Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

“”” CLOSED TODAY 9/8 DUE TO POWER OUTAGE “”” Daycare will be open. After school events to be determined.

G-A Music Boosters Car Wash Fundraiser (8/28) The G-A Music Boosters are holding a car wash fundraiser this Saturday, August 28th in the Primary School parking lot from 1-5 pm. For a free-will donation, a team of student volunteers will scrub the bugs off your windshield and get your ride looking squeaky clean! Proceeds will go directly into the individual accounts of all students who work the car wash. These funds can be used to help pay for trips, band camp, or other band expenses.

Bring your family to downtown Galesburg for an afternoon to meet the principals! The Middle School and High School Principals (Mrs. Wiese and Ms. MacDonell) will be at the Gull Lake Distillery. The Primary Principal (Mr.Sportel) will be at the Galesburg Community Park! The event is THIS Sunday, August 22, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. ****High School and Middle School Families****come down and chat with our principals, support a local business, meet new families within our community, and enjoy an ice cream sundae provided by AFGAK! ***Primary Families*** Come down to meet with Mr. Sportel, let the kids play with other kids from their school, meet new families within our community, and enjoy a sweet treat of ice cream sundaes!!

G-A High School is hosting a KRESA Education for Fine Arts class! Modern/Jazz Dance Studio: Learn dance techniques through exploring modern dance, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and cultural dance styles. Exploration of dance-related subjects will include movement improvisation, composition, and dance history. Students gain performance skills, learn how to choreograph their own dances and are required to participate in EFA dance concert at end of each term. They will have the opportunity to take field trips to see live dance concerts and attend master classes. Students will work with professional dance educators and guest artists. EFA Website For More Information: https://www.kresa.org/page/269 Housed in the gym; this class is open to 9-12th graders! Please contact Mrs. Walmsley to sign up: Phone: (269) 484-2103 Email: Christine.walmsley@garams.org

*** All GREAT things must come to an end. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY for the summer food program. Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. Thank you to our food service staff for providing delicious & nutritious meals this summer!

*** THIS IS THE LAST WEEK! *** Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.

Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.

*** 2021-2022 District Calendar *** Our district calendar is now available at the link below. 🙂 Here are some important dates coming up in the next few weeks. August 25 (W) - Primary School Open House 5 -7 PM - MS Open House 5:30 – 7:30 PM - HS Open House - 8th Grade 5:30-7 PM / 9-12 6:30 – 8 PM August 30 (M) School Begins - ½ Day K-12 September 3-6 (F – M) No School K-12 / Labor Day Holiday https://5il.co/wx2v

Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.

HS Fall Sports Practices begin TODAY!!! * ALL students need a physical this school year dated after April 15, 2021, BEFORE they can begin practice. * Turn all physical forms into the MS or HS Office. (Form linked below) * Students and a parent/guardian must complete Athletic Forms. Email Mr. Woodard (HS athletic director) at michael.woodard@garams.org with any questions. GO RAMS!!!

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools 1076 N. 37th St., Galesburg, MI 49053 *269-484-2000 CHANGE: High School Media Center August 9, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. Agenda: https://5il.co/wo5c

Do you know a G-A Ram that has inspired you and helped you set goals for great achievement? Here is an opportunity for you to recognize that individual! We are proud to announce the creation of the G-A Community Schools Inspirational Alumni Award, to be presented for the first time in the Spring of 2022. **Nominations must be received by November 1 **Must be nominated by a G-A Supporter **May be awarded posthumously **Recipient to be selected by the committee from nominations received You may access the nomination form by clicking on the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceT4pgjfvBgrHD_eT0hAh0ZJTbjLYKo7rHgZo0WgSNc1EFqA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0upRD6Xs67PypOiBLPEXFtarsKI3IhpSs8pfuRpQPWsKfhY9ID2jg9UBE If you prefer to submit your nomination in writing, a printable form is available at https://5il.co/wle6. Send your completed form to: Selection Committee, Galesburg-Augusta High School 1076 N. 37th St. Galesburg, MI 49053.

Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.

Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.

Rocket Football Camp & MS Sports Information https://youtu.be/016kmDnm6H8

*** HS Band Camp Reminders *** ~ Friday, July 30 - Freshman Orientation with section leaders and drum majors (9am-5pm) and Percussion Sectional (1-5pm) ~ Saturday, July 31 - Full Band (9am-5pm) ~ Monday, August 2-Friday, August 6 - Full Band (9am-5pm) *** G-A Band FACEBOOK PAGE *** Be sure to like the Galesburg-Augusta Bands on Facebook! The band Facebook page will be used to communicate information, post photos, keep in contact with alumni, and allow the community to show their support for the great things happening in the music department! https://www.facebook.com/galesburgaugustaschool.bands/

Athletic Reminders: ~ G-A HS fall sports begin on Aug. 9th ~ MS sports begin on Aug. 23rd Everyone needs a physical this school year dated after April 15, 2021. Turn all physical forms in to MS or HS Office. Students and a parent/guardian must complete Athletic Forms. Email Mr. Woodard (HS athletic director) at michael.woodard@garams.org or Mr. Merasco (MS athletic director) at jeffrey.merasco@garams.org with any questions. Physical Forms: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/documents/health%20safety/physical2page.pdf

Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.

*** HS Football Practice *** The first official day of HS Football practice is Monday, August 9th at 4:00 pm at G-A High School. ~ Any students grades 9-12 interested in joining the varsity or junior varsity team will need a physical dated after April 15th, 2021 in order to participate in practice. Contact Coach Hadley at 269-447-0474 for more information.

Meet Up & Eat Up ~ Summer Food Program is TODAY! G-A Primary School 315 W. Battle Creek St. * PICK UP ONLY * Tuesday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 12:30PM MULTIPLE days of meals will be provided, including breakfast. The summer food service program will run through August 19.