Reminder!
Do you have any Galesburg CUSD #205 Library books at home?
Student Attendance Update!
***Parents will no longer need to enter attendance for their child beginning on Monday, September 21, 2020
The Student Supply bags are almost ready for pick-up! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who have made this possible for CUSD #205 students! #THISis205
Parents/Guardians: Galesburg CUSD #205 will be providing the necessary school supplies to be used during the 2020-2021 school year for each registered student. More information will be provided when supply pick up dates are set in the near future.
Social and Emotional Learning isn’t something that should only be learned and practiced at school. SEL skills are life skills, too. Skills like empathy, self-control, and decision-making are used throughout our lives. #SELin205
Stay Connected: Please make sure you have the correct email and phone number in Skyward Family Access! If you need help with your login or password, please email webmaster@galesburg205.org for assistance!
The Knox County Summer Lunch Program is available from June 1-August 7! The program is for every child in Knox County. For questions, please contact the United Way of Knox County.
We hope you have a safe and fun summer! https://youtu.be/nnzkwlXern8
This last day of school is certainly different than any that came before it. Despite this, CUSD #205 teachers and staff, families, and most importantly, students, rose up and made the best of new and sometimes difficult situations. Enjoy your summer and be safe!
CUSD #205 is putting Social Emotional Learning first. We need your input on our work and vision statement. Please watch a quick video at https://youtu.be/6aHFphnU2ho . Then take the survey by clicking https://forms.gle/51MpxCWHEM51mQpk7 Thank you! #SELin205
Good Morning Bright Futures Families! Mrs. Spittell wanted to read another book to you today! We hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/Jd5duQrOzQQ
The weather decided it was time for a day indoors! Don't let the rain and clouds stop you from checking out all the grade level choice boards! Click the link, and share a picture with us when you complete an activity! https://sites.google.com/galesburg205.org/choice-boards/home
May 4th-8th is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we have started the celebration early. #205 teachers were able to present a check to the Galesburg FISH Food Pantry. District #205 made the donation of $5 per #205 staff member, totaling $3,145. Through this gift that will serve so many in need, our intention is to convey our appreciation for you all!
It meant so much to see so many of our students who we love and miss!
Governor Pritzker has announced that schools in Illinois will remain closed for the rest of the school year. We will send out more information as it becomes available. The weekly video message from Dr. Asplund is now available at the following link https://youtu.be/-ZxeaJJVQVA
Check out the video! We miss all of you! https://youtu.be/C5I_h8ZXVz8
Look at these remote learners from the Yellow Room! They are busy learning at home! Keep sending your remote learning pictures to homelearning@galesburg205.org! We love seeing the students working at home!
Hey Bright Futures! We have a special story for you today! Do you recognize our "guest" reader? https://youtu.be/xrusSF8udS8
Parents and Guardians, please click the following link to view the weekly message from Dr. Asplund! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwCKBS1kxmY
Good Morning! Mrs. Spittell made another video for you yesterday! https://youtu.be/85BbZT8vABk
Even more so in these difficult times, CUSD #205 puts your child's health, safety, and emotional well-being as the primary focus. Each week we will share information with you about how to help your child cultivate these important goals. School leaders and teachers will also keep Social and Emotional Learning at the forefront during this time. View this video for a quick introduction to SEL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikehX9o1JbI
CUSD #205 Parents and Guardians, Dr. Asplund has some reminders for you today in his weekly video update! https://youtu.be/5bn6QUba_l4
Good Morning Bright Futures Students! Mrs. Spittell has a message for you this morning! https://youtu.be/TisGG0luGv8
Today is International #SELday! Let's help focus attention and awareness on the importance of gaining and using these Social and Emotional skills in our homes! #SEL
The CUSD #205 FAMILY has been busy working hard at home! Thank you for all the pictures! We hope you are inspired to try something new at home with your students!
Preschool activity work at home!
We know all of our students are experiencing a new way of learning at home. Share what your students are doing at home by sending an email to HomeLearning@galesburg205.org. We may share your ideas, photos and videos with our school community!
