ATTENTION PARENTS: Due to inclement weather JH/HS play practice for today has been canceled. Sorry for the short notice.
Play practice will be cancelled today due to being under a Tornado watch. Stay safe.
Attention: open field / weight lifting for HS baseball has been cancelled tonight 2/22
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We would like to recognize our awesome bus drivers for getting all our kiddos to and from school safely each day. Thank you all for your hard work!
PAINT PARTY!!! GHS Art Club students are looking forward to working with you to create a beautiful spring tree painting this Saturday! Spots are filling up quickly!
Read Across America Week is next week at the Grade School February 27 - March 3, 2023.
Galatia FFA members kicked off National FFA week with tractor day and camo day!
Attention: the Home JH volleyball game for tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/21 against Pope Co. has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. the JH Volleyball girls will practice tomorrow at the Gradeschool from 5-7. Also. the JH Volleyball team will have team pictures on Friday, 2/24 at the GS gym and will have practice from 5-7, following pictures. Thanks
This week, we will be celebrating National FFA Week with several fun activities. One of Tuesday's activities is dress in camouflage day, so join in on the fun and wear your camo to school!
Attention parents, it's time for Galatia summer baseball and softball sign ups. Forms will be sent home with students pre-k thru the 6th grade on Tuesday. There will also be in person sign ups beginning this Saturday, February 25th, location is to be determined. Due to the continued supply issues, last day to sign up will be Saturday March 11. This is so shirts can be ordered and delivered in a timely manner. No sign up forms will be accepted after Saturday March 11. Cost is $45 per player. There is also a change in age. It is now pre-k thru 14u. T-ball Players must be 4 years old by May 1st, 2023. 14u players CANNOT turn 15 prior to May 1st 2023. Forms from pre-k thru 6th grade students may be sent back to school, dropped off at sign up location, or sent to address on the form. We at the Galatia Youth league thank you for your cooperation and look forward to another great season.
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholar Bowl team on their 2nd place finish at the Masonic Academic Bowl Sectionals today. Great job, Bearcats!
Today's other Friday Funny is brought to you by Jack.
Why did the frog take the bus to work?
Because his car got "toad" away.
https://youtu.be/6yDB-f7mdOk
Teacher Spotlight: Sharla Girten. Mrs. Girten has taught for 13 years all of which has been with Galatia Schools. She has taught Jr High, 4th grade, 6th grade, and been a drama coach.
Mrs. Girten had this to say about working for Galatia Schools: "I get to work and collaborate with a wonderful group of people, and I am absolutely blessed that my job includes watching our kids learn and grow. Best job ever!"
Mrs. Girten's coworkers had this to say: "Mrs. Girten is someone that any teacher can look up to and come to with questions or for advice. She portrays a very welcoming personality."
We asked her some interesting questions:
Question: What was the most recent book you read?
Response: I love to read and am currently reading The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman but the last book I completed was Never by Ken Follet.
Question: What is your favorite pastime?
Response: My favorite pastime is camping and boating with family and friends.
Thank you Mrs. Girten for all your hard work!
The Bearcat Apparel should be here by next Wednesday!!! There has been a delay due to an illness in the main production person in the company we are using. Thank you for your patience.
Just a reminder. Tonight is senior night and the John Cummins memorial game with Carrier Mills. We will have a place for donations so we can start a scholarship fund in Mr. Cummin's name. Hope to see everyone tonight. There is only one game tonight with recognitions starting at 6:00.
Today there will be a double Friday Funny due to internet issues last week.
First, we have Karley.
What did one pickle say to the other pickle when it fell in the floor?
"Dill with it."
https://youtu.be/dbB4SvGHXxg
We still need parents and guardians to complete the 5-Essentials survey for our district. It is not necessary to enter your email. You may take the survey for each of your students and their grade level.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
Reminder: Tomorrow night, 2/17/2023 will be senior night for high school boys' basketball and cheerleaders. All senior parents need to be at the game no later than 5:50. We will recognize seniors starting at 6:00. In addition to senior recognition, tomorrow's game with Carrier Mills will be a memorial night for Mr. John Cummins. We will accept donations in memory of Mr. Cummins. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night.
A few more photos from our GLOW dance party at the grade school last Friday. Our students are still talking about it!
The JH girls Home Volleyball match for tomorrow night, at 6:00p, will have a c game starting at 5:15p. please come out and support the Galatia Jr. Lady Bearcats. Thanks