Good morning, Galatia student and parents, We are pleased to announce students will be returning to in-person learning on October 5th, 2020. We will return to the same schedule we left on: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 to 2:00 with Friday being a full remote learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back on Monday.

SENIORS: The SAT will be given on Oct 14th. Everyone will need to be present at the high school by 8AM that morning. We will transport everyone to the FLOC via bus. The SAT should be complete around 1PM and students may leave afterwards IF they have a signed permission slip. Please turn the permission slip in before test day. Here is the link for the permission slip: https://5il.co/lpqz As always, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Love with any questions!

I have created a brief overview of the FAFSA and Financial Aid. Don't forget starting this year the FAFSA is a graduation requirement. https://5il.co/lqhj Please let me know if you have any questions! Mrs. Love

STUDENTS & PARENTS: Watch this video by Mrs. Love about how to change Google Classroom notifications so you do not miss importatnt emails when you feel you are overloaded with emails. She also discusses how you can view the due dates of assignments. https://youtu.be/c0R6Dll6TeQ

After consulting with the Egyptian Health Department and looking at the increased number of positive Covid 19 cases in Saline County, the Galatia CUSD #1 will continue to be on remote learning for the week of September 28th. We anticipate returning to in school learning on Oct 5th.

Students must log in or call in attendance daily. If you need assistance please call your school. The attendance link can be found at https://www.galatiak12.org/o/district/page/attendance-remote-learning.

Public Act 101-0642 makes Nov. 3, 2020 “2020 General Election Day” a legal school holiday. There will be no school on Nov. 3, 2020.

The state of Illinois requires that students entering Pre-K for the first time receive a complete physical exam, lead test and updated immunizations. This needs to be turned in by October 15th or student may be excluded from school. If you have any questions please call the school nurse.

Galatia CUSD #1 has guest wifi networks for students to use if they need to connect. In the Jr/Sr High parking lot it is labeled as Galatia School WiFi (no underscores). In the Grade School parking lot it is labeled as Galatia Guest WIFI You can pull up to either school and work on the wifi at any time.

The SIJHSAA Baseball Regional Bracket is attached below. The Bearcats are scheduled to play 9/28 vs. Unity Christian @ Herrin Park Diamond #1, 4:30 start.

2019-2020 Junior High and Grade School Yearbooks have arrived and will be sent home once we return to in-person learning. If you did not purchase a yearbook in the spring and would like one, please fill out the attached form. The cost is $12. Once payment is received in the Grade School office, a yearbook will be sent home. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHrr9Cel59XLGbnsQlG4-Amyfw-VAedsWGqzYESk1QPHlGsA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Attached is the SIJHSAA 2020 Softball Regional Bracket. All games will be played at the top seed, bottom seed is the visiting team. Game times are at 4:30, except for 9/28 @ New Simpson Hill, that game will begin at 4:00.

We are still raising funds for the grade school playground. Share the link and purchase your bulbs to plant now for spring foliage. Physical brochures will be available next week, this is for online purchases. https://groups.dutchmillbulbs.com/shop/?affiliates=bearcatbulbs200

SIUC has waived the testing requirement for admissions and scholarships. https://5il.co/l8fl They also have new noncompetitive scholarships, that if you meet the GPA requirement, you automatically qualify to receive.. https://scholarships.siu.edu/types/freshmen/ SIUC now has Saluki Commitment which guarantees that tuition and mandatory fees will be covered by the college if certain requirements are met. This is a scholarship for first time freshmen, with a 2.75/4.0 GPA, and an annual family income of $63,575 or less. SIUC is also hosting two virtual open houses, one on October 12th and one on November 6th. You can register for those at the following link: https://admissions.siu.edu/visit/open-house.php.

Reminder: Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th need a Health exam. Kindergarten students also need a vision exam. Students entering the 12th grade need a second Meningococcal vaccine. All returning students need these items turned in by October 15th. All students who transferred from out of state need a Health exam, eye exam and proof of updated vaccines due 30 days from enrollment. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse.

Guidance September Newsletter link below. Lots of information for Seniors! https://5il.co/l4vs

Students must log in or call in attendance daily. If you need assistance please call your school. The attendance link can be found at https://www.galatiak12.org/o/district/page/attendance-remote-learning. HS and JH students can check their grades at teacherease.com by using their school emails. We are working on the elementary school grade checks at this time. Parents who asked for permission to check grades have been given permission. You should have received an invitation email. If you haven't please email cldisney@galatiak12.org. Lunch delivery routes have to be combined tomorrow (9/18) and will start early a little after 10 a.m.

Check out these upcoming dates!

A letter from the Superintendent. https://5il.co/l29w

Below is information regarding free mobile testing In Harrisburg this weekend. Yesterday the Egyptian Health Department shared the Galatia Community is the community with the greatest amount of COVID related activities they have in the counties they serve. Ideally, we only want to have full remote learning for the next two weeks. To accomplish this we are asking, begging for your help. Please help by social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands, and staying home when you have symptoms. Additionally, please stay home when quarantined and give all contacts to the health department when they are contact tracing. We will all need to be part of the solution to get students back in the school where we want them.