
CUSD #205 COVID-19 Dashboard https://www.galesburg205.org/o/galesburg-cusd-205/page/covid-19-dashboard--17

Out and About in #205! Mrs. Davis took her third grade students outside for their 3-Digit Subtraction "Scoot" at King Elementary this week! #THISis205 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWsLoe6UBCM

Dr. Asplund 4/9/2021
https://youtu.be/0f4tlFDJx9w

Dr. Asplund 4/1/2021
Reminder: No School Friday, April 2, 2021 and Monday, April 5, 2021.
https://youtu.be/4rfhLyKbYzw

Out and About in #205! This week we visit Steele Elementary! Check out what these second grade students are doing in Physical Education class. #ThisIS205 https://l.facebook.com/l.php? https://youtu.be/8wUyvwwCXcs

Out and About in #205! This week we head to Silas Willard Elementary! https://youtu.be/uAuHxcGVJXs

Dr. Asplund is joined by CUSD #205 Board of Education President, Tianna Cervantez, to discuss a variety of topics including graduation.
https://youtu.be/061zZeTdi5k

Dr. Asplund is joined by a special guest today for his weekly message! https://youtu.be/ezTY1MLEbY0

Dr. Asplund 3/5/21
https://youtu.be/THQtZBqjlwg

CUSD # 205 Families: All classes will be held virtually today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. There will be no in-person instruction. No meal distribution today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Dr. Asplund 2/12/2021. Please remember: No school or meal distribution on Monday, February 15, 2021. https://youtu.be/2Tkyg6El6HA

Please subscribe to the CUSD #205 YouTube page so Board of Education meetings can be lived streamed. We need to reach 1,000 subscribers to enable the live stream. The February regular meeting will be available via zoom and posted to our YouTube page following the board meeting.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82208265698?pwd=Vk96UkUyUm9jRVF0SzQvWkRXN0ozUT09
Passcode: FEBRUARY

Dr. Asplund 2/5/21
https://youtu.be/xoi6ir6t-PA

All CUSD #205 buildings will be closed on Friday, February 5, 2021.
There will be no in-person instruction.
All classes will be held virtually, students will follow their virtual schedule.
There will be no meal distribution on Friday, February 5, 2021.

Members of the School Crisis Response Team from ROE #33 and Galesburg CUSD #205 will be available to assist any student or community member in need of counseling due to the recent tragic passing of a 7-year-old girl in our community.
Trained staff will be available for this purpose at Steele School at 1480 West Main Street from 8-4 p.m. on Monday, January 25th. Mask wearing and social distancing requirements will be enforced. Please call 309-973-2016 with any questions.

Dr. Asplund 1/22/2021. Make sure you check out the Student and Staff Safety Protocol for updated information, as Dr. Asplund mentions in his video today!
https://youtu.be/F_ZoTldIoOw

#SELin205

We hope you enjoy the CUSD #205 Virtual Band Holiday Concert https://youtu.be/GSu0Z3-6cXc

The Churchill Choir students hope you enjoy their virtual winter concert this year! https://youtu.be/Sv4jG-j5504

Dr. Asplund shares more information about the parent survey in his weekly video this week.
https://youtu.be/LA0ZNsiricU

Do you want to know more about possible plans for in-person learning? Dr. Asplund provides more information in his weekly video today. https://youtu.be/q6cAQz4tzvY

Dr. Asplund 11/20/20. https://youtu.be/xaBvNtgTGJI

***Due to inclement weather, SEL on Wheels is canceled tonight. We look forward to seeing students on Thursday, November 12, 2020! #SELin205

***Due to inclement weather SEL on Wheels is canceled tonight. We look forward to seeing students on Thursday, November 12, 2020! #SELin205

The agenda for the November Board of Education meeting is now available on the district website. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to the enhanced coronavirus mitigations put into place in the state of Illinois. If you would like to address the Board of Education, please email your comments to aboone@galesburg205.org by 3 p.m. on Monday, November 9. Comments will be read at the meeting by a member of the Board of Education.

Dr. Asplund is back with his weekly video! #THISis205 https://youtu.be/JnKC2_HJM9g

Beginning Wednesday, October 28, there will be a few changes to some of the Food Distribution Sites. Please make note of any changes to your current pick up site. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/905343/Food_Distribution___7_.pdf

Thank you to the Galesburg NAACP branch for their recent and most generous donation of additional school supplies for CUSD #205 students! Within the school supply bags provided by the NAACP there is a computer mouse, set of headphones, disposable face masks and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Beginning on Tuesday, October 13 the supply bags will be available to those who are in need of these supplies at the scheduled food distribution sites across the district. If you are in need of these supplies, please feel free to pick up a supply bag at one of these locations. We are thankful for our continued partnership with the NAACP and their continued willingness to help our students!

