Test Tip #5 : Come Prepared!
Be sure to bring your fully charged iPad and your fully charged positive attitude. We believe in each one of our students and know they will be prepared.
Lost charger? No problem. Students can purchase a replacement charger for $20, or they can leave their iPad in one of our charging stations overnight to ensure they are prepared for test day.
Test Tip #4: The Power of a Positive Mindset on Test Day!
Believe. Achieve. Succeed. Your mindset matters! According to Harvard’s Seven Best Strategies for Test Prep:
“Don’t underestimate the importance of confidence and a positive mindset in test preparation. Positive rituals can help combat negative thinking, test anxiety, and lack of focus that can easily undermine your success on test day. Plan some extra time to go for a short walk or listen to your favorite music. Engage in simple breathing exercises. Visualize yourself succeeding on the test. Your rituals can be totally unique to you. The important thing is developing a calming habit that will boost your confidence, attitude, and concentration when the test begins.”
Find a ritual that works for you, and show up for your test knowing you are ready to succeed!
#Believe Achieve Succeed
Great Test Tip #3: Be Present and On Time
Missing a test day can cause extra stress and missed opportunities. Arriving late on test days can also cause students to have to test on another day. Here’s why showing up on time on test days is so important:
Rushing or rescheduling creates unnecessary anxiety.
Taking the test with your classmates helps you stay focused, confident, and in the right mindset.
Rescheduling means added pressure and missing new lessons.
Plan for Success:
Set multiple alarms and prepare your materials the night before.
Allow extra travel time if you are walking or driving.
Avoid scheduling appointments on test days.
If you're feeling under the weather, communicate with your teacher early.
Great Test Tip #2 Power of a Healthy Breakfast
Eating a nutritious breakfast before a test can boost focus, memory, and problem-solving skills. Here’s why breakfast matters:
Improves Concentration – A well-fed brain stays alert and engaged.
Boosts Memory – Nutrients like protein and healthy fats enhance recall.
Sustains Energy – Balanced meals prevent mid-test crashes.
Reduces Stress – A satisfied stomach helps ease test anxiety.
Best Breakfast Choices:
Whole grains (oatmeal, whole wheat toast)
Protein (eggs, yogurt, nuts)
Healthy fats (avocado, peanut butter)
Fruits & veggies (bananas, berries, spinach)
❌ Avoid sugary cereals, energy drinks, and processed foods—they can cause energy crashes!
A well-fueled body leads to a well-fueled mind. Eat smart, test strong!
#BrainFuel #HealthyBreakfast #TestDaySuccess
Next month, we begin our end-of-the-year state testing. This week we will share some great tips to help our students. Our first tip is "Get Enough Sleep!"
Are your students getting the right amount of sleep? Sleep is essential for students to perform their best academically and maintain overall well-being.
Here’s how much sleep is recommended by age group according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine:
Children (6-12 years old) – 9-12 hours per night.
Adolescents (13-17 years old) – 8-10 hours per night.
Adults (18+ years old) – 7-9 hours per night.
Lack of sleep can lead to difficulty concentrating, lower test scores, and increased stress. Encourage healthy sleep habits by setting consistent bedtimes, limiting screen time before bed, and creating a relaxing bedtime routine!
#SleepForSuccess #HealthyHabits #BetterRestBetterResults
You can find more details on sleep recommendations here:
🔹 American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Guidelines
🔹 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Sleep in Middle & High School Students
Galion City Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to make a difference in the lives of our students! We have several open positions year across multiple departments for the 2025-26 school year.
🔹 School Resource Officer (SRO)
🔹 Director of Student Services
🔹 Educational Assistant at the Primary School
🔹 Educational Assistant at the Intermediate School
🔹 High School English Teacher
🔹 High School Social Studies Teacher
🔹 3 Part-Time Cooks
🔹 Social Work Specialist
🔹 Varsity Volleyball Coach
🔹 Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
If you're passionate about education and positively impacting our school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn more and apply now at galionschools.org/employment
One quarter to go! But, we had to celebrate Quarter 3 first 🥳
Look at all this cereal coming in!
