GALATAS GAZETTE
August 26, 2022
Contact Information
Denae Wilker, Principal
Candace Mathis, Assistant Principal
Lyndsey Christopher, 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
Galatas Yard Signs for Sale!
Save the Date: Spirit Wear Store Opening Soon!
Lunch Visitor Information
Lunch visitors are invited to enjoy our outdoor dining area (weather permitting). On rainy or other inclement weather days, we will have seating available in the Activity Room.
** Please consider limiting lunch visits to once or twice per month for each student, so that all parents have an opportunity to visit for lunch.
**Please limit the number of visitors to no more than four.
**A driver's license or government issued photo i.d. is required for adults each time they visit Galatas. We are unable to accept a photo of an i.d. Please allow time (about 5 minutes) to complete the required check-in at the front office prior to your child's lunchtime.
**Please understand that if you arrive more than 5 minutes after your student's scheduled lunchtime, there is a possibility you will not be able to eat with your child, due to the limited amount of time allotted for lunch.
**We want to ensure the safety and security of everyone as they enjoy time together. If a grandparent, family member, or adult other than the parent of the student wants to visit your child during lunch, the parent must send in written permission to the front office. The note will only need to be sent in once, and at that time a notation will be made in the visitor system so that the school will have a record of the permission being granted. If a note is not sent, we will call a parent to grant permission before the visitor is allowed to join a student for lunch.
Lunchtime is limited to 25 minutes. A staff member will be monitoring the door, and will assist your child in returning to the cafeteria to join their class. Then, please head back to the front office to return your visitor sticker.
Kindergarten 11:30 AM-11:55 AM
1st Grade 11:15 AM-11:40 AM
2nd Grade 12:00 PM-12:25 PM
3rd Grade 12:25 PM-12:50 PM
4th Grade 11:50 AM-12:15 PM
Please be mindful that the next grade level parents are also excited to visit their children for lunch. We require parents to exit promptly at the designated time, to allow the next group to have lunch together.
Get Involved at Galatas
Correction on the Galatas Magnet Calendars
Monday, September 5 is the Labor Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 6.
We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused. The rest of the calendar is correct.
A Note From the Nurse
Please include a change of clothing in each student’s backpack in case of a spill, fall in the mud, or restroom accident. The nurse has a very limited supply of extra clothes and will try to find something suitable for the student to wear, but having their own set of clothes will save time and help the student be more comfortable.
*The Clinic is in need of size small boys' underwear and shorts. If you would like to contribute, please drop the off in the front office. Thank you!
To-Do List
- Register for a Parent Access Account:
Visit https://pac.conroeisd.net/parent.asp to register. If you do not have your student's six-digit ID number, which is needed to register, please e-mail either your child’s teacher or Robin Curtis at rcurtis@conroeisd.net to receive that number.
- Update your contact information, etc...online
All returning students that registered prior to July 1 received an email in July with a "Snapcode". If you have not already done this, please use this link to complete the verification of Student Registration. If you are unable to located the email, you can email our Registrar at rcurtis@conroeisd.net and she can re-send the email.
- Acknowledge the Student Handbook
The CISD Elementary Handbook is acknowledged as part of your electronic verification of Student Registration.
- Register for School Cash Online
This link is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children's school fees. https://conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com/https://conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com/
- Register to be a volunteer at Galatas
We look forward to providing opportunities for family members to volunteer at Galatas in the future. Please register here to be a volunteer!
- Get Connected: Stay in touch with CISD by downloading our new mobile app
Download the app on your mobile device today by searching "Conroe Independent School District" and select ‘yes’ to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.
- Sign Up For Emergency Notifications through School Messenger
Follow the instructions on the slide below
Couselor's Corner
Assistance Needs
Throughout the year, different organizations offer students and families at Galatas Elementary assistance with school supplies, clothing, holiday assistance, and other various needs. If your family will be in need of assistance this year, please use the Google Form below to submit your information.
