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!
🎄 Celebrate the Holidays with the GFW MS/HS Choir & Band! 🎵
📅 Choir Holiday Concert
🗓️ Date: Monday, December 9, 2023
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (performer call time 6:20)
📍 Location: GFW MS/HS Auditorium
📅 Band Holiday Concert
🗓️ 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!
🎄 Celebrate the Holidays with the GFW MS/HS Choir & Band! 🎵
📅 Choir Holiday Concert
🗓️ Date: Monday, December 9, 2023
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (performer call time 6:20)
📍 Location: GFW MS/HS Auditorium
📅 Band Holiday Concert
🗓️ 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!
Sometimes you just need to pop into a kindergarten class and see some learning and joy in action!
GFW Public Schools has launched the search process for the next full-time Superintendent of our district.
We need input from the GFW Community on what they would like to see in the next district leader. Visit the Superintendent Search Page for more information and both online and in-person options to share your input.
Thank you for your help with this important process!
https://www.gfwschools.org/o/gfw-schools/page/superintendent-search
GFW ECFE and Community Education has a ton of amazing activities for all ages! We are putting the finishing touches on the next issue of the In Flight that will showcase all of these offerings and provide a glimpse into what is happening in our schools. What's your favorite ECFE or Community Ed activity?
Congratulations again to GFW graduate Andrew Burns for earning the American FFA Degree! Check out last week's issue of the Winthrop News for more information: https://www.winthropnewsmn.com/2024/11/26/burns-receives-american-ffa-degree/
GFW Elementary students have access to an awesome piano lab, a collection of ukuleles, a passionate music teacher, and more! Read about the music program at GFW Elementary and don't miss the winter concerts coming up on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. https://www.gfwschools.org/article/1891575
We hope everyone in the GFW Community has a great Thanksgiving break! There will be no school on Thursday, Nov. 28 or Friday, Nov. 29.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 will be an early release day for all students!
Community Ed Class Alert:
Christmas Cookie Class
Date: December 5th - 5:30-7:30pm (register by Nov. 26th)
Location: GFW MS/Highschool Kitchen
Cost: $15/child
Age 5+ (an adult must attend with a child and help but does not need to pay)
Limit of 15 kids
Learn how to make 3-4 different kinds of Christmas cookies. Each child will go home with a plate of a dozen Christmas cookies. Plus recipes for each of the cookies we make.
Community Ed Trip: Bells Will Be Ringin’ at the Ives Auditorium
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, GFW Community Ed will be heading to the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington for a delicious holiday lunch and a festive show! Tickets are $105 per person and include bus transportation! Reach out to Tonia Schiro for more information!
Say hello and congratulations to the GFW Middle School students of the month for October who were recently celebrated! We are so proud of the way that students have gone above and beyond to make the school a great place to be this year.
Legally Blonde The Musical starts tomorrow! Check out more information about the show in this week's local papers! https://sgmnews.com/content/gfw-theater-department-presents-%E2%80%9Clegally-blonde-%E2%80%93-musical%E2%80%99
Third grade students recently wrapped up their Human Body Systems unit by becoming doctors and getting certified in the six human body systems. Looks like a fun way to learn!
