Bulletin for December 1-5, 2008
November 25, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
DECEMBER 1 - 5, 2008
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: QUALITY: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. DEFINITION: A degree of excellence.
**BULLETIN NOTICES:** NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR BULLETIN NOTICES: Please email bulletin notices to: grinnellb@galileoweb.org. The deadline for submitting items for the bulletin is Friday morning by 8:30am. Mrs. Grinnell
FACULTY PARKING LOT: Is open. There are 23 regular and 2 Handicapped Parking spots. The parking lot is on a “first come-first served” basis. Please prominently display your Galileo Parking Permit. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE STRIPPED AREAS OF THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES. THESE ARE LOADING ZONES AND MUST NOT BE BLOCKED! CARS PARKED IN THIS LOT NOT DISPLAYING THE GALILEO PARKING PASS ARE SUBJECT TO TOW. If you need a Parking Pass see Joni in 206.
HOT COFFEE is available every morning for $.75 a cup and fresh baked COOKIES are available for $.25 each in room 212 or 214. Thank you for helping support the special education programs. Ms. Wlodaver and Ms. McDonagh
STUDENTS NEEDING TO SEE THE NURSE:If a student needs to see me during class time, please call me at x 3159 before sending the student to my office. If I don’t answer and you think the student’s need is urgent (seriously ill or injured), call the Main Office and have me paged. If for some reason you don’t or can’t call, please send the student with a pass. Thank you! Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Mental Health/Wellness On Call Crisis Coverage Schedule Revision: Please note that Ulash Dunlap is out on Maternity leave until March 2008. If you need on-call crisis support on a Friday, please call the Main Office or the Wellness Center to find out who is on call for for Fridays through March 2008. It will be a rotating schedule of providers. Thank you!
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for youth (adults are welcome too!) the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Feel free to join us and encourage your students to participate during lunch Wednesday November 5 in Room 151 during lunch for to make a collage and then a personalized button to keep!
CONGRATULATIONS TO KANEMA MIDDLETON: who was honored at the Annual NAACP Banquet on Friday, November 21st at the Cathedral Hill Hotel. Kanema received the student award in front of more than 450 participants at this gala Black Tie event. Kanema also received Certificates from The Board of Supervisors, Mayor Gavin Newsom and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Governor Patterson of New York was the guest speaker. His is legally blind; however spoke for more than 45-minutes without the use of notes. AWESOME!!!! Other honorees included. Dr. Henry Augustine, (CCSF), for his monumental work with the Black College Transfer Day and retired educator Louis Garrett, Sr., for his tirelessly work in keeping Juneteenth in San Francisco Ms. Dwan Jones, BSU, Sponsor
STUDENTS
CONDOMS: are available every Thursday at lunch in Room 159. If I am in my office, you can also get them any other day between class and at lunch. I do not give out condoms during class time. Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for students the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Please come express yourself - Join us this Wednesday during lunch in Room 151 to create a personalized collage and then create a button to wear or pin on to your backpack!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING: is today in Room 153 starting at 3:15 PM. Club presidents need to submit their food proposals for Winter Wonderland Food Festival.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRESHMEN CLASS: for having the most students by percentage in the honor roll (3.0 gpa and higher) in this report card period - 77.6%. Second place is Junior Class - 68.2%. Third place is Senior Class - 64.7 %. Fourth place is Sophomore Class - 61.7%.
HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: is Thursday, Dec. 18 during period 4. First prize is a pizza party.Submit your entry to ASB office by Dec. 15.
Bulletin for November 24-25, 2008
November 21, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
NOVEMBER 24-25, 2008
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: INCLUSIVE: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. DEFINITION: Including much; embracing.
**BULLETIN NOTICES:** NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR BULLETIN NOTICES: Please email bulletin notices to: grinnellb@galileoweb.org. The deadline for submitting items for the bulletin is Friday morning by 8:30am. Mrs. Grinnell
FACULTY PARKING LOT: Is open. There are 23 regular and 2 Handicapped Parking spots. The parking lot is on a “first come-first served” basis. Please prominently display your Galileo Parking Permit. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE STRIPPED AREAS OF THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES. THESE ARE LOADING ZONES AND MUST NOT BE BLOCKED! CARS PARKED IN THIS LOT NOT DISPLAYING THE GALILEO PARKING PASS ARE SUBJECT TO TOW. If you need a Parking Pass see Joni in 206.
