Challenger Intermediate School

Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/challengerintermediateschool #ScholasticBookFairs

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 6th-16th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/challengerintermediateschool #ScholasticBookFairs

How Our Donation Drive Works:
Share your student's page with family and friends to gather donations!
Multiple payment options: Donors can pay online or give cash and check donations. Students will turn in cash/checks to their homeroom teachers to be entered into the system. We also have a venmo - Challenger-PTO (Darrin SanRomani) Please put in the memo your students name, the homeroom teacher, and for the FUNDRIVE.
Important Safety Note: Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited. Instead, ask family, friends, and co-workers to support your student's efforts.
Cash/Check Deadline: October 3, 2025
Send all cash/check donations to school in the provided envelope
Make checks payable to: Challenger PTO
Write student name, teacher name, and donor names on the envelope
Minimum $25 donation earns prizes - and they're accumulative! The more donations, the more prizes your student earns!
Daily wristband wearing: Students should wear their earned wristbands every day to show their accomplishments and access their prizes. Don't lose them! We cannot replace them if they are lost, and you'll need them for all earned incentives!
Emails were sent out to parents on 9/15 /2025 with their students link to their fundraiser page. If you did not receive one please check your spam or promortions folder. Please contact the Challenger office (316) 794-4040 if you have any questions.

Daddy-Daughter Dance for Pre-K through 6th grade! Come to Goddard High School on Sunday, October 5th from 2:00 to 4:00 for fun! GHS KAY members will be there to put on a fun and magical event! There will be a variety of craft stations, cool snacks and dancing!

Tickets are available at https://gofan.co/event/4587981?schoolId=KS25135 Tickets are $12 for a Daddy-Daughter couple and $5 for each additional daughter in the family.

Questions? Contact Rose Daffron at rdaffron@goddardusd.com or 316-794-4006.

Dear Challenger Families,

We're excited to update you on our FunDrive Campaign that launched on Monday, September 15th. Due to a delivery issue with our campaign materials, we're extending the fundraiser to give your students the full experience they deserve!

What Happened?
The prizes, wristbands, and parent information packets were not delivered to our school as scheduled. The company has apologized for this oversight and assured us that all materials will arrive very soon. You should also receive a direct email from the company regarding this delay and information regarding our fundraiser.

Extended Timeline
New End Date: October 3, 2025

This extension ensures that students can fully enjoy their earned prizes and incentives during school hours. We're more excited than ever to kick off this amazing fundraiser!

How Our Donation Drive Works
Share your student's page with family and friends to gather donations!
Multiple payment options: Donors can pay online or give cash and check donations. Students will turn in cash/checks to their homeroom teachers to be entered into the system. We also have a venmo - Challenger-PTO (Darrin SanRomani) Please put in the memo your students name, the homeroom teacher, and for the FUNDRIVE.
Important Safety Note: Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited. Instead, ask family, friends, and co-workers to support your student's efforts.
Cash/Check Deadline: October 3, 2025
Send all cash/check donations to school in the provided envelope
Make checks payable to: Challenger PTO
Write student name, teacher name, and donor names on the envelope
Minimum $25 donation earns prizes - and they're accumulative! The more donations, the more prizes your student earns!
Daily wristband wearing: Students should wear their earned wristbands every day to show their accomplishments and access their prizes. Don't lose them - you'll need them for all earned incentives!
Exciting Prizes & Incentives
These may change now that we have had to order a different set.

$25 - Taco Wristband + entry into drawing for Nintendo Switch (or equivalent game system)!

$50 - PB&J Wristband + candy from the Principal's jar every Wednesday and Friday during the campaign!

$75 - Avocado Wristband + invitation to the Toilet Paper Party in the GYM!

$100 - Shrimp Wristband + Technology Rights during lunch every day! Bring your phone, laptop, or any device you want!

$200 - Grape Wristband + chance to reach into the Pirate's Gold Machine and win up to $100 cash!

$300 - Sushi Wristband + waterproof Bluetooth Speaker!

$500 - Watermelon Wristband + String Thing!

$1,000 - TOP CHEF Wristband + Inflatable Galaxy Chair!

Where Does the Money Go?
All proceeds support our Challenger PTO and go directly back to benefit our staff and students. Teachers can apply for PTO grants to fund:

Chromebooks for science classrooms
Flexible seating options
Additional classroom technology
Other educational resources
The sooner donations are received, the sooner students get their wristbands and can start enjoying their earned prizes!

We appreciate your patience with this delay and your continued support of our students. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Let's make this FunDrive Campaign amazing!

Sincerely,

Challenger Intermediate School

316-794-4040

If you have further questions please contact apowers@goddardusd.com and aparks@goddardusd.com

Fun Run Fundraiser is happening NOW!
Click http://bit.ly/3VhMfih to start sharing & donating! 
Look up your student by name! !

Our last Wind Surge PTO fundraiser is coming up on Sunday, September 7th. We are still needing a few more volunteers to help work the concession stand. Scan the QR code on the attachment to sign up. No experience necessary. Anyone can help. Must be 16 or older to work. Any questions email aparks@goddardusd.com or apowers@goddardusd.com or call the office at (316) 794-4040.

Reminders:
No School Monday, September 1, 2025

Enjoy a meal and give back to Challenger PTO
View the flyer for Freddy's


Have a great Monday!

Program Overview:

What: TGA After-School Golf Enrichment 🏌️

When: Wednesdays 3:10 - 4:10 pm (Starts September 10th)

Where: Here at Challenger
Who: Ages 8-15
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/challenger-intermediate-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!

