Gower West News
February 23, 2024
Kids Heart Challenge!
$12,279.60 raised for American Heart Associaiton!
Check out the fun we had at the Kids Heart Challenge!
Congratulations to This Week's W.O.W.s!!!
How are we doing???
Help Gower West Elementary School be the best it can be! Please take just 10 minutes of your time to share your feedback by completing the 5Essentials Survey. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will provide the Gower West Staff with your feedback on the five "essentials" critical for school success: Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environment and Ambitious Instruction. This feedback is studied by our School Leadership Team each summer and plans are developed based on what the Gower West Community, parents, students and staff, share. Remember, you are encouraged to submit a separate survey for EACH child you have enrolled at Gower West Elementary School! This is so important to keep in mind since every child's experience is different!!! The survey will take, AT THE MOST, 15 minutes of your time.
Help us reach our participation goal of 45%. Students will earn a reward before Spring Break if we meet our goal! Dr. Simon reminded us that in 2014-2015 we reached a participation rate of 59% Wouldn't it be awesome if we could surpass our all time high? Thank you in advance for your time and input.
As of today, we have 98 parent surveys completed out of 529 possible for 21% response rate. Keep sharing your thoughts!! We appreciate YOU and your feedback!
Use This QR Code to Access the 5Essentials Survey!
Read Across America Week
Coming Soon! March 4 - 8
Purchase GW Spirit Wear
Long Sleeve Tees on Sale This Week!
This week only, Gower West cotton Bella+Canvas long sleeve tees are discounted $12 to just $20.99! Plus, you'll get FREE shipping on orders over $75 and $5 shipping on orders under $75. Don't wait, the Gower West Flash Sale ends Sunday! Shop Long Sleeves Now!
Your purchase of spirit wear supports Gower West Elementary School, specifically rewards for Gower Gladiators who are respectful, responsible, and kind! We appreciate your support!
Upcoming Events at Gower West
Please Mark Your Calendars
Saturday, February 24
8:00 - 1:00 Science Olympiad Tournament
Monday, February 26
2:25 4th grade Basketball Camp, Session 2
2:25 Chess Club
2:25 1st grade Daisies
Tuesday, February 27
2:25 Spanish Club
2:25 BAM Theatre
2:25 Kindergarten Daisies
Wednesday, February 28
7:10 4th grade Chorus
2:25 3rd grade Basketball Camp, Session 2
2:25 Young Rembrandts
Thursday, February 29
Happy Leap Day!
7:10 3rd grade Chorus
2:25 Beginner Band Rehearsal
Friday, March 1
Grade Level Color Day
Preschool - yellow, Kdg - blue, 1st gr - green
2nd gr - orange, 3rd gr - purple, 4th gr - red
2:25 BAM Theatre
6:00 PTO Fun Fair @ Gower Middle School
Help Us Make it a Success!
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP - We need to fill over 70 positions for the day of the event. To see what positions are available and sign up, CLICK HERE.
RAFFLE DONATIONS - Last year we had over 80 prizes! For a list of ideas and to donate, CLICK HERE.
To enter the Big Raffle, complete and submit the Raffle Tickets flier. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
GOODIE GRAB DONATIONS - Approximately 50 treats are given out during our most popular game! CLICK HERE to to register your donation or complete and submit the Goodie Grab flier.
Proceeds from the Fun Fair are used to cover the cost of Teacher Wish List request!
Fun Fair fliers and links can also be found in the Gower West Virtual Backpack and posted on Gower PTO social media. Thank you for supporting the Gower PTO!
SAVE THE DATE! 9/28/2024
The Gower Foundation is thrilled to be planning the 2024 Gower Gala and is looking for sponsors to help make this event a success. The first step is to offer sponsorship packages exclusively to businesses owned by Gower families, prior to making them available to the community on February 7th. Download the sponsorship details here.