Top Dog Safety Patrol
Through the year, I will select Top Dog students to work as Safety Patrol officers. Our Safety Patrol officers work on either a morning or afternoon crew at carline or the bike racks. Safety Patrol officers help our staff assist students in arriving and departing school safely. If your child would like the opportunity to serve as a Safety Patrol officer this year, please read through the information on the attached document and return a completed application to Lyndsey Christopher, Galatas School Counselor. If your Top Dog has already submitted an application, I have noted their interest and will keep their name on file for future shifts. All positions on my current crew have been filled, but I will have several opportunities throughout the year.
TWCPHS Dance Clinic
TWHS Dance Clinic
TWHS Cheer Clinic
Texas Kids First Accident Only Insurance
Conroe ISD offers an accidental insurance plan available for purchase for all students enrolled in the district. The attached brochure offers a brief illustration of coverage offered through the Texas Kids First K-12 Student Accident Insurance Program. These 5 affordable, limited-benefit plans are designed to help offset deductibles and co-insurance. The policy issued will be the contract and will govern and control the payment of benefits. A link provide below has more information and/or online enrollment.
For more information, please visit www.texaskidsfirst.com.
To download and complete the application, click on the link below. Please do not return the application to the school; directions for mailing the application are on the second page of the brochure.
-INFORMATION FOR ONGOING REFERENCE-
Parent Information Sheet
CISD Child Nutrition Information
Transportation Changes
Please use the Transportation Change forms any time a student needs to go home in a different way from the permanent designated mode of transportation. If you need a notepad, please let your child's teacher know and we will send one home.
All transportation changes must be received in writing by 2:00 p.m. We are unable to accept a phone call. You may send a written note to your child’s teacher (place it in your student's PAWS folder), or fill out a form in the front office. Please include the date, your child’s full name, section number, bus number (if applicable), and your signature.
If an emergency arises, you may send an email to galatastransportation@conroeisd.net . The e-mail must include all of the above information, including a parent signature, and must be received before 2:00 p.m. If you submit a transportation change by email, it must go to the email address referenced above; transportation changes should not be emailed directly to the teacher.
Please send a new note for each day the change occurs; we cannot accept notes for multiple days or with multiple changes. District policy states that a student may only ride the bus they are registered to ride.
Join the PTO and Support our Greyhounds
Please support our school by joining our amazing PTO. The link below will take you to the Galatas PTO website, where you can join the PTO and explore ways to get involved at Galatas.
It is a great way to get connected with our Galatas community and other parents.
Galatas Volunteers
In order to volunteer at school, a Volunteer in CISD Application must be completed.
Please visit volunteer-in-cisd to complete the process.
Campus Visitors
All visitors must be able to provide a government issued, photo I.D. at each visit. Photos of the I.D. will not be accepted. Visitors will check in at the front office and receive a Visitor Badge which must be worn at all times in the building. When leaving the building, visitors must check out with the front office and return the badge.
Drop-off Procedures for Forgotten Items
Please help your student be fully prepared for their day by ensuring that they have all needed materials (backpack, lunch, water bottle, etc...) before leaving for school in the morning.
To minimize interruptions to classrooms, please limit drop-offs to the following items:
- Water bottles and lunches may be placed on the Drop-off table before 10:00 a.m. at the front office. These items should be labeled with your child’s name and section number to ensure proper delivery. Items are taken at 10:00 a.m. to a drop-off table at the end of each hallway, so please email the teacher to let them know that you have dropped off the water bottle or lunch.
- If you need eye glasses delivered to your child, please do not put them on the drop-off table. Bring them to the office staff for immediate delivery to your child.
- Any class work or homework that is dropped off will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox to be picked up during the day.
Delivery of flowers, balloons, etc. to students at school are not permitted.
Water Bottles
A Message from the School Nurse
Please keep your child home if they are showing any signs of illness or reporting that they do not feel well.
For example, if your child comes to you in the morning and reports any of the following symptoms: cough, sore throat, stomachache, or headache, or tells you they had diarrhea or vomiting, DO NOT send them to school. Please keep your student home and monitor the symptom or symptoms until they resolve.
Please report absences to the Galatas Registrar, rcurtis@conroeisd.net, before 9:00 a.m.
Medication at school: If your child needs medications while at school, please sign-up for an appointment to check-in medications with the school's nurse. Students may not bring medication to school; all medication must be checked in with the School Nurse by a parent or guardian.
