Galileo Gazette

October

3--PTO Meeting 11:40-12:50 (Conference Room)

10--Band/Orchestra Concert

11--Evening Parent Teacher Conferences

12--No School- Parent Teacher Conferences

13--No School- End of first quarter

14--JBC/Botball Demo Day @ Touchmark (Robotics teams)

20--Pico Balloon Launch (for students only)

20--Retake-Picture day

26--Trunk or Treat

The Wahooz Fit for Fun program is designed to add fun to fitness, and to reward students for setting a goal and achieving it. Galileo grades K-6 students can print out the Fit for Fun Student Fitness Log (see attached) and turn it in to Mr. Fulwood by Friday, December 1, 2023, to receive a free Wahooz 4-Hour Ultimate Unlimited ticket. This ticket includes Ropes Course, Ballocity, Clip ‘n Climb, Twister, Frog Hopper, Bumper Cars, XD Dark Ride, Laser Maze, Laser Tag, Go-karts, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats (when open), Bowling and $5 Game Band ($39.99 Value!) Tickets expire December 31, 2024, no exceptions.

Idaho Battle of the Books will be available for middle school students at Galileo this year!

Idaho Battle of the Books, or IBOB, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program for middle grade students from grades 6-9. IBOB is meant to expose students to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. The mission of the program is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, share the love of reading with students who have not yet discovered that for themselves, broaden reading interests, increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.

Sixteen books are chosen each year. Student collectively read the books in teams of four, discuss them, and then compete to correctly answer questions based on the books in a "quiz show" format.

If your student wishes to participate, please have them see Mrs. Murphy in the library. A permission slip signed by the student and a parent/guardian is required. Click here for the permission slip.

October 10th

Orchestra concert begins at 6:00pm in the cafeteria

Band concert begins at 7:00pm in the gym

We will be starting Vision and Hearing Screenings for your student, but we need your help. Verify that your PowerSchool consent was completed after July 11th, and you consented or declined vision and hearing screenings.

As a result of the Parental Rights Act, there has been a change in the medical consent forms accessible in PowerSchool. In Power School, the Acknowledgement and Consent for Services has been updated. The consents MUST be electronically signed (verbal consent on a case-by-case basis will not be honored). This change occurred July 11th. Any account in which forms were updated prior to July 11th needs the medical forms to be updated.

Vision screening may uncover certain vision problems that may have a negative impact on your child's academic performance. Vision screening may pick up certain problems, but not all. It is not intended to replace a complete vision and eye health exam performed by your eye doctor. Vision screening is conducted in the fall for students in grades K, 1, 3, and 5, or anytime at parent or teacher request or for students in the IEP/MTSS process. Parents are required to consent for service. This consent form is located in Power School.

Healthy hearing is vital for learning and even a mild hearing impairment can put a child at a disadvantage in the more demanding listening environment of the classroom because of noise, reverberation and distance from the speaker or sound source. Early detection of hearing problems is essential to prevent delayed academic progress. Hearing Screenings are conducted at Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade, or anytime at a parent or teacher request or for students in the IEP/MTSS process. Parents are required to consent for service. This consent form is located in PowerSchool.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more about the many ways to get involved and/or volunteer with the PTO. including 2 open Board positions. Click here to sign up or apply for a position. Don’t forget to attend the next meeting, October 3rd @ 11:40 am - 12:50 pm.

~~Upcoming Events~~

STAFF APPRECIATION

Wednesday, October 11th * Join us in spreading love and appreciation to our amazing staff! The Galileo PTO, with the support of parents and families, will be providing our staff's favorite snacks/treats and a breakfast bar during parent teacher conferences. Click here to find out how you can get involved!

TRUNK OR TREAT

Thursday, October 26th, 5:30-7:00 * Join us for this new family event! Click here to RSVP, sign up to decorate your trunk (three spots per grade level) and/or donate candy. Hot drinks and pizza will be available for purchase.

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Friday, November 10th, 2:30 - 4:00 pm * We are proud to host a Veteran's Day Celebration for any veterans and people currently enlisted in the military who are related to Galileo students. We will have a slideshow honoring all our heroes during this event. Please click here to submit their information and RSVP. Please complete this before Friday, October 27th to be included.

~~SINCERE GRATITUDE~~

Galileo Family - deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year’s GIVE Week! From each & every donation to the volunteers, we are thankful for this wonderful community and look forward to an incredible year.

Galileo Middle School Families - a huge THANK YOU to all who volunteered and/or donated to the Middle School Back to School Bash. It was a huge success and we greatly appreciate you!

Idaho Exhibition of Ideas (IDX) a 3-D print fabrication competitive team will meet for 10 weeks designing and competing with other Southwest Idaho teams at the annual tournament on February 23rd. Our theme this year is Veterinary Science! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 5 PM starting November 8th. Watch the PTO's website for applications to open.

Dogs are wonderful companions but are not kind to our turf. Dogs are not allowed on the turf and please clean up your dog's mess when taking them on a walk on school grounds.

Dear Galileo neighbors -

In an effort to keep our students safe and our campus secure, we ask that you please close the gate behind you when you enter the school grounds using the walking path.

Thank you.

Please help us be good neighbors by respecting neighbors' driveways and access as you park near Galileo. Also, please don't park and leave your car unattended in a line that is moving. If you need to leave your car unattended, use one of the parking spots in the main parking lot.

Please remember that Galileo is a closed campus from 8:15-4:30. This includes the walking path and playground areas. Visitors who haven't checked into the office will be asked to check in or to leave campus.

Please check the lost and found for any missing items each Friday. Leftover items will be donated periodically.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.

(Students may arrive beginning at 8:45 am)

9:05 am – First bell

9:10 am – Tardy bell

3:55 pm – Dismissal bell

Wednesday

(Students may arrive beginning at 9:00 am)

9:20 am – First bell

9:25 am – Tardy bell

3:55 pm – Dismissal bell

Students are not to be dropped off prior to these times as there is no supervision for students until the times designated.

Attendance Line

(208) 350-4106

Please call the attendance line before 9:30am if your child will be absent for any reason, or will be late to school. Please state your child’s name, teacher and reason for absence. If you are planning a vacation and your student will be absent three or more days please fill out the notification of absence form found here. This form does not excuse the absences, but will help keep everyone informed.

Principal - Rob Lamb - lamb.robert@westada.org

Secretary - Jennifer Damiano - damiano.jennifer@westada.org

Assistant Secretary - Angela Meyers - meyers.angela@westada.org

Safe School Assistant - Melissa Dahlen - dahlen.melissa@westada.org

Nurse - Rebekah Zavaletta - zavaletta.rebekah@westada.org

Website: https://www.westada.org/o/galileo
Location: 4735 West Saguaro Drive Eagle, Idaho 83616
Phone: 208-350-4105