Bulletin for January 1-5, 2009
December 19, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
JANUARY 5 – 9, 2009
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: EXCEED: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. EXCEED: To do something to a greater degree.
**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
FREE MASSAGE: Each month a participating school and teacher from that school is chosen from a random drawing to receive a free professional massage. All of our Galileo teachers are participants. If you wish to remove your name from the list, please let me know. This month Galileo was chosen and Ms. Caparas is the winner! Congratulations Ms. Caparas! Nurse Bryant
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
Winter Finals / Spring Opening Day Schedule
December 16, 2008
Winter Final Exam Schedule
Tuesday 1/13/09
Homeroom 8:00 – 8:18am
1st Period 8:25 – 10:23am
2nd Period 10:45am – 12:45pm
Wednesday 1/14/09
Homeroom 8:00 – 8:18am
3rd Period 8:25 – 10:23am
5th Period 10:45am – 12:45pm
Thursday 1/15/09
Homeroom 8:00 – 8:18am
4th Period 8:25 – 10:23am
6th Period 10:45am – 12:45pm
Friday 1/16/09
Regular Friday Schedule
Spring Opening Day Schedule
Wednesday 1/21/09
Homeroom 8:00 – 8:18am
1st Period 8:25 – 10:22am
3rd Period 10:29am – 12:26pm
Lunch 12:26 – 1:06pm
5th Period 1:13 – 3:10pm
Bulletin for December 15-19, 2008
December 12, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
DECEMBER 15 – 19, 2008
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: DIVIDE: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. DIVIDE: To separate from everything else; cut off.
**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
FREE MASSAGE: Each month a participating school and teacher from that school is chosen from a random drawing to receive a free professional massage. All of our Galileo teachers are participants. If you wish to remove your name from the list, please let me know. This month Galileo was chosen and Ms. Caparas is the winner! Congratulations Ms. Caparas! Nurse Bryant
WINTER ASSEMBLY: Special schedule and seating assignments have been distributed in your mailboxes. It’s this Friday in the Auditorium during a double period 4.
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
STUDENTS –PROTECT YOURSELF! Want Free Condoms? Come to Nurse Bryant’s Office each Thursday during lunch for the Condom Availability Program, we offer free condom packets and important education on how to keep yourself safe. It’s free and confidential! Wellness
MERITUS SCHOLARSHIP: Seniors interested in applying for the Meritus Scholarship should come to the application workshop and information session on Tuesday, Dec 16th after school (1PM) in room 451. There will be someone here to answer questions and help you fill it out. There are three types of scholarships: general, nursing, African-American males. See Ms. Boran in the College and Career Center for specific requirements. Ms. Boran
Leadership Team Meeting Minutes 12-11-08
December 11, 2008
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Vicki called the meeting to order at 10:35am.
I. Principal’s Remarks
–Vicki reminded the group to put away papers, cell phones, etc.
–Vicki told the group that we received $625,000 from a federal grant for Galileo for technology. Margaret Chiu is partly responsible for this.
–There is a directive to give us all the money as soon as possible and they will have a meeting with our team about the mandatory audit due to the large amount of money.
–The auditor will work with us on the School wide Plan to meet the conditions of the money.
–Karin Lau will manage the money and the compliance issues that come along with the funds.
–Vicki talked about discussion at the SSC meeting last night and concerns of some of the teachers. They were concerned that these funds might impact the teaching load at the school. We will talk to the district about the time frame for spending the money, maintaining the systems, etc.
–There could be more funds available later if we manage the funds well. These funds are targeted for the EDY students. We will tie all this together to meet the guidelines. There are several ways we can work this out school wide but still meet the EDY criteria.
–We will find out if this money can go towards our current technology orders.
–George recalled past episodes of having to separate equipment for only EDY students. He said how hard it was to manage.
–Karin said she would have to look into the percentage of our students who are EDY. The criteria have changed.
II. Second Semester Class Changes
–Nancy asked for the names of students who dept. heads felt should be moved out of honors, into honors, etc.
–Changes for the math department will be done after we know a student has failed.
–Daphne asked about when items the school board passes take affect. She was referring to open enrollment for honors and AP classes. Vicki said this would take affect in the fall. A-G changes also take affect in the fall. New graduation requirements will go in for class of 2014.
–Vicki said we could set pre-requisites in some areas.
–Michael asked about the students who are getting re-classified. Some will be placed in regular classes if there is room.
–Michael asked if we could still do our regular placement tests and Vicki said we could.
–Marti suggested we set up a better communication system with the parents. She gave an example of giving the first assignment to a student who is requesting a higher-level class to see if they could handle the material.
–May 30th was the date selected for the placement tests.
–Vicki asked Michael about the summer reading list.
–Nancy asked if it would be possible to give the placement tests the first few days of school. Discussion followed and it was decided it would be better prior to the start of school.
–Vicki mentioned that in Round #3 of school assignments, in July, we pick up 150 students that will not have taken the placement tests.
