Students taking College Precalculus Classes at GFW High School were about the graphs of functions with the help of an online graphing calculator - Desmos. They worked collaboratively with their group which made their learning experiences meaningful and fun!






Students in fourth grade at GFW Elementary School got to do some real deal hands-on learning recently in the STEAM room!
Classes had the opportunity to dissect cow eyeballs from a local butcher shop, which has become a favorite activity.
"The first question I usually get at the beginning of fourth grade is 'when do we get to dissect eyeballs?'" said STEAM Teacher Amy TenEyck.
Prior to the dissection, students learn how different parts of the body work together as a system and how eyes work with the brain. During the dissection, students are able to see first hand the different parts of the eye we learned about during their first weeks of school.
So cool!
Classes had the opportunity to dissect cow eyeballs from a local butcher shop, which has become a favorite activity.
"The first question I usually get at the beginning of fourth grade is 'when do we get to dissect eyeballs?'" said STEAM Teacher Amy TenEyck.
Prior to the dissection, students learn how different parts of the body work together as a system and how eyes work with the brain. During the dissection, students are able to see first hand the different parts of the eye we learned about during their first weeks of school.
So cool!










Don’t forget to join us for our all day conferences on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.!

Find the GFW Community Bus out in the community each following the schedule of:
1st Friday - Downtown Fairfax from 8 to 10 a.m.
2nd Friday - Downtown Gibbon from 8 to 10 a.m.
3rd Friday - Winthrop Corner Pizza Parking Lot from 8 to 10 a.m.
Last Friday of the month - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The bus will also be at the new school building during conferences on Wednesday night at from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday night from 4-7:30 p.m.
Don't miss this important community resrouce!
1st Friday - Downtown Fairfax from 8 to 10 a.m.
2nd Friday - Downtown Gibbon from 8 to 10 a.m.
3rd Friday - Winthrop Corner Pizza Parking Lot from 8 to 10 a.m.
Last Friday of the month - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The bus will also be at the new school building during conferences on Wednesday night at from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday night from 4-7:30 p.m.
Don't miss this important community resrouce!

Students at GFW Middle School had a lot of different activities to choose from for last week's reward day!






Recently, Playworks Recess coach Julian was on site to train our 4th and 5th grade students how to be Junior Coaches at recess. They got to practice their skills and are excited to be able to be a coach at one recess per week!



As part of the focus on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the high school, we now have reserved student parking for our S.O.A.R.S winners each week. If they get their names drawn and they choose that reward, they get a designated parking spot. Thanks to our Firebird Manufacturing class we now have our own signs.
It’s been a popular choice!
It’s been a popular choice!

Remember: don’t miss our fall evening conferences on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 4-8 p.m.

Just a few highlights from the fun at the GFW Elementary School Harvest Party today!








Congratulations to the October Students of the Month from GFW Middle School!

Who doesn't love when their bus driver is in the Halloween spirit? Looking good Mr. Hartmann!
You can live stream tonight's football game via NSPN.tv
Let's go Firebirds!
Let's go Firebirds!

The incredibly talented cast and crew of GFW Theatre Arts are getting ready for their presentation of How the West Was Dun with shows this weekend! There will be public performances on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at GFW Middle School and High School.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased in the school office or at the door.
Don't miss this show!
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased in the school office or at the door.
Don't miss this show!









Mr. Kruger’s choir class is already practicing for the holiday season!

Cole Jacobson and Skylar Lyimo from NHS and Student Council shared updates with the school board earlier this month on the events and initiatives that are coming up.


GFW Community, get your tickets for the section final football game happening on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at New Prague High School online in advance. There will also be tickets for cash sales at the gate, but getting tickets early is encouraged. Let's go Firebirds!
https://gofan.co/event/5174479?schoolId=MN19627&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
https://gofan.co/event/5174479?schoolId=MN19627&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink


Let’s get creative! Join us for a Cards Class for Kids on Monday, Nov. 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. Just in time for the holiday season, kids will be using a variety of stamps, stickers, pencils, ink pads, paper and so much more to make their own greeting cards! Every child will be making 4-6 cards to take home. There is a $22/student fee that covers all class supplies. The class will be held at GFW Public Schools, Gibbon. Registration closes Nov. 5.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!

This fall, we are offering several 55+ Driver Discount Programs! These are renewal classes for those that have already taken the eight-hour course. The next class offered will be on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m -1 p.m at the GFW Elementary School in Gibbon.
For more information and to pre-register and prepay St. Cloud MHSRC/55+ Driver Discount Program, please call 1-888-234-1294 or register online by going to www.mnsafetycenter.org.
Persons aged 55 and older who complete the course will qualify for an approximate 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota Law.
For more information and to pre-register and prepay St. Cloud MHSRC/55+ Driver Discount Program, please call 1-888-234-1294 or register online by going to www.mnsafetycenter.org.
Persons aged 55 and older who complete the course will qualify for an approximate 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota Law.

The School Store class at GFW Middle School and High School has been busy working on business plans and opening the school store. There is lots of exciting things to come!

Mrs. Goblish's Floral Design class made some awesome flower arrangements using pumpkins for fall!

