Who is ready for a long weekend? This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL November 1-5. We may not be in school, but there are several things happening on our campus.
Our teachers will be participating in professional development and holding Parent/Teachers conferences on Nov. 4 & 7th. Be sure to contact your school office to request a conference if you still need one. Also, remember that November 5th is Election Day! Be sure to check out galionschools.org/levyfacts for more information.
Let's see how many of our students can fill up our Halloween kindness board for a treat (with no tricks 😉) by the end of day tomorrow! 🖤
Help us recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month by thinking [and wearing] pink on Tuesday, October 29th 🩷
Our office staff is [dead] tired today to begin all our week of tricks-and-treats ☠️
For our recent Houses meeting, students worked together to escape a [digital] haunted house 👻
Did you know Ms. Lexi from Galion Public Library stops by 1-2 times a month to tell students about new/upcoming books at the library, small activities, and reading to our students?
Always a great day when she's in the building! 📚
Our school Harvest Parties are coming up! Flyers and individual class information should be coming home soon as well.
🎃 Students may wear costumes on this day, but nothing covering faces, fake blood, weapons, etc.
🍬 Students may bring in pre-packaged treats to share on this day as well. please reach out to your students homeroom teacher for class totals and any allergy restrictions.
The Galion Middle School's annual Spooktacular Trick or Treat event is just one week away!
This event is open for all toddlers through kids in grade 5 who are accompanied by an adult to trick or treat through our halls. Admission is just 1 canned food item. Doors open at 5:00pm.
Join our panel of experts to get all the facts regarding ISSUE 14.
Superintendent Jeff Hartmann, Treasurer Charlene Parkinson, and Chief of Operations Brian Owens will be in the Galion High School Library from 6:00-7:00 on Tuesday, October 29th to answer any questions you have. For more information about this permanent improvement levy visit galionschools.org/levyfacts.
Hello to our GIS Parents/Guardians!
On Monday, November 11th, Galion Intermediate will be hosting a Veteran's Luncheon 🇺🇸
If you are a Veteran [Parent/Guardians, Siblings, Grandparents, Aunt/Uncles, etc.] and have a student at GIS, we invite you to come to spend some time with your student and enjoy a catered lunch from 1:30pm-2:15pm.
We ask you to RSVP so that we may have enough food to serve our guests. Please scan the QR code on the flyers coming home soon, or fill out the link here: https://forms.gle/mJMV1BoC4rbFx3Pf7
Makerspace has been exploring alll the things! Seen here 5th-graders learn about iron-on shirts and forms of origami, while our 3rd-graders step into the role of a book illustrator! .. what will they do next 🤔
At Galion City Schools, we believe in using restorative practices; strategies used to foster a supportive environment in our schools. Instead of traditional disciplinary methods that often involve punishment, restorative practices emphasize building relationships, accountability, restoration, and empowerment. These practices benefit students by improving staff and student relationships, enhancing their emotional skills, and creating a better school climate. At Galion City Schools, we believe in using restorative circles, affective statements, and affective questions in our classrooms and throughout the district. In the weeks ahead we will be sharing information about restorative practices and how we are using it in our classrooms to build a strong community.
Reminder: Tuesday + Wednesday is our FALL state testing for 3rd-grade students. Rest well, eat well, and come ready to show what you know 💭
Check us out! https://youtu.be/3QeLd7CtT6Q
Thanks to New Day Creative and Haring Realty for making this fabulous video showcasing the Galion City School District. Our website is another great place to learn more about us. galionschools.org
October 21-25 is Bus Safety Week! The transportation team at Galion City Schools plays a HUGE role in keeping our students safe! This week highlights the importance of bus rider safety, bus evacuations, and emergency plans while on the bus.
Here are some amazing facts about our transportation team:
~Our dedicated team includes 11 school bus drivers and two van drivers, ensuring safe transport not only to Galion, but also to Bucyrus, Crestline, Cardington, Mansfield, and Shelby.
~GCS travels nearly 1,000 miles daily
~GCS transports almost 1,100 students—twice a day!
~GCS buses have provided transportation for 170 educational and athletic events so far this year!
Let’s all be on the lookout for the big YELLOW bus and show our drivers courtesy and gratitude for their hard work and dedication!
🚌💛 #BusSafetyWeek #GCSafety #ThankYouDrivers #BigYellowBus
Every day in school counts, but on Wednesday we aim for 94.5%! If we meet our building goal, students will earn extra recess time.
Let's show up, succeed, and celebrate together! ⭐️
Today, GIS completed our annual Bus Evacuation drills. Safety is #1.. and the kids did great ⚠️
Hear ye, hear ye! House Sollevare has been crowned the first quarter winner 💛
Combined, they earned 51 Tiger Paws over the 1st quarter, which beats out the other houses and allows them to take home the crown 👑
Tiger Paws are whole-class rewards for following our 3B's. They earn a special treat every 5 earned, and their total paws combine with their paired house to determine our leading quarter house!
On Wednesday, we celebrated Unity Day to help us recognize and build commUNITY by sharing kindness, promoting acceptance, and encouraging inclusion 🧡 We:
🔸 Encouragedstudents/staff to wear orange.
🔸 Created a connection chain in which each student created two strips where one represents what they can do to help keep the school safer and the other representing a quality that makes them unique and proud of who they are as individuals -- this will hang in our Fishbowl as a visual reminder of our mission!
🔸 Each student went home with a mini book, A Little SPOT of Kindness.
Remember: We, TOGETHER, can stand up, speak out, and STOP the cycle of bullying 🌀
Remember, we always have our Tiger Tipline available [https://www.galionschools.org/o/gcs/page/safe-school-reporting] as well as reaching out and talking to your teachers/administrators with any issues!
Our GIS Student Council is selling spirit wear to help fund all the incredible things they do over the course of the year.
Scan the QR code on the flyer OR follow the link here to help support this crew: https://galionintermediateonline2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
