FIRST DAY IN-PERSON CHECKLIST
August 2020
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalatasCISD/
Twitter: @GalatasCISD
A Note From Mrs. Wilker
Dear Families,
We are very excited to welcome on campus our in-person students. Please take time to read through and complete all the items on this checklist prior to your child's first day on campus. A complete list of in-person start dates for grades K-4 are included in this newsletter or by clicking here for a detailed "Ramp-up Plan" for students that selected in-person instruction.
Best regards,
Denae Wilker
Principal
1. COVID Screener Forms
Our parents are valued partners in our Roadmap to Reopening Plan. In addition to wearing cloth face coverings, social distancing, washing hands, and regular cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces, an essential element in helping slow the spread of COVID-19 at school is each parent’s commitment to screening their child daily for symptoms. Parents are also asked to keep any student exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 at home and to notify the campus. Attached is a copy of the current screening process which outlines the symptoms. Please review the information and be sure to keep your child at home if he/she is exhibiting any of the symptoms described.
2. Face Coverings
Personal Face Coverings as defined by TEA, include non-medical grade disposable face masks, cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth), or full-face shields to protect eyes, nose, and mouth. Personal face coverings must cover the nose and mouth to maintain effectiveness. Personal face covering must be school appropriate, non-offensive, not considered derogatory or otherwise disrespectful to staff, students, or visitors.
Students in grades 3-12, are required to wear face coverings in all areas, including classrooms, and when social distancing of at least 6 ft. is not possible. Students in grades PreK-2 are asked to wear face coverings. All students (PreK-12) will wear face coverings, as developmentally appropriate and feasible, on buses, during transitions, and in school common areas. (updated 8-21)
Please send an extra mask in your child's backpack, in case of spill or other circumstances that would necessitate a mask change.
3. New Bus and Car Lines: Important Safety Information
Buses will load and unload at the front of the school. Cars may not enter the front loop from 7:25-8:05 a.m. and 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Student drop-off and pick-up car lines will be at the back of the school. Students may be dropped off between 7:30-8:00 a.m. The back driveway will be closed to cars from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The back driveway will be open to cars to form a pick-up line beginning at 3:00 p.m. Dismissal will begin at 3:10 p.m. Cars must enter the driveway from the north and exit to the south (right turns only). Cars will not be permitted to make left turns in or out of the school driveways during arrival or dismissal.
4. Car Rider Signs
5. Bus Riders
If your child is in Kindergarten, a parent or designated adult must be at the bus stop in order for your child to exit the bus. You will receive a yellow bus rider card on the first day of school. This card should be filled out according to the directions, and must be shown when collecting your child from the bus. On the first day, in lieu of the yellow card, the driver may ask to see your ID.
6. End-of-Day Dismissal
PARENTS AT THE TOP OF THE HILL FOR BIKERS AND WALKERS:
Please be at the top of the hill by 3:00 p.m. Kindergarten students must have an adult meeting them at the top of the hill, near the Galatas marquee. A sign, with your child's name, will help us connect students and parents for the first couple of weeks until we get to know everyone.
For your child's safety, please do now allow your child to play near the driveway, or climb on the cement walls.
Please follow social distancing protocols when waiting at the top of the hill, and while walking or biking home.
7. Lunch and Water Bottles
If your child brings a lunch from home, please pack it with items that can be opened independently. Every student is encouraged to bring a full water bottle each day. Please clearly write on the bottle your child's name and section # with permanent marker.
Cafeteria Information
The cafeteria menu is available online and will be updated monthly. For menus and prices please visit the Galatas menu site here.
To load money on your student's meal account, please visit www.myschoolbucks.com, where you can set up your account, add money, and check your balance.
8. Forgotten Items
9. Backpacks
10. Sign Up for Parent Access
New families, please take a few minutes today and register for Parent Access (click here) so that you will receive our parent newsletter, the Galatas Gazette. The newsletter is emailed to you weekly and is filled with important information and events that are happening at our school. In addition, Parent Access enables you to check your child’s attendance, cafeteria balance, grades, and other important information. Returning CISD families will not need to re-register for Parent Access.
11. Sign up for Emergency Alerts
12. CISD Student Handbook
13. PARENT INFORMATION QUICK REFERENCE SHEET
14. JOIN OUR PTO AND SUPPORT THE GREYHOUNDS
Upcoming Events
August
26 Kindergarten and 1st grade in-person students are invited to attend school (This date will adjust to the return date following Hurricane Laura).
31-September 3 In-person on Campus Ramp-up for grades 2-4:
Aug. 31: Students with last names beginning with A-C
Sept. 1: Students with last names beginning with D-J
Sept. 2: Students with last names beginning with K-Q
Sept. 3: Students with last names beginning with R-Z
September
7 No School: Labor Day Holiday
8 In person instruction resumes
10 PTO Virtual Meeting – 10:00 a.m.
24 Individual Pictures: Including Drive-thru photos for Remote Learning students
October
9 No School: Student holiday
12 No School: Columbus Day
15 PTO Virtual Meeting- Time TBD
16 Kinder and Top Dog pictures
19-23 Virtual Book Fair
20 Virtual Bedtime Story Night-6:30
26-30 Red Ribbon Week
30 Science Day
November
3 No School: Student Holiday
11 Veteran’s Day Readers’ Theatre for Fourth Grade
12 Picture Retakes
17 PTO Virtual Meeting– Time TBD
23-27 No School: Thanksgiving Break
December
7-11 Hour of Code
8 PTO Virtual Meeting-Time TBD
14 Holiday Parties- Kinder (1:15 p.m.)
15 Holiday Parties- 2nd (10:30 a.m.) & 1st (2:00 p.m.)
16 Holiday Parties–3rd (10:00 a.m.)
17 Holiday Parties-4th (8:15 a.m.) & Special Programs (1:45 p.m.)
18 Polar Express Day (Students wear p.j.’s)
18 Early Release Day, End of Nine Weeks– 12:10 p.m.
December 21-January 5 Winter Break