Galvan Elementary School
Events
College and Career Readiness Week Wear a college T-Shirt to school!
Fundraising Packets Please make sure all fundraiser packets are returned to your child's teacher by October 17. If our campus reaches $25,000, every participant wins a glow in the dark dance party!
Running Team Tryouts! Running Team: Tryouts after school from 3:15-4:00. Must have transportation home, and bring a comfortable change of clothing! **Permission slips must be turned in by Wednesday to Ms. J. in the library.
Running Club Tryouts (extended) Ms. Jimenez is holding another round of running club tryouts next Thursday, October 20. A permission slip must be picked up from the library, and must be signed by a guardian, and your child's teacher and brought back to Ms. Jimenez by Wednesday.
College and Career Readiness Week Wear camouflage to support military careers!
Parent Technology Meeting Meeting at 3:15-4:15. All parents/guardians welcome to come learn some totally terrific technology tricks! Topics covered; grade book access, attendance, website, CCISD connect, etc.
Red Ribbon Week Monday- wear red! (dress code required)
Red Ribbon Week Tuesday- Sock it to drugs! (students can wear crazy socks)
Team up against drugs! Students can wear a team jersey
Red Ribbon Week Put a cap on drugs! (children can wear a hat)
Spook drugs away Students can wear a Halloween shirt
Trunk or Treat! Come get some Trick or Treating in early! There will be games, candy, entertainment, and even a petting zoo. It's going to be unBOOlievable!
Running Team Practice 3:15 to 4:00 P.M. Please make sure to bring a comfortable change of clothes, and you must have transportation home promptly at 4 P.M.
Science Night Come and get your science on, and experiment with experimenting!
Jump Rope Practice Jump rope team members have practice today from 3:15 - 4:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Running Team Practice Running team members have practice Thursday from 3;15 - 4:00. Please bring an appropriate change of clothes and a water bottle. Remind your parents they need to be there promptly at 4:00 to pick you up.
Thanksgiving Break Students and staff are off from school for this entire week. School resumes at 8am Monday, November 28th. Have a great week !
School Resumes - 8am School resumes at 8am.
Ugly Sweater Social Bring a sweater to decorate! 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Running Team Practice Running team members have practice Thursday from 3;15 - 4:00. Please bring an appropriate change of clothes and a water bottle. Remind your parents they need to be there promptly at 4:00 to pick you up.
PTA Meeting Join us for our monthly PTA meeting to be held in the cafeteria beginning at 6 pm. Come watch a special holiday performance by our 3rd grade students!
Hot Cocoa with Mrs. Uribe Come start of your day with something sweet! Mrs. Uribe will be having hot cocoa with our students at 8:15 in the cafeteria.
Holiday Pictures December 8th is picture day. Please have your children come dressed in what you would like them to wear for their holiday pictures. They will need to bring a change of clothes (dress code) with them to school.
Running Team Practice Running team members have practice Thursday from 3;15 - 4:00. Please bring an appropriate change of clothes and a water bottle. Remind your parents they need to be there promptly at 4:00 to pick you up.
Holiday Theme Week! Wear a Christmas/Holiday hat
Holiday Theme Week! Wear Christmas/Holiday socks
Holiday Theme Week! Wear an ugly Christmas/Holiday sweater.
Holiday Theme Week! 'Dress like an Elf' day
Running Team Practice Running team members have practice Thursday from 3;15 - 4:00. Please bring an appropriate change of clothes and a water bottle. Remind your parents they need to be there promptly at 4:00 to pick you up.
Galvan's Galvanizing Grinch Gala! Calling all Whos! For just $5.00, you can experience a day in Who-Ville. Your $5.00 ticket includes; "transportation" to Who-Ville, pizza, various crafts, a PJ's pass, and the experience of a life time! Just watch out for the Grinch!
Last Day of School Today is the last day of school for the fall. Enjoy your Winter Break. See you in January !
Kids night out! Sign up for kid's night out (parent's night off). More information to follow. Will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Early Release Students will be dismissed at 12:02 p.m.
No School School will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Autism and Asperger's Awareness Day! Wear a light blue shirt to bring awareness to Autism and Asperger's awareness!
Student Council presents our annual Candy Gram sale! Please support Galvan Student Council!!! They are selling Valentines Candy Grams *profits will benefit a new PA System* Fundraiser is from Jan 30th- Feb 10th. Order forms will be accepted before and after school ONLY.
ADD and ADHD awareness day! Wear purple to bring awareness to ADD and ADHD!
Bring awareness to Dyslexia To bring awareness to Dyslexia, bring your favorite book to school!
