GALATAS GAZETTE
October 25, 2019
Contact Information
Denae Wilker, Principal
Candace Mathis, Assistant Principal
Kristi Tabor, Counselor
Through the collaborative efforts of all who pass through our door, we provide a safe learning community that develops lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Website: http://galatas.conroeisd.net/
Location: 9001 Cochrans Crossing Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-5000
Science Day: October 31!
Individual Picture Orders: Due Friday, November 1
PICTURE RETAKE INFORMATION:
Photo Texas will be at Galatas on Thursday, November 7 to take pictures for the following students:
—Students new to Galatas since September 27
—Students who were absent on September 26
—Students who wish to have their picture re-taken (please write “retake” on the student proof sheet and return to his/her teacher)
Galatas Fall Fundraiser!
Thanks to everyone that has donated to the Fall Fundraiser! We are so close to reaching our goal of $45,000, so let's see if we can make it to $55,000! Keep those donations coming and don’t forget to bring in your spare change. Classes that fill up their change jar by October 30 will earn 30 minutes of EXTRA RECESS! And remember all donations are 100% tax deductible!
The Pumpkin Patch Fun Run will be held on Wednesday, October 30 at Cattail Park during your child’s PE time. Sign up to help at the fun run here!
Fun Run Schedule for October 30 at Cattail Park:
8:05-8:35 Sections 32, 33, 38
8:35-9:05 Sections 35, 36, 37
9:05-9:35 Sections 25, 26, 27
9:35-10:05 Sections 28, 23, 24
10:10-10:40 Sections K1, K2, K6
10:40-11:10 Sections K3, K5, GG
1:00-1:30 Sections 14, 17, 18
1:30-2:00 Sections 11, 12, 13
2:05-2:35 Sections 41, 42, 43
2:35-3:05 Sections 45, 46, 47
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Holtgrieve and Kimberly White at galatasfallfundraiser@gmail.com.
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST
Students will have a chance to help us create the cover of this year’s Galatas yearbook! The theme this year will be “U.S.S. Springetti”! Some ideas could include ocean voyage, sea and undersea adventures, cruise ships, marine life, beaches, islands, etc...
Guidelines:
**Entries should be original student artwork, and may be done with marker, pastels, paint,
watercolors, etc…
**Maximum size should be 8.5”X11” and must be a portrait (vertical) layout.
**Artwork should feature a Greyhound!
**Artist’s name and section number should be on the back of the artwork.
**No need to include our school name or the year...those will be printed on the yearbook by the publisher.
**All submissions must be received by Friday, November 1.
Please contact galatasyearbook@gmail.com with any questions.
BUY YOUR GALATAS YEARBOOK TODAY!
Please e-mail Janet Kwon at galatasyearbook@gmail.com with any questions.
Nominations for Gifted and Talented Testing
You may request a nomination form from the Assistant Principal, Candace Mathis (cdmathis@conroeisd.net). You may also find the form, as well as other information on the program here .
Skate Week Thank You
A BIG thank you all of our parent volunteers. You helped make skating a success for our third and fourth graders. Also, thank you to our amazing PTO for making Skate Week possible at Galatas!
Coach Anderson
2019 CISD Bond Information
The CISD Bond Referendum early voting is open until November 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.
To view more information about the November 2019 Bond Election, as well as polling locations and times, please visit www.conroeisd.net/bond or visit CISD's Facebook page at @CISDBond2019.
COMING SOON: GALATAS HOLIDAY MARKET
UPCOMING EVENTS
https://galatas.conroeisd.net/events/
October
30 Galatas Fall Fundraiser Fun Run
31 Science Day
November
7 Individual Picture Retakes
7 3rd Grade Program 2:00 (for students) and 6:30 p.m.
8 Veteran’s Day Readers’ Theatre for Fourth Grade
11 No School: Veteran's Day
12 PTO General Meeting– 9:00 a.m.
15 Movie Night
22 Thanksgiving Festivities, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
25-29 No School: Thanksgiving Break
December
5 Holiday Market- 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Activity Room
9-13 Hour of Code
10 PTO General Meeting-9:00 a.m.
13 4th Grade Choir Program-8:30 a.m.
16 Holiday Parties- 2nd (10:30 a.m.) & Kinder (1:15 p.m.)
17 Holiday Parties- 4th (8:30 a.m.) & 1st (2:00 p.m.)
18 Holiday Rotation-3rd (10:00 a.m.) & Special Programs Class Party (1:45 p.m.)
19 Polar Express Day (Students wear p.j.’s)
19 Early Release Day, End of Nine Weeks– 12:10 p.m.
December 23-January 7 Winter Break
January
8 Classes Resume