We NEED your help!! We have 2 dates left to work the Wind Surge Game at the pizza concession stand to earn money for our PTO. Use the QR code to sign up.

Reminder of things going on this week at Challenger.

Iron Nutrition Principal Games is going on this week August 25- August 29th. Order the SanRomani to help Challenger earn money for our PTO. Delivery available on Tuesday and Thursday.

Chick Fil A Community Community Spirit Night
Tuesday, September 9th 3-10pm
Maple & Ridge.
Organization Code: community (case sensitive)

Challenger Math Apparel Store is now open:

https://messengerclothing.chipply.com/31683/?action=viewall

Store will be open until September 14th
Click the link above for more information and to order.

Skate Night TONIGHT!! 6pm - 9pm @ Carousel Skate Center

🏌️ Program Overview:

What: TGA After-School Golf Enrichment 🏌️

When: Wednesdays 3:10 - 4:10 pm (Starts September 10th)

Where: Here at Challenger
Who: Ages 8-15
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/challenger-intermediate-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!

Pictures are tomorrow!!! August 19th see attached for code to order online.

Thanks,

Anita Parks

Hello 5th grade families.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, your student has had the opportunity to try out instruments for band and orchestra. If they are interested in signing up for band and orchestra, please follow the instructions on the attached PDF.

Students who decide to sign up need to procure their own instruments. We are having an instrument rental night at Challenger on August 19th from 4-7 PM. Your student can rent or purchase an instrument from one of three music stores that we have invited out.

Also, please fill out the form once you have decided what instrument your student will play.

For band students interested in playing percussion, we have 10 spots that students can audition for. This will take place on Monday, August 18th during the school day. They must get permission from the directors to play percussion.

Please reach out to the instrumental music directors with any questions you may have.

Band- Micah Bolton & Joseph Richey (mbolton@goddardusd.com & jrichey@goddardusd.com)

Orchestra- Christopher Lovell (clovell@goddardusd.com

Please join us at our Open House!!! Thursday, August 7th from 4:30pm -6:30pm.

Goddard Public Schools 5th and 6th Graders Building Bright Futures with D.A.R.E.!

We’re excited to share an inspiring initiative that took place during Summer Learning with our incoming 5th-6th grade students: the return and expansion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program!

“This being our first year re-introducing the D.A.R.E. program, we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. But it exceeded our expectations! Watching students grow in confidence, learn how to make positive choices, and truly engage in conversations about peer pressure, responsibility, and leadership was inspiring,” shared Officer Lamar, a Goddard District Police Officer.

During the 2 week program, 48 students participated in the D.A.R.E “Keepin It Real” curriculum, learning how to Define, Assess, Respond, and Evaluate various challenging situations. This included practicing crucial skills like:

Making informed decisions
Managing stress
Communicating with confidence
Active listening
Understanding and addressing bullying
Helping others


What makes this program truly special? It was taught by two of our dedicated Goddard USD 265 Police Officers, Officer Lamar and Officer Heath! This unique approach fosters positive relationships between law enforcement, students, and the community.

“For both Officer Heath and I the best part was building relationships with these students and watching them proudly graduate from the program,” Officer Lamar shared. “We had a few students who were hesitant to engage at the beginning, but by the end of the course they were active participants in the group, one even winning an award at our D.A.R.E graduation.”

Thanks to the amazing support from a Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant, this program is bringing vital life skills and positive decision-making strategies to Goddard students. This year, the grant specifically helped create a special way to recognize our graduating D.A.R.E students with official D.A.R.E. shirts!

A huge thank you to Officer Heath and Officer Lamar for their dedication and truly investing in the future of Goddard Public Schools students! We look forward to seeing the continued impact of this invaluable program.
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

With a growing concern for students mental health and behavior needs, Mrs. Fox, a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Teacher at Challenger Intermediate, applied for a Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher grant to help supply her classroom with regulation tools for Challenger students. When we empower our most vulnerable students with the tools they need to find calm, we are not just helping them; we are fostering a more focused and positive learning environment. Mrs. Fox shares, “as the PBS teacher at Challenger, I have been working with teachers and other faculty members to bring awareness of techniques and tools to work directly with students with trauma and behavior dysregulation issues. Access to the proper tools will help students return to a ready to learn state, positively impacting all students.” With a growing need to support student mental health, Mrs. Fox's project will provide research-based sensory tools to help students regulate their emotions, de-escalate anxiety, and return to a ready-to-learn state. From visual times, alternative seating, fidgets, sensory items, and much more, there are a number of different kinds of tools geared to meet each student's regulation needs. This isn't just about helping a few kids; it's about building a more supportive and positive environment for EVERY student at Challenger. Thank you Mrs. Fox for your proactive and compassionate approach to helping our #265Family succeed! 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

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 Challenger Intermediate School winner was Del Dreyer, Head Building Engineer, who had multiple nominations including one by Piper White, a colleague and Challenger Intermediate Teacher. Mrs. White wrote, "Del is the heart of Challenger! I have never met anyone as hardworking, kind and humble as Del Dreyer. He is the definition of selfless. Del plays many roles within our building. He is our locker jam whisperer, snow/ice melter, heater fixer, comedic relief in the hallway, bus facilitator and so much more. Del wears each hat with a smile on his face. If he knew I was nominating him he would not be happy with me as he hates the spotlight, but he is truly Challenger and the Maintenance team hero! " Congratulations again Del, 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/