Covid-19 Update 10/7/20
Today, the GACS District learned of a HS student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is in isolation, & their close contacts have been identified, notified, and are in quarantine.
The MS & HS remain open. We believe we have isolated all individuals & the building is safe for continued learning. The Primary School (including all programming, the enhancement center & daycare) will reopen on Monday, October 12, 2020.
Please find the full statement below from Galesburg-Augusta Community School District and Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department regarding the recent COIVD-19 outbreak:
https://5il.co/lvkv
Attention Cross Country parents and students:
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Bloomingdale Invitational has been cancelled
on October 17th. We are now scheduled to compete at the MHSAA Regional Meet at Vicksburg. The event will take place at Indian Lake Nazarene Camp. I will get the starting times to you once I receive more information.
G-AMS October Newsletter available now:
https://5il.co/ltqy
We still recognize and celebrate positive behavior choices at G-AMS. Our PBIS weekly drawings have started up again! The staff at G-AMS would like to congratulate the following students for demonstrating great behavior and making positive choices throughout the week: (top) Emma Dipzinski--5th grade, (from left to right) Mary Zimmerman--7th grade, James Taylor--6th grade, and Kaylin Wetzel--4th grade.
Middle School volleyball game tomorrow at K-Christian. Bus leaves the middle school at 3:15. Two way busing is provided, students will be dropped after the primary. Parent tickets (2) will be at the table at KC. Please return Pink Out order forms tomorrow to your coach. Go Rams!
*** Covid-19 Update ***
~ MS & HS will reopen on Monday, October 5, 2020
~ All extracurricular activities (including practices, games, and performances) will be postponed this week and will resume on Monday, October 5, 2020
~ Primary School will reopen on Monday, October 12, 2020
~ This includes all programming, the enhancement center, and daycare
The health and wellbeing of our staff, students, and their families are of the greatest importance. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging times.
Please click the link below to read the full statement from GACS District and Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department regarding the recent COVID-19 outbreak:
https://5il.co/lol0
All middle school athletic events are cancelled today. Wednesday, September 30. Game will be rescheduled, no XC practice. Have a nice evening
Middle School volleyball Schedule changes:
We will be scrimmaging at Gagie School Thursday, October 8th. 7th grade will start at 4:00. No admission.
Gagie School
530 Whitcomb Street
Kalamazoo
We have rescheduled the volleyball game that was cancelled on Monday, September 28.
The new date will be Thursday, October 22 at 4:15 vs St. Augustine (7th and 8th grade)
G-A Community School District and the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Service Department (KCHCS) statement regarding the recent COIVD-19 outbreak:
Out of an abundance of caution, GACS District has decided to close all school buildings due to individuals testing positive for COVID-19 within the Early Childhood Special Education classroom (ECSE). At this time, there are three positive cases associated with this outbreak.
The KCHCS uses the CDC outbreak definition, which is when two or more cases are epidemiologically linked. Per the CDC guidelines, individuals who have tested positive have been isolated, and individuals who have been identified as a close contact have been notified and quarantined. To date, there is no known exposure outside of the ECSE classroom.
KCHCS is working closely with GACS on all public health recommendations for the school district, ECSE Center, and those identified as affected individuals.
GACS District is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Further communication will be sent confirming this reopen date.
For safety of our students today’s middle school volleyball game has been cancelled. All practices are also cancelled. (VB,XC). If we are able to attend school tomorrow volleyball will have team pictures after school. Middle school cross country meet is at Lawton
This weekend you received an email regarding one of our G-A family members who has tested positive for Covid -19. Those individuals who were considered a close contact were already advised to quarantine. As the weekend has progressed, we want to be proactive with the health department and further investigate the information we have received. Therefore on Monday, September 28th, 2020 all district programs including preschool, daycare, the enhancement center and K-12 buildings will be closed for in person instruction. Teachers in K-12 will be providing online learning opportunities for their students. Please follow your at home learning schedule. For further details, access your teachers Seesaw or Google Classroom.
Please know that the health and safety of our staff and students is of utmost importance.
Don't forget that it is Picture Day for the Gold Cohort tomorrow. Any G-AMS KVIC students who did not get their pictures taken with the Cardinal Cohort may take part tomorrow with the Gold Cohort, starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending by 10:00 a.m.
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade volleyballs teams for defeating Delton Kellogg tonight. Go Rams
MS volleyball bus leaves today at 3:30 from the Primary. Game is at Constsntine
*** Free Meal Delivery & Pick Up TOMORROW 9/23 ***
On Wednesdays, we will be delivering 5 days worth of meals.
~ The buses will leave the high school at 10 AM.
~ They will run their normal PM bus routes delivering meals. Please keep an eye out for your bus!
~ If your child is a virtual student or does not have a bus stop, you may pick up your meals at the PS or the MS. If you would like to be added to a bus stop or have questions about your closest stop, please contact the bus garage at 269-484-2015 or melissa.daniels2@garams.org.
Meals will also be available for pick up at the Primary School & Middle School on Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 AM.
There has been a late change in times for tomorrow’s Cross Country meet at Parchment. The bus will leave the Middle School at 3:1 0 and the pick up 8th graders at the High School at 3:20. Middle School race will start at 5:30. Please only 2 family members per student. Thank you.
6th and 7th Grade Parents........click on the "Documents" tab to access a parent letter regarding the middle school Hybrid Learning Model adjustments and how to assist your student with scheduling his/her online learning days.
Middle School volleyball games tomorrow vs St. Monica. 7th grade game will start at 4:15. 8th grade will start approximately at 5:30. Reminder that only 2 family members per athlete allowed to attend. Please park in back parking lot and use the entry doors on the north side of the building.
Great Opportunity:
Kalamazoo County public elementary students in need are eligible to receive a FREE pair of athletic shoes from First Day Shoe Fund. Due to COVID-19. This year's shoe distribution will be a drive-thru event. Please join us at Wings Event Center to collect your child's shoes from the First Day Shoe Fund.
--There will be a designated area in the parking lot to try on shoes in a safe manner.
--Masks are required for anyone interacting with volunteers/staff of First Day Shoe Fund/Wings Event Center. Extra masks will be available on site.
--Families may arrive Friday 9/18 or Saturday 9/19 between 9:00 and 5:30.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
--If you are in need but cannot attend the event, please send your name, contact info, child's shoe size, and either tie or velcro to Emily Walker at emily.walker@garams.org
Cross Country meet today at Constantine. Bus leaves from the High School at 2:30. Busing today is two way