GALS MS Newsletter
Fall '23/24 | Issue 5
October 26, 2023
Trash Sculptures, Spirit Week, and More!
Yesterday we hosted a gallery walk of this year’s “trash sculptures,” which students have been working to create in their wellness squads from found and recycled materials at GALS. Make sure to ask your student about their sculpture, and what they learned working with their team to complete a project together. The winning sculpture was from Mr. Messerli’s squad, who produced a boombox with mix tapes to represent each individual student in their group! As you can see from the photos, all of the sculptures this year were incredible!
Coming up next week we have our fall spirit week, organized by Ms. DeMink’s 8th grade squad. See information in the table below so that you know what’s going on and how your student can participate!
Finally, THANK YOU to all who were able to attend fall conferences earlier this month - we had over 90% of our families attend! As our students continue to deepen their learning, your partnership and support makes all the difference in the world. If you missed your conference, you should have received information from your student’s wellness squad leader about their progress in classes.
Important other notes this week:
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Enrollment season is upon us! If you have friends, siblings, or neighbors interested in learning more about GALS, please have them reach out directly to Alex Jimenez, alex.jimenez@galsdenver.org, who can invite them to our upcoming info sessions, tours, and shadow day opportunities. Information will also be posted on our website by the end of the week. Let’s keep building a strong GALS community movement together!
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Please click HERE to read the fall/winter edition of “Nurse’s Notes,” which contains important health information and updates from our school nurse, Tania Garrett-Guy. You can always reach out to her directly by emailing tania_garrett-guy@dpsk12.net.
Here's what is coming up!
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October 26-28 |
MS Theater “Build-A-Play” Performances |
Come to see our middle school actors shine! Buy tickets online HERE, and join us for the 6PM evening performances (all three days) or the Saturday matinee at 2PM. |
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Week of October 30 |
MS Spirit Week |
It’s time to show some spirit! Students participating in the day’s theme do not need to be in dress code - but they do need to be able to participate in movement. If students are not participating, they must be in dress code.
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October 31 |
Costume Contest & Monster Mash |
Join us from 9:20-10:00 in the cafeteria for our annual costume contest and Monster Mash! Students are encouraged to wear a costume that is school appropriate (no weapons, excessive gore/blood, or full masks). Please leave candy at home. :) |
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November 2 |
8th Grade Planning Night |
8th grade students & families are invited to join us from 5:30-7:00PM for an important night where we will talk about end of year events and high school readiness. Please RSVP using the link HERE. |
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November 6 |
No School |
No school for students! |
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November 9 |
SAC/PAC Meeting |
Join us for the second School Accountability Committee (and Parent Advisory Committee) meeting from 5:30-7:00PM in Room 155. This group is open to all, and exists for us to elicit family feedback on GALS programs and practices! |
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November 10 |
Q2 Progress Reports |
Save the date! Your student will bring home a mid-quarter, formal progress report for you to sign and return. |
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.
In partnership,
Ms. Bock