Our Mission Statement

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary will prepare all students for academic success!

124 North Third Street, Golden Meadow, LA 70357

Upcoming Events:

Dec 13 07:00 PM 09:00 PM

Winter Carnival

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
Dec 16 Dec 20

Christmas Cards and Candy Canes on Sale

This will continue until December 20th. They cost from 0.25 cents to 0.50 cents each

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
Dec 19

Ugly Sweater for 5 Paw Points

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
Dec 20

Extra Recess and Hot Cocoa

Students may dress down with any purchase. Extra Recess is $1 and Hot Cocoa is also $1

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School

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December 9-13

This Week:

December 10th-Santa Shop Ends

December 11th-World's Finest Chocolate Basketball Show by Invitation Only

December 13th-Winter Carnival 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Next Week:

Christmas Cards and Candy Canes on Sale all week for 0.25 cents and 0.50 cents

December 18th-Up With Teachers Luncheon

December 19th-Ugly Sweater for 5 Paw Points

December 20th-Extra Recess for $1.00 and Hot Cocoa for 1.00. Students may dress down with either purchase. Student's outfit must be school appropriate.

The Following Week:

We will be out for the Holidays, and we will return to school on January 6, 2020.

Quick Links

Homework Assignment Sheets

Pre-K Enrollment Information

EC Network Flyer 2017-2018 updated poster.pdf

EC Network flyer 2017 spanish.pdf

Family Involvement

Vision

Expect the Best!

GMUES Parent Resources

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary has a Parent Resource Center display in the front entrance of the school.

School Highlights and Wonderful Holiday Memories

Book Drive for Baton Rouge Flood Victims
4-H Week Celebration
Our students voted!
Presidential Election
World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Class Winner!
Yo-Yo-ing
Congratulations to some of our past GMUES students on their 2018 High School Graduation! We are so proud of all of you!
Polar Express Night
Our wonderful BETA Club helped make our Polar Express Night a great experience for all!
Polar Express Night
Lafourche Library Youth Services came to our school to perform the Cajun Night Before Christmas plays that were written by our 3rd graders. They chose four students, and performed their plays on December 18th at GMUES. Here pictured is Nalon Baker and Lisa Whitman from Youth Services. Thank you ladies for making this experience so much fun and enjoyable for our 3rd graders and staff.
Lafourche Library Youth Services came to our school to perform the Cajun Night Before Christmas plays that were written by our 3rd graders. They chose four students, and performed their plays on December 18th at GMUES. Here pictured is Nalon Baker and Lisa Whitman from Youth Services. Thank you ladies for making this experience so much fun and enjoyable for our 3rd graders and staff.
3rd grade class for Cajun Night before Christmas performance.
5th Grade Band Winter Concert
5th Grade Band Winter Concert
5th Grade Band Winter Concert
Our amazing students wrote 8,714 letters to Santa. Each letter was hand-delivered by our very own Jamie Gisclair! Macy's gives $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for each letter brought to the Macy's Believe Drop Box.
Today, our students received a surprise treat from Santa! We had pizza and ice cream delivered to our school! We are so appreciative for this wonderful experience!
Christmas Party Fun with Ms. Bobbi Cheramie
Our own personal Elf on the Shelf, Ms. Larenda Ledet
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Winter Carnival 2018
Getting ready for our upcoming Saints vs Rams football game on Sunday, January 20th. Geaux Saints!!!

2019-2020 School Supply Lists

Principal

Principal's Message

My name is Buffy D. Boura, and I am so excited to be the principal of Golden Meadow Upper Elementary. I am a graduate of South Lafourche High School (1991) and Nicholls State University (1995 & 2001). I earned a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies and a Master's Degree in Education. I also have Plus 30, Reading Specialist Certification, and Administration Certification from NSU. I an married to Frank Boura and together we have two daughters, Seddy Marie and Lexxy Jane. It truly is an honor for me to be here at GMUE, because this is the school where my teaching career began. So, I feel like I am back home. I hope to have an active role in your child's educational career here at GMUE.

Faculty & Staff

Meet our faculty and staff.

3rd Grade Teachers

4th Grade Teachers

5th Grade Teachers

Special Education Teachers

Office & Custodial Staff

Other Faculty and Staff

Paraprofessionals

Cafeteria

Cyberbullying & Sexting

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, Superintendent of Schools, Jo Ann Matthews, and District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II, are warning parents and children about the dangers of sending or receiving explicit photos or messages through texting and social media as part of a new public awareness campaign. The campaign is designed to educate citizens about the social and legal consequences associated with crimes like “sexting” and “cyberbullying,” and to encourage parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online. More information on cyberbully and sexting can be found on the Lafourche Parish School District Website Homepagehttp://www.lpsd.k12.la.us/ as well as on the Office of Child Welfare and Attendance Website. If you have any further questions and/or concerns please contact the school board office.

BELL SCHEDULE

BELL SCHEDULE:

8:00 Doors Open

8:25 Breakfast Ends/Report to Homeroom

8:30 Class Begins

1:20-1:35 Recess

3:30 School Dismissal

Uniform Policy

Red or White collared oxford or polo style shirts

Khaki shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, or pants

Socks must be visible above the shoe and must be solid in color. Red, white, khaki, or black socks are allowed at GMUES.

Shoes must be closed in the front and back and must have ties or straps.

Click this link to see the complete Lafourche Parish School Board's dress code policy. dress code.jpg

To Report Child Abuse and Neglect

To report child abuse and neglect, call the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) child protection hotline at

1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Education of Students with Exceptionalties

Education of Students with Exceptionalties

Louisiana School and Student Safety Act

The Lafourche Parish School Board is committed to providing a safe environment for the students and employees of its schools. The school board shall take immediate action to address any potential threats of violence or terrorism to students and employees as required by the Louisiana School and Student Safety Act. (La. Rev. Stat. Ann.§17:409-17:409.5)

Elementary training videos

Learn Gun Safety with Eddie Eagle and the Wing Team
https://youtu.be/Ho36vonT3Rw

NetSafe Episode 3: Tell an Adult
https://youtu.be/AmRln0Cq3rE

NetSmartzKids- It’s OK to Tell
https://youtu.be/AmRln0Cq3rE

Parents
SHP_Say_Something_Parent_Brochure_2016.pdf
SHP_Say_Something_Presentation_Web Version.pptx

Bayou Region Crime Stoppers

To report a threat of violence or terrorism contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region:

Submit online

Call: 1-800-743-7433

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