Galesburg-Augusta High School

2021 Bond Proposal - STEAM and STEM The growth in the number of STEM related jobs are projected to outpace all other occupations in the next decade. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that overall employment in the economy will grow about 7.4%, while STEM related fields will grow by 10.8%. STEM/STEAM college job holders earn between 20% and 30% more per hour than non-STEM employees. Unfortunately, in 2018, 2.4 million STEM jobs were projected to go unfilled across the U.S.! Kalamazoo County sees the same gap in graduates’ training and open positions. Having the right facilities to grow more STEM/STEAM programming will help us ensure all students receive this education before graduation, keeping the world of possibilities open for each of them. https://youtu.be/ae3FaDPV644

IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK!!! Community Events: Wednesday, October 6 6pm- Powderpuff (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community) 7pm- Bonfire (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community) *Concessions will be open for both events Friday, October 8 4:30- Homecoming Parade 7:00- Game Vs. Lawton *Spirit Days (Check with your school)

Just a reminder there is NO DELAYED START this Wednesday 10/6. Please save this handy picture to help you keep track of the dates.

Not sure where to vote? Click the link below to find out! https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index

Q: Are there still buses in the bond project? A: Yes. Our bus fleet is an aging fleet that requires increasing and costly repairs to keep them safely on the road. Did you know G-A's oldest running bus is 21 years old? https://youtu.be/UR9iOHlSlik

Count Day is Wed. October 6th! STUDENT COUNT DAY AND SCHOOL FUNDING • The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act. • Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools. • Count information is critical to districts because each student translates into state funding. • State aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled on or before count day. Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on the count day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive at school on time & attend all day, if possible. Thank you!!!

HOMECOMING IS NEXT FRIDAY 10/8/21!!! Community Events: Wednesday, October 6 6pm- Powderpuff (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community) 7pm- Bonfire (FREE ADMISSION and open to the community) *Concessions will be open for both events Friday, October 8 4:30- Homecoming Parade 7:00- Game Vs. Lawton *Spirit Days (Check with your school)

Q: How will this bond help academic achievement at G-A? A: Expanding and repurposing facilities, increasing the number of academic/athletic opportunities, offering increasing STEM/STEAM curriculum, flexible spacing for after-school student groups, has been shown to positively impact students' interest in learning, encouraging them to stay in school and graduate! Visit https://www.ga-bond.com/ for more information.

Q: Is a multi-purpose instructional activity area at the High School really a need? A: Overwhelming, yes. ● We may be a small district, but our high school students still need experiential learning opportunities that increases their preparedness for life after graduation. Having the flexible space of a multi-purpose facility will allow our high school staff to add such things as: large group presentations related to health and safety, career and technical education options throughout the county, job fairs, college application/FAFSA nights, fine arts celebrations, large group projects, robotic competitions, music, speech, theatre, debate, and additional P.E. classes. We need space for indoor marching band practice, flag corp practice, sideline cheer and to start a competitive cheer program. https://youtu.be/MovmSpt-Aok

JOB POSTING Robotics First Coach - High School QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma • Previous experience working with secondary school students and school clubs DUTIES: • Coordinate the science/math/engineering/coding community volunteers • Arrange transportation/overnight stays for competitions • Manage team registration • Advocates and exhibits enthusiasm for building student interest in our Robotics First Program. PAY: $2,500.00 SEASON: October - March Qualified applicants should be highly motivated to lead our Robotics First Program APPLICATION: Email a letter of interest to: Katie MacDonell, High School Principal katie.macdonell@garams.org https://5il.co/ztc6

Q: Does G-A still have one of the lowest millage rates compared to other local districts? A: Yes. At 5.5 mills we are second to the bottom. With an increase to 6.7 mills, we will still be in the bottom third for the number of mills levied.

REMINDER: DELAYED START TODAY 9/29! Just a friendly reminder that TODAY, 9/29 is a delayed start day. Delayed starts are scheduled every Wednesday, except for the 1st Wednesday of each month. School will start 90 minutes later on delayed start days. School will dismiss at the normal time. Delayed Start Times: Primary School 9:20 AM Middle School 9:44 AM High School 9:00 AM * Bus riders will be picked up 90 minutes later than their scheduled pick up time.

Why does Galesburg-Augusta need additional classroom space? Additional classroom space at the Primary School means returning 4th grades to the PS and 8th grades to the MS. It will open space back up at the High School for needed programs! Watch this video for more information: https://youtu.be/nLdbAfdhpfI

REMINDER: DELAYED START 9/29! Just a friendly reminder that THIS Wednesday, 9/29 is a delayed start day. Delayed starts are scheduled every Wednesday, except for the 1st Wednesday of each month. School will start 90 minutes later on delayed start days. School will dismiss at the normal time. Delayed Start Times: Primary School 9:20 AM Middle School 9:44 AM High School 9:00 AM * Bus riders will be picked up 90 minutes later than their scheduled pick up time.

Q. Why is the Galesburg-Augusta School Board placing the bond project on the November 2, 2021 ballot? A. The needs represented in the bond project have not gone away. After the election, many community members attended the regular board meeting and felt strongly that we need to try again for the benefit of today’s students and our future Rams. What are the needs that students have at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools? Please visit https://www.ga-bond.com/ for more information.

REMINDER: DELAYED START 9/29! Just a friendly reminder that THIS Wednesday, 9/29 is a delayed start day. Delayed starts are scheduled every Wednesday, except for the 1st Wednesday of each month. School will start 90 minutes later on delayed start days. School will dismiss at the normal time. Delayed Start Times: Primary School 9:20 AM Middle School 9:44 AM High School 9:00 AM * Bus riders will be picked up 90 minutes later than their scheduled pick up time.

Count Day is Wed. October 6th! STUDENT COUNT DAY AND SCHOOL FUNDING • The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act. • Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools. • Count information is critical to districts because each student translates into state funding. • State aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled on or before count day. Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on the count day. Please make sure that your student(s) arrive at school on time & attend all day, if possible. Thank you!!!

Have you heard about the 2021 Bond Proposal on the November 2nd ballot? Visit the 2021 Bond Proposal Website for more information. https://www.ga-bond.com/

REMINDER: DELAYED START TODAY 9/22! Just a friendly reminder that TODAY, 9/22 is a delayed start day. Delayed starts are scheduled every Wednesday, except for the 1st Wednesday of each month. School will start 90 minutes later on delayed start days. School will dismiss at the normal time. Delayed Start Times: Primary School 9:20 AM Middle School 9:44 AM High School 9:00 AM * Bus riders will be picked up 90 minutes later than their scheduled pick up time.

REMINDER: DELAYED START TOMORROW 9/22! Just a friendly reminder that TOMORROW, 9/22 is a delayed start day. Delayed starts are scheduled every Wednesday, except for the 1st Wednesday of each month. School will start 90 minutes later on delayed start days. School will dismiss at the normal time. Delayed Start Times: Primary School 9:20 AM Middle School 9:44 AM High School 9:00 AM * Bus riders will be picked up 90 minutes later than their scheduled pick up time.