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 Open EnrollmentMinimize

GMS welcomes out-of-district students!
Littleton Public Schools is taking open enrollment applications for school year 2010-2011
October 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010

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 Click to read more information about Goddard Middle School. Topics include: Goddard at a Glance, Sources of Pride, the Principal's Goals, How to Enroll at Goddard and "Why" Choose Goddard.

 
  
 Welcome!
 
 Hours

Office Hours
7:30am-4:00pm

School Hours
7:54am-2:43pm
9:54am-2:43pm (Late start days)


All new students to Littleton Public Schools must register at the Educational Service Center located at 5776 South Crocker, Littleton, CO 80120. Click here for more information.

Building Hours during school year:
All doors to the school will closed until 7:45 a.m. No students will be permitted into the lobby until 7:45 a.m. After 2:43 p.m.students must be supervised by a teacher or in attendance at an activity or intramural event.Only students eating breakfast are allowed into the cafeteria at 7:30 a.m. Students should enter through the cafeteria doors.

 
 Upcoming Events
  • February 5, 2010
    Honor Roll Assemblies 
 
 About Goddard

Goddard Middle School is the second largest of the four middle schools in the Littleton Public School District, serves nearly 750 students and includes a staff of eighty.  Many of our staff members are State Teachers of the Year and have been selected to be included in Who's Who in Among America's Teachers.

Our goals are to prepare students for an ever-changing world, to support the development of confident and caring young people and to model life-long learning. The school is composed of three neighborhoods with teams of Core teachers. Core and elective teachers integrate learning within the neighborhood during the student's three years at Goddard Middle School. Students have numerous opportunities for meaningful learning experiences, to develop self-respect and responsibility, to think critically, and to be assessed in multiple ways.

 

 
 School Goal

To create a high-performing school that supports continuous learning, pride in individual accomplishment, and growth toward independence and social responsibility.

 
 Video: Dr. Goddard

Video of Robert GoddardView video about Dr. Robert Goddard, the rocket scientist the school is named after.

Thank you Science Learning Network & David Ma for sharing (copyright 2000).

 
  
 Location of Visitors

Geo Visitors Map

Click on the GeoVisitors image to view where in the world visitors are coming from when they visit the Goddard Middle School website. The map is currently showing the location of visitors in the last 24 hours.
 
 Box Tops

Goddard Middle School recently launched its 2009-10 "Box Tops for Education" fundraising campaign. This year, GMS set the goal of earning money through Box Tops to purchase more playground equipment.

Clip, the original Box Tops for Education program, allows schools to earn cash by clipping Box Tops from participating Box Tops products. Schools get 10 cents for each Box Top they redeem from General Mills. For a complete list of the hundreds of participating products,visit www.boxtops4education.com.

Collection boxes are located in the lobby  near the main office.

 

 
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Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:
 
Welcome to the Goddard website. I encourage you to a few minutes to explore our site and familiarize yourself with all the information available. I also hope you will get of sense of what makes Goddard a great place for students to learn and grow.
 
The 2009-2010 school year will be a mix of old and new. I’m delighted to be the new principal of Goddard. While I will be taking on a new position, I’m not new to Goddard.  This year marks my fifteenth year in Littleton Public Schools. I began my LPS career as a sixth grade math and science teacher at Goddard. Six years in the classroom were followed by five years as an assistant principal at GMS. For the past three years I have been principal of Wilder, an LPS elementary school that feeds into Goddard. Returning to Goddard is a welcome home with the promise and energy of new and returning students, families, and staff. 
 
In the old, but very important category, are the priorities established by Dr. Oaks and worked on diligently by the Goddard staff and community: 
 
·         To promote academic rigor and continuous growth in student achievement;
·         To support excellence in special instructional programs, including English as a Second
·         Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education, Reading, and Technology;
·         To improve communications with parents and our community;
·         To improve the appearance and physical condition of our school building and campus;
·         To continue to provide a safe school environment.
 
These goals provide the foundation for a first-rate school and will keep Goddard moving in a positive direction.
 