The Galesburg CUSD #205 Board of Education has directed the District to phase back groups of students to an in person learning environment. After a lengthy fact-finding discussion, the District elected to focus first on those students at the earliest stages of language acquisition. The students who are designated to be brought back to an in person learning environment will be contacted on an individual basis.
Please note, your student will continue to use E-Learning until the District contacts you directly.
If you currently have childcare, please continue to utilize those services.

The services offered by SEL on Wheels are available to any CUSD #205 student. Check the schedule to see where the van will be this week! Click the link to learn more about SEL on Wheels. #SELin205
https://www.galesburg205.org/o/galesburg-cusd-205/page/sel-in-action

Dr. Asplund shares some important information today on his weekly video. https://youtu.be/5JwqWb_RdBY

The Galesburg CUSD #205 Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lincoln Education Center, 932 Harrison Street.
To comply with the CDC COVID-19 Guidelines, in person attendance will be limited. The meeting can be viewed via zoom. The meeting ID is 820 1779 7306 and the password is OCTOBER. Anyone wishing to address the Board but not attend the meeting in person may do so by emailing: aboone@galesburg205.org. Comments will need to be received by 3PM on Monday, October 12, 2020.
Anyone wishing to address the board in person will be required to wear a mask to enter the building and will be required to go through a health screening, including a temperature check. To address the board in person, individuals need to fill out a form, which will be available at the Board office. Individuals will be directed to present to the board one at a time and may be asked to leave after they have addressed the Board of Education if the room capacity is met. This is the time when visitors may request to address the Board of Education on any item germane to the role and function of the Board of Education. Persons are asked to refrain from making any personal comments regarding any individual. The Board President reserves the right to limit presentations to five minutes.

Dr. Asplund message 10/2/2020. Thank you to all the families and staff members who completed the E-Learning survey last week! https://youtu.be/MHaEOXcyVUc

E-Learning in CUSD #205 starts on Tuesday, September 8, 2020! Attendance is required by 11 a.m. each day school is in session. Please click the link to watch a quick video on how to complete the attendance form. https://youtu.be/ULx1M3vwyjc

Dr. Asplund shares an update on internet availability for students in his weekly message. https://youtu.be/gNaqyeMCMf8
https://youtu.be/gNaqyeMCMf8

Dr. Asplund shares some updates in his weekly video today. Parents/Guardians, please make sure to check your email this afternoon and/or Skyward Family Access, there will be important information you don't want to miss! https://youtu.be/4kZfMUdAOmM

Meet The Teacher Nights! If you are not able to join us, please email homelearning@galesburg205.org and we will set up other arrangements for you to receive the supplies for your student(s).

Dr. Asplund shares his weekly message from Galesburg High school! https://youtu.be/ZN7L-kgKjPE

Today, Dr. Asplund shares his video from one of the new science classrooms at Lombard Middle School! https://youtu.be/9ko2xYf-2ic

The 2020 Marching Streaks have spent the last two weeks working in sectional groups and would like to share the school fight song with you today! This will also be the opener for the 2020 show, "Triumphant!" https://youtu.be/WW_nMZtMfcc

Dr. Asplund and Mrs. Graves share their message today from the new Steele Media Center! https://youtu.be/GUguJsr8OHg

The CUSD #205 Return to Learn Plan can be found by clicking the following link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/837723/August_4th_Release_District_205_Return_to_Learn_Plan_July_2020.pdf

Day 2 of Blended E-Learning training for teachers in Galesburg District #205! During this 1st week of training, teachers will be learning about the following topics related to Blended E-Learning: Understanding the Why and What of Blended E-Learning, Building a 21st Century Student Mindset for Increased Agency and Engagement, as well as Creating Agreements and Accountability Structures.

