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6 • Back-to-School Edition GALENA PARK SCHOOLS August 2019

GPISD Transportation

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BUS RIDER TIPS

As a new school year begins, many students will ride the bus for the
first time. With everyone adjusting to new schedules, it is important
to:
GALENA PARK I.S.D. » ARRIVE at the bus stop five minutes early
» REMIND your child to be aware of their surroundings and
CHILDCARE report anything suspicious to the bus driver
» COMMUNICATE - Encourage your child to tell you if they have
an after school activity or if they are going home with a friend
CENTER Infofinder is a great feature on the GPISD website to find your child’s

bus route and bus stop. Go to www.galenaparkisd.com and click on
“Bus Routes/Campus Locator” under Quick Links.
QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
We safely transport our students more than 1 million miles each
Galena Park I.S.D. has operated an award-winning child care year, and their safety and security is always our top priority!
program for employees since 2013, and we are excited to continue
this tradition of excellence with the addition of a second location on Note: Please be patient as buses may be slightly delayed during the
the north side of the District. first week of school.

United Way Brighter Beginnings Grant (sponsored by Exxon)
State-licensed Childcare Center
State of Texas 4 Star Texas Rising Star Center RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Accredited

Open Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Registration Fees:
New student = $100
Additional child = $50
Returning student = $50

For more information:
832-386-3760

Register online:
https://bit.ly/2Ts3EX4

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS

SAME AMAZING SERVICE The Galena Park I.S.D. Board of Trustees recognized the Transportation
Department at the May board meeting for being named one of the
100 Best Fleets in the United States. This award identifies outstanding
Galena Park I.S.D. Becker Early operations and promotes ever-increasing levels of productivity and
Childcare Center Childhood Center operational effectiveness.
14310 Duncannon Street 1906 2 Street
nd
Houston, TX 77015 Galena Park, TX 77547 “We are proud to be recognized as part of this program,” Ken Bush,
832-386-2090 832-386-3760 Director of Galena Park I.S.D. Transportation Department, states. “We
Barbara Garrett, Diana Sharp, continue to keep safety our priority and discover new ways to increase
Director of Childcare Services Director of Childcare Services productivity and manage our fleet of buses.”