7th grade practice 6:00-8:00 at the HS outdoor volleyball courts
GUESS WHAT?.....IT'S TIME!
The start of the 2020-2021 school year is upon us! It may not feel like a typical start to the school year; however, the G-AMS staff eagerly anticipates interacting with our students once again! Because the well-being of all is a top priority, we are implementing a few protocols which will allow us to maintain a safe / healthy learning environment for our students and staff. Please take note of the following:
● If you choose to drive your student to school in the morning, drop off time is 8:05 a.m. The building will not be accessible until 8:05 a.m.,and there is no supervision available outside the building before that time.
● If you choose to pick up your student after school, he/she is released at 3:17 p.m. You may meet your student outside, at the front of the building. Please park your vehicle and meet your student on the front sidewalk area. For safety purposes, your student SHOULD NOT walk into the parking lot without his/her family member or family-appointed, adult escort. Staff members will monitor this area and be available should you have questions.
● Masks will be worn by all students and staff members at all times, except when eating lunch / breakfast and when outside for break / recess times. If you have a special needs student or a student with a medical issue that impedes him/her from wearing a mask, please contact the middle school office at (269) 484-2020 for further information.
● We suggest that students have two masks. Though two are not required, it might prove to be refreshing to change masks midway through the day. If your student is using a disposable mask, the health department encourages a “one- use” policy. If your student is using a cloth or home-made mask, the health department encourages these to be washed, daily.
● Please note that “badger or gator” masks, bandannas, or scarves ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FACE COVERINGS for the school building.
As we embark on the new school year, let’s work together to make it a great one!
CHECK OUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL--VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE!
https://youtu.be/T3GFRKBndAU
* Kindergarten, 4th Grade & 8th Grade Open House Information*
August 31 (M) ~ 8th Grade Open House 5 – 8 PM
September 1 (T) ~ 4th Grade (Pfeiffer) Open House 4:30 – 6 PM
September 2 (W) ~ Kindergarten Open House 2:30 – 4:30 PM
September 2 (W) ~ 4th Grade (Dooley) Open House 4:30 – 6 PM
September 3 (Th) ~ 4th Grade (New Teacher) Open House 4:30 – 6 PM
~ 1 Parent/Guardian per student
~ Masks are required
~ More details to follow
*Please note that we will not have school wide open houses this year.
*** K-12 Registration Day & Device Pick Up TOMORROW ***
Tuesday, August 25th 8AM - 7PM
GAHS (Student parking lot. Enter the back of the HS.)
1076 N. 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
- Drop In Style - Come anytime 8AM - 7PM
- ALL K-12 students need to pick up their enrollment packet & device (Chromebook)
- 1 Parent/guardian per student allowed
- Students do not need to be present
- Masks are required
- PLEASE BRING A PEN WITH YOU TO FILL OUT FORMS 😉
Questions? Please contact your school office. Thank you.
*** K-12 Registration Day & Device Pick Up ***
It is NOT too late to register for school!
If you missed the deadline to fill out the commitment survey, you can still get your student registered for classes.
Please call your school office or come to our K-12 Registration Day & Device Pick Up.
Tuesday, August 25th ~ 8 AM - 7 PM
GAHS (Student parking lot. Enter the back of the HS.)
1076 N. 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
- Drop In Style - Come anytime 8AM - 7PM
- For ALL K-12 students
- Pick up enrollment packets & their device (Chromebook)
- 1 Parent or guardian per student allowed
- Students do not need to be present
Questions? Please contact your school office. Thank you.
Return to Learn Commitment Survey....
G-A Parents if you have not already filled out the commitment survey for the 2020-2021 school year, please chose one of the three (3) instructional models that G-A is offering its students (Hybrid, G-A K-4 Virtual, KVIC Virtual), by completing the attached survey. Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_OViahQvSdqh8CKsZ7uUTaeR3lQxh21CnP-vroQ2J4w20A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&fbclid=IwAR2BjI1eEiASBVb7Ahn2uAPzHiNoeTzHnfIN4DM3MCUCQl2xvq5j0pwoOiw
G-A Families...