In the new category:
 
·         All fifth, sixth, and ninth grade language classrooms throughout the district will have Eee computers. These student laptops will help bring 21st Century Learning to our classrooms. 
·         The Public Education Business Coalition will provide staff develop throughout the 2009-2010 school year to support our writing focus of “Using Evidence to Support Ideas.”  
·         All teachers will focus on vocabulary instruction. 
 
We are most appreciative of district support for these initiatives.
 
In the continuing category:
 
·         First and foremost is our appreciation of the strong home and school connection. Once again we will partner with PTO to raise funds for student technology and other student needs. Next time you are in the building, take a look at the new climbing wall made possible by PTO and your generosity.
·         The “Positive Behavior Support” program will continue to guide our efforts to promote positive, responsible and respectful student behavior and build a welcoming school climate. Yes, we are PR2 and proud of it!
·         Our teachers will continue to work together in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve instruction and increase student achievement. Thank you for supporting the late-start schedule to support our PLC work. Many of this year’s late-starts will be used for staff development in writing. Our partnership with the Public Education Business Coalition is the perfect match for our focus on writing.
 
 
In the old and new category:
 

I look forward to catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones.  

Kathleen Ambron
Principal, Goddard Middle School

 
  
 W.I.N. ProgramMinimize

We are pleased to let you know that the eighth grade Core teachers are piloting a program called “WIN.”  WIN stands for Work in Now.  WIN provides an opportunity for your child to finish assignments that were not complete when due.  WIN is only assigned by a teacher.  It is not an after-school homework program or study club.

 

How does it work?  When a student has missing work and is assigned to WIN, he or she will call a parent.  If your child does not reach you and leaves a message, it is assumed that he/she will stay for WIN unless you call to let the office know otherwise.  Please call Student Services at 303 347-7855 if your child will not be staying for WIN. Students assigned to WIN are not allowed to attend sporting practices, games, clubs, activities or other after school events.  If the parent excuses the student from WIN, the student will need to go home at the end of the school day.  The student is expected to complete the missing work at home this same evening and normal Core rules will apply for the assignment.

 

The WIN program is held Monday through Thursday from 2:45pm – 4:00pm.  WIN will begin January 19, 2010. 

Read more here 

 
  
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Click here    to view video of how students earned PR Squared coupons at the beginning of the 2009-10 school year.

 
  
 Attendance

Regular attendance at Goddard Middle School is expected. As educators and parents we know there is a direct relationship between good attendance and academic progress.

Please note: Goddard Middle School determines if an absence and or tardy is excused. The decision is made in accordance with state laws and district policy.

All absences must be reported to the school and can be done so by calling the 24 hour attendance reporting line at 303-734-6170. If necessary you may call Student Services at 303-347-7855 and report an absence.

Attendance Expectations for GMS

To view Goddard's attendance policies

 
  
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Goddard Middle School- Home of the Vikings
 
  
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Parents, you can start now by ordering/renewing your magazines and gift items on line all year long. Your friends and family can also support our school by purchasing on line using a credit card.

 Click on the banner below to order.

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 Goddard's New Climbing WallMinimize

A BIG "Thank You" to the GMS Community and Littleton Public Schools for the new climbing wall on the west wall of the gymnasium. With the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, January 8, 2010, students will be able to use climbing wall in Physical Education classes.

Here is  a short music video of the construction process and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

 
  
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Earlier last month, all Goddard students participated in completing a student survey . The survey asked questions about the learning environment, the effectiveness of the PR2 program, peer to peer interaction, and school safety at Goddard Middle School. Read the results by clicking below:

 

GMS Student Survey

 
  
 Our SchoolMinimize

Goddard Middle School
3800 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123

303-347-7850 Main Office
303-347-7855 Student Services
303-734-6170 24 hour Attendance Reporting

Mrs. Kathleen Ambron, Principal

 
  
 Calendar of EventsMinimize
 
February 4, 2010
Bemis Library Art Show
7th grade boys basketball practice, 6:40-7:40am
Jazz Band Field Trip, 8:30am-1:30pm
Math Counts, 2:45-4:00pm
Talent Show practice and photo shoot, Cafeteria
8th grade boys BB, Pathways @ GMS
 
