4-20-15 - Galileo School of Math & Science

Galileo Bulletin (GB)
April 20, 2015
Good Things at Galileo:
Sports
If your student wishes to participate in any sport, your student is required to have a current
physical on file at school. You can pick up a form in the office or use the following form.
CSSD-11 Athletic
Participation Form - rev 3-21-12.pdf
Girls’ Volleyball
Boys’ Track
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March 9 – May 9
March 9 – May 6
8 weeks
8 weeks
Boys’ Track schedule – all meet times start at approx. 4:15 pm
Coaches: Mrs. Nalbach and Mr. Lobato
Date
Place
22nd
Galileo @ Garry Berry Stadium
Galileo @ Garry Berry Stadium
District Classic @Garry Berry
Stadium
Banquet @ Galileo 5:30 pm
Wednesday, April
Wednesday, April 29th
Monday, May 4th, Tuesday, May 5th
Wednesday, May 6th (make up day)
Monday, May 11th
 Girls’ Volleyball schedule–match start times 4:30 pm
 C squad starts March 12th – If you want to play, we have a place for you! See Mr. Swanson
Date
Opponent
Tuesday, April 21
Russell
Thursday, April 23
West
Tuesday, April 28
Bye
Thursday, April 30
Jenkins
Friday, May 1
B Squad Tournament
Saturday, May 2
B Squad Tournament
Tuesday, May 5
Mann
Friday, May 8
District Classic
Saturday, May 9
District Classic
**District Classic is an A-Squad only Tournament
Place
Galileo
Galileo
Jenkins
Mitchell HS
Mitchell HS
Galileo
Doherty HS
Doherty HS
If you have information that you would like on the Galileo Bulletin (GB), please email kathy.stetler@d11.org.
The Galileo Bulletin (GB) will be emailed and posted to the Galileo site on the first school day of the week by 9:30 am.
 All submissions must be turned in to Kathy Stetler by 2:00 pm on the Friday before publication.
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Club Volleyball schedule –
Location
Galileo
Mann
Galileo
Holmes
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Time
Home Team
Away Team
9:45 am
10:30 am
9:00 am
9:45 am
April 25th
Blue Thunder
Flaming Fireballs
Gators
PSS
Holmes 3
Blue Thunder
Hot Shotz
Gators
9:00 am
10:30 am
9:45 am
10:30 am
May 2nd
Holmes 3
Gators
Blue Thunder
Majestic Llamas
Gators
Holmes 1
Holmes 4
Blue Thunder
Softball season is here!
Galileo School of Math and Science Girls’ Softball with Mr. Thomas
This week’s practice schedule is Monday and Wednesday from 4-5:15 pm.
Parent Information:
Please check the Galileo website for updated information (www.d11.org/galileo). Information is also available
on Facebook and Twitter.Attendance information–
To report an absence please call (719)328-2213 ,
328-2208. Thank you.
Reminders:
 Students will not be called to the office ahead of time (as soon as you arrive to sign your
student out we will call them to the office.)
 If you need to pick up your child early at the end of the day, please do so before 3:25; we will
not call students down to the office between 3:25 and 3:40.
News from Galileo Garden:
Farmers Market
Spring Plant Sale
May 7th and May 21st 8:00 – 8:30 am.
May 16th
9:00 am – 3:00
The Galileo Gardens Farmers’ Market is returning to Galileo May 7th and 21st.
Please plan to join us from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. both days to purchase fresh, organic produce
grown by Galileo students. Students, family members, Galileo staff, and community members are all
welcome. Selection will vary with the season, and quantities are limited. All proceeds go to support student
learning in the Galileo Gardens program.
Girls on the Run
meets on Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 pm
Program starts March 2nd and will meet by the cafeteria doors.
Students need to fill out a registration form and a health form
See Ms. Teutonico for more information.
If you have information that you would like on the Galileo Bulletin (GB), please email kathy.stetler@d11.org.
The Galileo Bulletin (GB) will be emailed and posted to the Galileo site on the first school day of the week by 9:30 am.
 All submissions must be turned in to Kathy Stetler by 2:00 pm on the Friday before publication.
Archery Club
meets in the gym from 4:00 to 5:00 with Mr. Segura:
o
Last meeting April 30th
Students need to have a permission slip filled out in order to participate.
