Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

ECFE classes are held at the ECFE Center located in the GFW Elementary School in Gibbon. Classes meet mornings and evenings.

To Register: Call the GFW ECFE Office at 507-207-2236 or E-mail Tonia.

GFW ECFE is now on Facebook!
Please become a friend if you would like to receive reminders for class starts and special events.

ECFE CLASSES

Toddler Class

This age is filled with a driven sense of wonder and discovery. They are fascinated as they explore their world. They
are learning to talk, to think for themselves, and to act independently. Come share with other parents ways to help your mover and shaker deal with frustrations, learn to share, and build self esteem. Parents remain in the room for their discussions. For children 1-2 years

• Class starts: Tuesday, September 27
• Time: Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Fee: $25 – Scholarships available
• Location: Community Ed/ECFE Room GFW Elementary School, Gibbon
• This class runs for 8 weeks

Preschool Class

More social than ever, young children want to be busy learning about the world they live in. Take an active part in your child’s learning experiences during parent-child activity time. Parent discussions are the last 40 minutes of class. For children ages 2-5 years.
Class starts Tuesday, September 27 -This class runs for 8 weeks.

• Time: Tuesdays 6:30-7:15 p.m.
• Cost: $35.00 – Scholarships available
• Location: GFW Elementary School, Gibbon. Community Ed/ECFE Room

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SPECIAL EVENTS:

Halloween with a Touch of Magic!

Join us for a night of Halloween fun! First we will enjoy a 30 minute program featuring age appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation. “Treasure Beyond Measure,” from a Touch of Magic, is back with a brand new show! They are guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter! This show will entertain children of all ages! After the show, children will be given the opportunity to do some “trick or treating” indoors for some fun treats and surprises! Children are invited to wear their costumes

• Date: Friday, Oct. 28, 2022
• Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $5.00/Family
• Location: GFW Elementary School, Gibbon
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 18

Old Log Theater Trip

Princess and the Pea is a brand-new original musical adapted from the beloved Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale and asks the question….what does it take to be a princess? Our story follows a tiny pea that winds up under twenty mattresses as part of a diabolic test to find out! While a charming Prince hopes the test will reveal his true soulmate, his mother, the Queen, is conducting auditions to find him a partner who has her precise vision to run the kingdom…THE PERFECT PRINCESS. Come along on our adventure that celebrates love, courage, respect, kindness, and the unique authenticity everyone brings to the kingdom. Please pack a lunch to enjoy on the bus ride to the theater. Tickets must be reserved by November 10th. Payment is required to hold seats. Join us for some fun at the theater!

• Date: Friday, November 18, 2022
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
  Cost: $11.00 per ticket
• Location: Old Log Theater
• Bus Pick Up:
  • Fairfax 10:30 a.m.
  • Gibbon at 10:45 a.m.
  • Winthrop at 10:55 a.m.
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 10

 

Wheel and Cog Children’s Museum

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New to GFW?

If you are a new resident of the GFW School District and the parent of a preschooler(s) -Ages 0-5 years- please call the GFW Elementary School office to register your child on the school census. (507-207-2236) The number count is important for district planning and it will assure you receive school mailings pertinent to your young child. Thank you.

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Questions?

Contact: Tonia Schiro 507-207-2236
Director of Student and Community Programs
GFW Elementary School
323 E. 11th Street
Gibbon, MN 55335
(800) 324-GFWE ext. 2236
Email Tonia

We look forward to serving your family!