February 5, 2010
Honor Roll Assemblies: 7th grade 8:30am; 8th grade 10:30am, 6th grade 1:30pm
 
February 6, 2010
Saturday School
 
February 8, 2010
Encore Rehearsal, 2:45-4:00pm
TSA Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
7th grade boys BB, PMS @ GMS
GAC Meeting, 3:15pm
 
 
February 9, 2010
DI Meeting, Core Plus
5th Grade Parent Orientation and Tour, 9:00-10:30am
Knitting Club, 2:45-4:00pm
Student Council Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
TSA Open Lab, 2:45-4:00pm
8th grade goys basketball, GMS @ EMS
Goddard night at Skate City, 6:00-8:00pm
 
February 10, 2010
District Spelling Bee, PMS Cafetorium, 3:00pm
 
February 11, 2010
8th Grade Boys basketball practice, 2:45-4:00pm
Talent Show practice, 2:45-4:00pm
Math Counts, 2:45-4:00pm
 
February 15, 2010
Holiday – No School
 
February 16, 2010
DI Meeting, Core Plus
High School Music Performance @ GMS, 1:05-2:30pm
TSA Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
NJHS Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
8th grade boys basketball, NMS @ GMS
 
February 17, 2010
Indoor Soccer, 2:45-4:00pm
Talent Show Rehearsal, Cafeteria, 2:45-4:00pm
 
February 18, 2010
TSA Conference begins
8th Grade Boys basketball practice, 2:45-4:00pm, Gym
Yearbook Club Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
Math Counts, 2:45-4:00pm
Broken Road – Dodge ball Fundraiser, Gym, 6:00-8:00pm
 
February 19, 2010
TSA Conference continues
March Newsletter Deadline
 

 
February 20, 2010
TSA Conference ends
District Math Counts Competition
Saturday School, 9:00am-12:00pm
 
February 22, 2010
Encore rehearsal, 2:45-4:00pm
8th grade boys basketball practice, 2:45-4:00pm
PBS Meeting, 3:00pm
 
February 23, 2010
DI Meeting, Core Plus
Cores 6A and 6B Field Trip to Town Hall Theater, 9:15-11:15am
Student Council Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
Knitting Club, 2:45-4:00pm
Talent Show practice, 2:45-4:00pm
TSA Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
8th Grade Boys basketball, GMS @ PMS
 
February 24, 2010
Late Start
8th grade boys basketball practice, 2:45-4:00pm
Indoor Soccer, 2:45-4:00pm
Yearbook Club Meeting, 2:45-4:00pm
Choir Concert, 7:00pm
 
February 25, 2010
Core 6C Field Trip to Town Hall Theater, 9:15-11:15am
8th grade boys basketball Quarterfinals, time & location TBD
Bemis Library Art Show Reception, 5:30-7:30pm
Band Concert, 7:00pm
 
February 27, 2010
8th grade boys BB Tournament @ NMS, time TBA
Saturday School, 9:00am-12:00pm
 
 
 
March 2, 2010
PTO Meeting, 12:15pm
District Choir and Orchestra Festival, HHS, 7:00pm
 
March 4, 2010
Mid Winter Conferences, 4:00-8:00pm
 
March 5, 2010
3rd Quarter Ends
Non Student Day
 
March 6, 2010
CO State Spelling Bee, Denver Convention Center
 
March 8-15, 2010
CSAP Testing
 
 
  
 H1N1 Flu Update

Copyright Time MagazineThis is written to update you regarding expectations and planning in Littleton Public Schools (LPS) related to H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) concerns. As you know, this subject is very much in the news, following the Colorado Department of Public Health’s announcement that there are many confirmed cases in the Denver metro area.   We are monitoring the situation closely and working with the Tri County Health Department regarding any necessary response in the event of an identified case in LPS.   We hope that this letter dated August 24, 2009 will help address any concerns that you have. 

English version
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Guide to Flu Prevention-English
Guide to Flu Prevention-Spanish

 
  
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