Clark Davidson Elementary School

We are excited to have 4 student teachers from Emporia State at CDS this Fall. Welcome, Tatum, Makenzy, Jillian, & Maddison!

What: TGA After-School Golf Enrichment
When: Thursdays 4:05 - 5:05 pm (Starts September 11th)
Where: Here at Clark Davidson
Who: Ages 6-13
Cost: $128.00/8- weeks
8% discount when you sign up for 2 sessions
16% discount when you sign up for 3 sessions
10% Sibling discount (SIBDIS)
Register: https://registration.youthathletesunited.com/events/spotlight/clark-davidson-elementary-after-school-golf-2025-2026-school-year
We focus on skill-building, character development, and making golf fun and accessible to every child — no experience or equipment needed!

CDS staff is working hard getting ready for our students to return for the new school year! We can't wait to see you!

Thank you, CDS PTO! A huge shoutout to our amazing PTO for helping make sure our classrooms are stocked and ready to go for next week! From snacks to supplies, your support helps us focus on what matters most—our students. Interested in joining CDS PTO? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds3bxJEtx1yKcjTQeOUfHBro4Ln9r4J4EHyWxn8nNBho1Owg/viewform

Follow the link for the 25-26 CDS school supply list: https://5il.co/3fz94

Principal Games August 4th-8th at Goddard Iron Nutrition 206 N Main St, Suite 100. Principal Pop-Up Tea Week! Support your school with each purchase of "The Ebert" tea! Each elementary principal will have their own special tea blend, and the school with the most sales during the week wins it all! Bragging rights + *Wooden Plaque *Fun-sized teas delivered to staff (courtesy of PTO) * $100 for the school’s PTO

We are hiring: PBS-Paraprofessional Behavior Support needed. Contact Mrs. Ebert if you are interested at aebert@goddardusd.com

FIRST SESSION: AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS MAKE A SNAKE OUT OF MODELING CLAY! ONLINE ENROLLMENT: www.theartparkwichita.com/classes Questions? Text, Call or email 316-683-2500, TheArtParkWichita@cox.net

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! Please help me pass the word! Today is the last day to register for the clinic! Registration Link: https://forms.gle/nJN9ymppH2D5jVJx9 CHEER & DANCE Combo Camp When? Wednesday, July 16th 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at Goddard High School. The final performance will be at GHS on Saturday, July 19th. (Sedgwick County Relay for Life Opening Ceremony) Who can attend? Anyone preK- 8th grade is welcome. They do not have to be a Goddard student to join in on the fun! Cost? The fee is $80. Each participant will have a FULL day of cheer/ dance activities plus many fun games! Each child will also receive a clinic t-shirt to wear for the final performance. Participants will all get to be a part of the Sedgwick County Relay for Life opening ceremonies! This is always a great honor! $20 of each participant's fee will be donated to the American Cancer Society. More details are listed below. Registration ends: July 11th How ro register: 1. Go to the registration link first! (Listed at the top of the post) 2. Next, make your payment Pay link: https://venmo.com/u/Patricia-Frame-2 Families can also pay by check or exact cash at registration. This year's clinic will be a Hawaiian luau theme! We cant wait to see the kids! It will be a fun time!!

We are so excited for Clark Davidson Elementary’s 2nd-grade teacher, Emily Pezzola, on her Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant that brings sensory tools straight into her classroom.

Mrs. Pezzola recognized that traditional classroom settings don’t always meet the diverse needs of every student, especially those who crave extra movement. Her “Sensory Surge” project will incorporate a variety of engaging tools into her classroom, like under-desk cycles, weighted stuffed animals, swivel and spin chairs, and emotional regulation books and manipulatives.

“My goal is to keep students in the classroom where learning is taking place,” Mrs. Pezzola shared. “I want to add tools to our learning space that will engage students physically and mentally through the sense of touch, sight, movement, and balance.” She hopes this innovative approach will help students exert energy appropriately, self-regulate, reduce classroom disruptions and return to learning focused and ready to thrive. Thank you, Mrs. Pezzola for your commitment to helping CDS students find their best learning rhythm!

