
Picture day for both buildings has been moved to Thursday, September 3.

IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION: If you chose remote learning for your child(ren) and would like for them to return to in-school learning we have a one time exemption. Read the letter by going to this link https://5il.co/ke5z.

Good afternoon, Galatia School district is currently seeking applications for full-time bus drivers. Interested applicants need to contact Shain Crank at the Grade School or Paula Allen at the High School. Thank you!

IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Please read the letter which discusses the IDPH Guidelines that our school must follow.
There have been changes recently. https://5il.co/ke6i

IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION: Please click the link to learn about Remote Learning Fridays. https://5il.co/ke63

If you do not know yet our district has changed student management programs. We are preparing to offer our parents/guardians the ability to look at grades online again. If you would like to do this please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/CZijRFA57f36dZAq8
You will receive an email invitation in about a week that will explain what you need to do to view grades. This is not for students, we will take care of students logging in with their school emails.


Below is a link to the IDPH exclusion guidelines that we are following for COVID-19. https://5il.co/k7jg

JH baseball/softball games scheduled for Sept 9 vs Hardin Co have been cancelled.

Fall picture day will be Friday, September 4, for all Grade School students. This will include those students in Pre-K. Remote learning students are welcome to come in from 2:00 -3:15 p.m. to have their picture made. Picture order forms are going home today.


Galatia HS students interested in joining the 2020-21 Bass Fishing team needs to sign up in the office by Wednesday, August 26.

Kindergarten students need a Physical exam, proof of immunizations, eye exam and dental exam.2nd grade students need a dental exam. 6th Grade students need a physical exam, proof of immunizations and dental exam. 9th grade students need a physical exam and dental exam. 12th grade student need proof of 2nd Meningococcal vaccine. The due dates have been extended to October 15th except dental. The dental exams are due by May 15th. All sports physicals are due prior to the start of practice. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse.

Just a reminder for Remote Learning students: You must mark "In Attendance" on the Remote Learning Attendance Form each school day by noon. JH/HS remote learning students, you only have to do this one time a day, not for each class period. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei7dw_Cm4MKdJgEdmDXPXAWTOH2xlvvy8aH5WZTpnCU_IUVg/viewform?usp=sf_link
In-person learning students do not have to fill this form out daily while school is in session.
In addition to filling out the Remote Learning Attendance form, remote learners must check their Google Classroom daily for their assignments. Some classes have assignments that need to be done that day (classes that have daily in-class assignments) so please check early in the day.

Important Announcement for Seniors
Seniors will be taking the SAT on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Galatia High School.
Seniors may want to take the SAT in addition to the day Galatia is offering in order to practice or improve their SAT score. Any senior that is interested in taking the SAT at another facility (SIUC, SIUE, etc) either BEFORE or AFTER for FREE may see Mrs. Love for a voucher. Testing dates are on Saturdays.
Once a student is given a voucher number they will need to sign up for the SAT at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?excmpid=VT-00051 .
Mrs. Love will be able to assist with SAT registration, if needed.
You can find practice tests at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice .

August Newsletter has been posted on the website. The link below will take you directly to the guidance section. https://www.galatiak12.org/o/district/page/guidance--123
Seniors and parents of seniors be sure to sign up for the Senior's Remind Text @k22f6b to 81010 .

Galatia Jr/Sr High School. Fall pictures will be Friday, September 4th, starting at 7:45 am. Order forms will be online as well as sent home with your student. All students need their picture taken for the yearbook including seniors. Remote learners need to email Ms. Harbin. Any questions, email mharbin@galatiak12.org.

High School Students! If you would like to be in Student Council this year, please see Ms. Harbin for a form. We need 2 freshmen, 2 sophomores, 3 juniors, and 4 seniors.

Beta Students! Hopefully this week I will be setting up a Google classroom group for Beta. You will be able to access all information from there. If you were in Beta last year, you will continue as long as you meet the criteria. Questions, email mharbin@galatiak12.org.

Galatia Schools will be in session tomorrow, Tuesday August 18th.

Jr High Cheer:
I am finalizing details for Jr High cheerleading (6th-8th) for the 20-21 school year. Please be checking the live feed for updates as I will post as I learn dates and am able to schedule tryouts.
In the next few weeks, I will be leaving cheer packets in the school offices (Jr High and Elementary). Anyone interested in trying out should complete a packet. Directions for return and due date will be included in the packet.
I will post to the live feed when the packets are available for pickup.
Coach Mapps*\0/*

With the school closure today, it is strictly an Inservice/Planning day for teachers. Many teachers are using this time to work on their Google Classroom by posting upcoming lessons and assignments. These assignments will not be due today. Thank you.