Dr. Asplund shares his video update today from the new Galesburg High School Kitchen! https://youtu.be/Egx1ZGPq-ZE

Do you need to register a new student for CUSD #205? Please fill out the pre-registration form. Once you have submitted the form, you will receive a registration packet in the mail with additional instructions. https://bit.ly/2BAtT6O

Please login to Skyward Family Access to register your student(s) for the 2020-2021 school year. https://skyweb.galesburg205.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsSky/seplog01.w

Dr. Asplund shares his weekly video message from King Elementary this week! https://youtu.be/IUnb_WChUqE

Please click the link to view the information that has been sent via Skyward to all CUSD #205 Families regarding the Return To Learn Plan. There will be additional information available in the upcoming days. https://bit.ly/32KdjwC

In his weekly message, Dr. Asplund provides updates on the upcoming auction and the latest update regarding the start to the 20-21 school year. https://youtu.be/oWiGyl_2LQA

The July Board of Education Recap is now available. The recap includes links to some of the construction presentations from the July meeting. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/801714/July_2020.pdf

Construction work continues to progress throughout CUSD #205. Dr. Asplund shares his message today from Lombard Middle School! https://youtu.be/IpCuP9wuQ4U

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!

The letter from Dr. Asplund regarding the Illinois State Board of Education Guidance for the 2020-2021 school year can be found by clicking the link. Thank you! https://go.aws/3hVq5gV

Have you wondered what the buildings are behind Galesburg High School? Dr. Asplund gives you an inside look today on his weekly video message! https://youtu.be/uDK5cDHdIVs

Did you see Dr. Asplund’s video last week? He is back at the same location to share the progress that has been made! https://youtu.be/z0HPRhizVXU

Learn more about the ways Galesburg CUSD #205 is funded and what concerns the district faces in the future due to COVID-19. https://youtu.be/Z-tsp5k13lo

The June 2020 Board of Education Recap is now available, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/744409/June__2020_Board_Recap.pdf

Here is the Galesburg High School 2020 Commencement video! Congratulations to all the graduates! #GHSClassof2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSpv5u3w1Hs&feature=youtu.be

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

In his weekly message, Dr. Asplund talks about end of the year grading and more! Click the link to watch! https://youtu.be/XOEFRcEdZtk

We hope you enjoy the 2020 Galesburg High School Art Show! https://sites.google.com/galesburg205.org/galesburghighschoolartshow2020/home?fbclid=IwAR2Wwy1spmX1g4mcmAQqyzkSIIbISxRB5CQfE9-zwiPL5NicnNrRVtvK05A

Today Dr. Asplund talks about graduation and registration in his weekly video message! Click the link to watch! https://youtu.be/Cy7eeCC1cZw

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

Thanks to all the CUSD #205 Paraprofessionals who work hard to provide constant support to students and staff! #ThankaParaprofessional

Dr. Asplund shares information from a new location today! https://youtu.be/877Z6mvMPlc

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

Help slow the spread of COVID-19. For more information on the use of cloth face coverings please click the link, https://bit.ly/3cTGnUc

Dr. Asplund is joined by Mr. Young for his weekly message today! https://youtu.be/no1v29EGiGo

Governor Pritzker has announced that all Illinois schools will be closed for the remainder of the current school year. Students will not return to in-school instruction this year, but will continue with Remote Learning through the last day of school on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

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

Due to low participation, there will no longer be meal pickup at the 1064 W. South St. Location. The staff and volunteers at the 1598 McKnight St. location will be happy to serve you there!

Remote Learning begins today! If you have any questions please contact your building principal or send an email to homelearning@galesburg205.org

Grade level curricular choice boards are now available for students to use, as a means of enrichment and continued learning. Please select your student’s grade level and you will find a choice board complete with links and learning activities to explore. These choice boards will be updated weekly so that your student has access to new learning opportunities each and every week! We will also archive these on this same page so that students can go back and complete activities from prior weeks if they so choose. https://sites.google.com/galesburg205.org/choice-boards/home

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

Updated School Closure Information, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/644174/Letter_to_Parents_3.31.2020.pdf

3/26/2020 Message to the students of Galesburg CUSD #205 from Dr. Asplund. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmxlyVC0m4&feature=youtu.be

We have added another Meal Pickup site. Click the link for all the sites serving food. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/634982/Meal_Pick_up.pdf

Class of 2020, Dr. Asplund has a message for you!
http://bit.ly/3182020message

We know all of our students are experiencing a new way of learning at home. Share what your students are doing at home by sending an email to HomeLearning@galesburg205.org. We may share your ideas, photos and videos with our school community!

