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Gower West News
March 16, 2024
Did you see the rainbow over Gower West?
'I Can Sing A Rainbow' - Performed by GW Kindergarten Class
The last music program of the year traditionally belongs to the Kindergarten class and kindergarteners NEVER disappoint! This year was no different! 'I Can Sing A Rainbow' was a wonderful performance, showcasing the growth of our littlest learners over the last 7 months! There is nothing better than listening to their sweet voices singing 'Here Comes the Sun' (a personal favorite, but ONLY when sung by Gower West students!) or 'The Rainbow Connection', knowing these children have so many dreams and unlimited potential to achieve them. We are so proud of them and hope our guest enjoyed the performance as much as we did!
How are we doing???
Only 5 more days to submit to earn the GLOW Lunch!
Help us reach our participation goal of 45%!
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. 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!!!
Students will earn a reward before Spring Break if we meet our goal!
Congratulations to This Week's W.O.W.s!!!
Show Your Gower Pride!
The Gower West Spring Spirit Wear Sale is ON!
Sale ends on March 26!
Now Featuring Nike Dri-Fit!
Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop now through March 26! 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, March 18
Be Proud of Your School Day
(Wear Gower spirit wear or grade level t-shirts)
2:25 Chess Club
Tuesday, March 19
Dress Like a Teacher Day
(Teachers will dress like students 😉)
3rd grade Field Trip
2:25 Spanish Club
2:25 BAM Theatre
2:25 2nd/3rd grade Brownies
7:00 Board of Education meeting, District 62 Board Room
Wednesday, March 20
Dress Up Day
(Wear your "fancy" clothes)
PRESCHOOL NOT IN SESSION
7:10 4th grade Chorus
2:25 Young Rembrandts
7:00 3rd grade Wax Museum (students arrive at 6:45)
Thursday, March 21
Neon Day
7:10 3rd grade Chorus
2nd & 3rd grade Field Trip
2:25 Beginner Band Rehearsal
Friday, March 22
Beach Day
(School & weather appropriate please!)
EARLY RELEASE DAY
11:00 Dismissal for Kindergarten - 4th grade
AM Preschool 8:00 - 9:15
PM Preschool 10:00 - 11:15
Gladiator Soundboard
The Gower Foundation's latest podcast episode is available NOW! Join Ms. O'Boyle, Engaged Learning Specialist at Gower West Elementary School and host Melissa Pitsoulakis for the second episode of Season 2 Gladiator Soundboard as they discuss parenting children in the digital age. Click here to listen!
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.