Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

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

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.

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Kindergarten Round Up ~ April 21st More information to come soon!

SCHOOL LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT INVITATION TO BID Galesburg Augusta Community Schools (GACS) will accept sealed bids for its Primary School/High School Lighting Upgrade Project as described in the attached plans and specifications. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 pm on April 21, 2021 at which time they will be publicly opened at the District Admin Office, 1076 N 37th St, Galesburg, MI 49053. No oral, telephonic, email, telegraphic or facsimile proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted after the time of closing of bids. Lighting Upgrade RFB ~ https://5il.co/qpv8 Attachment A High Sch​ool Lighting Plan ~ https://5il.co/qpv6 Attachment B Primary Sc​hool Lighting Plan ~ https://5il.co/qpv7

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Regular Board Meeting via video conferencing due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. DATE OF MEETING: March 15, 2021 HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M. To join Zoom Meeting by computer • Enter: https://zoom.us/j/981 8735 3905 • Then Click Open Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 981 8735 3905 Passcode: gB05em

G-AHS Ram Pride Spirit Gear Sale!!! We have Ram Pride gear for sale at the high school!! We will be selling gear at school and at home events (as much as possible). T-shirts = $15 Crewneck sweatshirts = $20 (Add $2 for XL) We have a limited supply so grab your gear soon! https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pRIqJBHQBJ0ONUxZJUYkCuJBoZphfde/view?fbclid=IwAR3vFaTXIawWvW0S0o_GfNmSOhdAJ3xPCJHI9y2RylYUAycVKQI2QKGfSTA https://drive.google.com/file/d/18daF1R7U5k07ITAZaFC8CIVh_idStM5j/view?fbclid=IwAR0fPJJWaM2DYhWOpHCTVimN1w7fansBmKpzx8q0a7v_iQ4kaA3kcJevtq4

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 via video conferencing. DATE OF MEETING: March 1, 2021 HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M. To join Zoom Meeting by computer o Enter: https://zoom.us/j/97036801202 into your web browser o Then click Open Zoom Meeting o Enter password: q1mmYF Meeting ID: 970 3680 1202

G-A Community Schools Foundation's ~ Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! When- Monday, February 22, 2021 4:30-7:30pm Where- Dig In Café (111 W Michigan Ave, Augusta, MI) 269-731-5846 $10/meal Menu: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert! *** Take Out Only!! *** Call ahead (269-731-5846) or just drive up to the window. We will deliver to your car. Thank you for your support!!

*** Schedule Change *** Our G-A staff are scheduled to get their 2nd covid vaccinations next Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Yeah! Looking ahead, we need to make a minor schedule change to accommodate any potential side effects that our staff may experience. Next Thursday, February 25th will be a VIRTUAL learning day for all students. Teachers will provide more information on their virtual plans. Free daycare for K-5th students will be available. It is our sincere hope that this will be the LAST schedule change that we will need to make. We recognize the difficulties that schedule changes make for families & we appreciate your patience. Thank you!

We will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Tuesday 2/16, due to the weather conditions. The daycare will be open. Stay safe & warm Rams!

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Special School Board Meeting via video conferencing. DATE OF MEETING: February 16, 2020 HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 p.m. To join Zoom Meeting by computer o Enter: https://zoom.us/j/92483251074 o Then Click Open Zoom Meeting o Enter Password: XR4960 Meeting ID: 924 8325 1074 Agenda: https://5il.co/pld6

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education will be conducting a Regular Board Meeting via video conferencing due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. DATE OF MEETING: February 15, 2021 HOUR OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M. To join Zoom Meeting by computer • Enter: https://zoom.us/j/92483251074 • Then Click Open Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 924 8325 1074 Passcode: XR4960 Agenda: https://5il.co/plfd

Free Meal Pick Up TODAY Friday 2/12! Pick Up Site: HIGH SCHOOL: 10 A.M until 12:30 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL: 4 P.M UNTIL 5:15 P.M. Limited Bus Stops: GALE VALLEY FROM 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 10:45 A.M. ANDREWS ESTATES FROM 10:50 A.M. UNTIL 11:00 A.M. 35TH ST. APARTMENTS FROM 11:10 A.M. UNTIL 11:45 A.M.