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Gower West News
April 6, 2024 - Corrections!
Check Your Child's Backpack!
Information on Returning Student Registration for the 2024-2025 school year was sent home with students on Friday. Families will continue to use the PowerSchool platform to complete the registration process. As in the past, Required Annual Registration Fees may be paid in the school offices by cash/check (payable to Gower School District 62). New this year, families have the option to complete Required Annual Registration fee payment within the PowerSchool Portal. NOTE: *We are NO LONGER using Mealtime for collection of school fees.
To pay Required Annual Registration Fees online:
Login to your PowerSchool Parent Portal
Make sure you are selecting the correct student for the account (If you have multiple students).
On the left navigation bar, there will be multiple options. Choose the “BALANCE” option to view fees (Sports, School Year etc.) assessed to your account.
Click the button "Make a Payment"
The first time you click this button, you will be prompted to set up an account with Revtrak/Vanco. You will be asked to provide an email address where you will receive a one time code. After verifying your account using the code, you will be asked to “login using PowerSchool”. This will connect your Powerschool/Revtrak account which will allow you to pay fees in the future.
A new form, “[Gower RS] Z Transportation and Fee form 2024-2025” has been added to the Returning Student Registration process. This new form will allow families to submit electronic payments for optional fees through a collaboration with Vanco, a payment processing system. This online payment option affects payments for:
Student Transportation
PTO Annual Family Dues
PTO Student/Classroom Activity Fund and
Optional PTO and Gower Foundation Donations
After selections are made, families now have the option to enter credit card information for online payments while submitting the form.
At this time, Gower School District 62 will continue to use MyMealtime.com for managing student lunch accounts. We anticipate streamlining all online payments into one portal in the near future.
Please contact Vicky O’Boyle at voboyle@gower62.com with questions regarding online fee payments.
Thank You!
Incredible 55% Participation Rate!
We appreciate your participation in helping Gower West be the best it can be by completing the 5Essentials Survey. We look forward to reading your feedback on the five "essentials". You play a critical role in the success of our school community! Thank you!
Solar Eclipse Viewing!
Monday, April 8
On Monday, April 8, we will take all Gower West students outside at approximately 1:50 to view the solar eclipse (weather permitting). We have purchased solar eclipse glasses for all students. Please remind your child they MUST wear these glasses while viewing the eclipse. If you would prefer your child not participate in this experience, please contact the office at 630.986.5383.
Spread the Word!
Gower West Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!
Congratulations to This Week's W.O.W.s!!!
Gower School District 62
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
PLEASE use your child’s current grade level when completing registration!
We have several summer enrichment opportunities available to students! Please see below for classes being offerered and visit the Virtual Backpack for more details. This summer you will register using the PowerSchool Parent Portal, for ease and convenience. Sign up today!!
K-2nd Story Time & Activity w/ the Gower West Reading Team
3rd & 4th Grade Reading Club w/ the Gower West Reading Team
3rd & 4th Write & Illustrate Your Own Story Book w/ the Gower West Reading Team
K-4th Grade Art Enrichment Course w/ Mrs. Holland
K-6th Grade Mini STEM Camp at Gower West Elementary School
1st-4th Grade Games to Improve Executive Functioning w/ Mrs. Baumgartner
5th-7th Grade Baking Class at Gower Middle School w/ Ms. Ragusa
Cadet Band, Jr. Jazz Band & Jazz Band
Show Your Gower Pride!
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Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! Free shipping on all orders over $75.00. 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!
Monday, April 8
4th grade Candor Health presentations
1:50 SOLAR ECLIPSE Viewing
2:25 Chess Club
2:25 1st grade Daisies
Tuesday, April 9
IAR Testing - 8:00 4th/9:00 3rd
2nd grade field trip (Nigro & Williams)
2:25 Spanish Club
2:25 BAM Theatre
2:25 Kindergarten Daisies
Wednesday, April 10
NO SCHOOL!!!
Teacher Institute Day
Thursday, April 11
7:10 3rd grade Chorus
IAR Testing - 8:00 4th/9:00 3rd
2nd grade field trip (Kurtz, Thompson & Wander)
2:25 Beginner Band Rehearsal
Friday, April 12
IAR Testing - 8:00 4th/9:00 3rd
Opening Day - Wear baseball team gear!
2:30 BAM Theatre
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.