Meritus Scholarship

November 30, 2009

Meritus College Fund will be at Galileo to help guide students in the scholarship application process on Tuesday, December 1 after school.

Come to the information meeting in the College & Career Center after school to find out what you need to include on the application and what the eligibility guidelines are for the program.

City Champions

November 26, 2009

Galileo 35 – Lincoln 0. With that score, the Mighty Lions captured our 16th AAA Turkey Day championship, setting the all-time city record. G-House!

See the Chronicle photo album »

Read GALILEO 35, LINCOLN 0 in the Chronicle »

Read Galileo Defeats Lincoln 35-0 in the Examiner »

More details on galileofootball.com »

Spring 2010 Opening Day Schedule

November 25, 2009

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Homeroom 8:00 – 8:12
1° 8:19 – 8:52
2° 8:59 – 9:32
3° 9:37 – 10:10
4° 10:17 – 10:50
Lunch 10:50 – 11:30
5° 11:37 – 12:15
6° 12:22 – 1:00

Fall Semester Final Exam Schedule

November 25, 2009

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Homeroom 8:00 – 08:18
1° 8:25 – 10:23
2° 10:45 – 12:45

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Homeroom 8:00 – 08:18
3° 8:25 – 10:23
5° 10:45 – 12:45

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Homeroom 8:00 – 08:18
4° 8:25 – 10:23
6° 10:45 – 12:45

Friday, January 15, 2010
Regular Friday Schedule
(Final Exam Make Ups)

Bulletin for November 30 – December 4, 2009

November 24, 2009

GALILEO ACADEMY
Weekly Bulletin

November 30 – December 4, 2009

PROCESSES

FACULTY/STAFF

WORD OF THE WEEK: PROCESSES: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. PROCERSSES: Restore to unity.

**BULLETIN NOTICES:**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

SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM UPDATE: The Substitute System has a new phone number:  345-0064.  The old phone number, 241-6641, is no longer operational.  The on-line system remains the same.  If you have any questions please let me know.

Mrs. Grinnell

SOCIAL COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTION: Just a reminder–if you haven’t already given your social committee contribution, it’s not too late.  See Bettie Grinnell in the Main Office with your $20–checks or cash welcome!                  Social Committee

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


The Galileo PTSA is accepting Education/Enrichment Grant Applications from teachers and staff. To download an application form, please go to www.galileoweb.org/ptsa
and click “Grants”.   For more information, please email Jeanne Yee, PTSA secretary, at Lattjiu@aol.com


CRISIS SCHEDULE:

Monday         Deborah Bryant    x 3159, Rm 159 ( on walky-talky)
Tuesday        Ken Lee               x 3503, Rm 205
Wednesday   Ulash Dunlap        x 3216, Rm 205
Thursday       Helen Chan          x.3205, Rm 205
Friday           Aaron Jones         x 3503, Rm 205
Please call me at x 3159 before sending student’s to my office.  If I can’t be reached you can call the Main Office and have me paged.         Nurse Bryant

WINTER CONCERT: In the auditorium, Wednesday, December 9th at 6pm and on Thursday, December 10th during a 4th period Invitational Assembly.  Hear the talented musicians of the Orchestra, Band and Choir as they perform holiday favorites, popular songs and classical selections.                J. Taylor

ASB WISHES TO THANK:these teachers and staff for chaperoning the Autumn Ball – Mr. Chinn, Mr. Harris, Ms. Ly, Mr. Machtay, Ms. Ramos, Mr. Rivera, Mr. Yee, Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Liu, Ms, Wong, Ms. Lambert, and Mr. Wing.

STUDENTS

2013 LANYARDS: Are on Sale in Room 206 -$1.00 Each.

SENIORS: COLLEGE WORKSHOP NIGHTS:
TO SENIORS: College Workshop Nights: Want to learn more about applying for college? Need help with your college application? Come to College Workshop Nights (dates below) to get help filling out all of your college applications: CSU, UC, Private school, as well as scholarship essays! Turn in your applications early, and ask for help early! Students who attend the workshops will be entered to a raffle for educational prizes! Remember, the DEADLINE for UC/CSU is November 30, for private schools it varies (check with your college advisor or on the school website).

