May in Review

It is so hard to believe the last day of school is here.  The entire year went by so quickly (as it always does), however the month of May in particular has been packed with fun events and activities for our soon to be middle school students.  Earlier this month we hosted fourth graders from each of the elementary buildings for "Field Trip to the Fifth".  We also hosted our last Career Cafe of the year, had a successful Fill the Barrel drive for Operation Food Search, a fun tug of war competition with our students and ended the fun today with a "Summer Send Off" to remember.  A dance party, Nine Square in the Air, a Dunk Tank, Bubble Bus, Kona Shaved Ice Truck, basketball,  tennis, soccer, kickball games and other field activities as well as a photo booth made the day memorable for all. We will miss this incredible group of students and parents and hope that you will come and visit us next year.  Happy Summer and thanks for a lovely year!  (Students...remember to keep your "growth mindset" as you transition to LMS in August).  Love, Ms. Amy

Fill the Bus-Results!!!!

Wow, thanks to our hard working and generous FGC families, we have some great news to share. The totals are in and as a school we have collected 995 food items (7 1/2 barrels) for Operation Food Search.  In addition, we also had $110 donated in cash.  All together, that equals more than 1,000 food items for St. Louis families in need this summer.  Thanks for your enthusiasm and dedication to Fill the Barrel for Operation Food Search 2016!!!

The team with the most number of items/donations was.....Team Water with 367.  Team Earth was very close behind with 349.  District totals will be coming in soon.  A big thank you to our Character Council students for running our building effort and the District Character Education Committee for sponsoring this yearly event.

Fill the Barrel Begins Today!!

From now, through May 11th the FGC will be collecting food for Operation Food Search.  Most wanted items included canned meat, canned pasta, soup, chili, canned vegetables, pancake mix and cereal (please do not send in glass containers or ramen noodles).  Team Air, Earth, Fire and Water decided to have a competition to see which team could bring in the most items.  Also, Friday is wear a Cap for a Cause Day. Students who donate a can of food can wear a hat all day.  The FGC is hoping to fill 8 barrels of food (each barrel holds 175 pounds).  Let's fill those barrels FGC!!!