Bring awareness to visual and speech impairment day! Please wear white and green to bring awareness to visual and speech impairments.
Bring awareness to Down Syndrome! Wear blue and yellow to help bring awareness to Down Syndrome.
Father Daughter Dance: A Night in Paris Come join us for a night in Paris (cafeteria). Enjoy some friends and fun!
Mother Son Challenge Come and join us for some mother/son laser tag!
Regional Spelling Bee All school winning spellers will participate in the regional spelling bee
Closed campus for 3rd/4th grade Mock STAAR Testing We will be Mock STAAR testing our 3rd and 4th grade students on these days. Please be aware that campus will be closed on these 2 days to ensure the best results for our kiddos! Thank you for your continued support and all that you do!
MOCK STAAR Testing - 3rd/4th 3rd and 4th graders will take their MOCK STAAR test
Texas Public School Week! Heroes of Texas: Wear Red, White, and Blue!
Texas Public School Week! Big dreams in Texas: Wear your favorite college shirt.
Texas Public School Week! Friendship Day: Dress like a friend, or wear yellow.
Texas Public School Week! Western Day: Wear your boots and jeans.
Texas Public School Week! School wide picnic
Spring Break Holiday for students and staff
Picture Day! Picture day is Monday. Please make sure you are in dress code.
Book Fair Galvan's book fair will be held in the Art Room from 7:35 A.M. -3:25 p.m.
Jumprope practice Jumprope practice will be held on Tuesday and Thursday after school
Running Team Practice There will be practice after school this coming Thursday.
Galvan Spring Picture Day This Thursday is Spring pictures! Students are permitted to wear dressy clothes that fall within the dress code. Please bring dress code clothes to change into after you have taken your picture. All students will take pictures, and a proof package wi
Running Team Practice Running Team: Practice after school from 3:15-4:00. Must have transportation home, and bring a comfortable change of clothing!
Jumprope practice Jumprope practice will be held today after school.
Good Friday This Friday is a Good Friday. There is no school. Have a blessed Easter Sunday!
Running Team Practice Running Team: Practice after school from 3:15-4:00. Must have transportation home, and bring a comfortable change of clothing!
Accelerated Reader Celebration Time to celebrate meeting your 5th six weeks goals.
Jump Rope for Heart All Jump Rope for Heart money is due on April 26th. All envelopes with money are due. Prizes will be awarded for $5.00 or more!
Mother's Day Cake Orders Mother's Day Cake Orders will be accepted this week through the 28th. It is CASH only and $7.00. Return orders/money to Mrs. Cano in room 113.
Running Team Practice Running Team: Practice after school from 3:15-4:00. Must have transportation home, and bring a comfortable change of clothing!
Running Team Practice Running Team: Practice after school from 3:15-4:00. Must have transportation home, and bring a comfortable change of clothing!
STAAR testing. Closed campus Our students will be STAAR testing from May 8-May 10th. It will be closed campus to ensure the best possible testing environment for our students. Thank you for your understanding, and good luck to our kiddos!
Field Trip First grade trip to Port A. from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Field trip Kinder Field trip to Portland Aquatics from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Third grade awards assembly Please join us in congratulating our 3rd graders for a great year. Awards begin at 8:30 and end approximately at 10:30.
Field trip Fifth grade field trip to Century 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony Pre-K and Kinder awards ceremony 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Awards ceremony Second grade, PPCD awards ceremony from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Campus Closed Memorial Day. No school.
Awards ceremony First grade assembly from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Field trip Fifth grade field trip to the Aquarium beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony Fourth grade awards ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Awards ceremony Fifth grade awards ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Last day of school! We will be having an early release on the last day of school. Students will be released at 2:00 p.m. Thank you for another successful year!
First Day of school! Welcome to Galvan Elementary's 2017-2018 school year! Our staff is very excited to have all our students back, and can't wait to welcome some new explorers!
Open House Please join Galvan Elementary as we kick off our Open House. PTA will also be speaking to you about enrollment, and how we will be working together this year to help our children thrive.
Donuts with Dads Come and share a treat with your dad and then stick around for information on our Watch Dogs Program.
WatchDogs Meeting Come and find out what our watchdogs program is all about. Meet in the cafeteria.
Fall Into Reading Come to our fall into Reading event where you will gain some insight to various things you can do to help your child with reading.
Fundraiser Monies Due Our fundraiser has come to an end... all order forms and monies are due today. Please send all items in the sealed envelope to school with your child. Thank you for your support.
