Galatas Elementary PTO

Science Camp kicks off tomorrow! The final school-wide event of the year. We need your help!

Please sign up to volunteer here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0a48adad2ca0f85-galatas

Hands On activities will change daily, Wed- Volcanoes and Earthquakes, Thurs- Gemstone Dig, Rock Cycle and Fossils in Sand, Friday- Geodes, Economic Rocks, and Non- Newtonian Fluid (Oobleck).

Galatas PTO still has some open positions for the 2022-2023 school year! If you are interested in volunteering (or would like more info) on any of the below positions please email [email protected]!🐾

Library Volunteer Opportunities: The library needs your help! Galatas Elementary is going to be getting some updates over the summer and all of the books in the library need to be boxed up and labeled.

Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a49a4ae29aafe3-pack

Calling all Greyhounds! 🐾The Galatas Spirit Wear store is officially open today! Click the link to shop the new designs for the 22-23 school year. The store features both youth and adult apparel, with some fun new options. We close the store on May 30th, so don’t miss your chance!

Go to: https://www.galataspto.com/spirit-wear.html

**All sales are final

Get ready for the Spirit Wear store opening tomorrow, Friday, May 13th! Details and link to order will be posted tomorrow in The Gazette and on the PTO website!

Order your Galatas school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year! Deadline to order is May 30th! Supply packs will be in your child's classroom for Meet the Teacher!

Link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/

Use School code: GAL005 (3 letters/3 numbers)

Thank you to our incredible Galatas Teachers and Staff! You help our students grow every day and we are so thankful for you!

A big thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week a success!

If you still need to purchase a Yearbook, we have 30 extra yearbooks available for sale! If you would like a yearbook, please fill out this form by May 22, 2022 (this is for new purchases only: https://fs28.formsite.com/galatasformsite1/gucaocsqa9/index.html?1651680209225

If you have already purchased a yearbook, they will be delivered to your student's classroom and distributed on May 25th (students will have time to sign them in class).

Calling all volunteers! We still need help decorating Bulletin Boards!

Science Camp is coming up soon! The theme this year is Galatas Rocks!

Each hallway has a theme:
Kinder Hall- Rocks
1st- Fossils
2nd- Gems/ Minerals
3rd- Careers
4th- Volcanoes/ Earthquakes
Special Services- Soil Layers

Please sign up to help decorate a bulletin board here (you can sign up for any grade/section) Thanks for your help!:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a48adad2ca0f85-bulletin1

New 22/23 Galatas Greyhound Spirit Wear is coming soon! The online store will open from May 13th - May 30th. Check the Gazette and PTO Newsletter for updates!

Reminder: Thursday is Build a Bouquet Day! Say thank you for helping our little ones bloom by sending in a flower to your teacher to build a classroom bouquet!🌸🐾

We need help decorating Bulletin Boards! Science Camp is coming up and one of the exciting opportunities is the Bulletin Board Decorating. The theme this year is Galatas Rocks!

Each hallway has a theme:
Kinder Hall- Rocks
1st- Fossils
2nd- Gems/ Minerals
3rd- Careers
4th- Volcanoes/ Earthquakes
Special Services- Soil Layers

Bulletin Board Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a48adad2ca0f85-bulletin1

The sign-up has the Bulletin Board Themes for each class. The bulletin boards measure to about 4' x 4'. This is a fun opportunity because you can do the decoration from home or at the school. This week May 3-6 we can be in the school decorating. Next week we can go in after dismissal on May 9, 12, or 13th. All boards need to be finished before Science Camp (May 18-20). Thank you for your time and effort in making this tradition such an exciting one!

Galatas PTO needs your help! If you are interested in volunteering (or would like more info) on any of the below positions please email [email protected]!🐾

Reminder: We’re Crazy About Our Staff! Wear Crazy Socks on Tuesday! Share your pics below!😊

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for our incredible Galatas Teachers and Staff!❤️

Today is Make It Monday - make a card or draw a picture for your Teacher!

