Staff Member of the Month Congratulations to our staff member of the month, Amber Cruser! She has been instrumental in organizing and streamlining our preparations for the 5 Essentials Survey. We appreciate her leadership w... March 10, 2026
High Five Congratulations to our Friday High Five Winners! Riley, Logan, Addie and Luke. Thank you for lending a hand and helping your classmates, being prepared to work when you get to class and working hard! March 6, 2026
Friday High Five Congratulations to our Friday High Five Winners! Easton, Mason, Alexis, Dannae, Haven, Nazik, Carlie, Carter, Alaina. Thank you for your positive energy, the extra work that you put in and for meet... February 27, 2026
Above and Beyond Congratulations to the following students who won an Above and Beyond award for the month of February. The trait of the month was Courage, “the ability to do something that frightens you”. Jamisan ... February 27, 2026
Friday High Five Congratulations to our Friday High Five winners Hunter, Mila and Crosby. Thank you for your hard work, responsibility and respectfulness! February 20, 2026
Today's High Five Awards We are happy on Friday to share High Five Award winners. Easton, Maggie, Carsten, Dexter, Eddie, Avery, and Forrest, thank you for the helpfulness, patience, and kindness you share at school. ... February 13, 2026
Team member of the month Congratulations to our Team Member of the month, 4th Grade Team Lead Mrs. Ahrens! She is dedicated to keeping the 4th grade team on track, staying organized and focused, always choosing what is bes... February 11, 2026
Gardner Gazette Hello Gardner Families! Attached is the February issue of the Gazette. February is shaping up to be a busy month! There are a lot of dates to make note of including KINDNESS week and the deadline f... January 30, 2026
Above and Beyond Congratulations to the following students for winning an Above and Beyond award for the month of January. The trait of the month was Integrity, “Being honest, having moral principles, doing what is... January 30, 2026
Friday High Five Our Friday High Fives this week go out to these awesome 4th graders! Dallas, Weston Emmett, Blake, Gabe, Hazel, Avery, Bella and Evelyn. Thank you for leading by example, being ready to learn, demo... January 23, 2026
VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest Good Afternoon,The Waterloo VFW Post 6504 Auxiliary is excited to announce the 2025-2025 VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest. This art contest is presented to introduce, encoura... January 22, 2026
Friday High Five Congratulations to our Friday High Five Winners! These 5th graders are responsible and helpful. They work hard at demonstrating brave hearts and bright minds by helping other students and their tea... January 16, 2026
Lost and Found Hello Gardner Families! This is a reminder that items in the lost and found are going to be donated this Friday the 16th. We encourage students daily to look through it for anything that belongs to... January 14, 2026
Team member of the month Congratulations to our January Team Member of the Month, Becca Krebel. The 4th grade team is so happy to have her as she is consistent, reliable, dependable, and an incredibly hard worker. We love ... January 14, 2026
Friday High Five Congratulations to our 4th grade High Five Winners! Thank you for all you do to help make Gardner GREAT! Dixon, Joanna, Jolee, Nazik, Olivia, Henry, Avett, Natalie, Grace and Addie. Here are some w... January 9, 2026
Candy Cane sales Donations Thank you to everyone who participated in our Candy Cane sales! We raised a little over $900.00! We were able to donate $400.00 to the Waterloo Senior Center and $400.00 to the House of Neighborly ... December 17, 2025
Above and Beyond Congratulations to the following students for winning an Above and Beyond award for the month of December. The trait of the month was Kindness, “The quality of being friendly, generous and consider... December 17, 2025
Our Warm Wishes Night Thanks to all Gardner families who attended our SHOW sponsored Warm Wishes event last night. We hope you enjoyed making cards, drinking hot chocolate, eating cookies, playing games, and listening t... December 10, 2025
Team Member of the Month Congratulations to our December Team Member of the month, Mrs. May. She has been described as having exceptional dedication and support to the 4th grade team. She consistently communicates, updates... December 9, 2025
High Five Congratulations to our 4th grade High Five Winners! Thank you for always being willing to lend a hand and for jumping in and helping without being asked! We appreciate your hard work and dedication... December 5, 2025
Friday High Five Congratulations to our 5th grade High Five winners, Sophia, Jax, Ben, Asa, Taylor, Harper, Alayna, Vivian, Addie Reid, Cohen and Landry! Thank you for all you do in the classroom to help and for yo... November 21, 2025