Teacher Professional Development Day No School for Students
"Our Future's So Bright" Students/Staff wear neon/bright color/tie-dye shirts.
"May the Future Be With You" Students/Staff wear Star Wars shirts
"Favorite College" Students/Staff wear shirts from their favorite college
"My Future Career" Students dress like their dream career (school appropriate)
Monster Math Night Join us for a night filled with zany, spooky math activities that anyone can do.
"join the Fight Against Drugs Students/Staff may wear camouflage attire
Book Fair Cowboy Up ! Come visit our Fall Book Fair which is taking place all week in the library.
Teaming Up Against Drugs and Violence Students/Staff may wear their favorite team jersey.
Cheesecake Fundraiser Delivery Cheesecake fundraiser will be delivered today. Pick up times are 7:30 - 8:00 am and 3:25 - 4:25 pm
Cowboy Up ! Come visit our Fall Book Fair which is taking place all week in the library.
Star Stepper Practice Star Steppers will practice today
Rally in Red Against Drugs and Violence Students/Staff may wear RED attire
Book Fair Book Fair is CLOSED today due to a meeting. Please visit us tomorrow instead.
Sock It to Drugs and Violence Students/Staff may wear crazy socks or their favorite socks.
Book Fair Come see what our book fair has to offer.
Elect to Be Drug Free Students/Staff may wear red, white, and blue or patriotic attire.
Book Fair Come see what our book fair has to offer.
Trunk or Treat Come enjoy some fun tricks or treats right out on the Galvan back lawn.
Running Team Meeting Prospective running team members (3rd - 5th graders who turned in permission slips) will meet today.
Choir Practice Choir members will meet and practice today.
Star Stepper Practice Galvan's jumprope team will practice today.
Thankful for Grandparents Yes, we are thankful for our grandparents. Those who sent in their "rsvp" for this event are welcome to attend our breakfast in your honor.
Running Team Tryouts Those prospective running team members have their running tryout today. Good Luck!
Family Science Night Similar to our "Fall into Reading" and "Monster Math" events you won't want to miss our Family Science Night.
Thanksgiving Holiday Enjoy your week off with family and friends. See you soon!
Turkey Chase - Running Team Running Team's first event - the annual Turkey Chase at Heritage Park.
Holiday Pictures Holiday Pictures will be taken for those who pre-pay. Wear your Sunday best.
4th Grade Planetarium Field Trip Enjoy your visit to the planetarium.
PTA Meeting PTA meeting - 3rd grade performs
Wear Red, Green, or White Day 1 of our week of dressing up day.
Wear Holiday Socks Day 2 of our week of dressing up day.
Wear Santa Hat, Elf Ears, etc. Day 3 of our week of dressing up day.
Holiday Parties HeadStart and PreK = 1:30; 1st grade = 11:30; 2nd grade = 12:15; 4th grade = 12:00; 5th grade = 11:30
Wear Holiday Pajamas Day 4 of our week of dressing up day.
Holiday Parties Kinder = 11:30; 3rd grade = 1:00; Miller = 11:30
Wear Holiday Shirt Day 5 of our week of dressing up day.
Last Day of School Today is the last day of school for the fall. Enjoy your Winter Break. We have normal 3:25 release. See you in January !
Winter Break Have a great time off. Be Safe!
Welcome Back Welcome to 2018!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day This is a National Holiday. NO school.
End of First Semester - early Release Today is an early release day - 12:15pm
MOCK STAAR Testing Mock Testing for 4th grade writing and 5th grade math
MOCK STAAR Testing Mock Testing for 5th grade Reading
PTA Meeting and Performance PTA Meeting - 1st grade performs
Running Team GLOW RUN Come out to support our running team
Texas Sports Team Shirt Dress up Day Wear your favorite Texas Sports Team shirt today to show your spirit for Texas Public Schools Week.
Wear Texas Red, White, and Blue Day Wear your Texas red, white, and blue today to show your spirit for Texas Public Schools Week.
Wear your favorite Texas College Shirt Day Wear your favorite Texas College Team shirt today to show your spirit for Texas Public Schools Week.
Wear your Favorite Texas Team Cap Day Wear your favorite Texas Team cap today to show your spirit for Texas Public Schools Week.
Wear you Favorite Western Wear Day Wear your Western Wear attire today to show your spirit for Texas Public Schools Week.
SPRING BREAK Enjoy a few days off!
Ella Barnes Color 5K Run/Walk Come out and support the Ella Barnes Elementary School colorrun
PreK Registration Registration is open for students who qualify for CCISD's PreK program.
New Student Registration New students may register today
Meet the Teacher Aug 24, 2018