Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

The G-A Bands and Choir will perform a live-stream VIRTUAL concert on Thursday, May 27, 2021. 10:00am - 7th Grade Band & 8th Grade Band 1:00pm - High School Choir & Symphonic Band Both performances will be live-streamed and recorded. Each performance can be viewed at the following link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/galesburgaugusta-high-school-galesburg-mi

*** SCHOOLS OF CHOICE ENROLLMENT FOR 2021-2022 *** ENDS TOMORROW, MAY 25th!!! Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is accepting K-12 Schools of Choice applications for the 2021-2022 school year. The application window for fall enrollment of the 2021-2022 school year will be April 26, 2021 through May 25, 2021. Applications are available at the links below. Applications must be returned to 1076 N. 37th Street, Galesburg, MI 49053 or emailed to brenda.sutherland@garams.org. Schools of Choice Application (Kalamazoo Co.): https://5il.co/rw7i Schools of Choice Application (Outside of Kalamazoo Co.): https://5il.co/rw7j

The meeting scheduled for TODAY with the new HS basketball coach has been CANCELED! Please spread the word.

The FDA and CDC have approved the Pfizer vaccine for students ages 12 and up. Bronson is running a Pfizer vaccination clinic at Galesburg Augusta High School TOMORROW, May 18th from 9 am to 1 pm. If you are interested in having your child and/or another adult in the home vaccinated please click on the link below and schedule an appointment. (It says students only, but G-A ADULTS can sign up!) ** Walk In Appointments WILL be available! ** *Anyone under 18 must have a parent with them or a signed consent form!* Bronson Vaccination Clinic Link: https://www.bronsonhealth.com/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine/?fbclid=IwAR1lVZMh34vs2Yugp7CfGtytPI-FOPTLP8zUJN0ep0qvTvN1-5XXHoZRN3A

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a regular school board meeting. DATE OF MEETING: May 17, 2021 HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Galesburg-Augusta High School High School Media Center 1076 N. 37th Street Galesburg, MI 49053 To join meeting by computer • Enter: https://zoom.us/j/96058458853 • Then Click Open Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 960 5845 8853 Passcode: 21n3pc Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/spj2

G-A Families, The FDA and CDC have approved the Pfizer vaccine for students ages 12 and up. Bronson is running a Pfizer vaccination clinic at Galesburg - Augusta High School on May 18th from 9 am to 1 pm. If you are interested in having your child and/or another adult in the home vaccinated please click on the link below and schedule an appointment. Bronson Vaccination Clinic Link https://www.bronsonhealth.com/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine/?fbclid=IwAR324X565aryCstKzbTkA1i6bm-BXRC4NKWgne_LDMFr3ZN5kW_A6Oaz1pU

GA Families of Students ages 12 to 15, G-A is working with the Kalamazoo County Health Department to provide vaccinations to students and families that are interested in receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Please complete the following survey indicating if you are or are not interested in the vaccination. Interest in Vaccination Survey ~ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1o54JMS5eKpJ7Kidw2IKKZ3ySAYSSW5Ru1hWEQSKKDTWqNQ/viewform?gxids=7628 Completing this survey will allow the district the ability to easily communicate with families interested in the vaccine once clinics become available for this age group. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Nancy Saline, our school nurse at nancy.saline@garams.org.

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Committee of the Whole School Board Meeting. DATE OF MEETING: May 10, 2021 HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Galesburg-Augusta High School High School Media Center 1076 N. 37th Street Galesburg, MI 49053 To join meeting by computer • Enter: https://zoom.us/j/99166639556 • Then Click Open Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 991 6663 9556 Passcode: 07QsD

Not sure where to vote today? Plug your address in here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index Find your precinct to see where to vote today! Polls are open until 8 PM! ~ Charleston Township Hall ~ City of Galesburg ~ Comstock Township: Galesburg Baptist Church, 10100 Shadow Lane ~ Ross Township: 1a) Augusta Fire Department 1b) Yorkville Church, 11523 E. D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083 ~ Pavilion Township: Country Cristian Evangelical Free Church, 9286 36th St. S, Scotts, MI 49088

