Attention: the HS boys basketball game at Thompsonville tonight, Tuesday, 2/14 has been moved back to a 7:00pm start time. There will only be one Varsity game this evening. The bus will leave at 6:00. Thanks
Valentine orders are due by tomorrow. Please turn them in to Ms. Kim or Ms. Tawmi.
Last Friday, Galatia Grade School had a "glow" dance party to celebrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and the end of the last 9 weeks! Everyone had glow wands and glow bracelets and necklaces. The students (and staff) had so much fun and begged to do it again soon.
Attention: the JH volleyball team will host their first match tonight at Galatia Grade School at 6:00. there will be a short c game played before 6:00. please come out and support the Galatia Jr. Lady Bearcats. Thanks
Attention:
The High School Boys Basketball Team will have their first regional game this Saturday 2/18 at 6:00pm in Pope County.
Also, The HS Boys basketball team will Host Senior night against Carrier Mills this Friday 2/17 at 6:00pm at GHS. There is only one Varsity game on senior night, and the seniors will be presented before the start of the game, at 6:00. Thanks
Order forms have been sent home for T-shirts for Seussical. All cast members K-5 that signed up to do the play will receive a free shirt. Here is a picture of what the shirts look like. Orders are due March 22nd. Thanks.
Just a reminder with Valentine's Day this week, as per the Student Handbook, the school does not accept deliveries for students. Thank you.
Seussical Cast grades 3-5. Reminder that we start play practice this Monday. We will have practice also Tuesday and Thursday. All practices will be from 3 to 4:30.
The Galatia/Thompsonville TrapCats are hosting the Senior night dinner Tuesday, February 14, at Thompsonville High School at 5:00pm. Tickets are available at the door and carry out is also available.
We had an amazing time having a Glow Dance for the kids for PBIS. We love teaching SEL this year. It has had such a positive impact.
Here is a video from the dance. Hope the link works 🙂
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=864765971271300&id=100000591172246&mibextid=Nif5oz
Just a reminder that the 6th grade class is still selling Florida Strawberries. Money and orders are due February 17. $30/flat or $16/half flat. Delivery will be the week of March 6. If you want to make an order please reach out to a sixth grade student/family.
A Couple of sports announcements: The High School Girls Basketball team will host a regional quarterfinal game on Saturday 2/11 at GHS at 5:30pm against Elverado. please come out to support the Galatia Lady Bearcats. Also, the HS boys baseball team will hold an open Field Monday, February 13th from 3:00-5:00 at the field. If it is raining it will be moved to the gym for cardio, please bring appropriate attire. Thanks
Congratulations to Bearcat Seniors Halle Morris and Lucas Stricklin for being recognized as Illinois Scholars! We are so proud of you!
Valentine Orders will be extended to Wednesday, February 15th! GS orders should be turned into Mrs. Kim. HS/JH students should turn their orders into the box outside of Ms. Tawmi's office.
Happy NSCW to our very own Mrs. Ragsdale. We appreciate all you do for our kiddos and staff!
We had a wonderful turn out tonight for our Winterfest. We made enough money to buy all of our cast T-shirts for our play (that is 56 kids) and throw them a pizza party after the play. Thank you to all the families that came. A special thank you to all of my helpers. We will be selling T-Shirts for the play to all students, staff, and parents. Order forms will be coming out before the of this month. Amanda Littler will be making our shirts. Thank you all again for coming 😁😊
Don't forget...Winterfest is tonight from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Grade School Gym.
The high school Beta Club took part in Illinois Senator Dale Fowler’s Valentines for Seniors Card Drive by making over 100 handwritten cards. These will be distributed to assisted living and long-term care facilities throughout the 59th Senate District. Our communities’ senior citizens need to be cherished and the Beta Club enjoyed the opportunity to bring them some joy this Valentines Day.
Attention high school parents/guardians, Jr/Sr Prom will be held on April 15, 2023.
Just a reminder of upcoming early dismissal days:
Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Professional Development-2:00 dismissal
Friday, Feb. 17 - Valentine's Parties-2:00 dismissal
Monday, Feb. 20 - President's Day- NO SCHOOL