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Galway Chronicle The Galway Pledge : We pledge to respect one another, to be trustworthy and fair. We will care about each other, and be good citizens. Above all else, I will take responsibility for my actions, in a quest to build a better you…and a better me. Volume 6 Issue 15 June 3, 2016 Dr. Dorothea Fuller, Principal Nichola Wallen, Assistant Principal Our Vision: Galway Elementary School will empower students to be valued, productive members of a global society. Principally Speaking: Thoughts on the School Year Ending It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the school year, but only eleven days are left. On every Sunday night call, I say, we had another great week at Galway and I meant it every time. I am excited every week when I see what our students have produced and their successes. Week after week has been awesome this year. Galway teachers have provided an enriched instructional environment and student reading scores are steadily increasing. The “Reading Homework” policy is working. Continue reading with your children at home this summer. Reading packets will be available on our website. We experienced many firsts this year. Fifth graders participated in a competition choir that competed at Hershey Park. This Galway Choir was recognized as the best overall elementary choir. We had our first Spelling Bee and will have the Galway’s Got Talent Variety Show. The Science Mobile Lab spent a week at Galway and each class had an opportunity to experience a hands-on science curriculum. The Google Virtual Field Trip was an exciting experience for our students. We continued our Night of Fine Arts, Guest Reader Day, school-wide Career Day and the African American Quiz Bowl. Second graders impressed us with their poetry, third graders demonstrated quality research skills and presentations, and kindergar- ten and first grade students performed a min-concert in December. Over 800 pieces of art was displayed by the art team. Fourth and fifth grade choirs continued their concerts and seven of our fifth grade students were selected for the MCPS Elemen- tary Honors Choir. We continued our annual Family Reading and Math Nights and over 200 students participated in our Science Fair. I have watched your children grow academically and emotionally this year, and it has touched my heart. This has been a great year on purpose. I am so honored to be the principal of Galway. Enjoy the summer vacation with your children. Galway Chronicle 15 UPCOMING EVENTS June 6 3-5 Field Day 9:30-12:00 June 7 Galway’s Got Talent Variety Show 6:30-8:00 June 8 2nd Grade FT (End of the Year) June 9 Volunteer Breakfast 8:30 Media Center June 10 5th Grade FT-Philadelphia Kindergarten Celebration 10:00 am June 13 K-2 Field Day (rain date) 9:30-12:00 June 14 3-5 Field Day (rain date) 9:30-12:00 June 15 1st Grade FT (End of the Year) 5th Grade FT (End of the Year) June 17 5th Grade Promotion 9:45 Fly-Up June 20 Last Day of School School Dismisses 1:25 Enjoy Summer Vacation
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Galway Chronicle

The Galway Pledge : We pledge to respect one

another, to be trustworthy and fair. We will care about each other, and be good citizens. Above all else, I will take responsibility for my actions, in a quest to build a better you…and a better me.

Volume 6 Issue 15 June 3, 2016

Dr. Dorothea Fuller, Principal

Nichola Wallen, Assistant Principal

Our Vision: Galway Elementary School will empower students

to be valued, productive members of a global society.

Principally Speaking: Thoughts on the School Year Ending

It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the school year, but only

eleven days are left. On every Sunday night call, I say, we had another great week

at Galway and I meant it every time. I am excited every week when I see what our

students have produced and their successes. Week after week has been awesome

this year.

Galway teachers have provided an enriched instructional environment and student

reading scores are steadily increasing. The “Reading Homework” policy is working.

Continue reading with your children at home this summer. Reading packets will be

available on our website.

We experienced many firsts this year. Fifth graders participated in a competition

choir that competed at Hershey Park. This Galway Choir was recognized as the best

overall elementary choir. We had our first Spelling Bee and will have the Galway’s

Got Talent Variety Show. The Science Mobile Lab spent a week at Galway and each

class had an opportunity to experience a hands-on science curriculum. The Google

Virtual Field Trip was an exciting experience for our students.

We continued our Night of Fine Arts, Guest Reader Day, school-wide Career Day

and the African American Quiz Bowl. Second graders impressed us with their poetry,

third graders demonstrated quality research skills and presentations, and kindergar-

ten and first grade students performed a min-concert in December. Over 800 pieces

of art was displayed by the art team. Fourth and fifth grade choirs continued their

concerts and seven of our fifth grade students were selected for the MCPS Elemen-

tary Honors Choir. We continued our annual Family Reading and Math Nights and

over 200 students participated in our Science Fair.

I have watched your children grow academically and emotionally this year, and it has

touched my heart. This has been a great year on purpose. I am so honored to be

the principal of Galway. Enjoy the summer vacation with your children.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Galway Chronicle 15

UPCOMING EVENTS June 6 3-5 Field Day 9:30-12:00 June 7 Galway’s Got Talent Variety Show 6:30-8:00 June 8 2nd Grade FT (End of the Year) June 9 Volunteer Breakfast 8:30 Media Center June 10 5th Grade FT-Philadelphia Kindergarten Celebration 10:00 am June 13 K-2 Field Day (rain date) 9:30-12:00 June 14 3-5 Field Day (rain date) 9:30-12:00 June 15 1st Grade FT (End of the Year) 5th Grade FT (End of the Year) June 17 5th Grade Promotion 9:45 Fly-Up June 20 Last Day of School School Dismisses 1:25

Enjoy Summer Vacation

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Need Field Day Volunteers! Galway Elementary School is looking for parent volunteers to help during this year’s field day activities. We need peo-

ple to help run stations, direct the students to the correct locations, and come out to have some fun! Mr. Howard and

Mr. O’Reilly are working to create a fun and active event and we need your help to make this field day as fun as possi-

ble! Please e-mail [email protected] if you are interested. Thank you!

Lost and Found Check the Lost and Found for missing clothing. All clothes will be donated on June 21.

5th Grade Promotion 5th Grade Promotion is June 17 at 9:45 am in the Galway APR. Reception will follow. In the afternoon, students in

grades K-4 will visit next year’s grade level and experience a literacy activity. All students will receive a book.


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