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.
Dr. Asplund and Mrs. Graves share their message today from the new Steele Media Center! https://youtu.be/GUguJsr8OHg
More progress has been made at Steele Elementary! Click the link for more pictures! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/805040/Steele_Elementary__7_17_2020.pdf
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!
If you drive by Steele, you may notice it is starting to look different! Click the link for more pictures! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/736163/Steele_6_2_2020__1_.pdf
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.
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
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!
Parents of current and 4th and 5th grade students, we need your help! If your student hasn't made elective choices for next year, please watch the video from Mr. Young! https://youtu.be/7hf32sAzFMQ
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
Parents and Guardians, please click the following link to view the weekly message from Dr. Asplund! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwCKBS1kxmY
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
Food Distribution Information for Families
LINKS for Steele Weekly Announcements - 3/30/2020
Help Your Child Reduce Stress / Anxiety
Deep Breathing with Elmo
https://pbskids.org/video/sesame-street/2365835531
Virtual Field Trip Links
Yellowstone National Park
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
San Diego Zoo
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
Great Wall of China
https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
The Tundra
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/tundra-connections/
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
