'Tis the Season For Holiday Concerts

This week, Gary D. Wright Elementary School hosted our first in-person concerts since 2019!  On Tuesday, our Band, Choir, and Orchestra performed a holiday concert under the direction of Mrs. Henning (choir) and Miss Mitchell (band/orchestra).  On Wednesday evening, our second graders presented "The Reindeer Games", under the direction of Mrs. Henning.  On Thursday, our third grade students presented "Jingle Bell Jukebox", under the direction of Mrs. Henning and Mrs. Senior.  It was a wonderful opportunity to listen to the sounds of the season as presented by our Wildcat musicians.  

Hampshire High School's "Pack The Place" Basketball Games

This evening, it was an honor to join students, staff, and families from our Hampshire High School feeder schools as we cheered on the Whippurs during the JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball games! During halftime of the Girls Varsity Basketball Game, I joined Superintendent Harkin, Principal Porsche, and  Principal Nolan as we received a special recognition for our leadership in District 300. What an honor! Also, congratulations to GDW first grader, Olivia Arellano, who won the raffle and received a basketball signed by the HHS basketball teams!  What a great event!

PTO's Holiday Hoopla

This evening, the GDT PTO hosted our Holiday Hoopla, which provided our Wildcat Families with a variety of festive games, crafts, activities, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and delicious cookies and hot chocolate.  A huge thank you to the GDW PTO for coordinating a spectacular Holiday Hoopla, which was a free event for our Wildcat Families!  We are also thankful for our student and staff volunteers who helped to ensure the evening was smooth and successful!  Happy Holidays, Wildcats!

PTO Mom/Son Bowling

The GDW PTO hosted their annual Mom Son Bowling event at Bowlero.  Our Wildcat Moms and Sons enjoyed an evening filled with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, raffle prizes, and more.  It was a wonderful event!

GDW Students Serve as Pledge Leaders at the D300 Board of Education Meeting

This evening, the following Gary D. Wright Elementary School students joined Assistant Principal Monroe and myself as they represented our school by serving as pledge leaders at the District 300 Board of Education Meeting: Jacob Coffey, Sophia Bernaegye, Alexander McDuffie, John Tyler, Autumn Olson, Hendrix Gohde, Brylee Currie, Brooke VanDusen, Rylie Doerner, and Emma Tyrcha.

PTO Walk-a-Thon Prizes

Here are a few highlights from this year's PTO Walk-a-Thon prizes, including lunch with the principals, pie the principals, and a ride home from the Hampshire Fire Department.  Thank you to our PTO for coordinating such memorable prize packages and to everyone who supported our PTO Walk-a-Thon!

Principal for the Day - Mr. Schlosser

Hi, Wildcats!  This is Mr. Schlosser, your "Principal for the Day".  I wanted to tell you a little bit about my time being GDW's "Principal for the Day".  I was able to do this because I raised the most money for the PTO's Walk-a-Thon.  I worked hard to get donations and even stood in front of Jewel!

I started my day by brining Dunkin Donuts for the Office Staff.  I was issued an official Staff ID and even got to make my own Pawsome Cards.  I greeted students when they got off of the bus and helped with morning announcements.  Then, we brought Country Donuts to all of the staff members.  After that, I helped set up a raffle for the Wildcat Cart.  Then, I RickRolled the school over the announcements.   I worked with the Aramark Staff to arrange an extra 5 minutes of recess for the fifth graders.  They were so excited when I visited their classrooms to tell them about it.  I was able to assist Mr. Gilbert and played with my Kindergarten buddies during their gym time.  I gave out Pawesome Cards and Golden Tickets when I saw the 3 R's.  I enjoyed a delicious Subway lunch too.  I had a fantastic day!  This is your "Principal for the Day", Mr. Scholsser, signing out!

Thank You, Veterans!

In honor of Veterans Day, Gary D. Wright Elementary School engaged in a variety of activities to learn about Veterans Day while recognizing and giving thanks to those who served and are currently serving in the United States military.  On this day, our students and staff wore red, white, and blue.  We had a special morning announcement.  Students read text about Veterans Day, interviewed relatives who were in the military, created books about Veterans Day, and even gave presentations to the class.  Perhaps most special, this year, we were able to honor Gary D. Wright Elementary School's Third Grade Teacher, Mr. Vital.  Prior to serving as an educator, Mr. Vital served 31 years of active duty in the United States Air Force, where he earned the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.  The students and families of Mr. Vital's Third Grade Class helped to recognize him by decorating his classroom and making heartfelt projects to present to him on Veterans Day.  We are thankful for Mr. Vital and all veterans for their service and their sacrifice.  

Happy Halloween 2022

Happy Halloween, Wildcats!  Thank you to the staff and our volunteers for making this year's parade and classroom parties spooktacular!

Kindness Cafe

Congratulations to the following Wildcats who were recognized in September/October for being excellent models of kindness throughout Gary D. Wright Elementary School.  These students received a certificate and were invited GDW's Kindness Cafe, where they were served donuts and juice!  Thank you to our PBIS Committee for making this special recognition possible!  Keep spreading kindness like confetti, Wildcats!

Kindergarten - Adrian MacCallum, Sophia El Basri, Chloe White, Nico Mule, Dakota Busse, Madison Noffs, Ella Perez, Easton Farris - First Grade - Leilan DuBonetti, Colton Blatz, Logan Ginsburg, Jemma Castellanos, Chloe Demps, Joseph Litgen, Dominic Simoncelli, Mason Kulpa - Second Grade - Leah Langton, Eli Legions, Crawford Menzer, Brooklyn Morecraft, Nicholas Wisniewski, Peyton Haptonstall, Kaleigh Kinkelaar, Joseph Malmstedt - Third Grade - Madison Casey, Tyler Nebel, Abigail Lopez, Jackson Legions, Sophie Metoyer, Cristian Rodriguez, Keira Leite, Jimmy Niccum, Remington Simpson, Zoey Rochford - Fourth Grade - Elise Yang, William Arvizu, Emilie Horner, Luke Zaworski, Ola Zietara, Kyson Arnold, Lily Niccum, Victor Szalanski, Ireland Monroy, Gavin Alvarez - Fifth Grade - Rayna Birkhead, Joshua Bautista, Jordan Niemeyer, Devin McCurdy, Autumn Olson, Jacob Coffey, Adeline Gorski, Payton Sirrieh

Hampshire Fire Protection District's Annual Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to the following Wildcats for being recognized as the Hampshire Fire Protection District's Annual Coloring Contest Winners:

• Adrian MacCullum (Kindergarten)
• Aubrey Gaszynski (First Grade)
• Nicholas Wisniewski (Second Grade)
• Madison Miller (Third Grade)

PTO Culver's Night

A huge thank you to the Huntley Culver's, GDW Staff, 5th Grade Student Council, and all of our Wildcat families for showing your support of our learning community and our PTO Culver's Night!  

ILMEA Elementary General Music Festival

Congratulations to the following Gary D. Wright Elementary School fifth graders who were selected to participate in the District 9 Elementary General Music Festival, which was held today at Oak Hill Elementary School in Streamwood: Jacob Coffey, Sophia Bernaegye, Alexander McDuffie, John Tyler, Autumn Olson, Hendrix Gohde, Brylee Currie, Brooke VanDusen, Rylie Doerner, and Emma Tyrcha.

Mrs. Henning and these students represented GDW at the festival, which provided a unique musical experience presented by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA).  At the festival, students had the opportunity to learn from a variety of masterful clinicians who taught specialized lessons on topics such as drumming, movement, part-singing, and instrumental enrichment.  Way to go, Wildcats!