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Principal's Pen
May 2024: Volume 7 , Issue 9
Gale Elementary School
Home of the Tigers!
An 'A' Rated School
Website: https://galees.tusd1.org
Location: 678 South Gollob Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-731-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaleTigersTUSD
Greetings Tiger Families,
Welcome to May!
It is hard to believe we are in the last month of school. We would like to thank all of our parents, students, families, PTC, and community partners for making this year so successful! You ROAR!
Our students have worked really hard to learn new skills and prepare for the next school year. I am very proud of how you have worked so hard to support our Tigers. We appreciate you!
This month brings a lot of fun activities such as water day, performances, and closing out the school year. Please continue to be on time and in class everyday so our Tigers don't miss out. We also prepare to say goodbye half of our 5th graders as they move on to other schools, but remember Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
Thank you for another amazing year at Gale! It has been a pleasure getting to serve all of you. I wish you all the very best this summer! Enjoy extra time with our beloved Tigers!
In partnership,
520-731-4504
State Testing Completed!
TAX CREDIT
I want to thank you so much for your tax credit donations. I hope you realize how important these funds are. Your generosity ensured that our Tigers still received experiences and support
needed to access the curriculum and succeed. This year we put your tax credit dollars at work in the following areas:
· Buses for field trips
· Teacher Requests
· Classroom Enrichment
We can’t thank you enough for all of your support. Please remember to make a tax credit contribution to Gale Elementary School. Contributions can be made at www.tusd1.org/taxcredit
DATES to REMEMBER
🔅May
May 1 Art Walk Through
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 Peter Piper Pizza
May 10 Talent Show
May 13 Water Day 5, 2, 3
May 15 Water Day 4, 1, K
May 17 PTC Committee Meeting
May 20 Kindergarten Celebration
May 21 5th Grade Promotion
May 23 Last Day of School
🌊June
June 3 Summer School Starts
June 27 Summer School Ends
🎆July
July 30 Ice Cream Social
🏫 August
August 1st First Day of School
OPEN ENROLLMENT & 5th GRADE FAMILIES
We STILL have students who have not registered for next school year. Students cannot be assigned teachers until they are registered for the 24-25 school year. This is especially important for our 6th Grade Expansion as slots filled will determine how many teachers are assigned to Gale.
6th Grade Expansion Update
Dear 5th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Thank you so much for registering for 6th grade. We are excited to see so many of our Tigers returning to Gale. Our team has been working hard to build an amazing pilot program. Should you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your input and feedback are invaluable to us, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Family Engagement
Please reach out to our School Community Liaison , Chrissy Van Cleve for event information, student support, or community resources by email or 520-731-4500. Our upcoming family engagement focus group provides vital information and parent perspective which helps drive Gale’s future family engagement goals. Chrissy will be reaching out to parents regarding participation in the two hour process soon.
Email: chris.langston@tusd1.org
Phone: 520-731-4500
CHARACTER STRONG & TIGER TRAITS
Character Strong and Tiger Traits are basically character traits we teach and encourage children to use in order to help them be more successful students and members of our society.
You can support our efforts by discussing the meaning of each trait and the role it plays in your child’s life. It is important for you to notice and recognize your child as s/he practices using their traits even at home.
Every week we highlight a different trait. This month's Character Strong and Tiger Traits are Creativity, Curiosity, and Problem Solving.
Counselor's Corner with Ms. Meraz
Happy May, Tiger Families,
Wow! I can't believe we are nearly done with this school year! This month, we will continue to work on kindness, empathy, and respect. I will facilitate lessons on summer safety, emotions, and transitions to Middle School.
Please remind your students about Tiger Tokens. Tiger Tokens are a great way to promote school-wide positivity and finish the year with encouragement and respect.
Reflecting on my time in the Gale community, I am filled with gratitude. The students, teachers, staff, and families have all left an indelible mark on my heart, and I am a better counselor because of you. As we look ahead to the next school year, I am confident that Gale will continue to thrive with the new school counselor, who is a wonderful addition to our community. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. Remember, as Ms. Osollo says, "Once a Tiger, always a Tiger." 💙🧡🐯
Thank you, and have a safe, fun, and productive Summer!
Cheers,
Mrs. Meraz
(P): (520) 355-5388 (Google Voice)
SPIRIT FRIDAYS
Classes with the highest percentage of students wearing Gale t-shirts get to display our coveted Spirit Sticks for a week. Ms. Osollo delivers the sticks to winning classrooms immediately following our Tiger Assemblies.