. Your dedication and support made this celebration possible. 👏💙

Thank you to our families for your partnership, encouragement, and unwavering support throughout the years. We couldn't do it without you! 🏡

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉🎓 Once a Goodrich student, always a part of the Goodrich family. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish!

☀️🎉 What an AMAZING day at Goodrich Elementary! 🎉☀️

Today, we celebrated our 3rd Annual All-School Field Day, and the weather could not have been more perfect! 🌞 The bright sunshine matched the smiles on our students' faces all day long. 😄💙

Students had an absolute blast enjoying the bounce houses, inflatable obstacle course, and, of course, the crowd-favorite giant slide! 🏰🛝 They also spent the day playing football 🏈, basketball 🏀, blowing bubbles 🫧, creating sidewalk chalk masterpieces 🎨, jumping rope, and enjoying time on the playground with friends.

We were also excited to welcome special visitors from the Milwaukee Fire Department 🚒 and Milwaukee Police Department 🚓. Thank you for taking the time to visit and help make the day even more memorable for our students!

A HUGE thank you goes out to all of the families and volunteers who came out to help. ❤️ Your support, time, and dedication made this event possible, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our school community.

We would also like to give a special shout-out to the incredible Goodrich staff for helping with setup, organization, and for making it possible for our students and staff to enjoy such a wonderful day together. 👏

And an extra special thank you to our School-Wide Events Committee:
⭐ Mr. Towberman
⭐ Ms. Held
⭐ Mr. Diel
⭐ Ms. Richardson
⭐ Ms. Smith
⭐ Mrs. Hietpas
Your hard work, planning, and commitment helped create a fun-filled day that our students will remember for years to come! 💙

💦☀️ Water Day Fun at Goodrich Elementary! ☀️💦

Yesterday, Mrs. Chiesa's and Mrs. Branch's classes celebrated the end of the school year with an exciting Water Day! 🎉🌊

Students had a blast cooling off in the sunshine while playing with sprinklers, water toys, and enjoying time with their friends. 💧🤩😎

Everyone came prepared in their swimsuits and was ready for a day full of laughter, smiles, and summer fun! 🩱🩳🌞

What a wonderful way to celebrate a fantastic school year and make lasting memories together!💙

🧗‍♂️🤝 Our 5th grade students had an amazing time participating in their Ropes and Challenges experience! Throughout the day, they worked together to build teamwork, communication, trust, and problem-solving skills while overcoming a variety of challenges. 💪✨

We are so proud of the way our students supported one another and demonstrated what it means to be a strong team! 🌟

A big THANK YOU to all of the staff members who joined our 5th graders and helped make the day run smoothly. Your support and encouragement made this experience possible! ❤️👏

We would also like to give a huge shout-out to Mrs. Schorse, our school social worker, for all of her hard work throughout the school year preparing students for this event. Your dedication to helping our students grow socially and emotionally helped set them up for success during this memorable experience. 🎉😊
Way to go, 5th graders! We are proud of you! 💙💛

🌳🌼 Learning in nature! 🌼🌳

Mrs. Mays’ and Ms. Michaelchuck’s classes took an exciting learning journey to Havenwoods State Forest today! 🌿🍃

Students explored the beauty of the outdoors while learning about local flowers 🌸🌻 and trees 🌳🍂 found in our area.

It was a wonderful day filled with discovery, hands-on learning, and appreciation for nature. 🌞💚 Thank you to everyone who helped make this educational adventure such a success! 😊🌱

☀️🎒 Goodrich Elementary Field Day is This Thursday! 🎒☀️

Families, get ready! Our annual Field Day is happening tomorrow Thursday, June 4th, and we are so excited for a day packed with fun, games, and sunshine! 🥳🏃‍♂️💨

To help make sure your student has the best day possible, please keep these important reminders in mind:

🧦 Bring Socks! We will have bounce houses, and kids must wear socks to jump in them.

☀️ Stay Hydrated: The weather is looking hot! Please send your child with a water bottle labeled with their name so they can stay cool and hydrated throughout the day.

🛍️ Pack a Paper/Plastic Bag: We are asking all kids to bring a bag with them to lunch.

We can't wait to celebrate a fantastic year together with a really fun day! Let's make it a great one, Goodrich! 🎉💙