GALATAS GAZETTE
October 11, 2024
Contact Information
Denae Wilker, Principal
Candace Mathis, Assistant Principal
Dawn Wright, Assistant Principal
Natalie Weber, 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
Front Office Hours: 7:25 AM-3:45 PM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalatasCISD/
READING WEEK COMING SOON: OCTOBER 21-25
Online Book Fair is Now Open!
We are looking forward to our Book Fair and Reading Week, which will take place October 21-25. Stay tuned for more information about that super fun week, but in the meantime we are excited that the online Book Fair is open now! Please visit the site below to get a head start on shopping for some great books for your family.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
Literati (our Book Fair company) is offering a 20% discount to Book Fair Volunteers!
Please visit the link below for information about volunteering, and to sign up to help!
Galatas Book Fair
Dear Parents and Families,
We are so excited about our upcoming Book Fair! This year our campus will host the Literati Book Fair on October 21-25. Students and families are welcome to shop during the hours listed below. We will also have a special family event on October 22nd.
Reading is vital to leading a better life, and knowing how to read is just the beginning. Motivating young people to keep reading, comprehend what they read, and develop the ability to think creatively are the end goals.
Our Book Fair has a wide variety of titles and interests for all students and may include books for parents, siblings, and family members of all ages. Families can visit the Book Fair website at https://efairs.literati.com/ to read reviews of featured books, as well as watch book trailers and author videos.
With your involvement, we can inspire children to practice reading and read more often. Together, we can build readers and read for a better life.
Thank you for your support,
Librarian
Book Fair Hours:
Monday, October 21: 7:35-3:00, 3:30-4:00
Tuesday, October 22: 7:35-3:00, 3:30-4:00
6:00-7:30 (Bedtime Story Night)
Wednesday, October 23: 7:35-3:00, 3:30-4:00
Thursday, October 24: 7:35-3:00, 3:30-4:00
Friday, October 25: 7:35-12:00 (Storybook Parade)
Galatas Reading Week/Red Ribbon Week: October 21-25
This year Reading Week and Red Ribbon Week have teamed up for a week full of wonderful activities. Here is a schedule of events and the fun daily themes to celebrate Reading Week and Red Ribbon Week at school. Be sure to ask your child about their favorite read-aloud, silent reading, and happenings going on at school. Enjoy reading to and with your child this week. Every Minute Counts!
School-wide Reading Challenge: October 21-24
Let’s Read! During the week, each student is challenged to read for 20 minutes or more per day. Students and parents can enter reading minutes daily (Monday- Thursday) online at the link below.
Each morning, Tuesday through Friday, the two students from each grade with the most minutes logged in will receive a free book from the Book Fair! Also, the section from each grade level that has the most student participation will receive a free book for their teacher from the book fair! The grade level at the end of the week that logged the most reading minutes will win a $10 Amazon gift card for those teachers! Teamwork makes dream work! Let the reading begin!
Bedtime Story Night: Tuesday October 22
An on-campus, afterschool event featuring The Woodlands High School Theater group! The theater group will be doing a read-aloud of Armadilly Chili . Bring a blanket and stuffed animal for either the 6 PM or 7 PM show. The Literati Book Fair will be open for students and parents to shop during this event.
Storybook Parade: October 25
We are looking forward to our Storybook Parade on Friday, October 25. We will have an outside "Family Viewing Area" so that everyone can enjoy seeing the creative costumes while we celebrate our favorite books!
The parade will begin at 8:20 AM. As part of our parade route, our students will exit through the gym doors at the rear of the school, around the car loop, and then back into the school through the other set of gym doors. Families will be able to view the parade around the car loop at the back of the school. Please see the map below for specific details.
Parking will be available at Cattail Park, and there will be limited spots at Community Baptist Church as well. Please be careful and courteous, as the pre-school will be having their drop-off at the same time. Please do not park or drive through the Good Shepherd parking lot.
Students may come to school dressed as their favorite storybook character (no weapons, masks, face paint, or spray-painted hair, please), and should bring the character book to carry in the school-wide parade. Students should be able to change out of their costume independently.
Lunch Visitors During the Weeks of October 15-18 and 21-25
During the weeks of October 15-18 and 21-25 the Activity Room will be unavailable for inside lunch guests due to the Book Fair set-up. As a result, only outside dining options will be available for lunch guests during those two weeks. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause on inclement weather days.
We thank you for your understanding, and invite you to visit the Book Fair with your children before and after school the week of October 21-25.
Yearbooks on Sale Now!
Order by January 1st for the early bird price of $30!
Use the link below to order your yearbook today.
TOP DOG Parents:
Applaud your 4th grader’s achievements with a special “Top Dog Shoutout” for only $20. Look for the “Shoutout/Ad” tab when ordering.
