November Events & Q2 Progress Reports

As we enter November and approach Thanksgiving break, I can’t help but reflect on the gratitude I hold for this school community.  Thank you for sharing your students with us.  Their endless curiosity, joy in movement and learning, and sense of care for themselves and one another never ceases to amaze me.  I am lucky to lead this school, and grateful to have our families as partners in this most important work (which sometimes includes getting pied in the face, as I did a few weeks back at our Fall ExtravaGALSa)! 

Make sure to read about all of our upcoming events below, and in particular note that your student should be bringing home a formal progress report on Friday, since we are already halfway through Quarter 2.

Important other notes this week: 

• Trash Sculpture Photo Gallery - If you are interested in seeing your student’s trash sculpture, click HERE to access our online photo gallery!  
• Inclement Weather Reminder - GALS follows all inclement weather school closures and delays made by Denver Public Schools. When DPS schools are closed due to the weather, GALS will also be closed. Broadcasts are usually made by 6:00am on the DPS website (dpsk12.org), and on the three major local news networks. When DPS calls a delayed start, GALS will follow suit. Please call the front office with any questions (303-282-6437).
• Enrollment Events at GALS - So many of you are asking to help us enroll more amazing students at GALS!  For information about enrollment events (info sessions & shadowing opportunities start this week), please reach out to Alex Jimenez (alex.jimenez@galsdenver.org) or Danielle Ennis (danielle.ennis@galsdenver.org). 

Here's what is coming up!

Now - November 15	Your Voice Survey Window	The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey is open now! You can access the survey link HERE. As a reminder, families who complete their survey by 11/15 will be eligible for a gift card giveaway. Questions take less than 10 minutes to complete. Responses to the survey are anonymous and serve to inform decisions on how we can better serve our DPS community.
November 9	Family Council Meeting	Join us! Come for an opportunity to learn more about GALS, see how you can contribute and participate, and give us feedback. This is a meeting for our School Accountability Committee, Parent Advisory Council, and Family Teams in Action, and all are welcome!
November 9-10	HS Theater Production	Come to see our high school fall play, “The Lady Demands Satisfaction” from 6:00-7:30PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance online using the link HERE.
November 10	Q2 Progress Reports Sent Home	Your student will bring home a progress report “packet” on Friday, which will include updated grades for the first half of Quarter 2. Please sign the packet and have your student return it to their wellness coach by Thursday, November 16th.
November 10	Lacrosse Clinic	Open to all interested in learning lacrosse! On the GALS field, 4:00-5:30PM.
November 13	Picture Retake Day	Picture retakes will be from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Students need to be in dress code during the day, but may bring a change of clothes for their pictures if they would like.
November 14	Family Wellness Night	Join us for the second Family Wellness Night of the year, hosted by the Counseling & Wellness department. We’ll meet in the auditorium from 5:30PM-7:30PM, and you can hear more about how to support your student’s mental health and social-emotional needs in adolescence.
November 16	Cafeteria Thanksgiving Meal	Each year, our incredible kitchen staff make a special meal to celebrate Thanksgiving for the day’s lunch. Remind your student to buy hot lunch on Thursday if they’d like a special treat.
November 18 - November 26	Thanksgiving Break	No school - enjoy your week off!
December 5 - January 23	Racial Healing SFCR Peer-to-Peer Group Meetings	The Racial Healing SFCR Peer-to-Peer groups, created by and for People of Color, focuses on healing in community from racial trauma and discrimination by cultivating strength-based, resilience-focused healing spaces. This 6-week online cohort will meet from 4:00-6:00PM on Tuesdays, and participants receive a gift card for each session attended. To learn more and sign-up, click HERE.

 

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