We can't wait for our final counts for Community Action AND who gets to be our domino starters.
Keep them coming! 🥣
Today, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible maintenance team for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly. Your efforts often go unseen, but they never go unnoticed. Whether it's fixing, building, cleaning, or problem-solving, you do it all with skill and care, ensuring a positive environment for students and staff every day. Thank you for all that you do—you are truly the backbone of our school community!
Let's get ready to READ 📚 help us honor Dr. Seuss' legacy in supporting early childhood reading!
We will have a spirit week to celebrate AND if hit our goal (students read 50,000 pages), 5 students will get to silly string and tackle Mr. Dick! 📖
These students rolllllled through February without any minors or majors and got to enjoy some time at the Tigers Den! 🛼
4th-grade Paws on Pawns practice the concepts En Passant and Fool's Mate with the help of GHS student Liz Guy! ♟️
Rocking your socks for World Down Syndrome Day on Friday (3/21)! Celebrating diversity, inclusion, and endless possibilities 💙💛
#RockYourSocks #WDSD
Light It Up Blue on April 2 to celebrate World Autism Day 💙
In addition, our Helping Hands Club has some ways to earn spirit wear by giving toward a donation to Autism Speaks 🧢 🧸🛏️
If there is one thing I know it's our Makerspace is always doing something exciting -- from fuse beads, 3D pens, Neec launchers, strawbies, K'Nex, and more! 🤩
ROAR sent some quality time with some quite unique friends from the Columbus Zoo 🐨
Spring Picture day is quickly approaching on Friday, March 14th! 📸
Order forms will be sent home today. Please make sure order money is enclosed and returned ON picture day, or place your order online!
If you have any questions, please reach me at 419-468-3676 ext. 14510.
Mrs. Price, GIS Lifetouch Advisor
Exciting News! Earlier this year, our district formed an AI Task Force comprised of teachers and administrators from all grade levels to develop a framework for how we will use AI in our schools. As we navigate this evolving technology, we want to hear from YOU—our parents and community members!
Your input is invaluable in shaping responsible and effective AI use in education. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing our survey: 🔗 Survey Link: https://bit.ly/GCS_AITaskForce
Thank you for being a part of this important conversation! #AITaskForce #FutureofEducation #CommunityVoice
FOUR 🏌️ cheers for our 4th-graders and their putt-putt creations using their Tavens Packaging cardboard. We can't wait to see the final projects! ⛳️
For 40 years, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has officially designated March for Music In Our Schools Month observance. Join us in celebrating the power of music education and the incredible talent of our own Galion students! We are proud to showcase our amazing band, choir, and musical performances this month. Mark your calendars and come support our talented performers:
Band Concert: Monday, March 10, 6:00 pm.; High School
Choir Concert: Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 pm.; High School doors open at 6:15
Spring Musical: “Momma Mia”; Galion Community Theatre Friday, March 21, 7:00 pm | Saturday, March 22, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Sunday, March 23, 1:00 pm.
Second Grade Musical: "Music is in All of Us!", Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm: Mrs. Rowe's, Mrs. Foust's, Mrs. Conner's classes and Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30 pm: Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. Tyrrell, and Ms. Carpenter's classes.
The passion and dedication of our dedicated teachers inspire our students every day! A huge THANK YOU to our music educators who make it all possible:
🎵 Alisha Griffin -K-5 Music
🎤 Cindy Strickler -Grades 6-12 Choir
🎵 Theresa O’Deens -Grades 5-12 Band
🎶 Jessica Hammond -High School/CCP Music
🎭 Felecity Melendez -Theatre Director
Let’s show our appreciation and support for music in our schools. Share your favorite music moments in the comments below! 🎶❤️ #MusicInOurSchools #GalionMusic #SupportTheArts
