Protecting the Nest | October 19, 2023

Protecting the Nest | October 19, 2023
Posted on 10/11/2023

Galway Central School District is excited to announce a new family event called “Protecting the Nest,” which will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at Galway Central School District. 


This special event for the Golden Eagles will include informational sessions with a focus on safety for parents and fun activities for students including: 

“Right Under Your Nose” by the Prevention Council for parents (only) of students in grades 6-12. There will be two sessions capped at 25 people. 

“Cybersecurity - Protecting Your Identity” for parents PreK-12 by WSWHE BOCES. The first 30-minute session will be at 5:30 p.m., and the second session will be at 6:30 p.m. 

“RULER Presentation/Activity” for parents PreK-12 by Junior/Senior High School Principal Mr. Miller and Direction of Pupil Personnel Services Mrs. Hall. The first 30-minute session will be at 5:30 p.m., and the second session will be at 6:30 p.m. 

Families may obtain resources on: 

Bullying Prevention

Project Life Saver 

Childhood Nutrition

Mindfulness, Supporting Your Child

Galway Backpack Program

Galway Food Pantry

Suicide Prevention 

Galway Ski Club

Health and Wellness in the Capital Project


Highlights for students include: 

PreK-5 - supervised art and STEM activities 

6-12 - supervised games and activities


Galway Central School District is pleased to have on-site: 

Galway EMS with an ambulance

Galway Volunteer Fire Department with a fire truck

Saratoga Center for the Family

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department

The Izzo Foundation

Galway Teachers and Administrators

Galway School Nurses

Galway Board of Education

Galway Transportation Department


Flaco’s Tacos food truck and Mr. Ding-A-Ling ice cream will have dinner and dessert for sale. 


“This event is centered on our district vision, mission, and goals,” said Galway CSD Superintendent Brita Donovan, Ed.D. “This includes opportunities for students to try co-curricular activities to embrace optimal wellness while their parents obtain resources on a variety of safety topics. Our mission is to foster positive growth in social/emotional behavior and attitudes, so together we can help each student reach his or her maximum potential.” 


For more information please contact 518-882-1033.


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