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Good morning Wildcat Nation. The 7th and 8th grade LTC volleyball tournament brackets have posted. Note the time and locations as Visitation is the host and some games are being played at Wethersfield for 8th grade on Saturday
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Good Morning! This is a final reminder to please stop by the Elementary School to pick up your PreK registration packet for 2024-2025 if your family is interested. Details can be found below:
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We are fortunate to have SRO Brown on our campus daily at Galva CUSD #224. THANK YOU for everything you do for our entire school community !! #SROAppreciationDay
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A great 8th Grade Night for Junior High Volleyball! 7th and 8th grade defeated AlWood in straight sets!! 🏐🏐🎆🐾
#galvaproud #wildcatnation
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On Wednesday, February 14th, Galva students will be dismissed from school at 11:30am. Breakfast will be served.
#WildcatNation
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1st graders enjoying Ag in the Classroom. They learned all about the parts of a hamburger that come from the farm. They made yummy "hamburgers" too!
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We are hiring for the 2024-2025 school year! Spread the word to find a great candidate for an already wonderful Elementary Team! #WildcatNation
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Hello,
This is a reminder that Wednesday 2-14-24 will be an 11:30 Dismissal Day. There will be no PreK classes and no lunch served on Wednesday.
Thank you.
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Ava Strom was selected to the Kiwanis all star game!!
March 16
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Let's take a moment to recognize the accomplishment of our K-Kids Club. The Candy Gram fundraiser has generated the sale of over 850 Candy Grams!! This reflects the dedication and hard work of our K-Kids along with the generosity and enthusiasm of our Elementary students and families. Thank you for making this year such a great success! #GalvaProud #WildcatNation
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We have a couple of big nights this week-
8th Grade night for JH Volleyball Wednesday, Feb 14
Senior Night for Basketball Thursday Feb 15
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Please use the link below to access this week's Galva Elementary Weekly Wildcat Newsletter for 2-11-24.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s4QAi0XMzRgEISUIGAN_seGkmz9d-rpxCyXe4pQHKiM/edit?usp=sharing
Take care,
Adam Norway
Principal
Galva Elementary School
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Friendly Reminder: 2024-2025 PreK Sign-Up begins this week! Please see the flyer below for details
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K-kids are working hard assembling Candy Grams today. Don't forget, orders are due tomorrow!
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Sixth Grade is working on their technical music skills with Soundtrap! Students are creating music with loops, sound effects, and recordings. Thank you to all who helped us fundraise for music last year! Your work allowed us to purchase the material necessary for this unit!
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The girls' basketball game tonight at 5:30 in Wethersfield is their senior night. They are also going to recognize our seniors by giving them a shout-out. FYI to the senior girls' parents.
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IHSA Girls Regionals start this week. We will compete against United at United at 3 PM on Saturday, Feb. 10
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Final call for WQAD "My Favorite Teacher" nominations. The deadline is February 4, 2024. Mrs. Clark has compiled all submissions and will mail those in plenty of time for students who have already submitted a nomination. Thank you!
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/contests/contest-rules/my-favorite-teacher-award-official-rules-2024/526-835d595d-d427-40c7-88f6-8ece3d8cfa87
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A shoutout to Mrs. Richards for her efforts in updating our 3rd-floor bulletin board in honor of Black History Month. It contains quotes about the importance of education, books, and reading. Thank you, Mrs. Richards!
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Galva High School's Mid-Winter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 24. The theme is Masquerade.