Announcements

Here are the late-breaking news stories from the Gallatin Gateway School District. For information on what is happening in the weeks and months ahead, please review the Gallatin Gateway School calendar.

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June Special Agenda- Special Meeting

The special meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District #35 has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm at the Gallatin Gateway School Library. (All policies mentioned in the agenda can be found at www.gallatingatewayschool.com.)

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Presiding Trustee’s Explanation of Procedures (GGS Policy #1441 & 1420F)

Public Comment- Non Agenda Items (GGS Policy #1441 & #1420F)

Old Business
Extra-Curricular Recap and Reconciliation (GGS Policy #7425)

New Business Superintendent’s Contract (GGS Policy #1521 & #6110)

Adjournment

Gallatin Gateway School Receives Grant

Thanks to the efforts of Duane Walker of the Gateway Market-Exxon at 76250 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway School has been awarded a $750 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grant to support the education of Gallatin Gateway School students. Funded by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program is designed to provide Exxon retailers like Duane Walker with an opportunity to invest in the future of their community through educational grants to neighborhood schools.

Thank you Mr. Walker and the Exxon Mobil Corporation! We appreciate your support!

PUBLIC RELEASE: FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS PROGRAM

Gallatin Gateway School announces the 2010-2011 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.

PowerSchool Parent Log-In

PowerSchool log in information for grades 3-8 was mailed to parents with 1st Quarter midterm reports. If you did not recieve your student's log-in information please call or stop by the office. If you have any questions please contact the school office at 763-4415. Thank you!

Gateway to Reading-Story and Music Time

Gateway to Reading presents Storytime and Singing at the Gallatin Gateway School Library Thursdays throughout the school year 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!

P.O. Box 265, Gallatin Gateway 59730, (406) 763-4415,