Kindergarten students had a great time learning about fire prevention from our local fire department. They even got to tour the fire truck!
There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18. Enjoy your break!
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.
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
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 grade 4-6 youth football team had their last game of the year last night. Everyone had a great time this season!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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.
Applying to college but having trouble deciding on which oness? Check out the College Scorecard Website - it's a fantastic way to compare colleges from around the country by many categories - tution, major, student groups, and more. https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ #MNGoesToCollege
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
Fifth graders have done an amazing job teaching other students about the T-Bird Way at GFW Elementary School!
Check out the latest issue of the Winthrop News for a great story about a fun dance hosted by the Friends of the Sibley Area Special Needs. Some GFW football players volunteered to help with different things including serving meals, escorting guests in to the dance, and cleaning up. Such a great way to connect with the community! https://www.winthropnewsmn.com/2024/10/01/friends-of-the-sibley-area-special-needs-host-formal-dance/
You have probably driven by the site of the new PreK-12 school and seen things coming together, well here's another look at what's going on there captured by Mr. Werner! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EisaEpLCmk