GOK Weekly News
Week of March 8, 2026
Hello GOK community!
This week I want to take a moment to highlight the wonderful things happening in our library. The library continues to be such a vibrant space in our school where students are exploring new books, participating in engaging activities and building their love of reading. Beyond the fundraiser currently taking place, our librarian has also been planning author visits and research projects across all grade levels, creating meaningful learning experiences that support both literacy and curiosity. I am grateful for the time, creativity, and care that go into making the library such an engaging place for our students. A special thank you to our wonderful librarian, Ms. Giddens, our FOL members, and the many volunteers who help make these experiences possible.
We also have several opportunities coming up for families to connect with and support our school community:
Dine to Donate – Subway 3/12, Homestead Cafe 3/25
Join us for our upcoming Dine to Donate events. It’s a simple way to support our school and an easy way to answer the question, “What’s for dinner?”
Flyers with details can be found below.
PTA Meeting – 3/16
Our next PTA meeting will be held next Monday at 5:30 in our teacher's lounge. These meetings are a great opportunity to hear updates, learn about upcoming events, and share ideas as we continue working together to support our students and school.
Talent Show- 4/10
We are excited for our upcoming Talent Show hosted by PTA! This is always a fun opportunity for students to share their talents and for our school community to come together to celebrate them. Thank you to everyone helping make this event possible. Please see the flyer and link to sign up below!
Career & Community Expo- 4/18
Our wonderful counselor, Mrs. Shelton, is planning a Community Career Expo on April 18th. She is currently looking for community partners who may be interested in participating and sharing with our community. If you or someone you know may be interested, please take a moment to review the flyer and interest form below.
Sincerely,
Kristina Anderson, Interim Principal
2026–2027 School Year Registration
Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! All families planning to return next year need to update their registration on ParentVUE. Early registration is extremely helpful as we plan for the upcoming school year. If you know any families with incoming kindergarteners, please help spread the word about registration and our upcoming Kindergarten Round-Up.
For questions about registration, please contact Aysun at (505) 293-4259.
Saddle Up, Little Rams! GOK Kindergarten Round-Up!
If you know any families with an incoming kindergarten student, please help us spread the word! Mark your calendars for our Kindergarten Round-Up on March 19—a fun, welcoming event where families can meet teachers, tour classrooms and learn all about the start of an amazing school year. We can’t wait to see our future GOK kinders and their families there!
Community and Career Expo
Save the Date! Community & Career Expo, Saturday April 18th, 10am - 12pm at GOK. More event details coming soon. Check out the interest form.
Do you or someone you know have a business or career that you'd like to see at the Expo? There are some great community members already planning to attend, but I am looking for more! Use the QR code above (or this link) to fill out a short form, if you would like to have a booth or help in another way with the event.
GOK PTA News
The GOK Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is now accepting nominations for positions on the PTA Executive Board for the upcoming school year. The Executive Board plays a vital role in supporting our students, teachers and school community, and we invite you to consider nominating yourself or another dedicated member of our school community.
Why Serve on the PTA Executive Board?
Serving on the Executive Board is a rewarding opportunity to:
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Help shape programs and activities that benefit our students
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Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school leadership
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Build a stronger, more connected school community
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Share your skills and ideas in a meaningful way
Open Positions
The following positions are open for nomination:
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President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
Brief descriptions of each role and their responsibilities are available upon request and will be shared prior to elections.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Any individual who is a member of the GOK PTA is eligible for nomination. No prior PTA experience is required—just a willingness to participate, collaborate, and support our school.
How to Submit a Nomination
To submit a nomination:
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Email the nominating committee: nominations@gokpta.com.
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Indicate the position for which the nominee is being recommended.
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Obtain the nominee’s consent before submitting their name.
Nominations must be submitted by May 1st.
Election Information
Elections will be held on May 13th at the PTA Community Meeting (5:30PM in the staff lounge). All PTA members are encouraged to attend and participate.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or PTA roles, please contact president@gokpta.com.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to working together to make the coming year a great one for our students!
Upcoming Dine & Donate Events
Subway at 7120 Wyoming 7A , Thursday, March 12th from 9am - 9:30pm. 10% of sales will go to GOK.
The Homestead at 40 Tramway Road (at the base of the tram), Wednesday, March 25th from 8am - 7pm.
GOK Talent Show
GOK Talent Show, April 10, 2026, 6:30pm
Sign up online by March 20.
Come see our amazing students perform their acts on April 10th at 6:30pm in the GOK Cafeteria!
Next PTA Meeting
March 16th at 5:30pm in the Teacher's Lounge
We are looking for volunteers for the Ram Store!
We are so grateful for our GOK volunteers who help keep the Ram Store running for our students! If you’re looking for a way to get involved at GOK, we would love your support. Please click the links below to sign up for a volunteer time.
1st - 5th Ram store volunteerskindergarten ram store volunteers
Makerspace is in need of donations!
Below is a list of needed materials, high priority supplies are denoted by an asterisk:
- stamp pads**
- cotton balls**
- drinking straws**
- yarn, thread, string**
- pom-poms and googly eyes**
- school glue sticks and white glue**
- markers, colored pencils, crayons**
- office supplies
- Paper of all kinds
- Old magazines, calendars, picture books
- fabric
- wax paper (for pearler beading)
- thin masking tape or clear tape
- popsicle sticks
- coffee filters
- old crafting items, sets, or tools
- envelopes
- crafting pipe cleaners
**We also could use building or creative playsets for children ages 5-10**
Consider donating what your students have outgrown to the school!
Drop your donations off in the office or bring them directly to Makerspace, send them with your students as well. Let's continue to ensure that our students have all that they need to fully enjoy the GOK Makerspace.
Your generosity is much needed and appreciated by our kiddos!
Please email Ms. Chavkin for more information: chavkin@aps.edu
Calendars
Handbooks
Upcoming Dates
March 16 - PTA community meeting
March 26-27 - Parent Teacher Conferences (No School)
March 30-April 3 - Spring Break (No School)
April 7 - All Pro Dads - 6:45 am in the GOK Cafeteria
April 10th - Talent Show
April 13th-20th - 3rd-5th grade NMSSA testing
May 5 - All Pro Dads - 6:45 am in the GOK Cafeteria
May 13 - Community PTA meeting
May 25 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 28 - Last Day of School