GALATAS GAZETTE
April 3, 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
A NOTE FROM MRS. WILKER
Great job everyone! You have successfully completed a second week of remote instruction and learning.
Our teachers are working to meet the learning needs of every student. If you are concerned or worried about completing an assignment, please reach out to your child's teacher. We realize that not all family situations are the same, so let us know how we can help you.
Keep a smile on your face and hang in there. We are all in this together!
Hugs,
Denae Wilker
CAMPUS CLOSED UNTIL May 4, 2020
If you have general questions or you are not sure who you should contact, you can email us at contactgalatas@conroeisd.net or call us by phone Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at (936)709-5015.
STUDENT PLACEMENT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Student placement for the 2020-2021 school year is decided by a committee made up of your child’s current year's teachers, principal, assistant principal, counselor, and sometimes, the special education staff. We work very hard to match children's learning styles and personalities with next year's teachers. We take this task seriously and examine the strengths and needs of each child as we strive to place each student in the environment in which he/she will be most successful.
Our placement committee will begin meeting soon, and we will continue to work through placement procedures throughout the summer. Because of this, families will be notified of their child’s teachers the week before school begins in August. Once your child's placement is complete, it is not possible to make changes, as this compromises the dynamics of the entire class. We work very hard to create just the right environment for each student.
If you have concerns about your child's placement that you would like the committee to consider, please send those concerns via email to our counselor, Mrs. Tabor, at ktabor@conroeisd.net by Friday, May 1, 2020. This is a firm deadline as placement decisions will be starting at that time.
If you have expressed a concern in previous years, and you feel that it should still be considered, please communicate this information every year via e-mail to Mrs. Tabor. We do not review previous year's requests. Please do not request specific teachers or make friend requests for your child. Class composition and a learning/personality match are our top priority as we strive for the correct placement for each child. We appreciate your help and support with this very important endeavor and request that you notify friends and neighbors who may overlook this information.
The Nurse Is In
Conroe ISD Health Services has a General Health Information Call Line (936) 709-7791
Nurses will be answering calls Monday through Friday (8:00-3:00) to provide information from the CDC, DSHS, and other informational sources if you have any general questions or inquiries.
If you have any Galatas clinic or student-specific questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email or leave me a phone message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Stay healthy, happy and safe!
Elaine RAmbaud, RN936 709-5013 (clinic)
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WITH MRS. WILKER & MRS. MATHIS
Counselor's Corner
You can now access the "Counselor's Corner" through Mrs. Tabor's canvas course. The course is located in each student's Canvas Dashboard, or you can follow this link
https://conroeisd.instructure.com/courses/172326 to retrieve it. New counselor lessons will be updated every Monday.
On the home page of the "Counselor's Corner", you will find a button labeled "Counselor Request Form". Please complete this document if you or your Galatas student need to visit with Mrs. Tabor while we are implementing distance learning. We can conference through virtual "facetime", email, or via telephone.
WEEKLY ROUTINE
Monday: Teachers will send out information to their class regarding the week's lesson plans and remote learning activities.
Tuesday & Thursday: Conroe ISD will be distributing free meals to students from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at The Woodlands High School. Additional locations are published on the CISD website.
Daily: Join Mrs. Wilker and Mrs. Mathis for the morning announcements. The link will be sent out electronically each day for students to view at their convenience.
NEED WiFi
REMOTE LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
STUDENT GRADES
With regards to grades, our district is working on what this will look like for our elementary students this grading period. Again, please do not stress. We guarantee you that this grading period is designed to help your child, not hurt them. We will keep you posted as we receive more guidance.
A note from Mrs. Klapesky
Dear Future Mitchell Parents,
While it seems strange to be thinking about the next school year when this year is not typical right now, we know our regular routine will return at some point. For those who like to check off their "To Do" list early, here is your chance.
You will find two forms attached. One is the 2020-2021 Mitchell School Supply Order Form (The order form is currently down for maintenance.), and the other is the list of 2020-2021 Mitchell School Supplies you would need to provide if you elect not to order the EPI pack.
For the past three years, we have had a supplemental math workbook for our students since the textbook adoption does not have a textbook or workbook for the students. The Think Up! math supplement has been an invaluable resource our math teachers feel is a necessity for each child. Previously we had a separate order form for the "Think Up!" Math book. This year, the math supplement is included in the EPI package price. We thought you would like having "one stop shopping". If you choose not to order the EPI pack, we have listed the link to School Cash online for you to order the math book separately. If you have any questions about the School Cash Online website, please contact the Mitchell Secretary, Lisa Neumann, at lneumann@conroeisd.net or 832-592-8500.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Paula Klapesky
Principal
Mitchell Intermediate