Prescription medications must be in the original prescription container and unexpired. Scheduled prescription medications must have a specific scheduled time on the prescription label, not a time range, and be in the original prescription bottle. Over the counter medications must be age specific and have directions on the manufacturer's label for your student's age.
All students who require an Action Plan must have a new and up to date form completed by the physician for the 2022-2023 school year.
Extra change of clothes: Please include a change of clothing in each student’s backpack in case of a spill, fall in the mud, or restroom accident. The nurse has a very limited supply of extra clothes and will try to find something suitable for the student to wear, but having their own set of clothes will save time and help the student be more comfortable.
If you have questions about COVID-19, please refer to the District's informational web page here.
I look forward to seeing all the new and returning Galatas Greyhounds!
Thank you,
Katy Riggs, RN
Parking Lot Request
If all the visitor spots are full, we ask that you please park at either Cattail Park, the row of spots closest to Galatas in the Community Baptist Church, or the closest end spots at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. These two churches have graciously offered these spots to us as our Galatas Family grows.
Thank you for your help with parking!
Student Early Check-Out
If you know that you will need to check-out your child during the school day, please let their teacher know so that they can help your child gather their belongings and prepare for an early departure.
As a reminder, to ensure the safety of all students at dismissal, the latest a student can be checked out of school is 2:45 p.m.
School Zone Safety Tips
In addition, cell phone use in a school zone is prohibited. As you enter areas around schools, please end your calls and put your phone away.
The CISD Police and Montgomery County Sheriff's Department patrol our school zones to ensure everyone's safety, and will issue citations if necessary.
Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe!
School Dismissal Safety Notes
--Only cross at crosswalks! Our crossing guards and staff are here to keep everyone safe and ensure that families cross intersections in an efficient manner.
--Please do not park behind staff cars in the school parking lot. Please park in a parking space, as blocking cars could cause a safety concern in case of an emergency.
--Please be considerate of our neighbors at Hayden's Run and Wyndspire South. Please keep the sight lines at the entrance clear for entering and exiting vehicles.
--Please be considerate of our neighbors at South Silvershire Circle. Please do not park on the grass or lawn of the homes. Take care not to block driveways and leave enough room for residents to easily drive in their neighborhood at all times.
2022-2023 CISD School Calendar
We thank you in advance for planning all vacations and travel outside of the school calendar. When students are absent, they miss valuable instruction that takes place daily. In addition to the loss of that instructional time, Texas schools are rated not only on academic performance, but also on student attendance. Daily attendance plays a large role in our accountability rating from the state.
We appreciate your support in this matter, and look forward to a great school year!
Upcoming Events
September
5 No School: Labor Day Holiday
13 PTO Meeting – 10:00 a.m.
15 Individual Pictures
29 Newcomer Coffee--9:00 a.m.
October
4 Walk to School Day
7 No School: Student Holiday
10 No School: Holiday
11 PTO Meeting-10:00 a.m.
14 Kinder and 4th Grade Group Pictures 8:15 a.m.
17-21 Book Fair
18 Bedtime Story Night-6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
21 Storybook Parade-8:30 a.m.
25-29 Red Ribbon Week
31 Science Day
November
3 Individual Picture Retakes
8 No School: Staff Development
10 3rd Grade Program: 6:30 p.m.
11 Galatas Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m.
14-18 Generation Texas Week
15 PTO Meeting- 10:00 AM
18 Galatas Fun Run
21-25 No School: Thanksgiving Break
December
5-9 Hour of Code
13 Holiday Party: 2nd grade (10:30 a.m.)
13 PTO Board Meeting-10:00 a.m.
14 Holiday Parties- Kinder (9:30 a.m.) & 1st (2:00 p.m.)
15 Holiday Round Robin–3rd (10:00 a.m.)
15 Holiday Party/Service Project- 4th (8:15 a.m.) & Special Programs (1:45 p.m.)
16 Polar Express Day (Students wear p.j.’s)
16 Early Release Day, End of Nine Weeks– 12:10 p.m.
December 19-January 3 Winter Break
January
4 Classes Resume