A huge thank you to United Farmers Cooperative (UFC) for their generous donation to the GFW Pioneer Express FFA Chapter! We are grateful that they share the commitment of GFW Public Schools in supporting and nurturing the next generation of agricultural leaders and innovators.
UFC Communications & Talent Acquisition Specialist Rachel Holmquist shared:
"By investing in the FFA Chapter, we aim to empower students with the resources they need to explore, learn, and excel in the field of agriculture. UFC is proud to partner with GFW Pioneer Express FFA, fostering growth, education, and community engagement in our shared agricultural heritage."
Thank you!
Today is Administrative Professionals' Day! GFW Public School has some of the best Administrative Professionals around, be sure to thank them for their hard work!
GFW ECFE is revving up the fun with our annual Vehicle Fair on May 1 from 5:30-7 p.m.! This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years and their families. This will be a fun opportunity for children to explore a variety of vehicles and actually get up close and experience the feel and sounds of them. There will be many vehicles to explore, so join in the fun!
Our middle schools had a great time at the GFW Middle School dance last week!
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We had some treats ready for our drivers this morning as shown by Joyce and Jerry. Be sure to thank a driver today for all they do to help the GFW Community!
Students in fifth grade got their hands dirty and planted trees today in celebration of Earth Day!
Shout out to our amazing National Honor Society students that helped with the Sibley County Senior Expo!
Lots of hard work and collaboration going on at GFW High School!
Our eighth grade students had a great trip to the state Capitol yesterday! State Representative Bobbie Harder was able to speak with the students about her work as a legislator. Students also got to participate in a mock debate on whether or not they felt social media should have more parental restrictions. So cool!
Here are a few more photos from our amazing groundbreaking celebration last week!
ECFE Trip: Come and enjoy time at Carlson’s Llovable Llamas with us! We will get a tour of the farm, we will play in the pen with the baby llamas, trail walk with your own llama and brush and help feed the llamas. What a fun day!
When: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Bus leaves Fairfax @ 9:00 a.m.
Gibbon @ 9:15 a.m.
Winthrop @ 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $14/child $5/adult
Pack a lunch and we will eat at the farm!
Registration is required by Wednesday, April 24.
We will leave the farm at 12:45 and be back to Winthrop by 1:30 p.m., Gibbon 1:45 p.m. and Fairfax 2:00 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for our Groundbreaking Celebration! We had beautiful weather, a great turnout, and so much fun being able to connect as a community!
Yeast Baking Class
April 25th- 5:30-7:30pm
GFW MS/HS Kitchen in Winthrop
Age 10+
$20.00
Register by April 17th, 2024
Have you ever wanted to make your own bread, cinnamon rolls, rolls, English muffin bread.
Well we teach you how to make all of these items in this class. You will be able to have samples in class and go home with recipes.
We will see you at GFW Elementary School tonight!
Canvas Painting Class:
GFW Elementary School Community Ed/ECFE Room
April 25th, 2024
6:30pm
$30.00
Register by April 17th, 2024
Nancy Guggisberg, a local artist, will come with the needed supplies for participants to paint their own floral “Van Gogh likeness” with step by step instructions on how to do so.
Students in first grade had been preparing for the eclipse in STEAM class. While it was too cloudy to see it outside they watched the live stream instead. They also created a model of the eclipse, using their head as the earth, a marble as the moon, and the classroom clock as the sun!
Students at GFW Elementary had an amazing time watching the parade of tractors last week!
We are getting really excited for for the Groundbreaking Ceremony and event on Friday, April 12! If you plan on coming, RSVP to help us prepare: https://forms.gle/vqGZADrb3FKPTWE87
Over the weekend, some of our students who are members of Sibley County 4H participated in the Minnesota State 4H Project Bowl which tests their knowledge on different species of animals. There were four teams that competed in the General Livestock division and all four teams were extremely successful! Two teams took home champion plaques and two teams placed third for the state. Congratulations!
Parent Talk!
Have you wondered if your child is on track developmentally, academically, and emotionally? Join us to learn more about developmental milestones in each of those areas as well as ways to support and advocate for your child if you feel they need help. This will include topics such as: learning, focus, hyperactivity, regulation, relationship skills, and more. Leave this session with a greater confidence in your understanding of your child's development and ways you can support them.
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
6:00pm-8:00pm
GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room
No fee for class
Child Care Provided $5.00/child
Register by April 11th, 2024
