GALATAS GAZETTE
September 4, 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
In observance of Labor Day, there will be
no school on Monday, September 7.
Classes will resume for all students on Tuesday September 8.
A Note From Mrs. Wilker
Dear Galatas Families,
Thank you for a great week! It was wonderful to hear laughter and see students in our hallways as we welcomed back our in-person learners. I also enjoyed entering virtual classrooms to say hello and extend birthday wishes to some of our remote students. I am looking forward to visiting the remainder of the remote classes next week.
We will continue to begin our dismissal process 10 minutes early through September 11, so that we can match students with guardians and ensure students are sitting in assigned seats on the buses. Walkers and bike riders will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. followed by bus and car riders. If you are utilizing the car line, please have your completed pink car rider sign visible on the driver side for our staff to scan.
In observance of Labor Day, we will not have school on Monday. Classes for both in-person and remote students will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Have a fun weekend with your family and stay safe!
Denae Wilker
Principal
PARENT INFORMATION QUICK REFERENCE SHEET
September Virtual PTO General Meeting
Please join us for the September Virtual PTO General Meeting! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. It will be a great opportunity to meet other members and find out more about the upcoming events you can be a part of.
The meeting will be Thursday, September 10th at 10 AM via ZOOM.
If you are interested in attending this meeting please email galatassecretary@gmail.com and we will be able to forward you the meeting login and password.
Join our PTO and Support the Greyhounds
Please support our school by joining our amazing PTO. The link below will take you to the Galatas PTO website. It is a great way to get connected with our Galatas community and other parents.
COVID Screener Forms
First Day of School In-Person Checklist
This is very important. Please visit the link below to view a checklist and information about your child's first day of in-person school!
A Message from the School Nurse
If your student will need to take medications during school hours, please complete the medication permission form below, and submit either via email or in person when dropping off the medications. Please note many of the over the counter medications will require a physician signature this year. Please see additional notes from the nurse in the Gazette regarding new guidelines. Due to social distancing, medication drop-off will be by appointment only and the school nurse will meet you on the front porch to check in medications. Please email the school nurse at kriggs@conroeisd.net to schedule the appointment. Thank you!
Take care,
Katy Riggs, RN
COVID-19 Information for Symptom Assessment and Medications
Please take the time to print and read the following document. It details CISD's new student health policies that have been implemented due to the COVID-19 circumstances. If you have any questions, please contact your campus school nurse at kriggs@conroeisd.net.
Technology Information
Conroe ISD Technology Help Desk
Technology Help Desk FAQ's
Answers to some of the most frequently asked technology questions can be found here.
Technology Tips and Help Videos
Please visit the link here to see CISD's "playlist" of helpful tech tips for parents and students.
Get Connected: Stay in touch with CISD by downloading our new mobile app!
Download the app on your mobile device today and select ‘yes’ to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.
Key Features:
- Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
- Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
- News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!
Sign Up For Emergency Notifications through School Messenger:
CISD Roadmap to Re-opening
The content on the Roadmap to Reopening webpages is designed to provide information relevant for the 2020-2021 school year. The details on this page are subject to change as we receive guidance from the Texas Education Agency, Governor’s Office, and State and local officials. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information.
Campus Curbside Meal Pick-up
Breakfast and lunch meals will be available curbside for students to purchase or free to students who qualify.
- Families are asked to pick up/purchase meals for all of their children at the campus of their oldest child.
- Meals will be available curbside at all campuses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM.
- Multiple meals will be distributed at a time.
- Tuesday: 2 breakfast meals/2 lunch meals
- Thursday: 3 breakfast meals/3 lunch meals
- A student meal card must be presented to scan and identify the student when meals are picked up.
- This card is located in Parent Access and can be printed on paper or presented electronically on a phone.
- Any change from a cash transaction will be applied to the student's meal account.
- Pre-payments can be made at www.myschoolbucks.com.
- Meal prices and the free and reduced meal application are available on the Child Nutrition website.
Questions? Please contact the Child Nutrition Department at (936) 709-8185.
CISD Auxiliary Virtual Job Fair
Upcoming Events
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