GFW NHS is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the GFW High School Gym! Donors can sign up at the link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GFW%20High%20School
October is National Principals Month, which recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success.
Thank you to Principal Thompson and Principal Jacobson for their continued dedication to supporting our schools, students, staff, and community members!
This week is National School Lunch Week! We are so thankful to our incredible food service team that works so hard to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our students. Thank you for everything you do to make the school day run smoothly!
Last week, 10th graders at GFW High School attended Ridgewater’s Ignite Your Future event. It was an interactive opportunity for Sophomores to have access to over 70 hands-on career exploration activities offered by dozens of industry partners and community agencies. Our students really enjoyed trying different things!
There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18. Enjoy your break!
Kindergarten students had a great time learning about fire prevention from our local fire department. They even got to tour the fire truck!
Parent Talk! Challenging Behaviors - Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Have you had some challenging moments with your child? Join us as we talk about the difficult moments and behavior we would like to see change. We will discuss how behavior communicates needs and what those may be. Then we will talk about how you can intervene and teach your child positive behaviors and new ways to communicate their needs and cope with the world around them. Register by Oct. 17 - class is free, childcare provided for $5
Wednesday, Oct. 16 is an early release day for all students! GFW Elementary School will release at 12:15 p.m. and GFW Middle School and High School will release at 12:30 p.m. There will be no PM PreK.
Last week, students at GFW Middle School and High School participated in the Minnesota Great Apple Crunch with locally grown Minnesota Zestar apples! The event celebrates Minnesota farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities.
Let's hear it for the September Students of the Month at GFW Middle School! Way to go!
The kindergarten and first grade dual language immersion classes at GFW Elementary had a great time celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with teachers sharing dances! Ms. Cecilia showed students how to dance la Raspa and Mr. Manuel guided them in a dance using the castañuelas. What great fun!
It is never too early to start researching scholarships! Here are some great resources for your search: bit.ly/45gFOQ5. There are so many scholarships out there - and more scholarships recevied equals less money you need to pay for college. Make sure to ask your school counselor about local scholarships in your community!
Game on! Members of the high school football team recently played a round of soccer with the 5th graders. We love to see different age groups coming together to build community!
The grade 4-6 youth football team had their last game of the year last night. Everyone had a great time this season!
Community Ed Trip - Over the River and Through the Woods
GFW Community Ed is heading to the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington on Wednesday, Oct. 23 for a show! $104 per person includes bus transportation, a delicious meal and an awesome production full of hilarity. Contact tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org for more information
Your resume is a critical part of your college application package. Here are some great tips on how to create a good one and showcase everything you have done in high school. bit.ly/resumeTIPS #MNGoestoCollege
Yikes! Colleges all seem to have different deadlines and application requirements! The key is to stay organized. This College Planning Workbook (google sheets) was created with the busy high school senior in mind. bit.ly/college_workbook From college and application searches to the decision process - and everything in between. #MNGoestoCollege
Get ready for some Halloween fun! On Friday, Oct. 25, children ages 0-5 are invited to do some “trick or treating” indoors for fun treats and surprises! After trick or treating, enjoy dinner with your family. Don’t forget your costumes! Learn more and register by next Friday, Oct. 18: https://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events
Register to attend tonight's free session about the financial aid process! bit.ly/RSFAFSA Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
Did somebody say pie? Join Amy for this community education class and bake a Chocolate Silk Pie or Lemon Meringue Pie to take home and enjoy
Age: 15+
Limit 8 people
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22 (register by Oct. 15)
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: GFW MS/HS Cafeteria
Cost: $15 for one pie, $20 for two pies
