7th grade Practice Player of the week. Nathaniel Ewert. “Nathan practiced really hard this week. He was attentive, 1st to practice, hustled at all times, worked hard in the classroom and displayed a positive attitude.
*** 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. 🙂
Covid-19 Update 10/30/20
Yesterday evening we confirmed that a HS student tested positive for Covid-19. We have completed our contact tracing and all individuals have been placed in quarantine. Unfortunately, it does mean that both our JV and Varsity volleyball teams will not be able to complete their season as they were exposed to the positive individual.
We need to stress how important it is, that parents ask their students each day whether they have any symptoms at all and if so, please keep them home. Even if you and your student think it's allergies or "just a head cold." The virus is spreading significantly in the community and we need to be vigilant.
You can read the full statement here: https://5il.co/mndd
Total COVID-19 positive cases per building, staff, students and the district totals are now available on our website under “COVID-19 Dashboard.”
Middle School Boys Basketball practice ends at 5:00 tonight.
Covid-19 Update 10/29/20
Today, the Galesburg-Augusta Community School District learned of a high school student who has tested positive for COVID-19. As in every situation, close contacts have been identified. Please know, whenever a student that tests positive has siblings within the district, all members of the household are asked to quarantine.
You can read the full statement here: https://5il.co/mmc6
Total COVID-19 positive cases per building, staff, students and the district totals are now available on our website under “COVID-19 Dashboard.”
*** 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. 🙂
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
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.
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.
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.
*** School Board Candidates for the November Election UPDATE ***
We have four School Board vacancies up for grabs on the November ballot.
Four (4) of our current board members' terms will expire on December 31, 2020. Archie Silkworth, Carolyn Martin, Benjamin Overgaard and Stephanie Knobloch.
• Archie Silkworth and Carolyn Martin both decided not to run for reelection.
• Benjamin Overgaard and Stephanie Knoblock are running for reelection, however, due to Covid shutdowns they missed the deadline for turning in their paperwork in July. They are both now running as write-in candidates.
• Marcie Barber, Penny Seume, Jessica Eberstein, and Krista Simmons, are also registered as write-in candidates.
• Additionally, Abby Calala is listed on the ballot.
G-A is very excited about the level of interest from our community members in serving and supporting our students and staff!
We have 7 individuals running for 4 open positions. Six (6) of the 7 are write in candidates.
You may vote for 4 candidates for the School Board. 🙂
*** School Board Candidates for the November Election ***
We have four (4) School Board vacancies up for grabs on the November ballot.
Four of our current board members' terms will expire on December 31, 2020. Archie Silkworth, Carolyn Martin, Ben Overgaard and Stephanie Knobloch.
• Archie Silkworth and Carolyn Martin both decided not to run for reelection.
• Ben Overgaard and Stephanie Knoblock are running for reelection, however, due to Covid shutdowns they missed the deadline for turning in their paperwork in July. They are both now running as write-in candidates.
• Marcie Barber, Penny Seume, and Krista Simmons, are also registered as write-in candidates.
• Additionally, Abby Calala is listed on the ballot.
G-A is very excited about the level of interest from our community members in serving and supporting our students and staff!
We have 6 individuals running for 4 open positions. Five (5) of the 6 are write in candidates.
You may vote for 4 candidates for the School Board.
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.
Important MS Basketball information. Practice begins Monday, October 26
https://youtu.be/5l74CWR4Sq4
Covid-19 Update 10/16
Today, the Galesburg-Augusta Community School District learned of a high school student who has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was already in quarantine and the exposure occurred outside the school setting. Therefore, no contract tracing will need to occur.
** No closure of any buildings is needed at this time. **
You can read the full statement here: https://5il.co/m7de
Total COVID-19 positive cases per building, staff, students and the district totals are now available on our website under “COVID-19 Dashboard.”
To see our Covid-19 Dashboard please click the link below:
https://www.g-aschools.org/o/gacs/page/covid-19-dashboard--13
Parent/Guardian Survey: Improving our Pandemic Learning Models of Instruction and Safety Procedures.
We need your feedback and input as our District's Board of Education, Administrators and Staff evaluate our current Continuity of Learning Plan. Your input will help determine what changes may need to be made to our instructional models and safety protocols. Please fill out the survey linked below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjz2OEQyFPftz5oWRdDymyRFSIiKX5z64A3mpYhR9KLUG06g/viewform
A GENTLE REMINDER:
Student Drop off and Pick up at the Middle School
The middle school is experiencing some difficulty with traffic blocking the entry and exit of school buses. If you drop off and/or pick up your student at the middle school, please follow these procedures:
• Drop off / pick up at the front of the building
• Follow all one-way signage
• If all spaces in the front loading / unloading zone (parallel with the front sidewalk) are full, PLEASE PARK IN THE LOT. After parking in the lot, you can:
o Get out of your vehicle to escort your student to or from the front entry area (for safety purposes, DO NOT allow your student to walk, unescorted, through the parking lot) OR
o Wait for a spot to be vacated in the loading / unloading zone and move your vehicle to the open spot for drop off / pick up
• It is imperative that no vehicles line up outside of the designated loading / unloading zone. If vehicles line up at the perimeter of the parking lot and in the driveway leading to the back parking lot, this impedes or blocks bus traffic.
THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES AND ENSURING THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN
The week of October 19 is district SPIRIT WEEK! Take part in the fun... dress for the day and create a school spirit pennant. See more details by checking out the "documents" section and accessing the informational flyers.
Just a reminder....Parent / Teacher Conference time is here! G-AMS Conferences will be conducted on Thursday, October 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Friday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All conferences will be held virtually, via ZOOM. Fourth grade families will meet with the individual classroom teacher. Families, grades 5-7, will schedule one meeting to meet with the grade-level teaching team.
Schedule your appointments now:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848a8af2ba0f58-miss = Miss Dooley (4th grade)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4baea92fabf85-mrs =Mrs. Pfieffer (4th grade)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a9a62ba0fec16-conferences = Mr. Webb (4th grade)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044ca9a723aaf58-5thgrade = 5th grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a9ab2aa4fcce9-20202021 = 6th grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545aeaf2ea1f49-7thgrade = 7th Grade
If you have difficulty scheduling, please call the office at 269-484-2020.
Congratulations to our Middle School Boys Cross Country team for its first place finish at the Mendon Invitational.
