Looking for a fun father/child activity in the new year? Check out Lego Building with Dad from GFW Community Education! *inclusive of fathers, stepfathers,grandfather, uncles, brother, foster fathers, father-figures and male role models
Dads can spend quality time with their child doing themed Lego projects and simple programming that make their project react to the environment. The Lego set connects with bluetooth to an iPad and students can control motion with a motor, add sound effects and senses its surroundings using the motion and tilt sensors.
Age Level : Kindergarten to 3rd grade
Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Jan. 14, 2025 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Cost - FREE
GFW Elementary School Library, Gibbon
Check out this week's issue of the Standard-Gazette & Messenger to read about the accomplishments of the GFW Robotics team consisting of GFW, Sibley East, and home-schooled students who were supported by Team Advisor Bix Baker and GFW Staff members Chris Santos and Amy TenEyck. https://sgmnews.com/content/gfw-robotics-teams-explore-ocean
Before the break, students at GFW Middle School and High School got to hear a special holiday song from some of the incredible international teachers serving our schools. We are thankful for amazing teachers who work so hard to provide the best educational experience for all of our students!
GFW Elementary School got a visit from a Grinchy special guest last week before break!
A huge thank to the Transit Trailblazers 4-H club who collected hats and mittens for GFW Elementary School after a request from President Ellie W. Thanks to Aubree, Brady and Mitchell for dropping them off with Principal Thompson!
Students have done such a great job so far this year! We hope everyone has a restful and wonderful winter break. Schools are closed from December 23 through January 1 with staff Development days and no student attendance on January 2 and 3.
The class of 2025 and their families will have the opportunity to learn more about the process of applying for scholarships from Laura Sallstrom of Dollars for Scholars on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at GFW High School. This is a great place to get support about scholarships and get your questions answered!
Ms. Tuazon’s 6th grade math class earned themselves a pizza party with the principal for reaching their positive classroom expectation goal! They got to eat lunch in the classroom while watching a short movie which is not a bad way to spend the day.
GFW Elementary students had their practice for the winter concert this morning and they are sounding great! Don't miss the concerts tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 19) at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten immersion students have been working so hard in learning to read and write CVC words. They read words beginning and ending with Bb and worked with partners reading words like bib, bat, fib, cab. They rolled a dice and read words, then they wrote a word and said sentences using the words. They are doing great!
Mrs. Wheatley's fifth grade class put on a play called "What, No Santa?" and did a great job! The students did all the decision making including who got what parts, creating the props, creating the characters' voices and actions, staging, and more with zero help from an adult. They worked and practiced for about three weeks and ended up performing for three different classrooms. Way to go!
Winter break is almost here! Friday, Dec. 20 is an early release day.
The GFW Jazz Band did a great job performing for the middle school students last week!
Congratulations to the GFW Middle School Students of the Month!
GFW Public Schools is looking for someone to join our team in T-Bird Club for an open part-time position supporting our amazing students after school. Email Tonia at tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org if you are interested!
Eighth graders in the College and Career Readiness class recently took a trip to the MInnesota Zoo for a career day activity! They got to explore different stations and hear about a vof Zoo Careers including options in Animal Care, Exhibit Design, Graphic design, and more!
Some of the staff at GFW Elementary School got together after school to do some holiday cookie decorating. Looks good!
Don't miss the GFW MS/HS Band Holiday Concert Tonight!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (performer call time 6:20)
📍 Location: GFW MS/HS Auditorium
Join us and listen to the hard work our student musicians have been putting into their music. From classic carols to modern holiday hits, these concerts are a great way to start the holiday season and showcase the incredible talent in our music program!
Kindergarten is a special time! At GFW Elementary, students are encouraged and supported by some incredible teachers and paraprofessionals as they learn not just academics, but important life skills while building lasting friendships.
The MS/HS Choir Holiday Concert was so wonderful last night! Congratulations to all of our students who worked hard to prepare for the festive and fun show. Don't miss the Band Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12
