Shana Wiese

RECESS NOTIFICATION
Please note that the ENTIRE middle school, grades 4-7, will participate in OUTSIDE recess this year. In consideration of health department guidelines and district safety protocols, the previous years’ options (like inside gym time, board games, cards, reading time, etc.) are being placed on hold for the time being. All students will be required to go outside for recess time. We have brand new playground equipment and several other outdoor activity options. This is a great opportunity for students to get outside, remove their masks, get some fresh air, and exert some energy. Outside recess will only be cancelled if inclement weather ensues.

IMPORTANT: Students should come to school dressed in clothing appropriate to the weather conditions. Winter coats, hats, gloves, boots, etc. are important in keeping students warm and healthy.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

*** Schedule Changes For NEXT Week ***

On Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd, the Cardinal cohort will be in person, with the Gold cohort learning online.

On Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th, the Gold cohort will be in person, with the Cardinal cohort learning online.

There will be no school next Friday, November 6th.

*** We would also like to let you know that our meal distribution will be on Friday next week, due to the schedule change. ***

Thank you. 🙂

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

Covid-19 Update 10/26/20

Today, the GACS District learned of a kindergarten student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is part of the Gold Cohort and was in attendance last week, therefore, we do need to put several staff and the Gold Cohort group in quarantine. All individuals (adults and students’ families) have been notified of their quarantine.

Because the teacher will be quarantined and it is very difficult to get guest teacher coverage, the Cardinal Cohort from the impacted classroom will learn virtually this week and next week. All students from the quarantined classroom can return as normal the week of November 9, 2020.

Read the full statement here: https://5il.co/mhi5

Total COVID-19 positive cases per building and the district totals are now available on our website: http://galesburgaugustami.apptegy.us/o/gacs/page/covid-19-dashboard--13

Jeff Merasco

Middle school boys basketball starts tomorrow for all 6th-8th grade students. Students must have a current physical/questionnaire on file to practice. Temp checks will be done before practice. A bus will transport 8th grade students from
The HS to the MS. All 7th grade students have a mandatory academic lab from 3:20-4:00. They must have chromebooks and schoolwork to work on before practicing. Parents must remain outside in cars when picking up students after practice.

Jeff Merasco

Middle school volleyball game tomorrow at Constantine. The 7th grade game starts at 4:30. Two person limit at Constantine, tickets will be at the ticket desk. Bus will bring students back to the Primary. The bus should be back between 7:30-8:00. Please make arrangements to pick up your student on time so coaches do not have to wait. Thank you.