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Congratulations to the Illinois Music Education Association Participants! Students were honored at the December Board of Education meeting.
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The December Board of Education Recap is now available, http://bit.ly/Dec2019BOERecap.
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Come support Galesburg CUSD #205 students and get into the Holiday Spirit! We hope to see you!
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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
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Today, November 15, is a day to recognize the efforts and commitment of Illinois School Board Members. It is an opportunity for districts, parents and students to #ThankABoardMember for their dedication and commitment. Thank you, Galesburg CUSD #205 Board of Education!
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The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open! Please take a moment to complete the parent/guardian survey. Your feedback will help guide improvement in Galesburg CUSD #205 schools! https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
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Reminder: No school on Monday, November 11, 2019. Classes resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
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We may not have been ready for the snow to fall, but this morning the crossing guard embraced the weather and welcomed students at Gale Elementary with a friendly snowman!
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Reminder: CUSD #205 K-12 buildings will be on a Half Day Dismissal schedule on Thursday, October 31, 2019. http://bit.ly/205buildingtimes
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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!
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CUSD #205 Food Service is Hiring!
-No evening, weekends or holidays
-Work with great teammates
-Enrich your life and the lives of students
Part time positions (20-25 hours per week) available.
Call Matt today! 309-973-2062
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The IASB Fall Western Division meeting was held on Tuesday, October 22. CUSD #205 Board members in attendance were able to hear remarks from State Superintendent, Dr. Carmen Ayala as well as other IASB representatives.
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It's the end of an era! The final Churchill Junior High and Lombard Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball game has now been completed. Congratulations to all the players and cheerleaders!
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Half time entertainment provided by the Lombard Middle School Band, Churchill Junior High Band and the GHS Marching Streaks! The 8th Grade Game is under way!
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Churchill vs. Lombard tonight at Thiel Gym! The 7th Grade basketball players and 7th Grade cheerleaders are ready!
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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
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The FFA is ready to serve you! Grab a bite, vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin and stay for the football game! Bundle up and join us!
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Just a reminder, Monday, October 14 is a regular attendance day for all Galesburg CUSD #205 Schools.
Thank you!
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Congratulations to Churchill Junior High teacher, Barb Baker! Barb has received the 2019 Jerry Johns Reading Educator of the year award!
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October 2 is School Custodian Appreciation Day! We are thankful for all the wonderful Custodians in Galesburg CUSD #205!
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