We also have a special section for our Top Dogs and would love for you to send in a baby/toddler picture of your child. Headshots work best! Send these to yearbook@galataspto.com, along with your student’s name and section number.
Yearbook Cover Contest!
Each year our talented students get the opportunity to design the cover artwork for the yearbook.
This year’s theme is “Galatas at the Rodeo!”
Contest Rules:
1.) All submissions should be done in the portrait (vertical) layout.
2.) Maximum size should be 8.5”X11” on a white 8 ½” x 11” sheet paper. (This is the only size allowed for scanning purposes.)
3.) Include a greyhound in your picture.
4.) Do not put your name on the front of the paper.
5.) Including the school name is optional.
6.) Take a photo or scan your work and email it to yearbook@galataspto.com by October 25th. Include your name and section number in the email.
7.) Save the hardcopy! Those will be collected if chosen.
Once all submissions have been received, each grade level will vote for their grade level favorite. The finalist from each grade level will then go through a final round of voting to choose the cover for this year’s book. Good luck and have fun!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Coats for Kids Drive Begins October 3!
The 22nd Annual Conroe ISD Police COATS for KIDS DRIVE will take place from October 3-18! We will have a collection bin at our Counselor's office to collect new or gently used (clean) coats, hoodies, and sweaters.
During last year's Coats for Kids Drive, 1,100 coats, jackets, and hoodies were collected and distributed to campuses in need!
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign-Up
To volunteer for Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students), please visit Watch D.O.G.S. Sign-Up. For more information, please email nweber@conroeisd.net.
Top Dog Safety Patrol
Scan the QR code on the photo to sign up! Contact nweber@conroeisd.net with any questions.
October is Bullying Prevention Month
Unity Day - Wednesday, October 16
In Conroe ISD, bullying prevention involves creating a safe and respectful school environment where all students feel included and supported.
Join us on October 16 and wear orange to show unity for kindness and respect.
Gifted & Talented Nominations Now Open
The GT Nomination window for parent nominations for the Spring, 2024 Gifted and Talented screening opens October 1- December 18, 2024.
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.
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 October which will serve as a GT screener for second grade students. More information to come at a later date.
Parents may nominate their 3rd and/or 4th grade student. 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.
Please contact our Assistant Principal, Dawn Wright, at dwright@conroeisd.net for additional information and/or a GT Nomination packet.
Spring GT testing will take place at Galatas Elementary during the school day from January 27-February 7, 2025.
All completed nomination packets must be returned to Dawn Wright on or before December 18, 2024.
Calling All Student Writers!
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about the Greyhound Gab!
We are calling for all student authors to submit their writings to our literacy publication called the Greyhound Gab.
Each class is assigned a month in which Galatas students can submit an original creative writing piece. Topics and types of writings include but are not limited to:
· Book review
· Teacher/staff interview
· Original poetry
· School event report (ex. Red Ribbon Week; Fall Fundraiser, Springetti)
Submissions should be the student’s work; however, parents may provide edits. The work does not need to be long; the purpose of the Greyhound Gab is to foster curiosity, creativity and to have their works published in an online format.
Please submit your child's piece to Gabby Willmore at greyhoundgab@galataspto.com. Once all writing is compiled they will appear with a link in the Galatas Gazette.
Due dates by section number are as followed:
Due Nov 1: Section K2, 12, 22, 31, 42
Due Dec 6: Section K3, 13, 23, 32, 43
Due Jan 10: Section K4, 14, 24, 33, 44
Due Feb 7: Section K5, 16, 25, 34, 45
Due Mar 7: Section K6, 17, 26, 35, 46
Due Apr 4: Section 18, 27, 36, 47, 58
Due May 2: Section 28, 37, 38, 48, 59
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT GALATAS!
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.
Upcoming Galatas Spirit Events!
Mod Pizza
Sunday, October 27. Click on flyer for details and online ordering code.
Next Level Beauty Bar
Tuesday, November 5, 9 AM-6 PM. Call 281-296-8888 to book your appointment, and click on flyer for more information.
24-25 Directory Now Available
The updated Galatas Digital Directory is now available! Directory access is only available to PTO members. It's not too late to join!
For more information about the Directory including how to access and use it, please take a look at the link below.
ExxonMobil Grant Program 24-25
ExxonMobil makes a corporate donation to Galatas for the number of hours ExxonMobil employees and spouses for specific events at the school.
Please sign up below if you are an ExxonMobil employee or spouse of an ExxonMobil employee. You will be contacted by the ExxonMobil Coordinator with further details.
Galatas Spirit Items Available
Galatas Spirit Items (yard signs and stickers) are available for purchase year-round! Please order at the link below.
**Click on the link below to view a picture of the yard sign!
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.