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we have lots of fun planned to celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff! Participation in all of our ideas is completely optional, and you're always welcome to celebrate in other ways. Check with your room parent if you'd like to see a list of your teacher's favorite things. We've also provided a signup genius link below to help make the week successful. If you'd like to contribute items, please click on the link. Thank you in advance for all of your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4faeac22abfe3-teacher2

Monday-Make It Monday!
Make a card or draw a picture for your teacher.

Tuesday-We're Crazy About Our Staff!
Wear CRAZY socks!

Wednesday-Breakfast Treats
Light breakfast treats will be provided by PTO

Thursday-Build a Bouquet
Say thank you for helping our little ones bloom by sending in a flower to your teacher to build a classroom bouquet.

Friday-Lunch Provided by PTO

Reminder: Galatas book fair kicks off tomorrow! You can set up your student's eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairsdotcom/fair-finder.html

Calling all ExxonMobil Volunteers! Sign up if you are an ExxonMobil employee or spouse of an ExxonMobil employee. Record your Galatas volunteer hours and ExxonMobil matches it with a corporate donation to our school. You will be contacted by the ExxonMobil Coordinator with further details.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a49a4ae29aafe3-exxonmobil2

Top Dog Pool Party - To celebrate our graduating "Top Dogs", it has been the tradition of our Galatas families to host an end of year pool party.

Donation amount: $25. Party Details: Thursday, May 26th 6pm-8pm. Location: The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course Pool. *4th grade students only - no siblings please

Link to donate: https://fs28.formsite.com/galatasformsite1/78k13pj3qv/index.html

Are you a Top Dog parent heading to Collins next year? Collins Intermediate PTO still has some open positions!

If you are interested in helping out next year in one of these positions (or have any questions) - please contact Ashley Fehrle at [email protected]

Have you ordered your Galatas yard sign yet? Just a few days left to order!

A limited number of Galatas Greyhound Yard Signs are available for $25 for a limited time (April 14-22 or until sold out). Orders placed during the sales timeframe will be ready for pick up on Tuesday, April 26 from 11am-1pm at the front of the school. Place your order at: https://fs28.formsite.com/galatasformsite1/gucaocsqa9/index.html

The Book Fair is next week and we need your help! This is such a fun opportunity to help out! Sign up here: https://www.galataspto.com/volunteer-sign-ups.html

Thank you Galatas teachers and staff for the sweet treats for the PTO volunteers today! That was so thoughtful of y’all and we really appreciate it! Everything was delicious! ❤️🐾

A limited number of Galatas Greyhound Yard Signs are available for $25 for a limited time (April 14-22 or until sold out). Orders placed during the sales timeframe will be ready for pick up on Tuesday, April 26 from 11am-1pm at the front of the school. Place your order at: https://fs28.formsite.com/galatasformsite1/gucaocsqa9/index.html

Science Camp is coming and we need your help! If you are interested in helping on the Science Camp planning committee (or would like more info) please sign up here: https://www.galataspto.com/volunteer-sign-ups.html

Springetti 2022 was a huge success for Galatas Elementary and it wouldn't have been possible without your support! THANK YOU to all our Springetti Committee Chairs & volunteers, Community Sponsors & Underwriters, and Galatas Teachers, Staff & Administration! And a huge round of applause to our Dunk-a-Teacher volunteers!

Library Volunteer Opportunities:
https://www.galataspto.com/volunteer-sign-ups.html

The library needs your help! In addition to the current sign up to help with checking and shelving books, the book fair is coming. The book fair will need help with set up, sales and take down. Additionally, Galatas is going to be getting a facelift over the summer and ALL of the books in the library have to be boxed and labeled.

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for!! Springetti 2022!! Thank you to all of volunteers who have been working so hard to plan this fantastic Spring Fundraiser event! We hope all of our Galatas Greyhounds and your families have so
much fun!! Please share your pics!🐾🎉