2021 Bond Proposal - Security Vestibule at the Primary School
This security vestibule would be for Preschool and the Daycare center.
https://youtu.be/Spq3NFUC978
Q: What is included in the bond proposal and how much will it cost?
A: The project remains exactly the same as the needs are exactly the same.
● Additional classroom space at the Primary School means returning 4th grades to the PS and 8th grades to the MS. It will open space back up at the High School for needed programs:
Space is maxed out at our Primary School due to necessary and additional programs being added over the past several years. By adding an additional wing on to the Primary which will house four 4th grade classrooms and a STEAM education classroom, we once again will be able to house our 8th graders back at the Middle School and our Primary will return to a PreK-4 building.
Currently the High School space is also maxed out keeping us from adding teachers and courses. Our
very successful Robotics program is housed in a maintenance building.
TODAY IS HOMECOMING!!!
4:30- Homecoming Parade
7:00- Game Vs. Lawton
ALL G-A STUDENTS will get FREE admission to the HOMECOMING football game TONIGHT FRIDAY, October 8th!!!
Go Rams!!!
2021 Bond Proposal - Athletic Facility
Currently our track and field middle school and high school students must travel to and use other school districts’ tracks for both practice and for all meets. Without a new track facility, our students will not get the chance to practice their skills on a daily basis, reach their performance goals nor perform in front of their own community. Additionally, we do not get to take advantage of the income earnings potential from hosting home events--funds that could be used in our athletic and after-school programs for such things as school events and trips, uniforms, equipment, two-way bussing and participation fee relief.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBcyurSEwK8
2021 Bond Proposal
Vote Nov. 2nd!
Please visit the bond website for more details!
https://www.ga-bond.com/
2021 Bond Proposal - Athletic Facility
Currently our track and field middle school and high school students must travel to and use other school districts’ tracks for both practice and for all meets. Without a new track facility, our students will not get the chance to practice their skills on a daily basis, reach their performance goals nor perform in front of their own community. Additionally, we do not get to take advantage of the income earnings potential from hosting home events--funds that could be used in our athletic and after-school programs for such things as school events and trips, uniforms, equipment, two-way bussing and participation fee relief.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBcyurSEwK8
*** 2021 Bond Proposal ***
Our Kids
Our Community
Our Responsibility
https://youtu.be/XscrCXlNwk0
Middle School walk to school event is tomorrow. Students with wristbands will be dropped off at the Augusta Library starting around 7:45. Students that usually get dropped off at the Middle School can be dropped off at the Library starting at 7:45. We will start the walk to the Middle School at 8:00. Teachers and staff will be walking with the students. Looking forward to walking with everyone tomorrow.
*** Homecoming 2021 ***
ALL G-A STUDENTS will get FREE admission to the HOMECOMING football game this FRIDAY, October 8th!!!
Go Rams!!!
Count Day is TOMORROW October 6th!
STUDENT COUNT DAY AND SCHOOL FUNDING
• The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act.
• Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools.
• Count information is critical to districts because each student translates into state funding.
• State aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled on or before count day.
Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on the count day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive at school on time & attend all day, if possible.
Thank you!!!
2021 Bond Proposal - STEAM and STEM
The growth in the number of STEM related jobs are projected to outpace all other occupations in the next decade. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that overall employment in the economy will grow about 7.4%, while STEM related fields will grow by 10.8%. STEM/STEAM college job holders earn between 20% and 30% more per hour than non-STEM employees. Unfortunately, in 2018, 2.4 million STEM jobs were projected to go unfilled across the U.S.! Kalamazoo County sees the same gap in graduates’ training and open positions.
Having the right facilities to grow more STEM/STEAM programming will help us ensure all students receive this education before graduation, keeping the world of possibilities open for each of them.
https://youtu.be/ae3FaDPV644
IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK!!!
Community Events:
Wednesday, October 6
6pm- Powderpuff (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community)
7pm- Bonfire (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community)
*Concessions will be open for both events
Friday, October 8
4:30- Homecoming Parade
7:00- Game Vs. Lawton
*Spirit Days (Check with your school)
Just a reminder there is NO DELAYED START this Wednesday 10/6.
Please save this handy picture to help you keep track of the dates.
Q: Are there still buses in the bond project?
A: Yes. Our bus fleet is an aging fleet that requires increasing and costly repairs to keep them safely on the road.
Did you know G-A's oldest running bus is 21 years old?
https://youtu.be/UR9iOHlSlik
HOMECOMING IS NEXT FRIDAY 10/8/21!!!
Community Events:
Wednesday, October 6
6pm- Powderpuff (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community)
7pm- Bonfire (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community)
*Concessions will be open for both events
Friday, October 8
4:30- Homecoming Parade
7:00- Game Vs. Lawton
*Spirit Days (Check with your school)
Count Day is Wed. October 6th!
STUDENT COUNT DAY AND SCHOOL FUNDING
• The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act.
• Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools.
• Count information is critical to districts because each student translates into state funding.
• State aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled on or before count day.
Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on the count day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive at school on time & attend all day, if possible.
Thank you!!!
Q: How will this bond help academic achievement at G-A?
A: Expanding and repurposing facilities, increasing the number of academic/athletic opportunities, offering increasing STEM/STEAM curriculum, flexible spacing for after-school student groups, has been shown to positively impact students' interest in learning, encouraging them to stay in school and graduate!
Visit https://www.ga-bond.com/ for more information.
JOB POSTING
Robotics First Coach - High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma
• Previous experience working with secondary school students and school clubs
DUTIES:
• Coordinate the science/math/engineering/coding community volunteers
• Arrange transportation/overnight stays for competitions
• Manage team registration
• Advocates and exhibits enthusiasm for building student interest in our Robotics First Program.
PAY: $2,500.00
SEASON: October - March
Qualified applicants should be highly motivated to lead our Robotics First Program
APPLICATION:
Email a letter of interest to:
Katie MacDonell, High School Principal
katie.macdonell@garams.org
https://5il.co/ztc6
Q: Is a multi-purpose instructional activity area at the High School really a need?
A: Overwhelming, yes.
● We may be a small district, but our high school students still need experiential learning opportunities that increases their preparedness for life after graduation. Having the flexible space of a multi-purpose facility will allow our high school staff to add such things as: large group presentations related to health and safety, career and technical education options throughout the county, job fairs, college application/FAFSA nights, fine arts celebrations, large group projects, robotic competitions, music, speech, theatre, debate, and additional P.E. classes. We need space for indoor marching band practice, flag corp practice, sideline cheer and to start a competitive cheer program.
https://youtu.be/MovmSpt-Aok