Students need to be picked up promptly at 5:00.
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Robotics Club (Bulldog Bots)
o Meets Tuesdays from 3:50 – 4:50 in Room 9
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Books & Games Club
o Meets Wednesdays from 3:50 – 4:50 in Room 9
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Battle of the Books – Meets Wednesdays at lunchtime
o 6th graders meet in Ms. Cary’s class room 108
o 7th graders meet in Mrs. TenBrink’s class room 205
o 8th graders meet in Mr. TenBrink’s class room 217
Boy Scouts
BSA Troop 828
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Meets every Monday that we have school at Galileo 5:30-6:30 pm
Visitors welcome
Contact Jan Brewington for information 439-3418
***PLEASE NOTE: SCIENCE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY SCHOOL HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE YEAR***Please call Mr. Law at 328-2202 if you have any questions.
PTA
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We are looking for parents to participate in PTA to represent Galileo Middle School.
Please contact Ms. Moorhead 328-2219.
Galileo Bulldogs
for Incoming 6th GradersCall Ms. Pam at
328-2210 to sign up
April 27th and April 28th 2015
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Call Ms. Pam at 328-2210 to sign up
Galileo 8th Grade Passage Ceremony
May 28th
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Wasson Auditorium
If you have information that you would like on the Galileo Bulletin (GB), please email kathy.stetler@d11.org.
The Galileo Bulletin (GB) will be emailed and posted to the Galileo site on the first school day of the week by 9:30 am.
 All submissions must be turned in to Kathy Stetler by 2:00 pm on the Friday before publication.
Check the D-11 website under “Summer Enrichment Series” for additional info
Palmer High School International Baccalaureate Information
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The Palmer IB website can be found at www.d11.org/palmer (Click on IB on the left hand side)
IB Middle Years classes are now available at both the entry level and the advanced (honors) level in all
subject areas. A strong AVID program is in place to support college-bound students requiring
additional skill building in order to gain academic momentum and skills. For those students interested
in pursuing the IB Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12, or Advanced Placement classes, we still
recommend a full honors schedule beginning the freshmen year. These students are advised to
demonstrate their readiness for advanced studies by submitting the following evidence:
 Above average test scores
 Positive recommendations from English and Math teachers as well as a teacher of choice
 Algebra in 8th grade and being Geometry Honors ready in 9th
 7th grade CSAP scores being Proficient and above
 Personal motivation and interest to succeed academically
Please feel free to contact the following people with specific questions as needed:
 Sally Kelly, IB Secretary at 328-5073
 Carolyn Derr, IBMYP Coordinator (grades 9 and 10) at 328-5075
 Steve Kern, IB Coordinator ( grades 11 and 12) at 328-5078
 Dawn Boden, Counseling Department Chair at 328-5008
 Carolyn Moyer, IB Counselor (grades 10-12) at 328-5006
If you have information that you would like on the Galileo Bulletin (GB), please email kathy.stetler@d11.org.
The Galileo Bulletin (GB) will be emailed and posted to the Galileo site on the first school day of the week by 9:30 am.
 All submissions must be turned in to Kathy Stetler by 2:00 pm on the Friday before publication.
AVID High School Program:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic, regularly scheduled
elective class held during the school day, based on writing as a tool of learning, the inquiry method,
and collaborative grouping. It is offered at Palmer, Mitchell, Doherty and Coronado High Schools.
If you need more information, please contact Mrs. Vanessa Vatalaro at 719-328-2207.
Palmer AVID
2014-2015 Palmer
Application - NEW.pdf AVID Brochure.pdf
Attention all GT (Gifted and Talented Parents)---Bring your coffee and engage in conversation about giftedness and raising gifted children.
Coffee Time with Beth and Becky
Classes will be held on Tuesdays at the East Library off of Union and Montebello from 9-10:30.
Please note: *We will focus on Building Resiliency. *This is only for parents of identified students.
If you have information that you would like on the Galileo Bulletin (GB), please email kathy.stetler@d11.org.
The Galileo Bulletin (GB) will be emailed and posted to the Galileo site on the first school day of the week by 9:30 am.
 All submissions must be turned in to Kathy Stetler by 2:00 pm on the Friday before publication.