Sixth grade and kindergarten got to play in some fake snow today ❄️
GGS Basketball player makes Channel 3 News with his good sportsmanship! Way to go Izayah! #WeAreGGS
https://www.wcia.com/news/vermilion-county/he-deserved-a-second-shot-gifford-basketball-player-sets-up-opponent-for-big-shot/
Sixth grade did a mini-lesson with kindergarten about circuits today. Students held hands and made a complete circuit to make the energy stick light up ⚡️
For the month of November, GGS is highlighting honesty. The quality of being truthful in what you say and do, and acting in a way that's reliable and trustworthy is vital for children to be learning and practicing at an early age. We will be reading, "The Empty Pot" and discussing why it's important to be honest.
7th grade edible “cell”fies
2nd graders went to the Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. They learned how students went to school in a one room schoolhouse. They enjoyed the animals, little mazes, apple cider, and a pumpkin cookie.
Kindergarteners practiced reading words with a partner game today
6th grade designing satellites to map earth’s core
Join us for a spooky good time at Family Reading Night tomorrow starting at 5:30! Come in costume and join us for a night of games, guest readers, & writing activities!
Join us for Family Reading Night next Thursday from 5:30-6:30!
For October, the trait we are focusing on as a school is caring. We are participating in Socktober and collecting donations of new socks all month long! At the end of the month, we will give the socks to the Bethany Park Clothing Center in Rantoul.
September kiddos who demonstrated kindness at GGS! We are proud of you!
Dash (1st), Austin (3rd) & Axle (4th)
Tomorrow is the last day of Rock Your School! We're ending our week by saying something kind and positive to everyone we talk to and a rock concert featuring Logan Allen Music! Don't forget to wear your favorite rock band t-shirt/rock attire!
Thursday's Rockin' Act of Kindness is to give school staff compliments and let them know how they've helped you grow!
Kindergarten went on a letter hunt today!
Today's Rockin' Act of Kindness is to give yourself a compliment every time you look in the mirror!
Tuesday's Rockin' Act of Kindness is to help clean-up trash we see around the school!
Monday's Rockin' Act of Kindness is to learn 5 new things about a classmate. Be sure to ask your child what they learned about their classmates today!
Rock Your School week starts tomorrow! Each day this week students will be challenged to complete a different rockin' act of kindness!
