GALS MS Newsletter
Fall '23/24 | Issue 2
September 5, 2023
It's September at GALS!
We can’t wait to see you this week at Back to School Night, which is Thursday from 5:30-7:00PM. Come to mingle with your student’s teachers, meet our staff, and connect with other GALS families!
In the meantime, students are busy moving and learning. Our first mile run is in the books, karaoke Friday lunches are back, and Quarter 1 is well underway! Make sure to check-in with your student about all they are doing in the classes, because it is incredible.
Here's what is coming up in the next few weeks!
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September 5 |
Volleyball & Cross Country Family Meeting |
Families of students who make the volleyball or cross country team should attend this meeting to hear more about the commitment to fall sports at GALS! |
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September 7 |
Back to School Night |
Come to our Back to School Night “Mixer” from 5:30-7:00PM. Enter through the garden, and we will hold a brief introduction right at 5:30. Then, you’ll have time to mingle and meet your student’s teachers and our staff. We’ll provide light snacks and beverages, and can’t wait to see you! Students are welcome to attend, but don’t need to. |
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September 7 |
MS Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts |
Students interested in playing on the GALS Ultimate Frisbee team should attend tryouts on the field from 4:15-5:45PM, and can sign up on the Athletics Board outside the gym. |
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September 7 |
MS Fall Show Auditions |
Students interested in being part of our fall theater production should plan to attend auditions in the auditorium from 4:00-6:00PM, and can sign up on the Theater Board. |
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September 11 |
Ultimate Frisbee Family Meeting |
Families of students who make the ultimate frisbee team should attend this meeting to hear more about the commitment to fall sports at GALS! |
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September 14 |
Girls Lead for Life/Women's Wilderness Info Session |
Girls Lead for Life is holding an information session for this year's climbing program for 8th-10th grade girls and nonbinary youth at 4:00PM at GALS. Please see THIS flier for more information. Any questions? Contact Ms. DeMink, jessica.demink@galsdenver.org. |
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September 14 |
Voice of the Future: How to Cultivate Future Changemakers |
GALS has partnered with StratLabs to host Voice of the Future: How to Cultivate Future Changemakers, from 4:00-6:00PM at Ironworks Distillery and Crafthouse. GALS students will be featured as the panel participants to share their experiences at GALS, their beliefs and values around social issues that are important to them, and what they plan to do to make positive change in the world. This panel is facilitated by Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CO Public Radio host and producer. Please join us! Learn more HERE. |
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September 15 |
Quarter 1 Progress Reports Sent Home |
Students will bring home a formal progress report, showing their work from the first half of the quarter. These reports need to be signed and returned to your student’s wellness coach by Wednesday, September 20th. |
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September 22 |
No School for Students |
Staff Professional Development |
Other Important Notes & Resources:
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PICK-UP SAFETY: At pick-up, for safety reasons, you must be parked all the way to the curb to stop and wait for your student. You may NOT double park on either Galapago or Fox Street. If there are no spots on Galapago or Fox street, you must continue to circle the block until you can connect with your child. We know this is difficult sometimes. Thank you for understanding!
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AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM: Did you know that if your student participates in a free or reduced-price meal program, your household automatically qualifies for the Affordable Connectivity Program? The ACP is a federal government program that provides $30/month toward home internet service, making some plans FREE. The benefit can be applied to both new and existing plans. If your student doesn’t participate in the free or reduced-price meal program, your household may still qualify for ACP. Click HERE for more information!
Please never hesitate to reach out to us. Our staff contact list can be found HERE, and your student's wellness squad coach is your number one contact for any questions and needs you might have.