HOT COFFEE is available every morning for $.75 a cup and fresh baked COOKIES are available for $.25 each in room 212 or 214. Thank you for helping support the special education programs. Ms. Wlodaver and Ms. McDonagh
STUDENTS NEEDING TO SEE THE NURSE:If a student needs to see me during class time, please call me at x 3159 before sending the student to my office. If I don’t answer and you think the student’s need is urgent (seriously ill or injured), call the Main Office and have me paged. If for some reason you don’t or can’t call, please send the student with a pass. Thank you! Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Mental Health/Wellness On Call Crisis Coverage Schedule Revision: Please note that Ulash Dunlap is out on Maternity leave until March 2008. If you need on-call crisis support on a Friday, please call the Main Office or the Wellness Center to find out who is on call for for Fridays through March 2008. It will be a rotating schedule of providers. Thank you!
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for youth (adults are welcome too!) the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Feel free to join us and encourage your students to participate during lunch Wednesday November 5 in Room 151 during lunch for to make a collage and then a personalized button to keep!
AFLAC: An AFLAC representative will be back on campus today, Monday, to provide information about their insurance. John McGrody will be in Room 257 from 12:00 noon until4:00pm. You can call him for an appointment: 415-738-8108 ext. 203.
STUDENTS
CONDOMS: are available every Thursday at lunch in Room 159. If I am in my office, you can also get them any other day between class and at lunch. I do not give out condoms during class time. Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for students the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Please come express yourself - Join us this Wednesday during lunch in Room 151 to create a personalized collage and then create a button to wear or pin on to your backpack!
Leadership Team Minutes 11-20-08
November 20, 2008
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Nancy called the meeting to order at 10:35am.
I. Extra Luv Students
–Nancy reported that the counselors are part of the Equity Review Committee. Each of them has selected 3-4 students to mentor for the school year. The students have chosen their goals for the semester, are proud they are getting extra attention from the counselors, have high goals (3.0gpa or above), and one has even given a big thank you to the counselor.
–Some of these students are at-risk, so we will wait until next year to move them into Honors programs.
–If these students do go to Honors, they will enter with a sheet that will detail their strengths and challenges. This will help the teachers serve the students in the classes. The teacher who refers them to Honors will complete that sheet.
–Nancy asked for questions.
II. Surveys
–The first week in December the students will complete a survey from ICLE. The second week in December will be a survey for all staff members that will be done online.
–Joseph asked what the faculty survey is about. Nancy said it concerns the school climate and teaching and learning issues.
–Ethan asked about the meetings for calendar surveys. Heather said that not all teachers have received the survey and there is a website.
–Ray explained the 3 options for the survey for the calendar.
–Marti said that at some point we might lose 2 weeks of vacation. There is no loss of pay.
III. Balanced Score Card - Matrix
–Zoe presented a demonstration of the Balanced Scorecard Toolkit. www.beyondthetalk.org is the district website for the Balanced Score Kit. She mentioned the hard copy document everyone got.
–All of this content should be familiar to everyone. Zoe demonstrated various parts of the website. She indicated the website is a good resource.
–The new Matrix has been released. Zoe compared this one to the old one. She explained how this matrix works.
–Zoe explained the Benchmark Gap.
–Kathleen asked why some students come directly to Galileo from out of the country while others go to Newcomer.
–Nancy explained that all the students who come to this country take the speaking portion of the CELT test and that can determine where they go.
–Also, some parents do not want their students to go to Newcomer and will go to the superintendent to prevent that.
–Karin said that if they have lots of schooling in other countries and have studied English, they will be sent to a comprehensive high school.
–Right now the Matrix just includes Math and English.
–Ben mentioned the website www.gapminder.org.
–The Matrix is the new form of assessment for the district.
–Balanced Score Card
–Zoe distributed information on the Balanced Score Card that will be distributed at the December Faculty Meeting. We will continue talking about Equitable Student Achievement.
IV. December Faculty Meeting
–This will be on Dec. 2nd. The faculty meeting will take the whole 2 hours. There will be no WASC meetings then.
–Please read the BSC notes before the faculty meeting. Zoe explained the notes and indicated what to look for.
V. Dec. 4th Leadership Team Training
–This will be held in the Presidio. Zoe showed a map. This workshop will begin at the beginning of 4th period and will continue until 3pm. Coverage for 6th period classes will be arranged.
–Jennifer Abrams will work with us on the outcomes of the strategic plan. This will include making this specific to each department.
VI. WASC
–We still have not recruited teachers to be trained on the WASC process.
VII. 3rd Tuesday CPI Collaboration
–Ray indicated this is a WASC issue. We said this is a part of our WASC plan. This is the Tuesday that our Special Ed. teachers will attend regular department meetings. Ray thanked Marti and Kathleen for their help. Please let Ray know when your departments meet.
–Ray said his teachers can learn what each department is doing so that his department can match curriculum.
–Also they will be available to answer questions about problems with students, etc. His teachers would also like to help.
–Nancy said that for the SAP meetings, she would like some Special Ed. personnel to attend for assistance.
