Galion Primary

January 2020 Newsletter Mrs. Watters, Principal Mrs. Erlsten, Assistant Principal

Dear Galion Primary Families, I hope everyone had a relaxing and fun break! It is hard to believe that 2020 is here. Just a reminder about changing pick up: Starting on January 6th, Galion Primary and Intermediate Schools are asking for families to send a note or call before 1pm if there is a change to normal pick-up routines. If you are calling to change those routines, you will need your student’s ID number which is found on your Final Forms account. This new change is to continue to keep safety as a priority in our buildings. We are looking forward to a great second semester. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 419-468-4010 or email me at watters.melisa@galionschools.org. Melisa Watters-Go Tigers! Primary Principal

Monthly Habit Winners December “Think Win Win” Habit of the

Month Winners: Winston Pensinger-Albert(K), Atlas Gorka-

Crim/Cuttitta(K), Carrigan Foster-Evak(K), Audrey Gerber-Hampton(K), Morgan Barnett-Rider(K),

Marissa Shipman-Walter(K), Haylee Brown-Gardner(1st), Bekah Baldwin-Human(1st),

Lillyauna Huddlestun-Humberson(1st), Jayda Haferd-Tanner(1st), Chase Kentosh-

Wegesin/Volz(1st), Brentley Price-Zeuch(1st), Brody Pridemore-Conner/Miller(2nd), Madison

Nichols-Foust(2nd), Shy’Ann Conkle-Maguire/Tyrrell(2nd), Kaylee Jenkins-Rowe(2nd),

Megan Bailey-Shifley(2nd)

PBIS Award Congratulations to Galion Primary for winning

the Silver Award for PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports). On Wednesday, December 11th, four of our staff members

attended an award ceremony to receive our certificate. The PBIS committee and staff have

worked very hard to promote the positive things our students do in our building and reward them.

Our building is working hard to earn the Gold.

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School Information:

*We will collect Box Tops for Education this school year every month. This is an easy way to help the school fund student activities. Each Box Top is worth $.10.

*In the event of school closing due to snow or other emergencies, the following radio and TV stations in the area will be notified of the closing:

• Galion District Website and Facebook

• WMFD TV 68 Mansfield • WBCO, 1540 AM-Bucyrus • WQEL, 92.7 FM-Bucyrus • WVNO, 106.1 FM-Mansfield

*At the beginning of each month, the PBIS committee puts together a reward for our students from the previous month. For the month of December, our students will be rewarded with bounce houses. A special Thank You to the PTO and our many parent volunteers for making this day possible!

*A special Thank You to our Pre-School staff for the amazing Holiday program. The staff and students did a lot of preparation and work to make the program a hit.

*Our third annual Family Art Night was another hit! Students and families were able to enjoy art activities in make and take sessions. A special Thank You to the Crawford County Arts Council, Mr. R-Galion Primary and Intermediate Teacher, and Cake and Icing Bakery for helping to support the evening.

*Be a Reader Leader by reading each night for at least 15 minutes and recording it on the log.

IMPORTANT DATES: January 6th-Back to School January 9th-December Behavior Incentive (Bounce Houses) January 10th-Report Cards Go Home January 14th-PTO Meeting @ Intermediate 7pm January 17th-No School for Students-Teacher In-Service Day January 20th-No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Habit Highlight 7 Habits of Happy Kids: Habit 5

Seek First To Understand Then To Be Understood Habit 5 teaches students to listen before they speak. Students should listen to others without interrupting, raise their hand when wanting to speak, and try to understand other people’s views and feelings.

A special Thank You to Larry and Mike for leading the staff and students in caroling on Friday,

December 20th. It was a wonderful way to kick off our last day before break!