A new location has been added to the United Way food pick up sites.
Bethel Baptist Church
1196 N. Academy St
Academy Street Side Pickup
11:30am - 1:00pm
Monday-Friday

March 14, 2020 Letter from Superintendent, Dr. Asplund https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/618375/Scanned_from_LEC_Xerox.pdf

We will continue to send you more specific information as it becomes available. Chromebook and Medication pick up information will be sent when it is available. Thank you for your being flexible as we work through this unprecedented pandemic event.

Governor Pritzker has just informed all Illinois school districts that schools will be closed Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through Monday, March 30, 2020. The district is developing a remote learning plan and will be notifying parents shortly with details.

For up to date information on COVID-19 from Galesburg CUSD #205, please visit http://galesburgil.apptegy.us/o/galesburg-cusd-205/page/pandemic-preparedness.

The recording of the March Board of Education meeting is now available, http://bit.ly/March2020BOE. The Board Recap is also available, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/612874/March_2020_Board_Recap___4_.pdf

The Galesburg CUSD #205 Board of Education discussed the 7-12 Campus at the March 9th meeting. More information can be found by clicking the following link, https://www.galesburg205.org/o/galesburg-cusd-205/browse/90903

The 2019-2020 School year calendar has two built in emergency days during the month of March, March 12 & March 13.  Dr. Asplund has decided to change the emergency days to non student attendance days. To clarify, there will be no student attendance on March 12 & March 13.

The All District 6-12 Choir Concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 in the Galesburg High School auditorium. Admission is free! We hope you can join us!

Come show your support tonight for the Galesburg Girls Basketball team! Regional action starts tonight at Thiel Gymnasium! Galesburg will play Rock Island at approximately 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $5.00. All sport passes, student activity passes, season tickets, and faculty/staff passes will not be accepted.

We had some issues with the calendar link, please find the link below, Thank you!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/588127/2020-2021_SCHOOL_CALENDAR__15_.pdf

The construction progress continues at Steele Elementary! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/576904/Steele_Update_1_31_2020_.pdf

Reminder: NO SCHOOL, Monday, January 20. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

The boys basketball game that was postponed today (1/17/20) has been rescheduled for Monday, January 20th. Sophomore game at 5:00pm, Varsity game at 6:30pm.

The Galesburg High School Boys basketball vs. Rock Island that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed. We will let you know when the make-up date is scheduled!

The January Board of Education recap is now available, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/559278/January_2020.pdf. You can also view the recording on the District YouTube page, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwqSu836NrM&feature=youtu.be

Solar Panel Installation update can be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/549019/Solar_Panel_Installation_update.pdf

The Galesburg CUSD #205 Administration will be hosting a 7-12 Facility Q&A on January 16th, 2020 at the Galesburg High School Little Theater from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Link to enter questions regarding the 7-12 Facility, https://forms.gle/TwhLgaM5AwP3sJqf7

Did you miss the Galesburg High School Holiday Concert last night? We have you covered! https://youtu.be/FZKq5dfH_EY

The December Board of Education Recap is now available, http://bit.ly/Dec2019BOERecap.

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

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

Reminder: CUSD #205 K-12 buildings will be on a Half Day Dismissal schedule on Thursday, October 31, 2019. http://bit.ly/205buildingtimes

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

Just a reminder, Monday, October 14 is a regular attendance day for all Galesburg CUSD #205 Schools.
Thank you!

Due to the weather, the Homecoming parade has been canceled. The Homecoming Assembly has been moved to Thiel Gym and will begin approximately at 1:50 p.m.

The Football games scheduled for 9/27/19 have been postponed until 9/28/19. Freshmen game will begin at 9 a.m. and the Varsity game will follow at 11 a.m. Once a decision is made on the location of the assembly and the status of the the Homecoming parade, we will let you know!

We are currently experiencing internet issues within District #205. There was a internet cable cut between Monmouth and Macomb. This is causing a disruption with Skyward as well. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

September 25 is National Food Service Workers Day! Thank you to all the food service employees in District #205
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADd83H3k0iw

We want your feedback! Please click on the link to take the 5/6 Curriculum survey! http://bit.ly/lombardsurvey

Galesburg Schools will be on a one hour early dismissal schedule on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20. Thank you

The September Board of Education meeting is now available on the District #205 YouTube page, the link is available in our September Board Recap! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/470651/September_2019_Board_Meeting___2_.pdf

*SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION* Just a reminder for those students attending summer school. There will be no student attendance on Friday! Summer school days are Monday-Thursday.