The Return of GDW's Annual Fifth Grade Egg Drop

Friday was a wonderful day, because for the first time since 2019, GDW was able to host our Annual Fifth Grade Egg Drop!  As part of Fifth Grade's Science Unit of Study on Earth's Forces, students have been learning about gravity.  In collaborative teams, students worked to apply their learning while designing a contraption with the goal of protecting an egg from cracking as it lands on the ground after being dropped by GDW Staff from our school's roof.  To make the event even more special, our Fifth Grade students were cheered on by their Kindergarten Buddies!  The cheers of encouragement and celebration were absolutely heartwarming!  Way to go, Wildcats!

District Holiday

District 300 will be observing a District Holiday on Monday, October 11, 2021.  As a result, Gary D. Wright Elementary School will be closed on Monday, October 11.  We look forward to welcoming our Wildcats back to school on Tuesday, October 12! 

Congratulations, Safety Patrollers of the Month!

Congratulations to the following Gary D. Wright Elementary School fifth grade students, who have been recognized as Safety Patrollers of the Month:

• Jimena Rochel
• Kaiden Massimb

Way to go, Wildcats!

Happy First Day of Fall!

 

Today, September 22, 2021, marks the first day of Fall 2021!  As we enter the fall season, we can expect the weather will begin to change, with a wider range in temperatures that students will be experiencing between morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.  Dressing students in layers is a great way to ensure they have options when experiencing cooler morning temperatures and warmer afternoons.  Also, getting fall coats and sweatshirts ready for the upcoming cool weather days is a great way to ensure your child will be prepared for the elements!  

GDW's Staff Supports #TessaStrong and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Throughout the month, GDW Staff have been raising awareness and supporting the cause.  This year, as part of the GDW Staff's efforts, we have proudly joined our community in supporting #TessaStrong.  Tessa is the cousin of one of our GDW families and she has been fighting Neuroblastoma.  On Tuesday, September 14, GDW Staff wore #TessaStrong shirts in honor of Tessa's 2nd Birthday!  #TessaStrong

Fall Picture Day

 

We are excited to announce that Lifetouch will be at GDW on Friday, September 17 to take student and staff photos.  Photos will be taken for ALL students, to be included in the GDW yearbook.  They will also be available for purchase, and ordering details were sent home via a Lifetouch flyer in students' backpacks on Friday, September 10.

• Students will be photographed in the gym during their designated classroom time.  

• Students will practice social distancing while waiting in line and will be wearing a mask until the moment they have their photo taken.

Labor Day