Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/challengerintermediateschool. #ScholasticBookFairs
Scholastic Book Fair!! Preorder Future Favorites NOW!!
Hello Challenger families,
It is that time of year again!!
Permission Slip: https://forms.gle/GqceRW5XaDgExjCu7
Who: All Challenger Intermediate School Student
Grade: 5-6
What: Challenger After Party- Dance Party, Dodgeball, Bingo, Board Games, Coloring Room, and MORE
Where: Challenger Intermediate School: 325 N Walnut, Goddard, Ks 67052
Why: Allow all students to have fun with their friends!!
Date: October 24, 2025
Cost: $15.00 per student- NO REFUNDS- (Please complete this form by OCTOBER 21, 2025. All money must be sent to school with your student no later than OCTOBER 21, 2025. If we do not have money and completed form your student will not be able to stay and participate. You will have to come pick your student up or ride the bus home at 3:01).
Flat fee $15.00
Venmo: Challenger-PTO (Darrin SanRomani)
Cash or check made out to Challenger Intermediate School
Meal: Chick-Fil-A Meal Box- Sandwich, chips, cookies and a drink
PLEASE FILL A FORM OUT FOR YOUR STUDENT
The form will only allow you to fill it out ONCE. If you have multiple students in the building wanting to attend, you may put the students on the same form by using a coma. Make sure you
Pick up times for student below:
5th grade parents: please line up in the front like normal after school pick up. Leave the middle lane open for staff members to direct your student to your car.
6th grade parents: please form a line on the South side of Challenger towards the back recess gate. You may enter through the Transportation / Print Shop entrance.
If you have a 5th and 6th grade student please stay in the front pick up line for 5th grade.
Student Last Names: A-G pick up starts at 5:00
Students Last Names: H-M pick up starts at 5:15
Student Last Name: N- O pick up starts at 5:35
Students Last Name: P-Z pick up starts at 5:50
Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA9AB2EA1FAC16-45284915-challenger
It is that time of year again!!
Permission Slip: https://forms.gle/GqceRW5XaDgExjCu7
Who: All Challenger Intermediate School Student
Grade: 5-6
What: Challenger After Party- Dance Party, Dodgeball, Bingo, Board Games, Coloring Room, and MORE
Where: Challenger Intermediate School: 325 N Walnut, Goddard, Ks 67052
Why: Allow all students to have fun with their friends!!
Date: October 24, 2025
Cost: $15.00 per student- NO REFUNDS- (Please complete this form by OCTOBER 21, 2025. All money must be sent to school with your student no later than OCTOBER 21, 2025. If we do not have money and completed form your student will not be able to stay and participate. You will have to come pick your student up or ride the bus home at 3:01).
Flat fee $15.00
Venmo: Challenger-PTO (Darrin SanRomani)
Cash or check made out to Challenger Intermediate School
Meal: Chick-Fil-A Meal Box- Sandwich, chips, cookies and a drink
PLEASE FILL A FORM OUT FOR YOUR STUDENT
The form will only allow you to fill it out ONCE. If you have multiple students in the building wanting to attend, you may put the students on the same form by using a coma. Make sure you
Pick up times for student below:
5th grade parents: please line up in the front like normal after school pick up. Leave the middle lane open for staff members to direct your student to your car.
6th grade parents: please form a line on the South side of Challenger towards the back recess gate. You may enter through the Transportation / Print Shop entrance.
If you have a 5th and 6th grade student please stay in the front pick up line for 5th grade.
Student Last Names: A-G pick up starts at 5:00
Students Last Names: H-M pick up starts at 5:15
Student Last Name: N- O pick up starts at 5:35
Students Last Name: P-Z pick up starts at 5:50
Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA9AB2EA1FAC16-45284915-challenger
Scholastic Book Fair!! Preorder Future Favorites NOW!
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
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
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.
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.
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
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! !
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!
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!
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.
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!
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
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
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.
