Dear Families of Galena Elementary School,

I am elated to be a part of the Galena community and want to warmly welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year. As your principal, it is my sincere pleasure to work with our dedicated staff and community to help provide an excellent educational experience for all of our students. We are committed to ensuring that your children receive the best support to learn and grow.

My vision for Galena is to provide all students with an educational experience that inspires and motivates them to be lifelong learners and caring contributors to the world around them. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of each student, both academically and socially.

Families, teachers, support staff, community members, and administration all play a vital part in helping our students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we can make a positive difference. A strong partnership between home and school fosters greater success for our children.

We encourage parents to communicate with teachers and staff to foster a successful partnership. We are excited for the opportunity to work with you and your child to provide a safe and productive learning environment. I encourage you to stop in or call me to share ideas, concerns, or questions. I wish your family, and especially your student, great success this school year.

Adriana Patton Principal, Galena Elementary

MENSAJE DEL DIRECTOR

Estimadas familias de la Escuela Primaria Galena,

Estoy encantado de ser parte de la comunidad de Galena y quiero darles una calurosa bienvenida al año escolar 2021-2022. Como su director, es para mí un verdadero placer trabajar con nuestro dedicado personal y comunidad para ayudar a brindar una excelente experiencia educativa para todos nuestros estudiantes. Estamos comprometidos a garantizar que sus hijos reciban el mejor apoyo para aprender y crecer.

Mi visión para Galena es brindar a todos los estudiantes una experiencia educativa que los inspire y motive a ser aprendices de por vida y contribuyentes solidarios con el mundo que los rodea. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar un entorno enriquecedor que satisfaga las necesidades individuales de cada estudiante, tanto académica como socialmente.

Las familias, los maestros, el personal de apoyo, los miembros de la comunidad y la administración juegan un papel vital para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a desarrollarse académica, social y emocionalmente. Juntos, podemos hacer una diferencia positiva. Una fuerte asociación entre el hogar y la escuela fomenta un mayor éxito para nuestros niños.

Alentamos a los padres a comunicarse con los maestros y el personal para fomentar una asociación exitosa.

Estamos entusiasmados por la oportunidad de trabajar con usted y su hijo para brindar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y productivo. Los animo a visitarme o llamarme para compartir ideas, inquietudes o preguntas. Le deseo a su familia, y especialmente a su estudiante, mucho éxito este año escolar.

adriana patton

Directora, Primaria Galena

The Marshall County School District will participate in the USDA’s National School Lunch Program-Seamless Summer Option (SSO) for the duration of the 2021-2022 school year. The SSO Program will allow the Marshall County School District to continue provide free meals to all students; therefore, parents/students are not required to complete a meal application. The SSO Option promotes the nutrition standards of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The meal patterns include a strong emphasis on providing fruits, vegetables, milk and whole grains.

NUTRITION is a cornerstone for learning and the Marshall County School District is proud to participate in this program to ensure the nutritional needs of every child is fulfilled. Healthy meals will allow our students to attain their greatest educational potential.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.