Ms. Rettmann was a guiding star in her classroom today as she formed a narrative that connected her students to the universe. Equipped with tiny hands and big imaginations, these budding astronomers set out to recreate the enchanting constellation of the Big Dipper. A sense of wonder and unity blossomed, transcending the boundaries of the classroom.
Home Alone:
This class will cover the basics of staying home alone and coming/going from home safely. Topics such as appliance safety, responsibilities, first aid and more. There will be time allowed for questions and answers from attendees. You will feel confident and educated to stay home after attending this class. Take home materials will be handed out. This class is for 4th graders and older.
Monday, February 12th 3:30 to 5:00pm
$45 per student
GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room
Please register by February 5th
Mr. Sellner and two students in his Small Engines class are working on a 4-stroke Briggs & Stratton engine.
Students in Ms. Finnegan's first grade class had some fun learning with contractions today!
Fifth grade student Vayda Victor presented her idea for the new school to the team at Wold Architects. She suggested having a time-lapsed video of the construction of our new school from start to finish. Thank you Vayda for your awesome idea!
Students in study hall who were finished with their homework worked to create a poster to spread some kindness in the school!
It's Winter vs. Summer Day at GFW Middle School and High School!
Today was Students Dress Like a Teacher day, but we think the teachers may have had more fun dressing like students!
Valentine’s Cookie Baking
Thursday, February 8th from 5:30-7:30pm.
$10 a person (kids must have an adult present) Limit 15 kids Age 6+
GFW MS/HS Cafeteria, Winthrop
Register by Feb. 1st, 2024
Bake Valentine's cookies to share with your friends and family. We will be making 4 different kinds of cookies. You will be able to take home 2 dozen cookies at the end of the night.
Here are just a few photos from Jersey Day at GFW High School!
Here's some more creativity from students at GFW High School for "Anything But a Backpack" day!
Early Childhood Family Education is celebrating 50 years in Minnesota! GFW ECFE has a ton of amazing programs throughout the year for young learners and their parents. Find upcoming classes and check out more great photos from the Dad and Me Class! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events
GFW High School students were extremely creative in their celebration of "anything but a backpack" day!
Things were feeling groovy at GFW Middle School for tie dye day!
This week is Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota! We are so grateful for our amazingly talented team of paras who support our classrooms, care for our students, and play such an important role in our school community. We are proud to join districts around the state to recognize those who do this important work.
Thank you paras!
The ECFE Dad and Me Class last night was a huge success with so many kids and dads working together to make tool boxes!
We can't help ourselves folks, here are more awesome pictures from ECFE Dad and Me with some very talented dads and kids making toolboxes and memories!
Learn more about how clubs at GFW Middle School and High School like the Art Club give students a chance to connect and learn new techniques!
https://www.gfwschools.org/article/1414820
Parent Talk!
Do you sometimes feel as if emotions are taking over your home and relationship with your child? Come explore this topic to learn more about what can fuel the big feelings and hope to help your child cope and regulate. We will also look at how emotions connect to behavior challenges. Additionally, you get to make and take home a sensory bottle and other tools to use at home to promote calming and coping.
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
6:00pm-8:00pm
GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room
Fee: $5.00 for supplies
Child Care Provided $5.00/child
Register by January 18th, 2024
GFW Middle School and High School is planning for the upcoming CTE College & Career Fair! We would like to highlight local businesses and post secondary opportunities that are available for our students in industries covered by CTE programming. We are looking for more businesses to participate in the fair where they will get the chance to share information about their company to students in grades 8-12.
Organizations can RSVP at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zt2dm26GRqeimLhk_iOqwzu09xNwAR9oiowH-RTT9oQ/viewform?edit_requested=true
