GALILEO WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 1, 2017
Dear Galileo Families,
Wow! We had such a busy week, and more fun is in store for the next few weeks!
This week we have Chipotle Spirit Night on Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.,
Enrollment day for our new families on Thursday and our Elementary Assembly on
Friday morning. Make sure you plan to attend Parent Workshop on April 11th and
you won’t want to miss the Family Picnic on April 21st!
We received news on Friday that Galileo will have a Seminole Deputy assigned to
our school to enhance our security efforts and provide additional community
support for our students and families. Please welcome Deputy Negri when you see
him on our campus.
Chipotle Spirit Night is MONDAY NIGHT!!
Have a savory burrito or taco in the company of all of your Galileo
friends on Monday Night! Lake Mary Chipotle sends Galileo 50% of
every dollar you spend to support Galileo programs. Join us for food
and fun at 4315 W. Lake Mary Blvd. See the attached flyer for
details or check out your kiddo’s backpack for the one we sent home!
CAMP GALILEO flyers all about summer camp offerings went home on
Friday. We have 40 spots for each camp. See the attached flyer to
read about all of the fun and sign up today on SchoolPay.
FUN RUN UPDATE
Please keep working on collecting your pledge money for FUN RUN! We ask
that all money is turned in by Thursday! Your efforts are appreciated!
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND 5TH GRADE PARENTS
Please make sure your child completes and turns in their
middle school course registration form to his/her first
period teacher by Monday, April 3rd. We do our best to
schedule students into top choices for electives. Please
note that your child may be required to take an intensive
math and/or reading course in place of one or both
electives dependent on progress monitors and teacher
recommendations.
The following courses are year long courses:
- Digital Art & Design
- TV Production 1 & 2
- Spanish 1
- French 1
- Band (your student will need to provide their own
instrument)
Book Club with Ms. Bajgier will start up again on April 6th!
We will meet every Thursday in April, immediately after school until 4:20 pm
New members are welcome! Please have your child come see Ms. Bajgier to get a
permission slip prior to our meetings. Your child must have a permission slip in
order to stay for Book Club.
We will be reading the book "A Dog's Purpose". Please get the book and have your
child read chapters 1 and 2 before our first meeting. Digital, hardback, or
paperback is fine. Email with any questions:
[email protected]
Parent Workshop Night - Tuesday, April 11
Join us for a fabulous parent education opportunity! Parent Workshop Night is one of
Galileo Families’ favorite evenings and one of the best chances to learn more about the
Galileo Curriculum, offerings and programs, and strategies for promoting social
emotional and academic growth in your child. See the comprehensive overview of
workshops attached! Childcare will be provided, but we need you to RSVP using the
link below:
http://evite.me/UVSTcG3ptB
GALILEO FAMILY PICNIC:
Friday, April 21st.
Galileo Family Picnic is a memorable day for all kids and they would love for you to
be there. Bring your blanket and a family lunch, and prepare to enjoy every
second! Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will be sold and we will be graced by the presence
of the Croom’s Steel Drum Band. You can even visit the Book Fair to get your books
for summer reading! Pack a lunch or stop and get subs along the way, but do not
miss this fantastic day!
Bring: lunch, a blanket to sit on, and wear your sunscreen. You can bring your little
kids and grandparents too, but please do not bring family pets:).
Calling all Talent!
Galileo will have a talent show on May 24th for 2nd - 5th grade from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
andMay 25th for middle school from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Auditions will take place the week
of May 1st.
Want to Have Your Next Birthday Party on the Galileo Playground?
The Galileo Playground is the perfect place to host your child's next birthday! Consider
renting the space for your kiddo's big day or your Family Picnic. There are several rental
packages available and lots of fun to be had. Email [email protected] for
details!
Shopping for Uniforms for Next Year?
Land’s End is having a free school logo promo! Valid until April 3rd, the promo code is
FREELOGO and the PIN is 1053.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
From the Yearbook committee: If you haven’t met your 20 hours of volunteer time yet,
and have basic computer skills, access to a computer and don’t mind playing around
with easy software, then we need you! Please e-mail [email protected] for
more information.
Galileo Student Government
The Galileo Student Government is kicking off the Pasta 4 Pennies campaign
on Monday, March 27th and it will run through Friday, April 14th. We are
doing this to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This
money will be spent helping aid thousands of children and adults in the fight
against cancers, such as Leukemia. We will gladly accept any donation of
change or coins, cash, please no checks. The class that raises the most
money will receive a pasta party provided by Olive Garden.
Please send us the following items for CP
-Glass jars of any kind (baby food, pickles, jam, mason jars, etc.). *reused is best!
-masking tape
-chalkboard paint
-sponge paintbrushes
-herb seeds (oregano, rosemary, mint, etc.)
MIDDLE SCHOOL HYGIENE EFFORT
Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours? Please help us with our Promoting Good
Hygiene Habits project for middle school students. We need some help with the collection of
small trial size items, including Chapstick with SPF 30 or more, sunscreen with at least SPF 30,
neutral scent deodorants, and more. Please consider helping us getting some of this stuff donated
for this fantastic project. Ultimately, every middle school student will have their own hygiene
kit. If you would like to assist in shopping for this venture, please contact Vanessa Breedlove at
[email protected]. Thank you so much for your support, and if you have any questions
or concerns please contact Tammi Quinn at [email protected] or the Galileo School Nurse,
Charlotte Deehr [email protected].
SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/pg22jq
THIS WEEK:
April 3:
FFEA @ 4:00
Dance Club @ 4:00
Chipotle Night @ 4:00 - 8:00
April 4:
8th Grade Debates @ 9:30 in cafeteria
Choir Practice @ 3:45
April 5:
Tour for New Families @ 3:00
April 6:
Enrollment Day for New Families @ 8:30
Choir Practice @ 3:45
Art Club @ 4:00
Galileo Flag Football Game @ 4:00 Blue vs. Green
(Pick up is 4:50)
April 7:
Elementary Assembly @ 8:45
Our upcoming school year at a GLANCE:
April 10, 11
ELA FSA - 4th/5th graders
April 11
Parent Workshop Night
April 12, 13
ELA FSA - Middle Schoolers
April 17 - 21
Book Fair
April 19, 20
FSA Math - 4th/5th graders
April 21
Family Picnic (During your student’s normally scheduled lunch time)
April 25
Middle School Honor Roll Breakfast @ 8:45
April 27
Field Trip to Family Fun Archery @ 9:30
April 28
2nd Grade Field Trip to EPCOT @ 8:00
4th Grade Maturation Video @ 1:00
May 1 -5
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1, 2
Science FCAT - 5th graders
May 3,4
FSA Math - Middle Schoolers
May 5
Last elementary assembly! @ 8:45
May 12
Spring Show
May 18
Evening of Excellence (via invitation)
May 19
5th Grade Graduation @ 8:00
May 23
PTA Skate Night - Semoran Skateway @ 6:30
May 24
Talent Show for 2nd - 5th grades @ 9:00
Early Release Day @ 1:00, 1:10 and 1:20
May 25
Talent Show for Middle Schoolers @ 9:00
Early Release Day @ 1:00, 1:10 and 1:20
May 26:
Gala-Leo Ball for 8th graders @ 8:00
Early Release Day @ 1:00, 1:10 and 1:20
Michelle S. Nunez
Principal
Galileo School for Gifted Learning
(321)249-9221
[email protected]