Weekly Bulletin – February 13 – 16, 2012
Weekly Bulletin
FEBRUARY 13 – 16, 2012
CAUCUS
FACULTY/STAFF
WORD OF THE WEEK: CAUCUS: All Teachers please put this word on your blackboard or other prominent place. CAUCUS: A closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction to select candidates or to decide on policy.
ANNOUNCEMENT FORMS: We are now using Google Forms to collect announcement requests. The form is linked from the Teachers page at galileoweb.org. Check it out.
**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: The Substitute System’s 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.
ATTENDANCE: Teachers– Please check your Galileo e-mail for Attendance Notices. Most importantly, Notice of Missing Attendance will be sent to all teachers via e-mail who have failed to turn in attendance strips by 4:00 pm the previous day. Please turn in the attendance strip or reply with the names of absent students so that your non-recorded attendance can be cleared. Thank You. Ms. Mallen.
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
GALILEO PTSA EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS: The Galileo PTSA is
accepting Grant Applications from teachers and staff in need of funding for
projects, equipment and/or supplies. We urge staff to apply for these grants as last year we did not use all of our budgeted money. For further information please visit galileoweb.org/ptsa. Grant applications may be turned in to Karin Lau, room 206 or main office PTSA mailbox.
WELLNESS/PAID INTERNSHIPS: Do you know students who are looking for a paid internship or program this semester? The Galileo Wellness website has up-to-date information to connect your students with programs in the community. Visit galileoweb.org/wellness or direct students to the Wellness Center, Room 151!
NEED A PRESENT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY? Delivered in class with a card? Order your box of organic fair trade chocolate truffles from AoHT in Rm 453 or the courtyard on Valentine’s Day and have them delivered 5th Period. Each beautifully decorated box includes a variety of flavors: coffee, orange, white chocolate, nut, and toffee. Just add your special words to the card and we’ll deliver.
STUDENTS
items.
SENIORS: Come by Ms. Chan’s office to pick up your latest transcript during lunch or after school. Please also check my webpage galileoweb.org/chan and your school loop email for updates on important information pertaining to seniors.
SENIORS: Those who have not signed up for College/Career, please do so ASAP. This is a graduation requirement and last session is March 2, 2012. Ms. Chan
LOVEFEST: Join the Galileo GSA and Wellness this week on February 14th for the G-HOUSE LoveFest! Keep your eyes peeled for sexual health & healthy relationship workshops during the day, and everybody can get married in the courtyard during lunchtime. LoveFest has interactive games, music, prizes, and more! Hope to see you on Tuesday February 14th.
NEED A PRESENT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY? Delivered in class with a card? Order your box of organic fair trade chocolate truffles from AoHT in Rm 453 or the courtyard on Valentine’s Day and have them delivered 5th Period. Each beautifully decorated box includes a variety of flavors: coffee, orange, white chocolate, nut, and toffee. Just add your special words to the card and we’ll deliver.