VIII. Changes to AOIT for 2009-2010 School Year
–AOIT will change, as some classes taught by Hank Machtay will be in a separate pathway. AOIT will continue with the interdisciplinary collaboration.
–We need another teacher to instruct technology. If you know teachers who would like to be part of this cross-curricular cohort program, let him know. AOIT is in a period of transition.
–Digital Arts Media will be the name of Mr. Machtay’s program.
IX. NAF Design Studio visit in March
–The National Academy Foundation oversees many of the academy programs. We will host 30 teachers and administrators who will observe what we are doing. This will be 2 days in March. They will also give us feedback about what they see when they come to our school.
X. Calendar for Computer Labs
–George said that the teachers are having a hard time with the calendar scheduling. Please email George if you are having problems. Ben will also work with teachers on how to schedule.
–Marti asked how many teachers use the computer to schedule. No one knows.
XI. Technology Budget Update
–Marti gave an update on what we are doing.
–She mentioned some projectors and what we can do in the future.
–There is now a process in place now for discussion prior to purchasing. This will expedite our orders.
–This means also that we will be getting a good discount for the large orders.
–We are spending $85,000 out of equipment.
XII. Lost Book Letters
–Michael suggested sending out Lost Book Letters at the end for the first semester. This will simplify the process and hopefully bring in a better return. These letters can include what has already been lost.
–Nancy said that this year one of the graduation sign-out requirements will be for the students to complete the survey about where they are going next year. Last year 13% of the students did not complete the survey. This brought our number going to college down from 96% - 88%. Requiring all seniors to complete the survey will make our numbers more accurate.
–Ethan suggested not releasing transcripts until textbooks are returned.
XIII. Miscellaneous
–Karin reported on the 11/14 Gala. The PTSA parents worked really hard and they raised $9,000.
–Karin invited everyone to stop by 210 during 2nd period on Fridays to meet the prospective parents and the students who are here to view the school.
–Marilyn Hubbard talked about the new parking area in the old tennis court area. Please put your Galileo tag in the window. The parking places are all marked with stripes.
–See Joni for a parking tag.
–Ethan mentioned that the gates to the area were not locked over the weekend.
–Marilyn Hubbard will take care of getting the gates open and locked.
–A sign will be placed up saying: STAFF ONLY–all others will be towed.
–Nancy reminded everyone to turn in their attendance strips.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35am.
Bulletin for November 17-21, 2008
November 14, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
NOVEMBER 17 - 21, 2008
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: ENRICHED: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. DEFINITION: To make more meaningful or rewarding.
**BULLETIN NOTICES:** NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR BULLETIN NOTICES: Please email bulletin notices to: grinnellb@galileoweb.org. The deadline for submitting items for the bulletin is Friday morning by 8:30am. Mrs. Grinnell
FACULTY PARKING LOT: Is open as of today. There are 23 regular and 2 Handicapped Parking spots. The parking lot is on a “first come-first served” basis. Please prominently display your Galileo Parking Permit. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE STRIPPED AREAS OF THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES. THESE ARE LOADING ZONES AND MUST NOT BE BLOCKED!
HOT COFFEE is available every morning for $.75 a cup and fresh baked COOKIES are available for $.25 each in room 212 or 214. Thank you for helping support the special education programs. Ms. Wlodaver and Ms. McDonagh
STUDENTS NEEDING TO SEE THE NURSE:If a student needs to see me during class time, please call me at x 3159 before sending the student to my office. If I don’t answer and you think the student’s need is urgent (seriously ill or injured), call the Main Office and have me paged. If for some reason you don’t or can’t call, please send the student with a pass. Thank you! Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Mental Health/Wellness On Call Crisis Coverage Schedule Revision: Please note that Ulash Dunlap is out on Maternity leave until March 2008. If you need on-call crisis support on a Friday, please call the Main Office or the Wellness Center to find out who is on call for for Fridays through March 2008. It will be a rotating schedule of providers. Thank you!
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for youth (adults are welcome too!) the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Feel free to join us and encourage your students to participate during lunch Wednesday November 5 in Room 151 during lunch for to make a collage and then a personalized button to keep!
AFLAC: On Thursday, November 20th, an AFLAC representative will be on campus to provide information about their insurance. John McGrody will be in Room 257 from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm. Flyers should be in your mailboxes.
PHONE EXTENSION FOR DANA WOLFENBERGER: 3994
STUDENTS
CONDOMS: are available every Thursday at lunch in Room 159. If I am in my office, you can also get them any other day between class and at lunch. I do not give out condoms during class time. Deborah Bryant, Nurse
CLUB APPLICATIONS can be picked up at the Executive Student Council meetings every Monday after school or ASB Office (Room 150).
