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Athletics Participation Information- Winter 2010
	Athletic Handbooks Athletes interested in participating in sports at Gallatin Gateway School can pick up the Gallatin Gateway School Athletic Handbook at the school office. Participation Fees: Participation fees are: $25 for the first sport and each addtional sport and/or family member is $10. Please make all checks paybable to BOOSTERS. If you have any questiosn regarding participation fees please contact BOOSTER Club President, Zoe Brown at 763-4602. Sports Physicals Athletes may not participate in pre-season physical conditioning, practice, or games without a current sports physical. Sports physicals can be completed through your family physician or by appointment with our school nurse Dr. Prescott. Parent Meeting Wrestling: Coach Coon will host an informational parent meeting on Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30pm for all boys and girls in grades kindergarten – 8th who are interested in wrestling.

09-10 School Adequate Yearly Progress Dates:
	PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE OR MISS SCHOOL ON THESE DAYS February 1, Monday March 2-4, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday March 9, Tuesday March 29-April 2, Monday through Friday

January & February Nursing Days
	The nurse will be available for student visits for illness and sports physicals on Friday, January 29; Friday,February 5; Friday, February 12; Friday, February 19; and Friday, February 26. If you would like your child to see the nurse please call the office at 763-4415 to schedule an appointment.

Spring Break- School Closed
	Gallatin Gateway School will be closed during Spring Break- March 15-19. The District office will also be closed during this time. If you need assistance please leave a message at 763-4415 ext. 10. We hope everyone has a fun and safe Spring Break!

Ski Day 2010- Wednesday, February 3, 2010- Grades 4-8
	Ski Day at Big Sky, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Grades 4-8,             No bus routes will run on Wednesday, Feb.3th  -  buses will be going to Big Sky             Grades 4 – 8 will leave at 7:15 am and return at 5:15             All students can bring own ski equipment (load in a pickup)             No cost for students renting skis – cost fully covered by donation J             Adults can participate for a $15 No Adult Chaperones or Volunteers are needed for the 2010 Ski Day Trip.             Student cost is $15.00 due by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3st- Please make checks payable to Gallatin  Gateway School             Sack lunches can be ordered through school lunch for Wednesday- Please order by Friday, January 29! Grades 4-8 will need to be at the school at 7:10 am             Grades 5-8 can choose ski or snowboard             Grade 4- can only ski, no snowboarding                         Grades K-3 – will have a regular school day from 8:10-3:10 on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. NO BUSES will run in the morning or afternoon on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Ski Day Reminders ALL student clothing and equipment must be labeled.  (with marker or masking tape, etc)  The school is not responsible for items left by students in the ski lodge or on the ski hill. Students are responsible to load all their own personal equipment at the end of the day.  Teachers will not be responsible for equipment left at the ski hill, but teachers will give numerous reminders to students to load their equipment.

PUBLIC RELEASE: FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS PROGRAM
	Gallatin Gateway School announces the 2009-2010 policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals and/or Free Milk for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program, and School Breakfast Program.  The complete policy is on file in the office and may be reviewed by any interested party. Application forms will be sent to each home with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals and/or free milk, households must complete the entire application and return it to the school office.  If a household is eligible for food stamps the household will receive a Direct Certification letter from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in the mail which can be used in place of the school meals application. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.  Households will be notified of eligibility determination.  At any time during the school year, program officials may verify an application.  Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the officials have the right to a fair hearing.  This may be done by calling or writing to: Kim DeBruycker, PO Box 265, 100 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway, MT, 59730, 763-4415 ext. 13 In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Important Dates & Upcoming Events
	End of 2nd Quarter is Friday, January 22, 2010. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 29, 2010. Early Release Day: Friday, January 22 at 12:15pm. Sportsman's Banquet & Auction Informational Meeting for all 5th,6th, 7th, & 8th grade parents and students on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. The meeting will be hosted by Wayne Thiem, if you have any questions please contact Wayne at 763-5624 or Ms. DeBruycker at 763-4415 ext. 13 The Sportsman's Banquet and Auction is a fundraising event which assists in funding educational trips and activities for students.

Gateway to Reading-Story and Music Time
	Gateway to Reading presents Storytime and Singing at the Gallatin Gateway School Library Thursdays from 10:15 am to 10:45 am for ages 0 to 5 years old. Please join Mr. Mohr and Miss Nora and start your child on the path to a lifetime of enjoyment and education!