Galileo Magnet High School hosted their "Prospect Student Open House" last week. Potential Galileo scholars and their families were provided the opportunity to tour the campus as well as speak with current students and teachers.

Families were eager to support and cheer on the Westwood Middle School Girl's Basketball Team as they lead their way to a victory over Fieldale Collinsville! Way to go Lady Tigers!

The "Parents as Learning Partners" event provided a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to engage in educational activities together. One of the highlights of the event was a hands-on hieroglyphics activity, where families collaborated with their children to explore this fascinating form of ancient writing. Following the activity, families were given valuable information about academic expectations for the year and strategies on how they can support their child's learning at home. This event reinforced the importance of a strong partnership between home and school to foster student success.

E.A. Gibson Elementary School scholars were celebrated as the earned their "Bulldog Boost" this week! Keep up the great work!

Third grade scholars in Ms. Sledge's class were focused as they explored the history of New Year's resolutions through reading and reinforced their learning by finding key terms in a word search activity!

January 17 - GW and Galileo Swim Meet at the YMCA at 5 p.m.; GW Boys Basketball home games vs. Tunstall, starting at 5:30 p.m.

January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 21 - Bonner Girls Basketball home game vs. Carlisle at 5:30 p.m.; GW Boys Basketball home games vs. Mecklenburg starting at 5:30 p.m.

January 22 - Schoolfield Sixth Grade Academy Open house at 4:30 p.m.; Governor's School and AET Open House at 6 p.m.; GW Wrestling home match at 6 p.m.

January 23 - Arnett Hills International Academy Open House at 4 p.m.; Bonner vs. Westwood Boys & Girls Basketball, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Bonner; School Board Meeting starting at 5:30 p.m.

January 24 - GW Girls Basketball home games vs. Bassett starting at 5:30 p.m.

*Check out school websites for school-based events!

With our School Choice applications open again, many of our choice schools and programs are offering open houses. The remaining open house dates and times are as follows:

Early College Open house - January 21 at 6 p.m. at DCC**

Schoolfield 6th Grade Academy - January 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Governor's School and AET - January 22 at 6 p.m. at the Institute
Arnett Hills International Academy - January 23 at 4 p.m. at Johnson Elementary

**Rescheduled from January 13.

Interested in applying for any of these schools/programs? Stop by, meet the staff, and learn more about what they have to offer! View more information about our new and returning programs, including our 25-26 School Choice Guide, and the applications on our website here.

On Thursday, January 16, the nonprofit Shoes that Fit, in partnership with GEICO and the Wendell Scott Foundation, delivered 535 brand new pairs of shoes and socks to every student attending the event at Schoolfield. We are so thankful to our community partners who made this happen for our very deserving students. We so appreciate the generosity and kindness extended during this event.