GFW Public Schools

Yeast Baking Class April 25th- 5:30-7:30pm GFW MS/HS Kitchen in Winthrop Age 10+ $20.00 Register by April 17th, 2024 Have you ever wanted to make your own bread, cinnamon rolls, rolls, English muffin bread. Well we teach you how to make all of these items in this class. You will be able to have samples in class and go home with recipes.

We will see you at GFW Elementary School tonight!

Canvas Painting Class: GFW Elementary School Community Ed/ECFE Room April 25th, 2024 6:30pm $30.00 Register by April 17th, 2024 Nancy Guggisberg, a local artist, will come with the needed supplies for participants to paint their own floral “Van Gogh likeness” with step by step instructions on how to do so.

Students in first grade had been preparing for the eclipse in STEAM class. While it was too cloudy to see it outside they watched the live stream instead. They also created a model of the eclipse, using their head as the earth, a marble as the moon, and the classroom clock as the sun!

Students at GFW Elementary had an amazing time watching the parade of tractors last week!

We are getting really excited for for the Groundbreaking Ceremony and event on Friday, April 12! If you plan on coming, RSVP to help us prepare: https://forms.gle/vqGZADrb3FKPTWE87

Over the weekend, some of our students who are members of Sibley County 4H participated in the Minnesota State 4H Project Bowl which tests their knowledge on different species of animals. There were four teams that competed in the General Livestock division and all four teams were extremely successful! Two teams took home champion plaques and two teams placed third for the state. Congratulations!

Parent Talk! Have you wondered if your child is on track developmentally, academically, and emotionally? Join us to learn more about developmental milestones in each of those areas as well as ways to support and advocate for your child if you feel they need help. This will include topics such as: learning, focus, hyperactivity, regulation, relationship skills, and more. Leave this session with a greater confidence in your understanding of your child's development and ways you can support them. Thursday, April 18th, 2024 6:00pm-8:00pm GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room No fee for class Child Care Provided $5.00/child Register by April 11th, 2024

More from today's Tractor Parade!

Fourth graders were learning about Pangea, which happens to be a topic that Ian in second grade is very passionate about. He has been fascinated with Pangea and has done a lot of research which he put into a PowerPoint to share with the class. He did a great job and it was a wonderful way to make learning fun!

If you heard a rumble around town today, you may know that students drove their tractors to school to celebrate Ag Day!

Fifth and sixth grade students had the opportunity to share their singing talents during class yesterday!

We love seeing hands-on learning for real-world situations like in Life Hacks class at GFW High School taught by Ms. Collins!

Don't miss the Tim Orth Foundation All Jamboree on Friday, April 5 at GFW High School! The school doors will open at 5 p.m. Get all the details at the link: https://www.nujournal.com/sports/local-sports/2024/03/26/tim-orth-all-jamboree-event-to-be-held-april-5/

GFW Public Schools is excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the site for our new PreK-12 facility which begins construction soon! We will be holding a fun event on Friday, April 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more and RSVP to help us plan: https://www.gfwschools.org/article/1531173

A huge congratulations to GFW seniors Marti Jacobson and Sam Berkner for being honored with the Triple A Award! The Academics, Arts, and Athletics award honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher GPA and who participate in league-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities. Award recipients are selected through a multi-level process involving member schools of the league, the league's administrative regions, and a special committee of educators, business leaders, and members from the fine arts and athletic communities. We're proud of you Sam and Marti!

Let's celebrate GFW Elementary student Adler Kent! Adler wrestlers for rolling thunder out of New Ulm at the 72 lb weight class. He has a record this year of 65-7, with 37 pins. Last weekend was regional qualifiers, where over 100 of the states best 3rd and 4th graders at his weight class wrestle for 1 of 16 spots to go to state. Adler secured his spot last weekend to go to state by placing 3rd in his region. He will be wrestling state in Rochester and is considered one of the top 16, 3rd and 4th grade wrestlers at 72 lbs in the state. Way to go Adler!

Sibley County Deputy Eric Johnson and his canine partner Otis were the special guests at the T-Bird way assembly. We honored police officers as our real life heroes! Pictured with him is Adler Kent. He is going to state in wrestling, and we also recognized his accomplishments at our T-Bird way assembly.

Students in ninth grade were able to do Pre-Registration today where they learned about class offerings for next year and think about what they want to take. Registration for next year is coming soon!

The snow didn't stop these students from heading to St. Cloud State University early last Friday morning for an honor band event! Jennifer Guzman, Kalli Aden, Adrian Soliz, Caidyn Suess, and Jacy Rolf-Harrell were selected to rehearse and perform under the leadership of Christopher Fogderud (Brainerd HS), Dr. Don Linn (SDSU), and Dr. Catharine Bushman (SCSU). Composer Marie A. Douglas made an appearance to talk to students about her pieces that each band performed and discussed the spiritual, urban life in Atlanta, and hip-hop influences she weaves into her work. In between rehearsals, students were in sectionals led by professional musicians, including internationally-acclaimed saxophonist and educator Preston Duncan of the U of M. The day ended with students seeing a late afternoon performance from the SCSU Wind Ensemble where Mr. Berg was seen playing with the clarinet section, and each of the three honor bands had a wonderful evening performance of music they only spent one day rehearsing. The students did a fantastic job of representing GFW at this event. Although they had a fantastic time learning, performing, and interacting with students from several other Minnesota schools, they were glad to finally get home after a long day of making music!