Galileo Gazette

December

6-- Galileo Lottery

6-- 2nd Grade music program @ 3:15

17-- Band and Orchestra concert

20--End of first semester

21--Winter break starts...December 21-January 6

January

6-- No School - Teacher Prep Day

7-- School Resumes

20-- No School - Martin Luther King Jr./ Human Rights Day

23-- Middle School Glow Night

24-- PTO meeting

29-- No School - Teacher Professional Learning/Collaboration Day

Students need to turn in their completed log to Mr. Fulwood by FRIDAY, December 6.

The College of Engineering's Micron Student Success Center is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 18th Annual Engineering & Science Festival again on Saturday February 22, 2025. We will be partnering with Boise State staff and faculty and community partners to provide interactive presentations, hands-on activities, and fun demonstrations all over campus. Please register for the event below.

Orchestra concert will begin at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.

Band concert will begin at 7:00pm in the gym.

VOLUNTEERING with the PTO

PTO needs your help! We are looking to fill ONE open Board position: Co-Director of School Services position, who helps oversee the clubs. Please reach out to GalileoSTEMPTO@gmail.com to find out more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

You are invited to the next PTO General Meeting * Friday, January 24th @ 9:15 am

STAFF APPRECIATION

Please drop off cookies by 10 am on Wednesday, December 18th * Thank you to all the generous families that donated to our baked potato bar, it was an overwhelming success! We are asking for cookies and baked goods in December to distribute to our wonderful staff! Please see the signup genius to see what is still needed!

MIDDLE SCHOOL Glow Night

Middle Schoolers, please join us for Glow Night on Thursday, January 23rd from 6:00-7:30 pm. Glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag will be played in the gym, and glow-in-the-dark face painting will be available in the cafeteria. Costco pizza, rice Krispy treats, and sodas & water will be provided. ID required for entry.

This is a very popular event, so please sign up below to volunteer:

Glow Night

signupgenius.com

CLUB HIGHLIGHT

Running and Walking Club is at full speed through the winter!

582 Students are participating and have completed 3,483 miles as of November 19th!

We would like to recognize our Top 10 runners:

#1 Michael M, 5th, 51.25 miles

#2 Wyatt S, 5th, 51 miles

#3 (tie) Louie G, 5th, 46.5 miles

#3 (tie) Jasper C, 5th, 46.5 miles

#4 Carter S, 6th, 44.25 miles

#5 Logan T, 5th, 37.5 miles

#6 (tie) Colton L, 4th, 37 miles

#6 (tie) Brady T, 5th, 37 miles

#7 Dexter P, 5th, 36 miles

#8 Caleb H, 5th, 34.75 miles

#9 Ethan K, 5th, 34 miles

#10 Colton S, 5th, 33.5 miles

All students can participate in the Running & Walking Club every Tuesday & Thursday during lunch recess. We need helpers! Please come help and cheer your student on!

Sign up here for one day or more!

~ SINCERE GRATITUDE ~

Dear Galileo Family - Thank you to our veterans and all who participated in honoring our veterans!

Go Falcons!

For yearbook purposes the following questions will be asked of each grade level:

🌮Kindergarten-1st Grade: What is the most common favorite food in your class? What is the most common favorite sport in your class?

🏅2nd Grade- 3rd Grade: What are some rules in your sports? How do you follow rules in your sport?

💭4th- 5th Grade- What is your strongest characteristic? What is one challenge you had to overcome?

🏫Middle School 6-7th Grade: How do you study for test? How do you do good in school? How should you act in class?

🎓8th Grade: What is your biggest accomplishment in school? What is your biggest accomplishment you have ever had?

West Ada’s goal of remaining on the cutting edge of education is as strong as ever. One of the most recent examples of that is on display with the opening of the Flyers Center.

Flyers is a unique facility designed to empower our youngest K-5 learners. The emphasis is on teaching these students how to correctly address the behavioral problems that are hindering their education and development.

We’re joined by Kelli Knowles, the Principal of Flyers Center, and Jamie Giebler, a behavior consultant in the district. These two educators are spearheading West Ada’s innovative approach to behavior and student development.

To learn more about Flyers, click here… https://www.westada.org/o/flyers/arti...

To learn more about Varsity Tutors, click here… https://www.westada.org/page/varsity-...

To subscribe to West Ada’s YouTube channel, click here... / @westadaschooldistrict

To learn more about the podcast, or for past episodes click here… https://www.westada.org/page/podcast #WeAreWestAda

We're excited for the upcoming school year and wanted to share an important update about our cell phone and electronic device policy (Policy 502.80).