We appreciate your patience with the start of the 2020 school year. We understand that the hybrid model, in which students come to school in cohorts: Monday and Tuesday group or Thursday and Friday group, may create daycare challenges for you and your family. We want to let you know of a free opportunity—the G-A Enhancement Center for K-5 students. This will be based on a first come, first serve basis. We have a limited number of spots.
Please click the link below for more information.
https://www.g-aschools.org/o/gacs/page/g-a-enhancement-center
Town Hall Parent Meeting TONIGHT
Wed. August 19th 6 - 7 PM
This meeting is to go over the reopening plan, return to learn options & the return to school commitment survey. There will be a Q & A session at the end.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91716794577…
Meeting ID: 917 1679 4577
Passcode: GA2020
*** IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES ***
8/19 ~ Town Hall Parent Meeting 6-7 PM (Zoom link to be posted later)
8/25 ~ K-12 Registration & Device Pick Up 8 AM - 7 PM
Week of 8/31 ~ Open Houses for Kindergarten, 4th & 8th Grades only.
*We will not have school wide open houses this year.
*** Exact dates, times & details to follow.
9/8 ~ 1st Day of School - 1/2 Day K-12
*** MS Fall Sports Update ***
https://youtu.be/V1AN6RDQ1lE
G-A Town Hall Parent Meetings Postponed
The G-A Town Hall parent meetings scheduled for tonight will be postponed due to reports that there will be legislative developments occurring this weekend that may affect how we move forward with our plans for school this year. We will reschedule next week. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please watch this quick video for more information: https://youtu.be/hQ1hlz61OQA
*** TOWN HALL MEETINGS ***
Please join us for additional town hall meetings on our G-A Reopening Plans & Instructional Models for this year.
Thursday, August 13th
K-5th: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
6-12th: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
These will be Zoom meetings & the links will be posted tomorrow. We have worked out our previous technical difficulties. Our apologies again! We look forward to sharing our plans with you. Thank you! :)
*** NEW LINK ***
Q & A on our Reopening Plans
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92209000565?pwd=ellteHp1YmZQaG5UYXhQMWQxSWVjUT09
Meeting ID: 922 0900 0565
Passcode: GA2020
REMINDER: TOWN HALL MEETING TONIGHT!!!
We will hold a Town Hall Meeting TONIGHT Thursday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. virtually, via Zoom, to take Q & A on our Reopening Plans.
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92209000565pwd=ellteHp1YmZQaG5UYXhQMWQxSWVjUT09
Meeting ID: 922 0900 0565
Passcode: GA2020
Return to Learn Parent/Guardian Survey **UPDATED LINK **
Now that we have the Roadmap to Reopening Schools, we are in the process of collecting some important information that will help inform our district's decisions about a Phase 4 reopening.
To that end, please take just a few minutes to listen to my video explanation and then share your thoughts and considerations through the attached survey.
Return to Learn Video Message: https://youtu.be/rO1ItUkAcMA
Return to Learn Parent/Guardian Survey: https://forms.gle/5T7iwguqSARvM9mp9
We’re thrilled to announce our new app!
The app includes information such as news, event calendars, dining menus, updates on sports scores, school document links, and even a live feed. It’s everything G-A Rams, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2Vo7YWz or iPhone: https://apple.co/2wpAIpp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIvjpY6aVbE&feature=emb_title
As we work to make certain that all of our G-AMS students have technology available to them, we also want to provide them with a list of resources. Here are websites available for supplemental use only...they are certainly NOT required at this time. We encourage students to explore these sites, have fun, solidify previous learning, and keep their brains active!
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES FOR G-A STUDENTS--click on the link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eCnHKanZwjgSttXYMBx2pTo8rcA9b91nNmOZceTK3sU/edit?ts=5e8250ef
Questions:
Middle School Principal: shana.wiese@garams.org
Middle School Counseling Department: patricia.sexton@garams.org
Greetings to G-AMS Families:
The link below shares a detailed letter of explanation regarding the middle school's Continued Learning Plan.
Be Safe and Take Care.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNaeNUts9GYLe8KDCi1PftEJV67VaTkdEdem2Xwu6lw/edit