Steele Family Newsletter

Mrs. Grice, Dean of Students

Mr. Orellana, Dean of Students

Mrs. Knuth, Nurse

Mrs. Hickey, School Counselor

Mrs. Fones and Ms. Howerter, Front Office Assistants

Email: kcoate@galesburg205.org
Website: https://steele.galesburg205.org/
Location: 1480 West Main Street, Galesburg, IL, USA
Phone: (309)973-2016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steele205/
X: @wearesteele

Instagram: @205steelestars

April 27th - 29th - Miles of Smiles here for dental visits

April 27th - Instrument testing for 4th graders going to Lombard

April 27th - Kindergarten Field Trip to Discovery Depot

April 27th - Spring Benchmarking Window Opens for Math and Reading Assessments

April 28th - 3rd & 4th Grade Music Concert 2:45 &

April 30th - Erin's Law Presentations

May 1st - Field Trip 2nd Grade Orpheum Theatre - Bye, Bye Birdie Jr.

May 4th - 8th - Staff Appreciation Week

May 4th - 1st grade field trip to Lake Storey

May 4th - Bright Futures PreK Visits

May 5th - PTO Meeting

May 8th - FFA Field Trip to GHS for K-1

May 11th-15th - Book Fair

May 12th - Bright Futures PreK Visits

May 13th - Family Carnival Night

May 15th - Field Day

May 22nd - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lake Storey Park

May 25th - No School Memorial Day

May 27th - Last Day of School

Help us celebrate our staff for Teacher Appreciation Week May 4- May 8! Donations are requested for May 1. Sign up to bring in goodies for the staff below!

3rd Grade Family Letter

4th Grade Family Letter

Letters were sent home two weeks ago regarding these presentations. If you did not receive one and wish for your child to NOT attend, please call the office.

As we head into a busy season filled with exciting field trips, we want to ensure that all students represent Steele Elementary in a positive and respectful way. These experiences are wonderful opportunities for learning and fun, and we expect students to demonstrate their best behavior at all times. Acts of physical aggression toward others or excessive use of inappropriate language will not be tolerated. If these behaviors occur, a parent or guardian may be required to accompany their child on future field trips to help support appropriate behavior. If a parent is unable to attend, an alternative activity will be provided at school in place of the field trip. We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations so all students can safely enjoy these special opportunities.

We are in need of volunteers for our last couple of family activities. If you are able to help out, sign up here:

Get ready to level up your game! Registration is now open for some of our Summer Athletic Camps & Clinics. Whether you are looking to build new skills, stay active, or have fun with teammates, we have something for every athlete. Don't wait-secure your spot today!

Boys Basketball Camp

Girls Basketball Camp

Friday Night Lights Football Camp

Our District is collaborating once again in our community with Carl Sandburg College and Knox College this summer to provide exciting opportunities to our students. Scholarships will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: District #205 will not be providing transportation for summer enrichment opportunities.

● District #205 will provide scholarships for 338 #205 students to attend Knox College’s College 4 Kids this summer. Scholarships will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis to students entering grades 1-8 (approx. 42 students per grade level). Knox College 4 Kids started in 1975. It is an annual summer academic enrichment program offered by the college. Participating students select from an array of courses provided by local community professionals and educators.

The camp runs from July 6 - July 17, 2026 this year. Registration information and additional details can be found at: https://www.knox.edu/offices/summer-camps/knox-college-for-kids. The registration deadline is May 31, 2026. To take advantage of this opportunity, guardians must click “CUSD #205 Registration” on the website.

● District #205 will provide scholarships for 168 students to attend Kids on Campus at Carl Sandburg College this summer. Scholarships will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis to students entering grades 1-8 (24 students per grade level). Kids on Campus summer programs have offered over 20 years of summer opportunities to students. Kids on Campus is open to all students, regardless of academic standing. Courses have included the following subject areas: art, science, math, history, writing, cooking, health, physical fitness, performing arts, astronomy, music, and more.

The camp runs from July 20-24, 2026 this year. Registration information and additional details can be found at: https://www.sandburg.edu/academics/workforce-community-ed/community-educationyouth-programs.htmlThe registration deadline is June 5, 2026. To take advantage of this opportunity, guardians must enter a promo code. The promo code will be shared prior to registration opening on May 1st.

The Shine in #205 program is a way for you to salute any CUSD #205 employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Whether you are a parent/guardian impressed with that special touch your student's teacher added to a moment, a coworker who thinks their colleague doesn't hear often enough about the great job they are doing, or a community member who witnessed a staff member's commitment to students-you can submit a Shine nomination!

Link to nominate a staff member

Please download the Galesburg App. When you receive your invitation email, then you can sign up for messaging. All staff will use this for communication this school year. Once you have the app downloaded, you will see your child's teacher and information in the app.

If you haven't received an email or text, you can reach out to the office to get a code. If you are having trouble connecting, please contact our main office at 309-973-2016

All meetings are held at Steele in the library. Meetings run from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and are on the first Tuesday of the month.

A Google Meet will be set up for those of you that want to attend but cannot be in person.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jms-yjdu-agj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 678-487-9512‬ PIN: ‪356 280 867‬#

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