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.