The Bulldog Bark
Week of October 26th
A heartfelt thank you to all of our families who joined us for Parent-Teacher Conferences! We truly appreciate your time, support, and partnership as we work together to prepare our students for success. We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful and rejuvenating Fall Break and returned ready for an exciting 2nd quarter!
We are already firmly into the quarter, and with only four weeks until Thanksgiving Break, there is a lot happening at Galileo! ⚽ Come cheer on our Girls Soccer Team, 🎉 join in the fun of Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days, 🏆 celebrate student success at our 1st Quarter Awards Assemblies, and 🍞🧈🥣 get ready for our first Bulldog Bread, Butter, and Bowls Night coming soon!
Amid all the excitement, our most important work remains the same: helping every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are proud of the progress our Bulldogs are making and look forward to watching them continue to learn, grow, and succeed throughout 2nd quarter.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bulldog community. We are better together! 🐾💙
Our Gifted and Talented students have been busy stretching their minds, exploring creative ideas, and tackling challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving! Through collaborative activities, thought-provoking discussions, logic puzzles, and hands-on learning experiences, students are developing their ability to think outside the box and approach problems from multiple perspectives. We continue to focus on creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and teamwork while encouraging students to take intellectual risks and embrace challenges. It's exciting to watch our gifted learners grow in confidence, celebrate their unique strengths, and discover just how powerful their thinking can be!
Parents and Guardians,
If you are struggling with PowerSchool to access your students' grades and attendance, please use this link to contact the school.
Never miss an important school event! This short video walks families through the simple process of adding a D11 school or district calendar from the website directly to their iPhone calendar, making it easy to stay connected and informed.
Important: Students participating in athletics are required to have a current sports physical on file before they can participate.
Lower-Cost Physical Options:
Urgent Care
- Walk-ins welcome: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- 1035 Garden of the Gods Rd. #120, Colorado Springs, CO
- (719) 365-3200
- Cost: $30
- Student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Peak Vista Community Health Center
- 2828 International Circle
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Appointment required
- Fees based on income
Pikes Peak State College
Low-Cost Dental Work
To schedule an appointment call:
(719) 502 -4049
For questions, email
Sound Lab
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:30 PM
September 15th - November 17th
Sound Lab is Galileo's after-school Music program where students learn to sing, play instruments, write music, perform, and work as members of a band. Students will explore guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, sound technology, stage skills, songwriting, and collaborative music-making while building confidence, creativity, leadership, and teamwork.
As students' progress, they will form small and large ensembles, prepare performance-ready music, and participate in future Open Mic events and potential community performances representing Galileo's Bulldog PRIDE.
Participation Requirements ✅ Maintain a C average or higher
✅ Commit to participating for the semester
✅ Obtain parent/guardian permission
✅ Submit transportation information
✅ Return a signed Sound Lab Contract
Students who are currently below a C average may still begin the process by completing the Sound Lab Academic Oath and working with their Advisory teacher and club sponsor to improve grades. Once academic eligibility is met, students may transition to full Sound Lab membership.
To register, parents/guardians should email:
• Student Name & Grade
• Parent/Guardian Contact Information
• Transportation Plan (bus, parent pickup, guardian pickup, etc.)
• Confirmation of permission to participate
After receiving the email, Ms. G or Mr. Penta will send the appropriate paperwork for completion.
🎶 Learn. Create. Collaborate. Perform. Represent Bulldog PRIDE. 🎶
Drama Club
Drama Club is officially at Galileo! The club will meet on Thursdays beginning September 16th and will be hosted by the Colorado Springs Conservatory. If you've ever wanted to perform, create, act, or be part of a production, this is your chance! Interested? Stop by and see Mr. Banker for more information.
Sewing Club
Are you creative? Do you love making things with your hands? Then join us for Sewing Club!
We meet every Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in Room 102 with Ms. Jordan starting Tuesday, September 8th.
Whether you're a beginner or already know how to sew, everyone is welcome! Learn new skills, create fun projects, and hang out with friends!
Photography Club
Who: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who currently attend Galileo Middle School
What: Students will be given the opportunity to learn about and use photography techniques
When: Wednesdays starting September 16th through December 16th from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Student photographers will need to have a ride home at 5:30pm or may ride the activity bus at 5:00pm (student must be receiving D11 transportation services already). Student photographers unable to ride the Activity Bus nor be picked up at 5:30pm may not be permitted to participate in the club.
Where: Media Center
Questions and Concerns:
Tad Banker - Teacher (tad.banker@d11.org)
Students need to turn in the signed permission slip before the first day they attend a club meeting.
Think and Ink Club
Think & Ink Game and Art Club is a fun, creative space where students play strategy games, tackle brain challenges, create art, and explore new ideas. Members build teamwork, imagination, and confidence through hands-on activities, friendly competition, drawing, designing, and creative projects in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Club meets after school every Wednesday from 4:00PM - 5:00PM. See Mrs. Trovik in room 103 for a permission slip.
Trade Card Game Club
Magic the Gathering! Pokemon! Lorcana! and More!
Trading Card Games Club
Permission slip required for participation. See Mr. Mufson or Mr. Hart for a permission slip.
Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Room 203