–Academy/Pathway Fair will be scheduled soon. Ben said he was not sure if the students really learned about the pathways at that event.
–Discussion followed as to how to get the information to the 9th graders. Marilyn suggested G-House to reach all 9th grade classes at once.
III. January Presentations of Department Goals
–These presentations are in the schedule. This may take the whole meeting time.
–Marti suggested a time frame for each presentation. This will be discussed prior to the meeting.
–Vicki talked about presentation of diplomas to Ken, Jeff and Carmen from the construction company.
–On the January 20th Staff Development Day, it is mandated that everyone watch the inauguration of the new president. The teacher’s union felt it was not right to have teachers off site and not allowed to watch this historical event.
–Everyone will have to be at our site and all other notices for training off campus should be disregarded.
–Finals are tentatively scheduled for 1/13, 1/14 and 1/15. We will see if we can use minimum days. 1/16 will be make-ups.
–First day of the semester will be a Wednesday block and we will begin with homeroom and then the blocks.
IV. Essential kills & Knowledge Updates
–Please stop by and see Peter about where you are and what you are doing. An example is department norms. He is keeping sheets in his office as new information comes in.
V. Curriculum Display Boards–Class Project & Student Work
VI ELD Training
–The training is complete. We have identified 7 priorities. There will be more to come.
VII. New Graduation Requirements
–New graduation requirements come into affect for the class that enters Galileo in Fall 2010.
–Daphne asked if our school district could over ride the state requirements. Our superintendent wants Economics and American Democracy out of the senior year courses and include those curriculums with US History in the 11th grade.
–The requirement for Social Studies would be reduced from 3 years to 2 years.
–The new calendar would take affect in August 2010. The superintendent has 3 new calendar proposals.
–There will be a meeting with the superintendent and the principals and UBC reps to discus this.
–Ray asked when we would go to year round. Vicki said the superintendent does not want to do this.
VIII. Teacher Parking Lot Update
–Daphne asked what the parking situation is for handicapped teachers.
–Bettie suggested having the Bay Street door open earlier.
–Vicki suggested asking Rosemarie if she would let Jimmy Lui move her car after she parks to a more convenient place.
–There is lumber in two spaces in our new parking lot.
–Denise mentioned cars in the handicapped spaces with no handicapped placards.
–Discussion followed as to where the handicapped access is.
–Ethan said there are garbage cans that need to be emptied.
–Marilyn asked everyone to email her if his or her rooms are not clean.
IX. Miscellaneous
–Marti talked about Document Cameras and said we could have some demonstrations next week. Basically it is like an opaque projector with a camera and it enlarges items on the screen. This could be next Tuesday or Wednesday.
–Marti asked for ideas on who would like this and when we could schedule demonstrations.
–Daphne asked how we could pay for this. It could come out of technology. Two teachers have ordered these. Cost is around $700 with a flexible arm.
–Marti distributed a technology plan that was done prior to Galileo getting the $625.000.
–Karin mentioned that we can do mid-year budget transfers.
–Ray reminded everyone that Special Ed. teachers will join regular dept. meetings on Tuesday.
–Daphne mentioned that next Thursday 12/18, the Social Committee and Wellness will provide morning treats for a Holiday send-off.
–Denise mentioned the TV in 466 is not working.
–George suggested we wait until we get the $625,000 and see what we can shift over to those funds to free up our funds for other projects.
–Ethan asked if funds are available for non-technical items. If so, how do we go about ordering these items? He explained that Prop H funds cannot be spent on the facility.
–Ethan was asked to develop his needs list.
–Denise mentioned there is no Internet wireless on the 4th floor. Daphne said she did not have it on the 3rd floor. Vicki said this is part of the new technology plan to have it through the whole building.
–Ray mentioned that no orders for supplies were submitted this year. He does get funds from Special Ed that he has used this year. Next year he will not have those funds.
Meeting adjourned at 11:50am.
Bulletin for December 8-12, 2008
December 5, 2008
Weekly Bulletin
DECEMBER 8-12, 2008
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: DIGITAL: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. DEFINITION: The use of a binary code to represent information, such as 0/1, or on/off.
**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!
WINTER CONCERT: The annual Winter concert will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 6pm. For the first time in recent history, the choir, the orchestra and the band will perform on the same program. On the following day, there will be an invitational concert during the last hour of 4th period. Please plan to attend at least one of these concerts. Galileo’s student musicians have been working hard all year and really would appreciate your support. Mr. Taylor
FREE MASSAGE: Each month a participating school and teacher from that school is chosen from a random drawing to receive a free professional massage. All of our Galileo teachers are participants. If you wish to remove your name from the list, please let me know. This month Galileo was chosen and Ms. Caparas is the winner! Congratulations Ms. Caparas! Nurse Bryant
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!
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.
SENIOR HOMEROOM ASSEMBLY: Thursday during homeroom in the auditorium. We will discuss graduation orders.