Board Meeting Thank you to our SHOW Senators who spoke to at the District Board meeting last night about what life is like as a 5th grade student at Gardner Elementary! Thanks to our SHOW Leader, Mrs. Shufelt, a... November 18, 2025
Food Drive donations Thank you to everyone who donated to our Food Drive! We were able to donate to the House of Neighborly Services to help them fill their Thanksgiving baskets! We were also able to donate to the Wate... November 17, 2025
Congratulations to our November Team Member of the Month! Way to go, Mrs. Bakken! You have been described as a "bright light for her students. She is warm, caring, and open-hearted. She is a team player, always ready to listen, help, and support our 4th g... November 10, 2025
Food Drive Thank you to everyone who has donated to our food drive. It continues through November 12th! Some of our local food pantries are also running low this year and we would like to help. We will be don... November 4, 2025
Picture retake day Picture retake day is tomorrow Wednesday, November 5th. Students who were not at school for the original picture day should have their picture taken. Any student who is not happy with their origina... November 4, 2025
Parent Book Club Meeting Hello, Gardner Families! Our next Parent Book Club meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 3rd at 6:30 pm in the library. October 31, 2025
Above and Beyond Congratulations to the following students who won an Above and Beyond award for the month of October. The character trait was Responsibility. “The State of being Independent and Accountable”. Cora ... October 28, 2025
RRW and Food Drive Reminder that next week is Read Ribbon Week with a few dress up days. Monday is the beginning of our food drive. Parent teacher conferences are next Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30th and 31st. If you ... October 24, 2025
High Five Friday Look at all these awesome 5th grade students who received a High Five today! Here are some of the words used to describe them. Helpful, courageous, brave heart, fantastic, great listener, bright... October 24, 2025
Fundraiser pick up night Tomorrow, October 21st, is our BoBo's Fundraiser pick up night from 4-6pm. Just pull right up in the circle drive and we will load your vehicle! Thank you to everyone who participated! October 20, 2025
Sock it to Cancer Thank you to everyone who participated this year in the Sock it to Cancer campaign. The total raised was 3,629.29. The winning classroom this year was Mrs. Mays class. The will receive a pizza part... October 17, 2025
Picture Retake Day Picture retake day is on Wednesday, November 5th. Students who were not at school for the original picture day should have their picture taken this day. Any student who is not happy with their orig... October 17, 2025
High Five Friday Congratulations to our 4th grade High Five Winners! Beckett, Blake, Lucas, Logan, River, Ella, Weston, Caroline, Alec, Elizabeth, Mabel and Aurora. Thank you for being hardworking, kind, patient an... October 17, 2025
Team Member of the Month Congratulations to our Team Member of the Month, Ms. Longust! She goes out of her way to ensure she is fully planned in ELA. She shares her ideas, creations, and words of wisdom with the entire tea... October 15, 2025
Today's High Five Awards Fridays are fun, because we get to share High Five awards. Teachers do not have to share names, but thanks for Mrs. Bieber, Ms. Sellers, and Mrs. Lloyd who shared several. Yahya, Caden, Layla, Kai,... October 10, 2025
SHOW's Linus Project Night Take a look at the event Mrs. Shufelt and our SHOW Senators planned on Tuesday night to make almost 70 blankets for kids who are sick or in need! Congratulations, and thank you for volunteering you... October 9, 2025
Blanket Making Reminder that this quarter our SHOW group is giving back by hosting a blanket-making event for The Linus Project! The Linus Project is an organization that provides new, cozy blankets to local kids... October 3, 2025
October Gazette Hello Gardner Families! Attached is the October issue of the Gazette. Thank you for taking the time to read it. October 1, 2025
September Above and Beyond Congratulations to the following students for winning an Above and Beyond award for the month of September. The trait of the month was Teamwork, “People working cooperatively towards a shared goal ... October 1, 2025
Blanket Making SHOW is a student group at Gardner that stands for Students Helping Out Waterloo. SHOW hosts volunteer events throughout the school year to help out our community and our school, led by our SHOW Se... September 29, 2025