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, or click on “Volunteer (Parents)” in your student's Parent Portal.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN CONROE ISD
CISD is looking for volunteers for a variety of committees:
1. Attendance Boundary Committee
2. Library Materials Reconsideration Committee
For more information or to apply for any of these committees, please visit https://www.conroeisd.net/parents/get-involved/
Teacher & Instructional Paraprofessional Job Fair
Wednesday, October 30, 4:30-6:30 PM
Already Degreed? Thinking About Teaching?
Learn more about an alternative certification program! Tuesday, November 12, 5:30-6:30 PM. Register here.
A Message from our School Nurse
Dear Galatas Parents/Guardians,
We ask that every student carry a change of clothing in their backpack. Students may spill, fall in the mud, or not make it to the restroom on time. The Clinic has a limited supply of extra clothing, and having an extra set in your student's backpack will make it easier to change if needed.
It's flu season! The following is a great website with a chart that distinguishes between a cold, the flu or allergies:
Differences between a Cold, the Flu, and Allergies | Family Allergy & Asthma
If your child has the flu, please call the school and let us know. The nurse tracks illnesses every week.
Cough drops and inhalers are considered medication. Therefore, students may not have them in class or bring them to school. If you need to check in cough drops, inhalers, or other medication, please come to the school between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on school days - no need to make an appointment. Remember all medications need to be checked into the clinic, including cough drops and inhalers.
Thank you for the privilege of caring for your children here at Galatas. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at nkendall@conroeisd.net. I look forward to assisting you, and your student!
Nell Kendall, RN
COMING SOON!
TWHS Red & Green Parade
Cars & Coffee
Saturday, October 26 from 8-11 AM at Woodforest Bank Stadium. There will also be a designated area for an Emergency Response Vehicle Touch-a-Truck! Admission, car entry, and coffee are FREE!
CISD Police Department Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26 at Woodforest Bank Stadium, 3-5 PM
TWCPHS Revelier & Gingham Girls Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26 10 AM-12 PM at TWCPHS parking lot.
TWHS Fine Arts Musical Audition Opportunity
TWHS is auditioning children in grades 3-5 for the role of "Young Will" in the upcoming production of Big Fish. Please see the flyer for information, dates, and times.
TWHS Theater Improv Camp
Saturday, November 2. For more information and registration, please visit Theater Improv Camp Registration or scan the QR code on the photo.
SCREEN TIME TIPS
Cope without Social Media or Screen: teach your teen coping skills to nurture distress and avoid the quick fix of distraction through screens
~INFORMATION FOR ONGOING REFERENCE~
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.
CISD Child Nutrition Information
Free & Reduced Meals Application Eligibility Dates
If your child qualified for free or reduced priced meals last year school year, please be aware that the prior status will expire on 9-26-2024. Families will need to apply and receive new approval for the current year. Please use the link above to apply.
School Start Time Reminder
Our school start time has moved to 7:55 AM. Students should be in their classrooms by 7:55 AM to view our Galatas morning announcements and begin their day.
The tardy bell rings at 7:55 AM. Students arriving to school after the tardy bell are considered tardy. Students arriving to school after the cones are set up at the entrance to the car rider line should be brought to the front of the school to enter through the front doors. Students must stop at the front desk. A parent should come into the school with the student to sign the student in for the day.
REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES AND ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
When your child is absent, please do one of the following before 9:00 AM:
- Call the front office (936-709-5000) with your student's absence information,
- Call the school attendance line (936-709-5014) and leave a message stating your child’s name, reason for the absence, person reporting the absence, and a phone number. or
- Email Robin Curtis (rcurtis@conroeisd.net) to explain the reason for their absence.
To ensure the accuracy of your child's attendance records, please call or email each day your child is absent, or if your child will be out for an extended period, please let us know by emailing Robin Curtis at the email above.
Attendance is recorded at 9:00 AM each day. If your child is absent at 9:00 AM due to a doctor’s appointment, he/she will be counted present if you bring your child back to school on the same day with a doctor's statement that verifies the appointment.
If your child is not in attendance at school for the entire day for any reason, the student is considered “absent”. There are basically two types of absences:
- Excused Absence: an absence is considered "excused" when there is prior parental notification (phone call or email) explaining the absence, or a note from a parent or medical professional upon return to school. Absences can be excused if they are related to illness, medical appointment, a death in the family, or other health related reasons. An excused absence does not remove the absence from the student’s record, but it does document that a student is absent for an excusable reason.
- Unexcused Absence: an absence is considered “unexcused” when there is no prior parental notification, no note or email sent upon return explaining the absence, for family travel/vacation, or other absences not recognized as "excused" by the district or state.
Transportation Changes
Transportation change notepads will be sent home with each student at Meet and Greet or on the first day of school. Please use these forms any time a student needs to go home in a different way from the permanent designated mode of transportation.
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; students may not have a transportation change to ride a different bus.
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.
