GFS News
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The community fundraiser for Rach's Hope, organized by Greens Farms Elementary School's Long Neck Leaders featured in the March 14, 2025 "Roundup" on Dan Woog's 06880.
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On Monday, September 16th, GFS celebrated International Dot Day with a syndicated read aloud of The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Following the reading the entire GFS community gathered on the field to create a large GFS, symbolizing the value each unique individual, or tiny dot, contributes to the fabric of our GFS community.
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The last few weeks at GFS have had many highlights and community events. It has been great to see so many families on campus for Museum Night, Mini K, Grade 3 Hoedown, Field Day and the Grade 5 Band and Orchestra Concert.
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Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns. Tickets now on sale!
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Gemma Porrino recently wrote to the WPS Charwells Director to inquire about the possibility of having a broader variety of healthy options during elementary lunch, sparking a change in food service offerings.
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This week Jimmy Lambert and Ryan McKinnon from the Bridgeport Islanders, along with the Islanders mascot Storm, visited the school and met with the GFS students.