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
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
Fifth graders have done an amazing job teaching other students about the T-Bird Way at GFW Elementary School!
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
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/
Community Ed Class Alert: Babysitter Training - Monday, Oct. 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
We will cover appropriate games and activities, telephone common sense, basic first aid, good decision making skills and much more. Participants must be 10 years old by the start of class. Children will receive printed materials, several items to add to their babysitter kits and a certificate upon class completion. Please bring a doll and snack to class. $45 per student, register by October 7.
Let's check in with Ms. Finnegan's second grade class!
The second graders have been having fun with hands-on learning! We engaged in a Paul Bunyan craft and enjoyed 'flapjacks' at the end of the Fairy and Tall Tale unit. We practiced spelling tricky/heart words with magnetic tiles and built numbers with base ten blocks.
Parent Talk! - Internet Safety and Social Media Use - Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. at GFW Elementary.
Come join us as we discuss how to set limits and teach our children about being safe on the internet as well as what steps we can take as parents to safeguard our kids. We will also examine the impact of social media and discuss how to educate our children about the positive and negative aspects of being on social media. Registration is free and should be completed by Oct. 3. Childcare will be provided for $5.
Community Ed Class Alert - Cooking Classes with Amy
Learn how to make these awesome desserts, no baking experience needed!
We will teach everyone how to make the items together and then be able to taste them!
Cupcakes - Thursday, Oct. 10 (register by Oct 3rd)
Cookie Bars - Thursday, Nov. 21 (register by Nov. 14)
Students at GFW Elementary celebrated Wacky Wednesday during homecoming week. They answered wacky writing prompts such as “What would you do if cookies turned you into minions?” and used wacky utensils to paint like plastic forks!
