Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

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

Do you have questions about our 2021 Bond Proposal? Here are some resources with more information! Bond Website: https://www.ga-bond.com/ Full Length Bond Video: https://vimeo.com/534550252/7da6248d20 90 Second Quick Video: https://vimeo.com/534551238/dfe823232a Pre K Drop Off Video: https://vimeo.com/537260672 Small Classes at the Primary Video: https://fb.watch/52NsQ84fyg/ STEM & STEAM Video: https://vimeo.com/538753378/861431d044 2021 Bond Q & A: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1092714/Revised_2.2.21_Q___A_Bond_Campaign.pdf Still have questions? Please contact us! 269-484-2000

NOTICE OF CHANGE GALESBURG-AUGUSTA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Committee of the Whole Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 has been changed. The new date and location is: DATE: Monday, May 10, 2021 TIME: 6:30 p.m. PLACE: High School Media Center

Families of G-A Students Ages 16 and up: Local districts are working with the K-County Health Department to start getting students ages 16 + vaccinated. Each week we will send invitations with the number of G-A slots available. This week it smaller and we expect it to get larger maybe as early as next week! Why should your child get vaccinated? All these upcoming opportunities mean the vaccine will make students safer: 1. We have had to quarantine many students in the past two weeks due to students testing positive and being in school. 2. Summer sports camps are right around the corner. 3. Travel leagues continue beyond this spring sports season. 4. Prom, Senior Trip and Graduation will be made more safe and therefore more options available if students are vaccinated. 5. Your son/daughter may need a job this summer. 6. We would like to be fully 100% open and no masks in the fall when we return to school. Additional information about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be found at www.kalcounty.com/covid19vaccine. HS parents, please see your email or the link below for more information about how to get your son/daughter (16+) vaccinated! https://5il.co/rq5h

*** 2021 Seniors *** Join us over Zoom on April 20 at 6 PM for a virtual FAFSA event sponsored by KVCC. FAFSA Night Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99755137767?pwd=VTBYT2NSVVdzelpUVUhOT0s3SHExZz09&fbclid=IwAR2RoqdOwQxiMIHHrxgLswaB7O-SRTGd8q2ly6tgNgvuaFiK5HOnjQ13iUI#success Meeting ID: 997 5513 7767 Passcode: 2qH1r9

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Regular Board Meeting. DATE OF MEETING: April 19, 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/94208578527 • Then Click Open Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 94208578527 Passcode: 529335 Meeting Notice: https://5il.co/ro37 Agenda: https://5il.co/ro36

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Board Governance Workshop The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Special School Board Meeting via video conferencing. DATE OF MEETING: April 15, 2021 HOUR OF MEETING: 5:30 p.m. To join Zoom Meeting by computer o Enter: https://zoom.us/j/96107739726 o Then Click Open Zoom Meeting o Enter Password: 5q0nLe Meeting ID: 961 0773 9726 Meeting Notice: https://5il.co/rkvp

Today, the Galesburg-Augusta Community School District learned of a primary school staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member has not been in the building & no contact tracing needs to be done within the school. GACS works closely with the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department on all public health recommendations for the district, the specific school buildings, and those identified as affected individuals. Total COVID-19 positive cases per building, staff, students and the district totals are now available on our website under “COVID-19 Dashboard.” https://www.g-aschools.org/o/gacs/page/covid-19-dashboard--34

G-A 2021 Bond Proposal Video 90 Second Overview https://vimeo.com/534551238/dfe823232a

Pandemic EBT Information Important information for parents or guardians of student’s eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch at G-A Primary School & Middle School. Primary School: https://5il.co/rgc3 Middle School: https://5il.co/rgc2 For more information, visit Michigan.gov/PEBT or call 1-833-905-0028.