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Match the Promise Foundation
Fifth through ninth graders whose families have an annual income of $100,000 or less can apply now for Match the Promise scholarships.* The Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ encourages families to save for college by supplementing their contributions to the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (TTPF) — the state's prepaid college tuition plan. Approved recipients can receive matching scholarships of tuition units worth up to $1,000 at today's prices, and top-scoring recipients can also receive a one-time grant of tuition units worth $2,000 at today's prices. These scholarship tuition units can be used at most Texas public colleges and universities (excluding medical and dental institutions). Apply Now and Help Them Reach Their Goals Eligible applicants who have a TTPF account may apply for Match the Promise scholarships between Sept. 1, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2019. Families may also enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund during this time if they haven't already done so. Find application materials and more information, including how to donate to the foundation, online at MatchThePromise.org. You can also contact us via email or at 800-531-5441, ext. 3-7570, for additional information.
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Attendance
Did you know half the students who miss 2 to 4 days in the first few months go on to miss nearly a month of school? Don’t let absences add up. Remember – Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Click on the link to view the latest video!
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Students will be provided with free breakfast and lunch all school year!
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November Parent Connect Newsletter
We are deeply committed to offering excellent educational experiences for our students and we want to keep you informed of upcoming events, successes and happenings in GPISD. In Galena Park ISD, our students are extremely important to us and so are you. Please enjoy this edition of a newsletter especially designed for you. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected!
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Removal of Unauthorized/Disruptive Persons
As of August 26, 2018 all school districts are subject to the Commissioner’s new rules regarding the removal of a disruptive person from a campus. More information regarding this new rule can be found in Chapter 37, section 37.105 of the Texas Education Code, which addresses: Unauthorized Persons, Refusal of Entry, Ejection, and Identification.
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Blackboard Parentlink Notification System - TCPA
Galena Park ISD regularly provides mass notifications to parents, guardians, students, and faculty regarding weather closures, threat situations, event scheduling, or to provide other important education-related information. These messages not only drive positive educational outcomes, they can also save lives.