NOV. 30th (3:15-5:00) All Applications workshop: UC, CSU, Private schools in Room 104
DEC. 2 (3:15-5:00)   Intro to Financial-Aid Workshop and Next Steps for College: @ Library
DEC. 3 (3:15-4:15) Application workshop: Common Application Workshop in Room 104

SENIORS:
The College & Career Center and AACE is proudly to present the new “Senior College Ambassadors” program.  College Ambassadors are knowledgeable Galileo senior students who will be sharing college-updates and reminders to all seniors during their classes, as well as a resource to their friends.  First reminder to all seniors, the CSU/UC application deadline is November 30, please work on your application early and get help from the college advisors.

WINTER ASSEMBLY: is Friday, Dec. 18. Clubs can submit their proposal to participate at the Executive Council meeting.

THE LAST SENIOR PORTRAIT:make-up days will be Dec. 7 – 10 after school in the auditorium.
FREE CONDOMS:
are available on Thursday’s at lunch in Room 159.

SMOKING: If you or someone you care about is smoking, contact Nurse Bryant, Rm 159 for confidential information on how to quit or cut back.

WANNA MEET OTHER STUDENTS: and have a fun place to hang out during lunch? Wanna learn more about drugs and alcohol and ways to  stay healthy? Join us on Wednesdays for a lunchtime group with the Vietnamese Youth Development Center – Talk to Dana in Room 151 for details.

LION’S LEAGUE STUDENT STORE: is selling the sports gray full zipper sweatshirt. Cost is $25 with ASB and $30 without.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: will meet on Monday, Nov. 30 in Room 153 at 3:15 PM. Will discuss the Winter Wonderland Food Festival.
ROCKETSHIP LAUNCH: will be sponsored by the science club on Friday, Dec. 4 during lunch time in the Courtyard.
WINTER WONDERLAND FOOD FESTIVAL: will be Friday, Dec. 11 during lunch time in the Courtyard. Clubs can submit their food proposals at the Executive Council meeting.
HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: will be Thursday, Dec. 17 during period 4. Turn in your application to the ASB Office by Dec. 14.

College Workshop Nights

November 22, 2009

Seniors, need help finishing your UC/CSU application before that November 30 deadline? Come to room 104 after school Monday and Tuesday, November 23-24 from 3:15 – 5:00pm.

Get help filling out all of your college applications. Students who attend the workshops will be entered to a raffle for educational prizes! Remember, the deadline for UC/CSU applications is Monday, November 30.

Bulletin for November 23-24, 2009

November 20, 2009

GALILEO ACADEMY
Weekly Bulletin

November 23-24, 2009

REINTEGRATION

FACULTY/STAFF

WORD OF THE WEEK: REINTEGRATION: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. REINTREGATION: Restore to unity.

**BULLETIN NOTICES:**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

SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM UPDATE: The Substitute System has a new phone number:  345-0064.  The old phone number, 241-6641, is no longer operational.  The on-line system remains the same.  If you have any questions please let me know.

Mrs. Grinnell

SOCIAL COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTION: Just a reminder–if you haven’t already given your social committee contribution, it’s not too late.  See Bettie Grinnell in the Main Office with your $20–checks or cash welcome!                  Social Committee

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


The Galileo PTSA is accepting Education/Enrichment Grant Applications from teachers and staff. To download an application form, please go to www.galileoweb.org/ptsa
and click “Grants”.   For more information, please email Jeanne Yee, PTSA secretary, at Lattjiu@aol.com


CRISIS SCHEDULE:

Monday         Deborah Bryant    x 3159, Rm 159 ( on walky-talky)
Tuesday        Ken Lee               x 3503, Rm 205
Wednesday   Ulash Dunlap        x 3216, Rm 205
Thursday       Helen Chan          x.3205, Rm 205
Friday           Aaron Jones         x 3503, Rm 205
Please call me at x 3159 before sending student’s to my office.  If I can’t be reached you can call the Main Office and have me paged.         Nurse Bryant

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. MORRISON: She is the lucky winner of the Wellness Tender Loving Care drawing and will receive a free professional massage!  Deborah Bryant

