Gower West News

We concluded all of our MAP testing and Fastbridge assessments for the beginning of the year this week.

Next week we will have Grandparent Bingo on Thursday evening. We would love to have you join us. See the flyer below.

Friday we will have our first half day. K-4 Students will be dismissed at 11am and preschool will have abbreviated hours. Please make sure that your school dismissal manager reflects any changes due to the shorten day.

The Foundation was able to celebrate students who participated in the Indian Prairie Public Library Program over the summer. Reward certificates were shared, students names were announced and a picture was taken with trophy that Gower West earned for having the largest participation. Way to go readers!!!

If you are new to Gower or you need a new size this is your chance to order your class color shirt.

These grade level shirts will be used many times throughout the year. They can be worn on Gower Gear Days, Field Trips, Field Day, and any other day of the year! Class colors will not change from year to year so, buy a size bigger than usual and your child may be able to wear the shirt throughout their time at Gower West!

The design on the shirt is the same but the color of the shirt will be different for each grade. Each T-Shirt will cost $10.

To order online visit https://gower62.revtrak.net/ click “Continue with Powerschool”. Click on

“Gower West” then “GW Grade Level T-shirts”.

Processing fee applies when ordering online.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

6:00-7:30 PM

Gower West Gym

Spend time with your grandparents, play bingo and win prizes, visit the photo booth, celebrate Grandparents’ Day this month.

NOTE: The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20 year anniversary of our district motto - Children at their Best! - and our Board of Education is at the early stages of a Strategic Planning effort as we head into the next quarter of the 21st century. If you are interested in taking part in a 'Core Stakeholder Team' made up of 35-45 Board Members, Administrators, Staff Members, Parents, Students, and Community Members that will help us to shape our district’s Mission and Vision along with our Core Beliefs, Values, and Goals, please let us know by completing this Interest Form.

In celebration of International Day of Peace, your student has brought home a copy of a paper hand. Please encourage your student to cut and decorate their hand in a way that represents peace to show that “Peace is in their hands.” Please return the hand by Monday, September 16th.

At school, we will be celebrating International Day of Peace on Monday, September 23rd. Have your student wear the color blue as it represents peace and tranquility.

Join us for a night to celebrate Gower's many cultures. Experience the food, crafts, music and dances from cultures all across the world. Sign up to host a table or performance.

Date: October 17, 2024

Time: 6-7:30 PM

Location: Gower Middle School

Mum pick-up Thursday September 19th from 3-6pm near door #1