Governor Pritzker has just informed all Illinois school districts that schools will be closed Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and through Monday, March 30, 2020. The district is developing a remote learning plan and will be notifying parents shortly with details.
For up to date information on COVID-19 from Galesburg CUSD #205, please visit http://galesburgil.apptegy.us/o/galesburg-cusd-205/page/pandemic-preparedness.
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Reminder: No student attendance on February 28, 2020 for Bright Futures students.
Galesburg CUSD #205 and ROE #33 are holding preschool screenings for the 2020-2021 school year for Bright Futures. Call 309-973-2031 to schedule your screening appointment.
We hope to see you tonight! We have fun activities for everyone!
The 2019-2020 School year calendar has two built in emergency days during the month of March, March 12 & March 13. Dr. Asplund has decided to change the emergency days to non student attendance days. To clarify, there will be no student attendance on March 12 & March 13.
It is hard to tell who had more fun in the Bright Futures Blue room yesterday when Dr. Asplund joined the class! The afternoon class has been learning about music and were impressed by the saxophone!
The staff at the Board office and Bright Futures students and staff will be welcomed by some beautiful art work when they return on Tuesday! Thank you, King Elementary!
Bright Futures Parents: We will be in session regular hours on February 14, 2020. Bright Futures follows a different school year calendar. Thank you!
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Bright Futures Families, this is just a reminder that there will be no student attendance for Bright Futures students on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
If you and your student will be starting at a new school building next year, we invite you to come to an upcoming meeting! You are welcome to join!
We hope you can join us!
The Galesburg High School art work was admired by some Bright Futures students today! The art is on display at the Board of Education office.
We hope you have a wonderful winter break!
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Come support Galesburg CUSD #205 students and get into the Holiday Spirit! We hope to see you!
Just a reminder:
Monday 11/25/19 Regular Attendance
Tuesday 11/26/19 One Hour Early Dismissal
Wednesday 11/27/19 No School
Thursday 11/28/19 No School
Friday 11/29/19 No School
Reminder: No school on Monday, November 11, 2019. Classes resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Reminder: No student attendance for Bright Futures on Wednesday, November 6th. We will see you on Thursday!
Reminder: No school for Bright Futures on Wednesday, October 30. Bright Futures will have regular school hours on October 31. PM classes will be in session. Thank you!
Look at the beautiful pumpkin arrangement! Special thanks to the GHS 21st Century Program and Mrs. Kenney!
This week is National Principal Appreciation Week! Please join us and thank each and every one of our principals and assistant principals for all their hard work and dedication to Galesburg CUSD #205. We appreciate all you do!
The Galesburg Fire Department visited Bright Futures today. Thank you for sharing important safety information! Parents/Guardians make sure you ask your student how many “beeps” a smoke detector makes!
The Black and Purple full day classrooms are studying community helpers. Today Detective Mings and Police K-9 Ajax came to school to give a demonstration about their jobs. Ajax even got to have some fun and play on the playground too!
REMINDER: Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 are both 1 Hour Early Dismissal Days for CUSD #205 Schools. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/455925/Early_Outs.pdf
October 2 is School Custodian Appreciation Day! We are thankful for all the wonderful Custodians in Galesburg CUSD #205!
The Red Room AM class was also so excited to receive their September book! Thank you again to the generous donors!
The Red Room is excited to get September's free book of the month! Thank you to our generous donors that made this possible!
We are currently experiencing internet issues within District #205. There was a internet cable cut between Monmouth and Macomb. This is causing a disruption with Skyward as well. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
September 25 is National Food Service Workers Day! Thank you to all the food service employees in District #205
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADd83H3k0iw
We are busy preparing for the Bright Futures Family night! We hope to see you Thursday, September 26 anytime between 6-7 p.m.!
We want your feedback! Please click on the link to take the 5/6 Curriculum survey! http://bit.ly/lombardsurvey
Galesburg Schools will be on a one hour early dismissal schedule on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20. Thank you
Due to the heat and humidity, Galesburg CUSD #205 will be on a one hour early release schedule Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Thank you School House Express!
