Lunch:
How do I add money to my child’s lunch account? You may take a check or cash to the Student Union. Please be sure to indicate students’ name and grade, and how you would like it split between them (if more than one). For a small fee, you can also use the PAYPAMS online service. This can be found on Gateway’s website under “Student Life” then “Student Food Services”. Each student is issued his/her own keypad id.
Can I limit what my child spends or is able to purchase? Yes! Please email Vance Hobbs for this and any other Food Services questions. vance.hobbs@orendaeducation.org
Can I eat lunch with my child? Yes! Please sign in as a visitor in the Student Union first to get a “Visitor” tag. All lunch visitors must be listed on the students approved contacts list in Frontline.
Where can I find lunch/breakfast menus? On Gateway’s website under “Student Life” then under “Student Food Services”, you will find a link to menus. You can also access that page through the Gateway App by clicking the "Food Services" button on the home screen.
How much is lunch? Elementary (K – 4th) lunch is $4.00; Secondary (5th – 12th) lunch is $4.50. More information about Food Services can be found on Gateway’s website.
Pick-up/drop-off/tardy/absences:
What do I do when my student is tardy? What time is considered tardy? Elementary doors are locked at 7:45 a.m.; secondary doors are locked at 8:30 a.m. If a student arrives on campus after those times, they must be signed in at the Student Union (not just dropped off).
I need to pick up my student early. Appointments should be scheduled after school when possible. If you do need to pick up your student early, please go to the Student Union with a photo id to sign out your student, and then their classroom will be called.
How will I know if Gateway is closed or delayed due to inclement weather? Delays or closures will be posted on the Gateway website, Gateway's Facebook page and sent out to all who subscribe to "schoolwide" on the Gateway app.
Who do I notify when my child will be absent? Fill out the online form on Gateway’s website. Go to “Parents” then “Absence Submission”.
Where do I turn in a doctor’s note from an appointment? The preferred method is to upload a copy of the doctor’s note on Gateway’s website (www.gatewaycps.org) by clicking on “Parents” and then “Absence Submission”. You may also deliver it to the Student Union.
My child’s pick-up arrangements have changed for today – who do I notify? Once the school day has started and you need to change pick-up arrangements for your child, please call the main Gateway number. Teachers do not always have time during the day to check email, so email is not a good way to let your child know that arrangements (such as who is picking up the child) have changed.
Where can I find a listing of school holidays? The 2023-2024 approved calendar can be found on the Gateway website on the left-hand side under “School Year Calendar”. You can also access it through the app.
News/Contact/Clubs/Technology
Where do I find out about what is going on at the Gateway campus? Head of School newsletters are sent out through the Gateway app. Subscribe to "schoolwide" on the app to recieve that and all other school related info and events. Join your graduating year class page on facebook and the Gateway PTO facebook group to also stay up to date on school happenings.
I need to get in touch with my child’s teacher. For non-emergencies, email is the best way to communicate with Gateway teachers. For an emergency, please call the main Gateway number, 512-868-4947.
Where can I find email addresses for Gateway faculty/staff? On the Gateway website under “About Us”, click on “School Directory”.
Where do I find out about after school clubs? On the Gateway website under “Student Life”, there is a link to After School Care & Clubs.
Parent Groups//Volunteering
Are there parent organizations at Gateway? Yes!
Gateway PTO is very active. If you are on facebook, please request to join their page – Gateway School PTO. (Once you request to join, watch your “other” messages for a message from Gateway PTO.) Information from Gateway PTO will also be posted in Campus Weekly News.
Watch D.O.G.S. group. Wayne Filer is our “Top Dog”. You can reach him at gwcps.dogs@gmail.com There is also a Facebook group called “Gateway WATCH D.O.G.S. - Georgetown, TX”
Gateway’s All Sports Booster Club is also very active. Watch Campus Weekly News for meeting dates/times and for Club information. They also have a Facebook page – “Gateway School – All Sports Booster Club”.
How can I help out? There are many ways to help out at Gateway. (1) Email or check with your child’s teacher to see if he/she needs help. (2) Volunteer opportunities that PTO knows about are posted in Gator Tracks, which is posted on Gateway's website. (3) Our facilities manager can always use help around campus. Contact Donnie Huslage if you are interested in volunteering on the campus grounds. (4) There are may free ways you can help Gateway and Gateway PTO. See our "Volunteer" tab on this site.
If you think you will be volunteering at Gateway, or attending field trips, you need to fill out a "Volunteer Application Form". This can be found on Gateway's website under "Parents", then "School Volunteer Form". The completed form should be returned to the Student Union.
Orenda/Donations:
How can I pay my Gator Club donation? (1) Donations by check/ cash may be dropped off in the Student Union. (2) Checks may be mailed to Gateway or Orenda. (3) Credit cards are accepted at the Gateway and Orenda offices. (4) You may donate online at https://orenda-education.donortools.com/. (5) You can set up a recurring bank draft at your bank. (6) You can set up a recurring donation be to charged to your credit card by contacting Jackie Baumann at Gateway or Julie Moore at Orenda.
What is the difference between Gateway and Orenda? Orenda Education is the school district, and Gateway is one of the schools in the district. Unless otherwise directed, all checks should be made payable to “Orenda Education”.