Don't miss the Thunderbird Greenhouse sale today and tomorrow )May 8 & 9) from 3:30-6 p.m. both days at GFW Middle School/High School!
Students in the Vet Science class with Ms. Collins went to the Ridgewater Veterinary Technology department recently and had the opportunity to observe the clinic that the students run. They got to tour the department and learned a lot!
Eighth graders in the College and Career Readiness class took a trip to St. Paul to visit the Capitol building yesterday!
Head to GFW Elementary School today at 5:30 for the annual GFW ECFE Vehicle Fair! There will be great vehicles to check out, hot dogs, baby goats, rock painting, and Jersey Sweet Spot Ice Cream Truck.
Don't miss it!
Teachers at GFW Middle School and High School have been shifting to using inquiry cycles in their Professional Learning Communities to better meet student needs. Inquiry cycles allow teachers to focus on a specific area for improvement and work together to find strategies that support student growth. These ongoing conversations throughout the year lead to instructional adjustments when needed. Having a clear focus in the cycle also supports staying on track and consistently measuring student progress!
Don't miss the Elementary Spring Concert taking place on Thursday, May 15 with performances at 1:30 & 6:30 p.m.!
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! GFW Elementary is rockin' and rollin' all week long to celebrate the incredible people who work so hard for our students every day. Be sure to thank staff members this week!
The 33 colleges and universities of Minnesota State will waive application fees during “Minnesota State Week,” set for June 23-27, 2025.
It’s a great time for your students who haven’t decided what they will do after graduation to explore one or more of the 54 campuses of Minnesota State.
More information is available at
https://www.minnstate.edu/minnstatewk/
The PBIS work happening at GFW Middle School and High School has been really impactful this year! Teachers have been collaborating all year long to focus on preventing behaviors instead of punitive systems and encouraging students to embrace the values of S.O.A.R.S (Spirit, Optimistic, Accountable, Respectful, and Safe).
It's School Lunch Hero Day! Be sure to say thank you to the school lunch heroes that make sure every GFW student has the fuel they need to succeed in school. Thank you for everything that you do!
We can't let National Principals Day end without saying thank you to our two incredible school leaders, Principal Thompson and Principal Jacobson! Thank you both for all that you do for our staff and students!
GFW Elementary had the joy of hosting two teacher interns this year to support the Immersion Program, Susana and Manuel. Before their in GFW is over, we asked a few questions about their experience, the difference between home and Gibbon, and their thoughts on immersion education. You can even get a sneak peak at Manuel's downhill sledding experience!
https://www.gfwschools.org/article/2151972
Seventh graders in Ms.Tuazon's math class conducted a mini research project on various types of graphs and charts as part of their Statistics unit on organizing and presenting data. They presented their findings and did a wonderful job!
Ms Rettmann's first grade class completed their Animals & Habitats Unit last week. Students chose an animal head picture, but had to draw the rest of the animal body along with the habitat the animal lives in!
Students also had the choice of what habitat they would like to create a diorama for. We love the creativity!
Here are a few more first grade immersion habitat projects!
GFW ECFE is revving up the fun with our annual Vehicle Fair! 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!
Register for door prizes!
Food will be available for purchase, so plan to enjoy supper at the fair!
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Come and Go Event
Location; GFW Elementary School, Gibbon. West side of the school.
Cost: Free!
Students in 1st grade immersion recently gave presentations about different habitats to parents and staff. They did a great job!
We are wrapping up our posts of highlights from the GFW Pioneer Express FFA for now! The two Business Delegates representing GFW are Matthew Burns and Carson Lee. Our delegates are our official voting representation to all business matters that are presented at the State FFA Convention. Each chapter in the state has two delegates that attend special sessions and training.
Congratulations to FFA Students Annie Wersal, Nicole Deuhn, William Bastian, Luke Bastian, and Brad Wersal for their achievements in Dairy Cattle Evaluation! These students evaluated dairy cattle based on physical characteristics for both heifers and cows and worked together as a team on a knowledge test and DHIA herd records test. They are learning specialized skills to help them succeed in the Dairy Industry!
Let’s hear it for Abby Willegal, Eden Messerli, Luxie Jasinski, Maddy Lee, and Matthew Lee for their achievements in Companion Animal Science! In this contest participants work on different skills as it relates to Companion (Pet) Science. They learn lots of different breeds of animals along with veterinarian techniques to help them prepare for a career dealing with animals.