Watch a short video to see Mrs. Pezzola’s Innovative Teacher Grant in action and learn more about past Innovative Teacher Grants and how you can support future grants at https://goddardpsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gef/page/teacher-grants

Top 5 must have school supplies: 1. Crayons 2. Pens & Pencils 3. Glue Sticks 4. Backpack 5. Scissors. Follow the link for the complete 25-26 CDS school supply list: https://5il.co/3fz94

Happy 4th of July! Have a fun and safe holiday!

The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the "The Language of Pictures" innovative teacher grant, a groundbreaking project designed to empower our growing English Learner student population at Clark Davidson Elementary and Oak Street Elementary. Goddard Public Schools serves over 200 English learners, all with a diverse set of skills and cultural backgrounds, and represent more than twenty languages in our District. English Language Learner Teacher (ELL), Ashley Zoglmann, saw a unique opportunity to help her students thrive and applied for an Innovative Teacher Grant. This grant introduces an innovative approach: wordless picture books! By removing the barrier of written text, these books allow students from pre-K through 4th grade to build essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a safe, engaging way. “Utilizing wordless picture books in EL instruction allows students to practice language in a guided manner while giving them access to choose topics of interest or familiarity. Wordless picture books facilitate practice of their reading and language skills, meeting them at their English proficiency level, and helps students find success in reading and reading skills,” shared Mrs. Zoglmann. While the books remain wordless, Mrs. Zoglmann is able to help unlock and transform students' English language comprehension. "The Language of Pictures" grant ensures that regardless of their current English proficiency, every student can find success, discuss stories, and unlock their full English potential. This is an investment in their futures and a testament to the power of creative teaching! Thank you, Mrs. Zoglmann for your dedication and innovative approach to expanding possibilities for our youngest learners in Goddard Public Schools! Check out this video we captured, highlighting Mrs. Zoglmann's Innovative Teacher Grant at work in the classroom! https://youtu.be/cLBGh1Zdm-Q?si=4CjTOwGmCwXGEwor

Parents, there are only 7 days left to order your 1st Day School Supplies! Don't get left out and have to spend your summer shopping! Order today and save yourself time and money: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40609

CLARK DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY parents, this is your LAST CHANCE to order! The deadline is July 1st If you don’t order soon, you’ll be stuck paying more, scrambling for supplies, and fighting the crowds. Order now through 1st Day School Supplies before it’s too late! Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40609

This year, the Goddard Education Foundation, alongside our Legacy Partners, Lange Real Estate, were thrilled to present the #265Family Award to 15 outstanding educators and staff members from across the district, from nominations submitted by grateful families, dedicated students, and fellow staff members, all eager to shine a light on the incredible work being done every day in Goddard Public Schools. The #265Family Award, honors these finalists who not only embody the spirit of our #265Family but also consistently demonstrate a significant, positive impact on our students, staff, or the entire USD 265 school community. The Clark Davidson Elementary School winner was Addison Misak, the CDS School Nurse, who was nominated by a CDS parent. Her nominator wrote, "Nurse Addison is truly amazing at what she does! Our daughter has medical needs that made us nervous to send her to school. Nurse Addison has great communication, is very diligent with paper work and ensures that our child has exactly what she needs each day. Our daughter always shares conversations she has with the nurse that shows that she goes above and beyond to care for kids. We are so thankful to her! " Congratulations again Mrs. Misak, for all you do make Goddard Public Schools a family! To nominate a staff member for the #265Family Award visit - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsMNl3z277aZNiN859FaFgJAPZq79zwU47Oi1uH8pqqESvPg/viewform?usp=header To learn more about how Lange Real Estate serves our #265Family visit https://langere.com/2025/03/14/lange-real-estate-a-proud-legacy-sponsor-of-goddard-public-schools/

Happy Father's Day!

CLARK DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY parents, the Smartest thing you can do is purchase your school supplies early! Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40609 Order now before retail prices go up and supplies run out, and avoid the stress of back-to-school supply shopping!

We are hiring! 4th grade teacher & Paraprofessional needed. Contact Mrs. Ebert if you are interested at aebert@goddardusd.com