GFW Public Schools

Who is ready to Boot Scoot and Boogie? Join GFW Community Education as we travel to see Killer Country Tuesday, March 25, 2025 $104.00 We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for Killer Country. The Vees grew up on the road and in the business and have spent the better part of the last 40 years wowing audiences across the world! They have performed, recorded and/or toured with a virtual who’s who of Rock And Roll. In 2008 Jeff and Tommy joined forces with their cousin Matt Vee and his talented wife Julie Velline to form “The Killer Vees.” Tommy’s 17 year old son Bennett Vee will be joining the Killer Vees playing lead guitar. Bennett is the grandson of the late Bobby Vee and the third generation of the Vee family to take the stage! The Killer Country band is rounded out by Brian C. Peters from the Mary Jane Alm band on pedal steel and other assorted guitars along with Kale Reed of Johnny Holm Band fame on fiddle, mandolin and vocals and Alexandra Green sharing female lead vocal responsibilities. Bus will pick up in Fairfax at the old Middle School at 8 a.m., in Gibbon on the west side of the building at 8:15 a.m. and in Winthrop at the MS/HS bus loop at 8:45 a.m. The bus will return to Winthrop at approximately 5:45 p.m., Gibbon at 6 p.m. and Fairfax at 6:15 p.m.

Another popular GFW Community Ed Class returns! Babysitter Training: Kirsten Dean (instructor) 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. Monday, April 14, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. $45 per student. GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room. Please register by April 7.

The next Parent Talk! is Thursday, April 10 and will be focused on Development and Growth. There is so much information around us about what our children should be doing physically, emotionally, academically, and socially. What is real? What should we really expect as parents? When should we possibly be concerned? We will dig into development and growth at different ages and stages to understand our children better. Also, we will discuss the resources and assistance that is available when there are concerns as well as how we can best support as parents. Join us virtually or in person! Thursday, April 10, 2025 6 - 8 p.m. GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room No Fee Child Care Provided $5/child Register by April 1, 2025

Looking for a new activity for your 4th-6th grade students? Check out Golf Lessons from Community Education taking place on four dates: Wednesday, April 30 and Monday, May 5, 12 and 19 - 5 - 6 p.m. Cost: $40 Come learn chipping, putting, driving and golf etiquette with Ryan Jacobson (GFW High School Golf Coach) and members of the GFW High School Golf Team. If you don’t have a set of golf clubs - no problem! When registering, let us know if your golfer needs left or right handed clubs. Register by April 21, 2025. Sign up early! Maximum of 20 golfers.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Kindergarten at GFW Elementary has lots of fun and educational activities for students throughout the day!. A fan favorite is taking a movement break to get minds and bodies ready for learning!