PTO Back-to-School Social
📅 Friday, September 5, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 GWES Back Parking Lot
☔ Rain Date: Thursday, September 12
*FREE EVENT*
🍎 Let’s Kick Off the Year Together!
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and community as we celebrate the start of a brand new school year at GWES! Whether you're new to the school or returning, this is a great time to meet other families, connect with staff, and make lasting memories.
👋 All GWES families are welcome — we can’t wait to see you there!
Want to help out? 👉Please Sign Up to Volunteer Below!
💚 Lend a Hand at the Back-to-School Social!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this fun night run smoothly. Just 30-minute shifts — easy, low-key, and a great way to be part of the fun!
Thanks for helping us kick off the school year in the best way possible! 🎉
🎶 What’s Happening:
🍕 FREE pizza, treats, and music
🎨 Splatter Art Tent – paint your own canvas masterpiece!
🎈 Inflatable Obstacle Course
💥 Penny Wars – Winning grade gets an EXTRA RECESS!
🎮 Games & More!
🛍️ Spirit Wear for Sale!
Pick up your GWES gear in person!
Please note: XS sizes are currently out of stock. Our next order will be placed in mid-September with delivery in October.
🌿 Fall Plant Sale Preview
Purchase plants and grab an order form for our Fall Plant Sale in partnership with Topiary 219 Floristry & Horticulture.
🎟️ The Raffle is Back!
Stop by the green PTO tent to purchase raffle tickets — just $10 per bundle.
We accept cash, card, and Apple Pay.
Raffle Highlights Include:
🚓 Ride to School in a Police Car
🎓 Principal for a Day
🏃♂️ Gym Teacher for a Day
🍽️ Lunch with the Principal
🎉 Birthday Visit from the GW Eagle
🏋️♀️ YMCA 1-Month Family Membership
🤸 Showtime Gymnastics Academy Basket
🧱 LEGO STEM Kits
📚 Book Baskets by Grade Level & Reading Olympics
🧢 Spirit Wear Basket
🧵 Nine Threads Embroidery Basket
… and much more!
🟢 Winners do not need to be present to win — we’ll contact all winners directly!
Another Beloved Tradition is Back- Penny Wars!
Students may bring in coins starting on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Jars will be set up outside the office by grade level.
Winning Grade gets an EXTRA RECESS!