2nd week Prize Winners Congratulations to our 2nd week prize winners! Thanks for turning in your coupons. Our fundraiser has been extended through this Friday! We will have another drawing on Monday! September 29, 2025
High Five Friday! Congratulations to these awesome 5th graders! Mason, Izaiyah, Kai, Waylon, Oliver, Layla, Kate, Alayna, Catalina and Maggie. Here are some of the words used by their teachers to describe them....re... September 26, 2025
BoBo's prize winners Congratulations to our first week's prize winners who participated in the BoBo's fundraiser and turned in their coupons. Thank you for your support! We will have another drawing this Friday... September 22, 2025
Friday High Five Wow we had a lot of 4th grade High Five Winners! Congratulations to Quinn, Kaylin, Vivyanne. Lydia, Ezra, Ella, Brantley, Isabell, Elly, Crosby, Carlie, Jack and Demi! We love your patience and kin... September 19, 2025
BoBo's and Homecoming week Tomorrow is our first drawing for weekly prizes for our BoBo's Fundraiser. Students should bring in their coupons (if they forget, don't panic, they can always bring them next week). Thank you... September 18, 2025
SHOW Gardner's SHOW recently received a SCORE Grant from the Illinois Educators Association, in the amount of $1,000.00. The funds will be used to purchase materials for a blanket-making event to be... September 12, 2025
Friday High Five Winners Congratulations to these 5th grade High Five Winners! Henry, Carson, Annie, Kynleigh, Maverick and Cruz! Thank you for your hard work, your willingness to help others, and your classroom participat... September 12, 2025
Half day of school Tomorrow is a half day of school. Town students will be dismissed at 11:10 and bus students at 11:30. September 11, 2025
Picture Day Hello Gardner Families! Reminder that tomorrow is Picture day! If you would like to order online visit INTER-STATE.COM/ORDERand use the order code 0105WFA. If you are not ordering online, please se... September 8, 2025
Parent Book Club Our first Gardner Parent Book Club meeting is this evening from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us in the library to meet others and talk about ideas for this year's group. Happy Monday. September 8, 2025
Team Member of the Month Congratulations to Mrs. Ziegler! She has lead her fourth grade team as she has put so much time and effort to plan as she is planning and differentiating for WIN math lessons. Our students will ben... September 8, 2025
Picture Day Picture day is on Tuesday, September 9th. If you would like to order online visit INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER and use the order code 0105WFA. If you are not ordering online, please send your order a... August 25, 2025
Out of My Mind Mrs. Bremer, Amelia and Evie find some free time to read Out of My Mind! If you would like to read it, stop by the office to borrow a copy! August 25, 2025
High Five Winners Congratulations to our first Friday High Five winners of the school year! Collin, Zoe, Kash, Gerard, David and Henry! Thank you for going above and beyond in the classroom with your willingness to ... August 22, 2025
Welcome student teachers Welcome to our three teacher candidates from SIUE on their first day at Gardner: Mrs. Bakken with Ms. Clifton, Mrs. Anderson with Mr. Breckle, and Ms. Longust with Mr. Bonaldi. We ... August 21, 2025
Supply drop night Our teacher's are ready, are you! We will see you tonight between 5:30 and 7:00 pm at Supply Drop! Meet your teacher, drop off your supplies and see the building! And don't forget to take y... August 11, 2025
Book Hooray for Lola! She has been reading Out of My Mind this summer. Hope you have, too! August 7, 2025
Our Kickoff Book It's almost time to kickoff our 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Biffar knows where to find her copy of our kickoff book, Out of my Mind. Well done, Gardner summer readers! If you h... August 5, 2025
Supply drop night Mark your calendars for supply drop night! Reminder that tonight and tomorrow night (based on grade level) is popsicle night. If you would like to meet a parent or student from Gardner, come to the... August 4, 2025
Registration Reminder Thank you to our Gardner Families who have already accomplished registering online using our Skyward platform. If you have not already done so, please accomplish registration by Thursday morning. O... July 29, 2025
Kickoff Book Mrs. Shufelt has been reading her kickoff book, too! If you visited Gardner last April for our kickoff night, you left with a copy of Out of My Mind. If not, you are welcome to pick up a copy in th... July 28, 2025
Can you find your Out of My Mind book? Mrs. Ziegler can! It's just a few weeks until we will be all together, so if you have a copy of Out of My Mind, please find it if you haven't seen it lately. Let's all work to finish reading by our... July 25, 2025
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