To keep classrooms focused and free from distractions, students won't be allowed to use cell phones and personal electronic devices during class unless the teacher gives permission. Here are the key points:

• No Devices in Class: Students must place their devices in a designated area (like lockers or baskets) before class starts.
• Devices Off: All devices should be powered off while in the designated classroom storage area.
• Smartwatches: These can stay with students but must be turned off during instructional time. Any use of or distractions created as a result of powered wearable devices will be subject to disciplinary action.
• Exceptions: Teachers may allow device use for specific educational purposes or in emergencies.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices - Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Starting with the 2024-25 school year, in line with Policy 503.20, all middle schools in the district will be implementing a consistent cell phone policy across all West Ada middle schools to enhance the learning environment. During the academic day, students will not be permitted to use cell phones. These devices must be stored in student lockers throughout the school day. This procedure aims to minimize distractions and support a focused and productive educational experience for all students.

K-2 Devices: District-issued devices will remain at school and will be charged regularly in the classroom. K-2 students will not take their laptops, chargers, or cases home. Administrators may grant exceptions based on individual students’ learning needs.

3-5 Devices: District-issued devices may remain at school and be charged in the classroom, OR they may be sent home with the student at the discretion of the school and/or classroom teacher.

This information will be posted soon in the updated One-to-One Device Handbook.

Please spread the word that there are no motor vehicles of any kind allowed on the playground and field. We have seen neighbor kids ride their golf carts, etc. all over our turf. We have seen tracks when the snow comes. This is unsafe and can ruin equipment. Thank you!

The answer to this question is due to the distance between the stop sign on Saguaro Drive and the crosswalk. If more cars are in the que than the distance allows, we have a back up which will put cars into the crosswalk and slows traffic flow. Thanks for your understanding and for following the guidance of our duties.

Please help us be good neighbors by respecting neighbors' driveways and access as you park near Galileo. Also, please don't park and leave your car unattended in a line that is moving. If you need to leave your car unattended, use one of the parking spots in the main parking lot.

Please spread the word that there are no motor vehicles of any kind allowed on the playground and field. We have seen neighbor kids ride their golf carts, etc. all over our turf. We have seen tracks when the snow comes. This is unsafe and can ruin equipment. Thank you!

Please remind others that we have students playing on our field daily. Dogs are wonderful companions but are not kind to our turf. Dogs are not allowed on the turf and please clean up your dog's mess when taking them on a walk on school grounds.

Please remember that Galileo is a closed campus from 8:15-4:30. This includes the walking path and playground areas. Visitors who haven't checked into the office will be asked to check in or to leave campus.

Dear Galileo neighbors -

In an effort to keep our students safe and our campus secure, we ask that you please close the gate behind you when you enter the school grounds using the walking path.

Thank you.

Please check the lost and found for any missing items!! Leftover items will be periodically donated.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.

(Students may arrive beginning at 8:45 am)

9:05 am – First bell

9:10 am – Tardy bell

3:55 pm – Dismissal bell

Wednesday

(Students may arrive beginning at 9:00 am)

9:20 am – First bell

9:25 am – Tardy bell

3:55 pm – Dismissal bell

Students are not to be dropped off prior to these times as there is no supervision for students until the times designated.

Attendance Line

(208) 350-4106

Please call the attendance line before 9:30am if your child will be absent for any reason, or will be late to school. Please state your child’s name, teacher and reason for absence. If you are planning a vacation and your student will be absent three or more days please fill out the notification of absence form found here. This form does not excuse the absences, but will help keep everyone informed.

Principal - Rob Lamb - lamb.robert@westada.org

Secretary/Bookkeeper - Jennifer Damiano - damiano.jennifer@westada.org

Secretary/Registrar - Chandi VonLindern - vonlindern.chandi@westada.org

Assistant Secretary - Angela Meyers - meyers.angela@westada.org

Safe School Assistant - Melissa Dahlen - dahlen.melissa@westada.org

Nurse - Kara Jeppson - jeppson.kara@westada.org

Health Tech - Chrystalyn Coulter - coulter.chrystalyn@westada.org

Elementary Counselor - Megan Robinson - robinson.megan@westada.org

MS Counselor - Sam Kristensen - kristensen.samuel@westada.org

Website: https://www.westada.org/o/galileo
Location: 4735 West Saguaro Drive Eagle, Idaho 83616
Phone: 208-350-4105