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.
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Online Book Fair is Live!
This year, we are pleased to announce that the Book Fair will be kicking off this week with an online companion Book Fair! Please visit the link below for more information and to shop the fair. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Michalsky at dmichalsky@conroeisd.net.
Orders purchased online will be added to our book fair earnings and ship at the end of book fair week. Please allow approximately 10 business days for orders to arrive at your school.
Galatas Yard Signs for Sale!
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Lost and Found
Please check the Galatas PTO Facebook page for pictures of unlabeled items that have been left in the Lost and Found. The post and pictures should be up by October 13.
If an unlabeled item belongs to your child, please comment on the picture with your child's name and section number, and the item will be brought to the classroom.
Items not claimed by Friday, October 21, will be donated to Interfaith.
Gifted & Talented Nominations Now Open
The window is now open for parent nominations for the Spring, 2023 Gifted and Talented screening.
Parents may nominate their 3rd and/or 4th grade student by completing the District GT Nomination packet, available by contacting our Assistant Principal, Candace Mathis, at cdmathis@conroeisd.net. It is strongly encouraged that parents consult with their child’s teacher(s) prior to nominating their child. If your child has already qualified for Gifted and Talented services in some content areas but not all, you must nominate them again if you would like for them to try to qualify in additional areas. Students must take the full battery of tests as specific subject areas cannot be isolated for testing purposes.
Parents of 2nd grade students: Please do not nominate your 2nd grade child at this time! All second grade students will participate in the CogAT assessment in late October which will serve as a GT screener for second grade students. More information to come at a later date.
Parents may nominate their Kindergarten and/or 1st grade student but it is highly advised that parents consult with their child’s teacher prior to nominating their child as tests can be frustrating for younger students due to the amount of time involved in testing.
Spring GT testing will take place at Galatas Elementary during the school day, on dates yet to be determined in late January/early February, 2023.
All completed nomination packets must be returned to Candace Mathis on or before December 13, 2022.
CISD is Hiring Teacher Aids
Conroe ISD is now hiring Teacher Aides on campuses across the district. If you are interested in a rewarding career and making a difference in the lives of students, Click Here.
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TWCPHS Cheer Clinic For more information and registration, visit | TWHS RED & GREEN HOMECOMING PARADE Wednesday, October 19 at TWHS parking lot | Community Presentation CISD's Guidance & Counseling Department is hosting a presentation called, "Flipping the Switch on Anxiety". There are two opportunities to attend; please see the flyer for dates and locations. |
TWHS RED & GREEN HOMECOMING PARADE
Community Presentation
Calling All Creative Writers!
The Greyhound Gab is our school’s quarterly literary publication. Students can submit an original creative writing piece to the issue associated with the first letter of their last name. If your last name begins with A, B, C or D and you would like to contribute to the November issue of the Greyhound Gab, please submit your piece to Christina Benavides at galatasnewsletter@gmail.com no later than Friday, November 11, 2022. Submissions should be labeled with student’s first name, last name initial, and section number. Publication date will be Friday, November 18, 2022. (See table below for future issue dates and when you can contribute.)
Examples of creative writing types/topics (no puzzles please):
· Book review
· Teacher/staff interview
· Original poetry
· School event report (ex. First Day of School, Reading Week, Book Fair, etc.)
While submissions should be student work, there may be a need for parent edits. The pieces do not need to be long; the purpose of the Gab is for our Greyhounds to be creative and see their work published!
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Parent Information Sheet Please download and print this handy Parent Information sheet for quick reference of some of our school's most frequently accessed information. | Galatas Student Handbook Addendum You can view and/or print the Galatas Student Handbook Addendum by visiting this link: Galatas Handbook Addendum. | CISD Child Nutrition Information |
Parent Information Sheet
Galatas Student Handbook Addendum
CISD Child Nutrition Information
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.
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.
**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.
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.
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.
Medication at school: If your child needs medications while at school, please email the nurse at kriggs@conroeisd.net to schedule a drop-off time. 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.
Thank you,
Katy Riggs, RN
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.
Safety Reminder: no pets on campus
With the exception of service animals, dogs and other pets are not allowed on school grounds, including at the top of the hill during arrival and dismissal.
This is for the health and safety of our students and staff members.
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!
2022-2023 CISD School Calendar