FOOD DELIVERY TO STUDENTS
Please note that outside (from a delivery service) delivery of food to students is prohibited as noted in the CISD Student Handbook. This includes deliveries from Door Dash, GrubHub, etc... Forgotten lunches from home may be brought to the drop-off table by 10AM for delivery to students before lunch time.
If there are any questions, please call the office for assistance.
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.
**Students may enjoy lunch with their parents/family only; please do not invite other students to eat lunch with your family.
**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 keep students and other children at the tables with you; do not allow them to run or play during lunch time.
**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 while visiting at lunch. If a grandparent or other family member 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 per school year, 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. Guests should then head back to the front office to return your visitor sticker.
Kindergarten 12:05 PM-12:30 PM
1st Grade 12:20 PM-12:45 PM
2nd Grade 11:50 AM-12:15 PM
3rd Grade 11:35 AM-12:00 PM
4th Grade 11:10 AM-11:35 AM
Please be mindful that the next grade level parents are also excited to visit their children for lunch. We ask parents to exit promptly at the designated time, to allow the next group to have lunch together. Thank you!
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
The Birthday Book Club is a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday or half birthday and help support the Galatas Elementary Library. We have partnered with Bound to Stay Bound, one of our library book vendors, so book selections can be made directly from the website.
Please visit the link below for more information and ordering instructions.
SMART Tag Backpack Tags
All students should have a SMART Tag on their backpack. Each day these tags are scanned by our staff members as part of our dismissal procedure to ensure that each student goes home the correct way.
SMART Tags are also used by our CISD Transportation Department, as a way to ensure authorized riders board our buses and improve the safety and security of students who utilize our bus transportation services. For more information on the SMART Tag system, please click here.
If your child loses their SMART tag, please notify their teacher and we will replace the tag. There is a $2.00 fee to replace a lost tag; that fee will be assessed in our School Cash system and you will be notified of the charge.
CISD Cell Phone/Smartwatch Guidelines
- Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
- Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
- Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
- Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/guardian of a late bus)
School Cash Online
School Cash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees.
- Conveniently make payments for student fees online
All you have to do is register, attach your students and in no time, you will be able to make payments online.
Please visit the link below for more information and a link to register.
Library Daily Email Notifications
Conroe ISD Library Services is enabling daily email notifications so you are informed of the items checked out by your student. Daily emails will list the item(s) currently checked out. If the book(s) your student selected is not a good fit, please have your student return it to the campus library and choose a new title. If you have questions about the book(s), please contact the school librarian. Notifications for these daily messages can be managed in Parent Access Center (PAC). If you don’t have a PAC account, you will need to register for one to access the email settings. You can also view the item(s) your student checked out by logging in to Destiny Discover through your student's SSO account. You can further manage your student’s access to library materials by completing the Library Access Form found on the Library Services website along with viewing other helpful information.
Directions for opting in or out of these notifications can be found in the document below.
Drop-off Procedures for Forgotten Items
Please help your child 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 delivered 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. You may email your child’s teacher to let them know to allow your child to check the drop-off desk after 10:00 a.m.
- 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.
Lunches/food from delivery services as well as delivery of flowers, balloons, etc...to students at school are not permitted.
Water Bottles
Student Early Check-Out
Sometimes it is necessary for a student to be checked out of school before dismissal.
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
The speed limit in the Galatas school zone is 20 mph. This is to ensure the safety of all of our community members during very busy times in the morning and afternoon. As families enter and exit the car line, please take care to drive slowly and carefully.
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!
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!
School Dismissal Safety Notes
Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind:
--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.
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.
Child Nutrition Information
Student Breakfast $2.00
Student Lunch $3.20
Non Student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $5.00
Milk $1.15
If your child is bringing their lunch, please pack items they can easily open.
Free and Reduced Meals: Parents must complete an application for students to be eligible for Free or Reduced meals. You may apply using the link below:
2024-2025 Calendar
The CISD Board of Trustees has approved the 2024-2025 calendar. For your planning purposes, please download the calendar here: 24-25 CISD 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 and look forward to a great school year!
Upcoming Events
October
11 No School: Student Holiday
14 No School: Holiday
21-25 Red Ribbon Week
21-25 Book Fair
22 Bedtime Story Night-6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
23 TWHS Red & Green Homecoming Parade @ TWHS
25 Storybook Parade-8:20 a.m.
31 Science Day
November
4 No School: Staff Development
5 No School: Election Day
7 Individual Picture Make-up Day
12 PTO Meeting- 10:00 AM
14 3rd Grade Program: 6:00 p.m.
15 Galatas Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m.
22 Galatas Fun Run
25-29 No School: Thanksgiving Break
December
10 PTO Meeting-10:00 a.m.
12 Winter Party
20 Polar Express Day (Students wear p.j.’s)
20 Early Release Day, End of Nine Weeks– 11:55 a.m.
December 23-January 6 Winter Break
January
7 Classes Resume