Get into the holiday spirit through Holiday Baking with Grandparents! On Saturday, Dec. 7, children and grandparents can enjoy special time together while rolling out dough, baking and decorating cookies. We provide all the supplies and your kitchen stays clean! Learn more and register by Nov. 30: https://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events
Don't miss the incredible production of Legally Blonde The Musical happening this weekend!
Our talented students are hard at work preparing for the fall musical with rehearsals happening now!
There will be three shows:
Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased in the office!
Let's hear it for our awesome bowlers who are headed to the state tournament! GFW Varsity will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Minnesota High School Bowling Class A State Tournament at Park Grove Bowl starting at 10:15 a.m. Good luck bowlers!
Dean of Students at GFW Middle School and High School Ms. Wood wanted to give an extra shoutout to these students who really went above and beyond in creating a positive school culture. They are living the values of SOARS, which is Spirit, Optimistic, Accountable, Respectful, and Safe. Way to go guys!
The GFW Pioneer Express FFA students that went to the national convention had a great time! They visited a cranberry farm, a honey farm, and much more! Check out the local papers or the district website tomorrow for more information .
ECFE Event Alert: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the beloved Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Join Rudolph as he navigates being a little different from the others on a mission to save Christmas. Based on the classic television special featuring all the characters and songs you love, this popular show is bound to bring all the festive feels this holiday season. Reserve your tickets by next Friday, Nov. 22! Learn more here: https://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events
Yesterday, students at GFW Middle School and High School attended a presentation by public speaker and musician Reggie Dabbs who had some powerful words of wisdom for students including "You can’t change your past, but you can change your future." It was a great treat for our students!
Congratulations to GFW Seniors Eden Messerli and Desirae Schmidt who were selected as the winners of the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest! The award was presented by Ron Trebelhorn, Commander of the VFW and WInthrop Honor Guard and by Dan Meyer, the past state VFW Commander during the Veterans Day Program.
It was an amazing day at GFW Middle School and High School today with a powerful Veterans Day Program! There were student performances, a moving speech by Social Studies teacher Mr. Lane Tande, and more.
Today's Veterans Day program at GFW Elementary was a wonderful celebration of real life heroes!
Students in Mr. Santos' 9th grade science class were testing the pH level different samples. Great work!
A huge congratulations to GFW graduate Andrew Burns who recently earned his American FFA Degree, the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization!
Students in Ms. Oliveros and Ms. Pompluns classes worked in stations this week!
Students were working in small groups to peer review their fall writing stories in Ms. Jutz's class!
Students at GFW Elementary School had a tasty start to the day with strawberry peach or peach overnight oats along with lemon bread which has become a fan favorite!
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!
Cookie Bars - Thursday, Nov. 21 (register by Nov. 14)
Friday, Nov. 8 is the end of the quarter and a staff development day with no student attendance!
The Minnesota Department of Education is hosting a virtual session all about earning college credit in high school on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
Get more information and register online: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuiqqzwuHvPIY_LeGNiI6yCTeSbTQf8#/registration
The T-Bird Way celebrated veterans and there will be ways to honor those who serve coming up at GFW Elementary. Pictured here are our student and staff (veteran) heroes for November.
Have children 5 and under who need to run off extra energy? Family Gym Night lets kids climb, jump, play ball and much more! Register for Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.: https://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events
