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Gower West News
January 27, 2024
Gower's Annual Science Showcase & STEM Night!
Save the Date!
Gower 62 is hosting our annual Science Showcase and STEM Night on February 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Gower West Elementary School! This event is for all students in grades K-8 and their parents. The 4th-8th grade students who registered their Science Showcase projects will have the opportunity to share their projects in an "open house" format from 6:00-7:00 pm; and the Gower staff will be facilitating 4 Survivor Family STEM Challenges from 6:00-7:30 pm (click HERE to register). In addition, there will be outside guests from Indian Prairie Public Library, TinkRworks, the DuPage Regional Office of Education STEM Team, and more, with interactive STEM activities. Join us for a great night of STEM learning and support our 4th-8th grade scientists and engineers!
Congratulations to This Week's W.O.W.'s!!!
Watch for More Information Coming TUESDAY, January 30!
Your School. Your Voice.
Mark your calendars! The 5Essentials Survey opens on January 30th.
We will send more information and a link for the survey next week!
Kids Heart Challenge is HERE!
Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off!
Our kids will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them!
Watch the official kick-off video HERE to get to know our heart heroes! PLUS, this Online Envelope will show you all the thank you gifts your student can earn. Together, as a school community, we are helping kids like Everly
or download the Kids Heart Challenge App
Thank you so much for supporting our school
and the American Heart Association!
Interested in learning more about advocating for the Association? Join You’re the Cure.
Purchase GW Spirit Wear!
All 1/4 Zips are 25% off!
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!
Busy Week at Gower West!
Thanks, PTO for a "Cool" Winter Wonderland Dance!
February FAM JAM - Focused on TRUSTWORTHINESS!
Celebrating Differences - Thank You Gower Foundation!
Red Cross Blood Drive & Service Club
Fun in Adaptive P.E. with Our Buddies
Upcoming Events at Gower West
Please Mark Your Calendars
Monday, January 29
2:25 4th grade Basketball Camp, Session 2
2:25 Chess Scholars
Tuesday, January 30
7:10 3rd grade Chorus
2:25 Spanish Club
Wednesday, January 31
7:10 4th grade Chorus
4th grade Field Trip
2:25 3rd grade Basketball Club, Session 2
2:25 Science Olympiad
2:25 Young Rembrandts
Thursday, February 1
7:10 3rd grade Chorus
Preschool Screening (by appointment only)
2:25 Beginner Band Rehearsal
6:30 Beginner Band & Chorus Concert
Friday, February 2
Class Color Day
K-blue, 1st-green
2nd-orange, 3rd-purple &
4th-red
The Fun Fair is Coming Soon!
Looking for Parent Volunteers!
Junior Achievement Classes Start After the New Year!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help run the Junior Achievement program at Gower West! This is a great opportunity to work with students in your child’s classroom.
Junior Achievement presents an age-appropriate curriculum that teaches financial literacy, community connectedness, and entrepreneurship. Parent volunteers will work with the teacher to set up a weekly 45-minute session for 5-6 weeks. All materials and training are provided. Minimal preparation is required.
- FOURTH GRADE CLASS sessions will run in JANUARY-FEBRUARY.
- K-3 GRADE CLASS sessions will run in APRIL-MAY.
Follow the link below to sign up. We can only accommodate a maximum of 2 parent volunteers per class, so first come first served!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Lynn at lsalahi@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration!
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.