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.
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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.
This message is for high school student taking SIC courses. SiC starts tomorrow, Monday August 17. Anyone having trouble with logging in can email or call Mrs Love. She will be able to assist you in resetting your password. Her email is klove@galatiak12.org and her phone number is 618-297-4199.
Tomorrow’s meeting for cross country has not been cancelled due to the school closing. It will be at 3:00 in Mrs. Lynch’s room.
Due to plumbing issues there will be no school tomorrow August 17th. Staff and Teachers should report for a work day. Please share.
There will be a meeting after school at 3:00 on Monday for anybody interested in running Cross Country this year. Mrs. Lynch will go over IHSA changes and expectations for the season. Students will need physicals in order to start practices.
School dismissal on Friday, August 14th is at 11:30.
Check out our Digital Open House ! This can be helpful for all students and parents! https://youtu.be/VtT4MKUGOb0