AUTUMN BALL is Saturday night, Nov. 22 at Hyatt Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf. Dance in the ballroom with dj music and sing karaoke in the night club room. Theme is “Dancing With the Stars.” Dress is semi-formal. Photography by Prestige. Price will include free desserts, drink, and neon necklace. Tickets will be sold starting Nov. 3.
Photo Contest Winners
November 9, 2008
1st Place: Tony Mac, 12th grade
2nd Place: Carmen Chow, 9th grade
3rd Place: Henry Pan, 10th grade
Bulletin for November 10-14, 2008
November 7, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
NOVEMBER 10-14, 2008
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: AFFIRMING: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. DEFINITION: To state positively.
**BULLETIN NOTICES:** NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR BULLETIN NOTICES: Please email bulletin notices to: grinnellb@galileoweb.org. The deadline for submitting items for the bulletin is Friday morning by 8:30am. Mrs. Grinnell
HOT COFFEE is available every morning for $.75 a cup and fresh baked COOKIES are available for $.25 each in room 212 or 214. Thank you for helping support the special education programs. Ms. Wlodaver and Ms. McDonagh
STUDENTS NEEDING TO SEE THE NURSE:If a student needs to see me during class time, please call me at x 3159 before sending the student to my office. If I don’t answer and you think the student’s need is urgent (seriously ill or injured), call the Main Office and have me paged. If for some reason you don’t or can’t call, please send the student with a pass. Thank you! Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Mental Health/Wellness On Call Crisis Coverage Schedule Revision: Please note that Ulash Dunlap is out on Maternity leave until March 2008. If you need on-call crisis support on a Friday, please call the Main Office or the Wellness Center to find out who is on call for for Fridays through March 2008. It will be a rotating schedule of providers. Thank you!
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for youth (adults are welcome too!) the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Feel free to join us and encourage your students to participate during lunch Wednesday November 5 in Room 151 during lunch for to make a collage and then a personalized button to keep!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY: This Tuesday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day, and is a school holiday. No school on Tuesday.
AFLAC: On Thursday, November 20th, an AFLAC representative will be on campus to provide information about their insurance. John McGrody will be in Room 257 from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm. Flyers should be in your mailboxes.
Galileo’s 3rd Annual Dinner-Dance Gala: Early reservation for discounted tickets due Fri, Oct. 31st. Make your reservation now! Enjoy a fabulous 9-course Chinese banquet, great entertainment, auction, dancing and more! Help support Galileo! Reservation flyer available in the Main Office, or download from: http://galileoweb.org/ptsa/files/2008/09/gala-invitation-flyer-rev.pdf
PHONE EXTENSION FOR DANA WOLFENBERGER: 3994
STUDENTS
SCHOOL HOLIDAY: This Tuesday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day, and is a school holiday. No school on Tuesday.
CONDOMS: are available every Thursday at lunch in Room 159. If I am in my office, you can also get them any other day between class and at lunch. I do not give out condoms during class time. Deborah Bryant, Nurse
Gala Raffle Ticket Sales: Student - help earn 25-40% of Gala raffle sales for your Club, teams or class. Get the raffle tickets from your club or class officers, or Karin Lau in room 206. Hurry, 3-more weeks to sell the Gala raffle tickets before sales end on Fri. Nov.7th. For more info, go to:
http://galileoweb.org/ptsa/files/2008/09/raffle-sales-instructions-flyer.pdf
CLUB APPLICATIONS can be picked up at the Executive Student Council meetings every Monday after school or ASB Office (Room 150).
Wellness Wednesdays: Express Yourself Through Art: The Wellness Center will be offering an art expression project for students the first Wednesday of each month in Room 151. Please come express yourself - Join us this Wednesday during lunch in Room 151 to create a personalized collage and then create a button to wear or pin on to your backpack!
AUTUMN BALL is Saturday night, Nov. 22 at Hyatt Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf. Dance in the ballroom with dj music and sing karaoke in the night club room. Theme is “Dancing With the Stars.” Dress is semi-formal. Photography by Prestige. Price will include free desserts, drink, and neon necklace. Tickets will be sold starting Nov. 3.
GRAND OPENING AUDITORIUM ASSEMBLY: will be cancelled on Tuesday, Nov.25 because of possible delays in the reconstruction of auditorium.
MAKE-UP FOR SCHOOL PICTURES: will be taken Thursday, Nov. 13 in the cafeteria from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
College Visits This Week
November 3, 2008
- UC Santa Cruz - Tuesday Nov 4th at lunch in the College and Career Center
- University of the Pacific - Thursday, Nov 6th at lunch in the College and Career Center
- University of Montana - Thursday, Nov 6th after school in the College and Career Center
