Greengate Newsletter
January, 2017
Message from Dr. Hargett
One goal I had when I came to Greengate was to develop a new website. And with the help of Karen Gauthier of Gauthier Design, John Allen, of Marketing on the Web, and Ali Sherrod, Marketing and Communications Director at Greengate, I am happy to announce that we have done just that! We launched our new school website at the beginning of the 2nd semseter. The website will provide our visitors and families a user-friendly experience that better reflects our school community. It is also important to note that our new website has a more responsive design and therefore, is mobile friendly.
Over the next few weeks, we will be adding other information that is important to parents, incorporating additional blogs, and articles, as well as direct email links to our staff. Our new platform allows us to upload more images and videos. The website address is http://www.greengateschool.org
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Navigating Our New Website
Top Navigation Buttons:
The top navigation buttons bring you to the eight major sections of the Greengate website: About, Programs, Admissions, Events, Support Us, Resources, Parents, and Contact Us. As you scroll over each button, with the exception of the Home page and Events page, a drop-down menu appears listing the pages that are located in each section. Top navigation buttons appear on every page.
Home Page:
When you scroll down on the home page you will see links to view upcoming events, on-line donation to the School, as well as shortcuts to Admissions, the Greengate blog and our YouTube channel.
Faculty and Staff Directory:
A complete list of all Greengate faculty and staff with photos, responsibilities and educational background can be found at About>Staff. Direct email links will soon be available.
Navigating the Site:
“About” contains About the School-Mission, Vision and Core Beliefs, Fast Facts, History, Why Greengate, Leadership-Head of School and Board of Directors, Staff, Orton Gillingham, Accreditations, In the News, and Employment Opportunities
“Programs” contains Curriculum, Kindergarten Program, Elementary & Middle School Programs, Special Courses, Summer Reading Camp, Early Intervention Program, Teacher Training, and Tutoring
“Admissions” leads to the Admissions Process, Admissions-FAQs, Financial Aid, Tuition
“Events” is where you can find information on upcoming events
“Support Us” has information about the Ways to Give to the School, Annual Giving, Spring Swing Gala, and Additional Ways to support the School
“Resources” includes pertinent information on What is Dyslexia, Dyslexia Testing, a link to the Greengate blog and a place to subscribe
“Parents” is a page for parents of Greengate students. Here parents will find the school calendar, current Student-Parent Handbook, current year archived newsletters, and a link to the Renweb Parent Portal
“Contact Us” contains the School address, phone and fax numbers and email address for general information
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New Board Members
The A, B, C's of our Car Line for Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
A. Always follow the instructions of the staff members on duty in our car line.
B. Be cautious and considerate of other drivers AND students on our school grounds.
C. Car line rider numbers should be visible to staff members, and help us ensure students go home with the right person.
Thank you for helping make our school safe!
Wednesday Folders
Parents often ask their child how they are doing at school or what went on at school today. Students may rarely say anything, especially as they get older, except-"school is fine" or "we didn't do anything today"!
Wednesday folders are our way of answering these questions and more! Please check your child's notebook for the Wednesday folder section for school news and information. Look in the homework section, review their work and ask those important questions.
We have several months until spring conferences, so if you aren't getting the answers you need from your child, do not hesitate to contact their teacher and request a conference, if necessary.
Our Library Needs You!
Contact Us
Email: info@greengateschool.org
Website: www.greengateschool.org
Location: 2800 Poplar Avenue NW Unit B, Huntsville, AL, 35816
Phone: 256-551-4439
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Greengateschool
Twitter: @greengateschool