GFW Seniors got to hear from Laura Sallstrom,Megan Jacobsen, and Jim Weinzetl about the importance of scholarships and how to complete scholarship applications. GFW Is proud to have an incredible program for our students to find scholarships!
Yogurt Parfaits continue to be a fan favorite for breakfast at GFW Middle School and High School! Today's options involved strawberries or harvest apples.
February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month! GFW students benefit every day from the dedication of our school board members and we are grateful to our school board members for their hard work and leadership. Thank you GFW School Board!
Ms. Rettmann was a guiding star in her classroom today as she formed a narrative that connected her students to the universe. Equipped with tiny hands and big imaginations, these budding astronomers set out to recreate the enchanting constellation of the Big Dipper. A sense of wonder and unity blossomed, transcending the boundaries of the classroom.
Home Alone:
This class will cover the basics of staying home alone and coming/going from home safely. Topics such as appliance safety, responsibilities, first aid and more. There will be time allowed for questions and answers from attendees. You will feel confident and educated to stay home after attending this class. Take home materials will be handed out. This class is for 4th graders and older.
Monday, February 12th 3:30 to 5:00pm
$45 per student
GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room
Please register by February 5th
Mr. Sellner and two students in his Small Engines class are working on a 4-stroke Briggs & Stratton engine.
Students in Ms. Finnegan's first grade class had some fun learning with contractions today!
Fifth grade student Vayda Victor presented her idea for the new school to the team at Wold Architects. She suggested having a time-lapsed video of the construction of our new school from start to finish. Thank you Vayda for your awesome idea!
Students in study hall who were finished with their homework worked to create a poster to spread some kindness in the school!
It's Winter vs. Summer Day at GFW Middle School and High School!
Today was Students Dress Like a Teacher day, but we think the teachers may have had more fun dressing like students!
Valentine’s Cookie Baking
Thursday, February 8th from 5:30-7:30pm.
$10 a person (kids must have an adult present) Limit 15 kids Age 6+
GFW MS/HS Cafeteria, Winthrop
Register by Feb. 1st, 2024
Bake Valentine's cookies to share with your friends and family. We will be making 4 different kinds of cookies. You will be able to take home 2 dozen cookies at the end of the night.
Here are just a few photos from Jersey Day at GFW High School!
Early Childhood Family Education is celebrating 50 years in Minnesota! GFW ECFE has a ton of amazing programs throughout the year for young learners and their parents. Find upcoming classes and check out more great photos from the Dad and Me Class! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/ecfe-classes-and-events
Here's some more creativity from students at GFW High School for "Anything But a Backpack" day!
GFW High School students were extremely creative in their celebration of "anything but a backpack" day!
Things were feeling groovy at GFW Middle School for tie dye day!
This week is Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota! We are so grateful for our amazingly talented team of paras who support our classrooms, care for our students, and play such an important role in our school community. We are proud to join districts around the state to recognize those who do this important work.
Thank you paras!
We can't help ourselves folks, here are more awesome pictures from ECFE Dad and Me with some very talented dads and kids making toolboxes and memories!
The ECFE Dad and Me Class last night was a huge success with so many kids and dads working together to make tool boxes!