STUDENTS

2013 LANYARDS: Are on Sale in Room 206 -$1.00 Each.

SENIORS: HOT COLLEGE WORKSHOP NIGHTS:
TO SENIORS: College Workshop Nights: Want to learn more about applying for college? Need help with your college application? Come to College Workshop Nights (dates below) to get help filling out all of your college applications: CSU, UC, Private school, as well as scholarship essays! Turn in your applications early, and ask for help early! Students who attend the workshops will be entered to a raffle for educational prizes! Remember, the DEADLINE for UC/CSU is November 30, for private schools it varies (check with your college advisor or on the school website).

NOV. 23th (3:15-5:00) All Applications workshop: UC, CSU, Private schools in Room 104
NOV. 24th (3:15-5:00) All Applications workshop: UC, CSU, Private schools in Room 104
NOV. 30th (3:15-5:00) All Applications workshop: UC, CSU, Private schools in Room 104
DEC. 2 (3:15-5:00)   Intro to Financial-Aid Workshop and Next Steps for College: @ Library
DEC. 3 (3:15-4:15) Application workshop: Common Application Workshop in Room 104

SENIORS:
The College & Career Center and AACE is proudly to present the new “Senior College Ambassadors” program.  College Ambassadors are knowledgeable Galileo senior students who will be sharing college-updates and reminders to all seniors during their classes, as well as a resource to their friends.  First reminder to all seniors, the CSU/UC application deadline is November 30, please work on your application early and get help from the college advisors.

WINTER ASSEMBLY: is Friday, Dec. 18. Clubs can submit their proposal to participate at the Executive Council meeting.

THE LAST SENIOR PORTRAIT:make-up days will be Dec. 7 – 10 after school in the auditorium.
FREE CONDOMS:
are available on Thursday’s at lunch in Room 159.

SMOKING: If you or someone you care about is smoking, contact Nurse Bryant, Rm 159 for confidential information on how to quit or cut back.

WANNA MEET OTHER STUDENTS: and have a fun place to hang out during lunch? Wanna learn more about drugs and alcohol and ways to  stay healthy? Join us on Wednesdays for a lunchtime group with the Vietnamese Youth Development Center – Talk to Dana in Room 151 for details.

LION’S LEAGUE STUDENT STORE: is selling the sports gray full zipper sweatshirt. Cost is $25 with ASB and $30 without.

NO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL meeting on Monday, Nov. 23.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: will meet on Monday, Nov. 30 in Room 153 at 3:15 PM. Will discuss the Winter Wonderland Food Festival.
ROCKETSHIP LAUNCH: will be sponsored by the science club on Friday, Dec. 4 during lunch time in the Courtyard.
WINTER WONDERLAND FOOD FESTIVAL: will be Friday, Dec. 11 during lunch time in the Courtyard. Clubs can submit their food proposals at the Executive Council meeting.
HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: will be Thursday, Dec. 17 during period 4. Turn in your application to the ASB Office by Dec. 14.

Galileo 38 – Lowell 14

November 19, 2009

Congratulations to the Mighty Lions on their victory over Lowell on Thursday! With this win, Galileo advances to the annual CIF AAA/SF Turkey Day Championship game.

The game is on Thursday, November 26 at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park starting at 11:00 am. Join us with your families and friends.

Read more in the San Francisco Examiner »

As always, complete information is available on galileofootball.com »

Autumn Ball Saturday

November 18, 2009

Autumn Ball and Karaoke at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf on Saturday, November 21 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. Dress is semi-formal.

Tickets are on sale at the ASB office. Prices include and unlimited drinks and chocolate fondue desserts until we run out. First 200 will get a five-color glow necklace. Photography and photo key tags by Prestige.

Football Playoffs Thursday

November 18, 2009

Galileo is proud to host the CIF AAA/SF Section Varsity Football playoffs at our beautiful new George White Field on Thursday, November 19. Come support the Mighty Lions against Lowell!

All adults will be charged $5 and all students will be charged $3.  The game kicks off at 2:00pm with the winners advancing to the annual Turkey Day Championship on Thursday, November 26 at Kezar Stadium.

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