HOMECOMING IS NEXT FRIDAY 10/8/21!!!
Community Events:
Wednesday, October 6
6pm- Powderpuff (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community)
7pm- Bonfire (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community)
*Concessions will be open for both events
Friday, October 8
4:30- Homecoming Parade
7:00- Game Vs. Lawton
*Spirit Days (Check with your school)
Count Day is Wed. October 6th!
STUDENT COUNT DAY AND SCHOOL FUNDING
• The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act.
• Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools.
• Count information is critical to districts because each student translates into state funding.
• State aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled on or before count day.
Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on the count day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive at school on time & attend all day, if possible.
Thank you!!!
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!
Visit https://www.ga-bond.com/ for more information.
JOB POSTING
Robotics First Coach - High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma
• Previous experience working with secondary school students and school clubs
DUTIES:
• Coordinate the science/math/engineering/coding community volunteers
• Arrange transportation/overnight stays for competitions
• Manage team registration
• Advocates and exhibits enthusiasm for building student interest in our Robotics First Program.
PAY: $2,500.00
SEASON: October - March
Qualified applicants should be highly motivated to lead our Robotics First Program
APPLICATION:
Email a letter of interest to:
Katie MacDonell, High School Principal
katie.macdonell@garams.org
https://5il.co/ztc6
Q: Is a multi-purpose instructional activity area at the High School really a need?
A: Overwhelming, yes.
● We may be a small district, but our high school students still need experiential learning opportunities that increases their preparedness for life after graduation. Having the flexible space of a multi-purpose facility will allow our high school staff to add such things as: large group presentations related to health and safety, career and technical education options throughout the county, job fairs, college application/FAFSA nights, fine arts celebrations, large group projects, robotic competitions, music, speech, theatre, debate, and additional P.E. classes. We need space for indoor marching band practice, flag corp practice, sideline cheer and to start a competitive cheer program.
https://youtu.be/MovmSpt-Aok
NOTICE OF LOCATION CHANGE
GALESBURG-AUGUSTA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Committee of the Whole Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021 will now be held in the high school media center and not the administration office board conference room as previously posted.
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.
REMINDER: DELAYED START TODAY 9/29!
Just a friendly reminder that TODAY, 9/29 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.
Why does Galesburg-Augusta need additional classroom space?
Additional classroom space at the Primary School means returning 4th grades to the PS and 8th grades to the MS. It will open space back up at the High School for needed programs!
Watch this video for more information: https://youtu.be/nLdbAfdhpfI
Q. Why is the Galesburg-Augusta School Board placing the bond project on the November 2, 2021 ballot?
A. The needs represented in the bond project have not gone away.
After the election, many community members attended the regular board meeting and felt strongly that we need to try again for the benefit of today’s students and our future Rams.
What are the needs that students have at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Please visit https://www.ga-bond.com/ for more information.
REMINDER: DELAYED START 9/29!
Just a friendly reminder that THIS Wednesday, 9/29 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.
Count Day is Wed. October 6th!
STUDENT COUNT DAY AND SCHOOL FUNDING
• The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act.
• Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools.
• Count information is critical to districts because each student translates into state funding.
• State aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled on or before count day.
Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on the count day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive at school on time & attend all day, if possible.
Thank you!!!
Have you heard about the 2021 Bond Proposal on the November 2nd ballot?
Visit the 2021 Bond Proposal Website for more information.
https://www.ga-bond.com/
REMINDER: DELAYED START TODAY 9/22!
Just a friendly reminder that TODAY, 9/22 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.
REMINDER: DELAYED START TOMORROW 9/22!
Just a friendly reminder that TOMORROW, 9/22 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.
2021 Bond Proposal - Athletic Facility Video
Currently, our track and field middle school and high school students must travel to and use other school districts’ tracks for both practices and for all meets. Without a new track facility, our students will not get the chance to practice their skills on a daily basis, reach their performance goals nor perform in front of their own community. Additionally, we do not get to take advantage of the income earnings potential from hosting home events--funds that could be used in our athletic and after-school programs for such things as school events and trips, uniforms, equipment, two-way bussing, and participation fee relief. This facility will be utilized by all our high school students, many middle students, and by community members who would like a safe place to walk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBcyurSEwK8
*** HS Varsity Football Game Ticket Information ***
Delton will be requiring exact change ($5) for admission to the varsity football game this Friday 9/24.
REMINDER: DELAYED START 9/22!
Just a friendly reminder that THIS Wednesday, 9/22 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.
2021 Bond Proposal - Security Vestibule Video
Security Vestibule for Preschool and Daycare at the Primary School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spq3NFUC978
2021 Bond Proposal - New Buses Video
Our bus fleet is an aging fleet that requires increasing and costly repairs to keep them safely on the road. School buses are expensive, approximately $100,000 per bus. The district has purchased one new bus annually for the past few years. However, the fleet still has an average age over 11 years with high mileage rates--an average of over 121,000 miles. From an operations standpoint, it costs significantly more to maintain older, high-mileage vehicles. Utilizing bond funds to purchase three buses eliminates a significant impact (approximately $300,000), thereby leaving those funds for instruction and the operations of the district.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR9iOHlSlik