The Galloway Gazette - Channahon School District 17

“BUILDING WORLD CLASS THINKERS”
The Galloway Gazette
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JANUARY
Galloway School
January 15, 2015
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PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Galloway
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11:30 Dismissal; No PM Early Childhood; No Little Learners
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No School-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Report Cards Issued
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School Board Meeting 7 p.m. Pioneer Path
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Market Day Pickup 5:30-6:30 p.m. Galloway
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2:10 Dismissal-Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
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No AM E.C.; PM Attends & Dismisses at 2:10; No L.L.
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No School-Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30-11 a.m.
Did you know...
The PTO provides meals to the teachers when they have
to stay late for conferences?
Get involved in helping today!
Show your School Spirit.
Wear Red & White On Fridays.
All A-Twitter!
~PTO News You Can Use~
Happiest New Year from the PTO!!!!
Principal: Angela Stallion
Office Phone: 467-4311
Absence Hot Line: 521-3191
Website: www.csd17.org
Twitter is gaining popularity with tweens and teens as the preferred social network. Why? Mom and dad are less likely to be on
Twitter and more likely to be on Facebook! It’s not uncommon to
run into adults who don’t use Twitter, commonly citing, “I don’t
understand it” as their reason for not using it. If your child does
use Twitter, there is some good news – Twitter has rolled out
some great updates, one of which is a super easy way to block a
user and report offensive or harassing Tweets. If this update isn’t
available to you yet, it will be very soon! The link below takes
you to an overview of how to block a user and report a Tweet;
there is also a short demo video. You don’t have to be a Twitter
user to make sure your kids know how to use Twitter safely :)
PTO Meeting-Thu., Jan. 15, 7 p.m. Galloway
(babysitting available)
How to block a user and report a Tweet:
Market Day—Jan. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Galloway
https://blog.twitter.com/2014/building-a-safer-twitter
POWERSCHOOL
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Please remember to check your child’s lunch account periodically and replenish as needed. We currently
have many accounts with a negative balance. Also, be sure to use the district deposit form when sending
lunch money to school. This may be found on the district website or at any school.
Helping Your Family Achieve Their Health Goals
With a little bit of planning, you can really set your family up for success. By working with your kids to discuss and understand their
goals, they will learn about actions that will help them succeed.
Your child will also learn easy ways to avoid actions that will derail their goals. Involve the kids and have them help create an environment for success.
Set Your Family up for Success to Reach New Healthy Goals
Here are some suggestions to help your child reach their health goal.
 Have each family member share ideas on ways that you can be successful
 Make a list of ways to keep the family motivated
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Make a list of the obstacles that make it difficult to be successful
Start each morning with a positive encouraging statement
Agree to remove obstacles, distractions and temptations
Plan to have healthy foods or fitness activities available
Happy Goal Setting!
http://www.nourishinteractive.com/healthy-living/free-nutrition-articles/60-family-achieving-healthy-goals?
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Thank you parents and guardians for sharing your nominations for the wonderful things our staff members achieved
this month! Mrs. Carver, Bus Driver Bus #12, was chosen in the drawing to be staff member of the month for the
month of January! Below is the nomination referral.
“I would like to nominate Mindy Carver, bus driver for bus #12. She goes above and beyond for the students and is always there to
answer questions when needed.
Thank you,
Christa Mahoney”
Honorable nominations:
Miss England
Miss Santor
Mrs. Szoke
If you would like to nominate a staff member for the month of February please email Miss Santor [email protected] by January
26th with the name of the staff member and 1-2 sentences as to why you would like to nominate the person as staff member of the
month. Thank you!!
The Book Fair is coming to N.B. Galloway from January 23rd to January 30th. Students will be visiting the
Book Fair during their scheduled library day. Be sure to check your child’s folder for a special booklist. If
you are using the booklist, please place filled-out form with money in an envelope labeled with your
child’s and teacher’s name.
Parents may also shop online at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/gallowayelemschool1
We encourage parents to visit our Book Fair during Parent-Teacher conference days on January 29th from
4pm to 8pm or on January 30th from 8:30am to 11am.
Does your Son or Daughter have an interest in Cheerleading?
Please join us for an informational meeting…
Look no further as we are proud to announce that there will be a Recreational Competitive Cheer team at I & M Gymnastics located at 24232 S.
Northern Illinois Dr. Channahon, Il 60410 starting February 7, 2015.We
have very affordable rates and Sunday practices. Ages 5-14, no past experience necessary! Any questions, feel free to contact Maggie @ 815-3416788 or Kim @ 815-953-5465.
BE PREPARED.
Helpful response ideas to verbal insults part 1
How do you treat people like a friend when they are mean to you? The single most important thing is to refuse to get angry or upset. Keep your reaction calm and show that you are resilient by using an assertive response. The following are some winning responses to handle verbal insults that your child can use:
Thank you for noticing.
It’s so nice of you to care about me.
Others have told me that before.
Do you think there is anything I can do about it?
That’s been bothering me for a long time too.
Please, tell me more.
Is there something I did to make you mad?
Not everyone has the courage to talk to me that honestly.
I have big ears? Thanks, I thought they were looking a little mousey today!
*Whenever you are having a problem with someone, remember the golden rule and to treat others like a
friend even if they are being mean to you. You do not have to become friends with your enemy, but you still
need to be nice to them. By doing so, you will always be a winner.
**Remember to respond in a way without sarcasm or saying something mean back to the other person.
Next week: Possible responses to specific situations continued.

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