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Attention: tonight's, 3/17, away HS baseball game against Egyptian has been canceled due previous rain. we will look to reschedule it for a later date. Thanks

Today's Friday Funny is brought to you by Dallas. Why can't you tell an egg a joke? It'll crack up! https://youtu.be/u6xe1DGuM3s

Attention: Due to weather, the HS Softball game set for tonight has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you

Teacher Spotlight: Jenna Gunning. Mrs. Gunning has been a kindergarten teacher for Galatia Grade School for 7 years. She also currently serves as Grade School Drama Co-Sponsor. Mrs. Gunning had this to say about working at Galatia Schools: "I would defiantly say there are so many wonderful things that I love about my job. Just to name a few, I would have to start with the people that I work with. Not only do I have a great group of coworkers, but they have also turned into some wonderful friendships. The community and the parents that I have meet during my time here have been amazing. I absolutely love teaching Kindergarten. Getting to watch the students as they move on to the older grades and see how well have they done is truly touching to know that I had a part of that. I also admire my coworker in Kindergarten. We work very well together and we help each other thrive and grow." Mrs. Gunning's coworkers had this to say: "Her students and co-workers love her and her joyful spirit. She is a hard worker and she makes learning fun for her students." We asked her some interesting questions: Question: What is your spirit animal? Response: I would have to say that my spirit animal would have to be a dolphin. I absolutely love to go swimming and being in the water. I love to go to the ocean and soak up the sun on the beach. 😍 Question: Where is your favorite destination you’ve visited, and why? Response: My favorite destination would have to be Gatlinburg, TN. We go every year for vacation. It has such beautiful scenery and is a family oriented destination. There is so much to do that you will never get bored. If you ever need tips for a Smokey Mountain trip, I am the girl to ask. 😊 Thank you Mrs. Gunning for all your hard work!

SPRING PICTURES for the JH/HS will be on Friday March 24. The backdrop can be found on the flyer below.

Attention: today is the first home game for the GHS softball team. in leiu of the weather, we are going to move the start time up to 4:15pm, to try to fit in the game. if the weather gets any worse, we will keep you updated. thank you

Staff Spotlight: Glenda Wilson. Miss Glenda/Mrs. Wilson has spent her entire education career in Galatia Schools as a first, second, and third grade teacher. She is currently serving as a reading aide for kindergarten-second grade. Miss Glenda had this to say about working for Galatia Schools: "I love the kids at Galatia. As a teacher I was known as Mrs. Wilson. Now I am called Miss Glenda. One of my kids calls me, "Miss Guh... Linda. I love the different personalities. They can make you smile, even when you have had a bad day." Miss Glenda's coworkers had this to say: "She has such a heart for learning and has so many "tricks" to help kids learn what they can't initially understand." We asked her some interesting questions: Question: What is something unique about you (a fun fact) that few people are aware of? Response: Most people do not know that I once showed horses all over the country. I drove a six horse trailer and had a diesel truck. Question: What is your favorite pastime? Response: My favorite pastime is taking care of my horses. My granddaughter rides and shows now, but we don't travel all over like I use to do. I have four old, retired horses that I will take care of for the rest of their life. Thank you Miss Glenda for all your hard work!

Reminder: Spring Pictures are March 21-22 at the Grade School.

Galatia PTO is sponsoring a Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, April 28.

8th Grade night for our Jr Lady Bearcats. We are proud of you! 🏐🐾🏐

Shoutout to Garrett Arnold! Garrett has served as a student announcer at a majority of the junior high basketball and volleyball games. Great job Garrett!

Congratulations to these students for earning the SEL Award for February! Our theme of the month was "Responsibility". Thank you all for making good choices and being great leaders in our school.

Congratulations to these students for earning the SEL Award for January! Our theme of the month was "Integrity". Thank you for being great leaders in our school and doing the right thing, even when noone is watching.

Congratulations to these students for earning the SEL Award for December! Our theme of the month was "Inclusiveness". Thank you for helping school be a safe place for everyone.

Teacher Spotlight: Christan Fry. Mrs. Fry has worked in education for 16 years. 13 of those years have been as a high school science teacher at Galatia High School. She also serves as Student Council Sponsor and and Freshmen Class Sponsor. Mrs. Fry had this to say about working at Galatia Schools: "The small school atmosphere allows you to have relationships with students and co-workers that might not happen in a bigger school. I have been able to get to know teachers outside of a science department, and work closely with them. I love the community and family feel we have here at Galatia." Mrs. Fry's coworkers had this to say: "Mrs. Fry is a well-liked figure within this school amongst students and staff. I’ve never seen a teacher that has more passion for their content or the community. Her excitement is infectious and I constantly hear about the fun that students have in her class." We asked her some interesting questions: Question: What is something unique about you (a fun fact) that few people are aware of? Response: I worked for Dr. Teal at the vet office and was driven up here by Dr. Teal when the school needed a science teacher. I worked here for the last month of school, and I'm still here! Question: What was the first concert you ever attended? Response: My first concert was New Kids on the Block when I was in 3rd grade! I rocked out the shirt, jean jacket, and the many buttons of New Kids all over the jacket. Thank you Mrs. Fry for all your hard work!

Staff Spotlight: Evelyn Potts. Evelyn has worked in education for 30 years. 15 of those years she has been at Galatia Schools serving as District Bookkeeper/Treasurer/Board Secretary and now Payroll Clerk. Evelyn said that the "students and the employees" are her favorite part of working for Galatia Schools. Evelyn's coworkers had this to say: "Galatia CUSD is fortunate to have Evelyn Potts as the payroll clerk. Evelyn has many years worth of knowledge and is always willing to help employees." We asked her some interesting questions: Question: Where on earth are you hoping to travel next? Response: I hope to travel to South Korea because that would mean my son and his wife would finally decide to have me a grandchild. Question: One thing you would tell your 13-year-old self, what would it be? Response: I would tell my 13 year old self to listen to my teachers more than I did and study harder even though I don't like biology. Thank you Evelyn for all your hard work!

Attached are pictures of construction of the new bus barn going in behind the high school. We are excited to get a building to provide some protection for our buses from severe weather.

Congratulations to these Highschool Basketball athletes, for making the GEC All-Conference basketball teams, in both Girls and Boys Highschool Basketball, this season.

Last chance to sign up for Galatia Youth League is tomorrow morning! Stop by the High School from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Parents/Guardians! Please make sure you fill out the survey for your child's school. If you have more than one child in our district, please take the survey for each child. On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:  Effective Leaders  Collaborative Teachers  Involved Families  Supportive Environments  Ambitious Instruction Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/