A reminder to our G-A Family
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Just a reminder: There is NO DELAYED START this Wednesday, November 3rd.
VOTE TOMORROW, NOV. 2nd!!!
Not sure where to vote?
Click the link below to find out!
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index
Galesburg Augusta Community Schools is stewarding the long-term value and safety of the facilities, as part of the comprehensive program offerings that help engage students.
It has always been a collaborative effort and investment by all stakeholders in the school and community.
While educators work continuously to improve standardized test scores, it is helpful to remember that proficiency scores are significantly different from the hard skills we teach students that transfer to real world settings.
The cut scores for standardized testing are much more variable than the meat and potatoes curriculum that builds lifelong literacy skills.
Our G-A students are preparing for a
successful future on many fronts.
*** 2021 Bond Proposal ***
Q: Does G-A still have one of the lowest millage rates compared to other local districts?
A: Yes. At 5.5 mills we are second to the bottom. With an increase to 6.7 mills, we will still be in the bottom third for the number of mills levied.
Mark your calendars! Vote November 2nd.
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Galesburg Augusta Community Schools works collaboratively with other districts to add value to our educational programs.
One excellent example is the new Career Technical Center being designed by the KRESA team.
Recently I was asked why we need space at the Primary School when student enrollment overall in the district has gone down.
As Mr. Sportel and I have previously shared, we have added teachers to reduce class sizes, added more curricular opportunities, and added more intervention staff.
In addition, these are the facts around the student enrollment numbers at the Primary School:
K-4 enrollment in 2016 was 349 students. K-4 enrolled in 2019 (pre-pandemic) was 380 students. In addition, we currently have 75 preschoolers.
Families are choosing G-A, and to do our best by the students entrusted to us, these facilities matter!
- Ms. Somers
Had a great time watching our students and staff enjoy a traditional Halloween! I am grateful that we could have this fun together this year:)
You can register to vote AND vote at the same time! Just bring a valid ID to your precinct on November 2nd!
Fun night ahead watching the Lady Rams take on the ladies from Climax Scotts…
The Primary School Halloween Parade will start at about 8:10 AM tomorrow, 10/28.
If you would like to watch the parade, please line up on the outside of the sidewalks from the front of the building, all the way around to the back. The student will parade two laps from the back to the front along the sidewalk by the football field parking lot, and into the front door.
The 4th-5th Grade Halloween Parade is tomorrow, Thursday, October 28th, kicking off at 9:00 a.m. We will walk down VanBuren Street to Webster and down to the business area of Augusta. Parents are welcome meet up with their students outside the Middle School to join them on the walk or line the parade route to watch!
WHY do we have delayed starts? Click the link below to watch a quick video and learn how they benefit our students.
https://business.facebook.com/GalesburgAugustaCommunitySchools/videos/252594876823111/
**** 2021 Bond Proposal ***
Watch this video for all the details!
https://youtu.be/gSwsUe5xrtE
DELAYED START TODAY 10/27!
Just a friendly reminder that TODAY, 10/27 is a delayed start day. Delayed starts are scheduled every Wednesday, except for the 1st Wednesday of each month. School will start 90 minutes later on delayed start days. School will dismiss at the normal time.
Delayed Start Times:
Primary School 9:20 AM
Middle School 9:44 AM
High School 9:00 AM
* Bus riders will be picked up 90 minutes later than their scheduled pick up time.
All G-A students will get in FREE at the JV and Varsity Volleyball matches tomorrow 10/27. JV match starts at 5:30 p.m.
Just a reminder:
THIS THURSDAY 10/28 is a 1/2 Day for K-12.
Parent Teacher Conferences in the PM.
FRIDAY 10/29 there is No School for K-12.
Parent-Teacher Conferences 9-11a.m.
Q: How will this bond help academic achievement at G-A?
A: Expanding and repurposing facilities, increasing the number of academic/athletic opportunities, offering increasing STEM/STEAM curriculum, flexible spacing for after-school student groups, has been shown to positively impact students' interest in learning, encouraging them to stay in school and graduate!
● By upgrading and improving the learning environment, our students will be better able to learn the skills needed to be successful adults in our communities. Researchers have followed adults who participated in high school after-school programming such as athletics. They found that those adults exhibit goal setting, perseverance, communication skills and far greater confidence in themselves and their futures.
All G-A students deserve the opportunities to learn and master these life skills for their future success as community members and contributors to the world around them.
