Our kindergarteners have been learning all about the life cycle of a monarch butterfly! Mrs. Hartmann brought in caterpillars that were collected from the milkweed on her farm to share with the students. They were able to witness the life cycle progress in real life.
This week, the students released their first butterfly! It was a female and they are hopeful that she will make it safely on her migration south for the winter.
This week, the students released their first butterfly! It was a female and they are hopeful that she will make it safely on her migration south for the winter.
Students in Mr. Hentges’ class were tasked with connecting with staff members to learn more about the history of GFW.
Students were able to go around the school to ask teachers questions about the people who have worked in the district over the years. Whether it is about athletic achievements like who still holds the a record in track from 40 years ago, or figuring out which staff member is attached to a fun fact, they were able to build a deeper understanding of the history of GFW and how they are a part of that legacy going forward.
So cool!
Students were able to go around the school to ask teachers questions about the people who have worked in the district over the years. Whether it is about athletic achievements like who still holds the a record in track from 40 years ago, or figuring out which staff member is attached to a fun fact, they were able to build a deeper understanding of the history of GFW and how they are a part of that legacy going forward.
So cool!
GFW Public Schools will have two questions on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Visit the district website to get the information you need about the Capital Projects Levy and the Building Demolition Bond.
https://www.gfwschools.org/election
https://www.gfwschools.org/election
Minnesota Goes to College presents their College Planning Series! This series of virtual college and financial aid webinars are created specifically for students and families to walk through components and steps of applying for college and financial aid.
Each session is hosted virtually on Zoom, and is interpreted into Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. They also offer a live Q&A, so come prepared to get all your important college-going questions answered!
Schedule:
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. – Explore College Options
Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. – Apply to College
Tuesday Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. – Understand Financial Aid
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. – FAFSA 101
Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. – Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application 101
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. – Scholarships 101
Register today! https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3_2BZsLTdO55zQuH-nMJg#/registration
Each session is hosted virtually on Zoom, and is interpreted into Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. They also offer a live Q&A, so come prepared to get all your important college-going questions answered!
Schedule:
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. – Explore College Options
Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. – Apply to College
Tuesday Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. – Understand Financial Aid
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. – FAFSA 101
Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. – Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application 101
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. – Scholarships 101
Register today! https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3_2BZsLTdO55zQuH-nMJg#/registration
In Mr. Dela Cruz's math class, students collaboratively made their own classroom rules on technology use, academics, and behavior as part of their Classroom Code activity and participated in a math focused version of Myth or Fact/
These are great ways to get students up and moving, engaged in their learning, and working together!
These are great ways to get students up and moving, engaged in their learning, and working together!
Thumbs up if you had a great first week of school at GFW!
📅 Remember: There is no school on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. Have a great long weekend!
Students in Mr. Dela Cruz's math class started the year with some great ways to get know one another! They made a Tessellation of Honeycombs to complete the "A Class That Fits Together" Wall. Each honeycomb set represents a student and they all come together to form something awesome.
📅 Our youngest Firebirds start school on Tuesday, Sept. 8! We can’t wait to welcome pre-K students to start their academic journeys.
Give a big GFW welcome to our new choir director Mr. Olson! He was working with middle school students to get ready to make beautiful music together.
Students at GFW Elementary School kicked off the school year with an assembly in the brand new auditorium to learn about the theme for the year, "Building Our Future" where they enjoyed LEGO visuals that go along with the theme.
Staff got into the spirit by wearing their LEGO shirts too!
Staff got into the spirit by wearing their LEGO shirts too!
It's so great having our Firebirds back!, Here are a few other first day photos that were shared.
Try something new this fall! Beginning Sept. 10 and through the school year, Yoga sessions will be hosted by Community Education. Join each Thursday for a gentle, accessible, all level yoga class focused on breath work, strength and balance.
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the GFW PreK-12 School, Gibbon in the Business Center. Extra yoga mats will be available. The cost is $70 if you sign up for all six sessions, or drop in for $15 each week.
Learn more! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the GFW PreK-12 School, Gibbon in the Business Center. Extra yoga mats will be available. The cost is $70 if you sign up for all six sessions, or drop in for $15 each week.
Learn more! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration
Here are few more Firebird first day photos!
It's the first day of school for K-12 in GFW! Let's see your first day photos at communications@gfwschools.org to be shared with the community.
Superintendent Berg kicked off the first day of school for all K-12 students by hopping on one of GFW's new buses in Fairfax and joining students for the ride to school. Have a great first day!
GFW Middle School and High School students had a fantastic first day and even got to take part in a fun assembly to get ready for the year!
Grades K-5, you are up next. See you tomorrow!
Grades K-5, you are up next. See you tomorrow!
We got a few more MS/HS first day pictures! Can't wait to see your elementary grade first day photos tomorrow. Send them to communications@gfwschools.org for consideration!
The Cafeteria Crew is ready for the big kids, today and started the day with delicious donuts for breakfast!
Some of the GFW Class of 2027 kicked off the 2026-27 school year with a little food, fun, and friendship!