Proposed bond to fund athletic facility, more classrooms at Galesburg-Augusta schools ~ WWMT Article https://wwmt.com/news/election/galesburg-augusta-bond-for-school-improvements-may-4-2021

Did You Know? Our MS & HS track teams need to go to another district for practices? This bond project will not just impact students today, but also those of the future. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=909561186508772

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE TODAY, MAY4th!!! https://www.ga-bond.com/

We were hoping not to have to make any more school closures due to Covid-19. Unfortunately, we have had an uptick in cases both in our county, & in the district with more students testing positive & having to quarantine. Most of these cases have been at the high school level. In the last two weeks we have had 15 individuals have to be isolated due to positive Covid tests & 70 quarantined. Today we only had 36% student attendance at our high school. This is having a significant impact on learning. Many of our athletes have had to be quarantined. In speaking with the county health department we are going to close in person instruction, 8th-12th grades starting this Wednesday, May 5th. ~ In person instruction will be paused from this Wednesday until next Wednesday, and resume on Thursday, May 13th. ~ Students will learn virtually during the week closure. We have just half a marking period to go and it's imperative students continue to zoom in! Athletics: ~ We feel that 8th grade can continue with their middle school athletic teams safely. ~ 9-12th grade athletic teams will be paused as of this Wednesday, May 5th and will resume next Wednesday, May 12th. It really is imperative that students stay home over the course of the next week and not mix with students so that we can come back next week, keep school open, keep quarantining to a minimum, be able to finish our 2nd semester courses, hold our postseason athletic competitions and our end of year events that our students and families look forward to. Thank you.

Eaton Cummins, a global leader in automated transmission technologies, chose G-A for a long term partnership that supports hands-on STEAM learning experiences, robotics, career readiness and service to our community. This partnership, along with our Multipurpose Facility and STEAM classrooms, will allow our students to develop the skills that employers are looking for in the 21st century. VOTE TOMORROW, MAY 4th!! https://vimeo.com/538753378/861431d044

TOMORROW May 4, 2021, G-A residents will be asked to consider a bond proposal to support Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools. Please watch this quick video to see more about this exciting proposal! #WeAreGA #GAPride https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1463105767387302 https://www.g-aschools.org/o/gacs/page/2021-bond-proposal-info

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE TOMORROW MAY 4th!!! Where to vote...depending on where you live. Charleston Township Hall 1499 S. 38th Street Galesburg MI 49053 City of Galesburg, City Hall 200 East Michigan Ave Galesburg, MI 49053 Comstock Township, Precinct #1 Galesburg Baptist Church 10100 Shadowlane Ave. Galesburg, MI Ross Township * Augusta Fire Department 109. W. Clinton St Augusta, MI 49012 * Yorkville Church 11523 E D Ave Richland, MI 49083 Pavilion Township, Precinct 2 Country Christian Evangelical Church 9286 S. 36th Street Scotts, MI 49088

Did you know you can register to vote & VOTE on Election day? You can register to vote and vote in person on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office. You’ll need to bring your Michigan driver’s license or state ID. Please click the link below for more information. https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote/#how

This bond project will not just impact students today, but also those of the future. https://vimeo.com/539206346/d912035f1c

2021 Bond WWMT News Article Voters in Galesburg-Augusta district to decide on $14.9M bond for school improvements: https://wwmt.com/news/local/voters-in-galesburg-augusta-district-to-decide-on-149m-bond-for-school-improvements

*** SCHOOLS OF CHOICE ENROLLMENT FOR 2021-2022 *** Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is accepting K-12 Schools of Choice applications for the 2021-2022 school year. The application window for fall enrollment of the 2021-2022 school year will be April 26, 2021 through May 25, 2021. Applications are available at the links below. Applications must be returned to 1076 N. 37th Street, Galesburg, MI 49053 or emailed to brenda.sutherland@garams.org. Schools of Choice Application (Kalamazoo Co.): https://5il.co/rw7i Schools of Choice Application (Outside of Kalamazoo Co.): https://5il.co/rw7j