Dear Garfield Families,
We are off and running and I can hear the incredible, energetic buzz of kids in their classrooms as I walk down the hall. It is so great to have our students here and I am looking forward to a great school year!
Fridays are Early Release Days:
Dismissal will be at 1:30 today, Friday, September 16th.
Picnic/Open House
We are happy to bring back our Garfield School Picnic and Open House. This will take place next Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00pm – 7:35pm.
We will be kicking off Open House with a picnic for us all to just enjoy time with one another before going into the classrooms:
- 5:00-6:15: Picnic time. Bring your picnic dinner
- 6:15-6:30: Quick check in with me and other staff
- 6:30-7:00: First Rotation
- 7:00-7:05: Transition to next class
- 7:05-7:35: Second Rotation
- 7:35 End of event
Drop-off/Pick-up Traffic:
- Please remember that the drop-off lane is only for dropping off. Please stay in your vehicle and continue to drive through after dropping off. If you need to get out of your car, please find a parking spot first.
- If you are dropping kids off in the drop-off lane, we ask that you please pull up as far as you can to help keep cars moving.
- We have been asked to remind parents not to block the recycling/garbage area which is marked with bright, white lines.
- In addition, please remember not to block driveways or use our neighbor’s driveways to turn around in. Also, the speed limit in school zones is 20 (or less).
Thank you so much for helping us keep traffic moving safely and smoothly at Garfield.
Names on Personal Items
Please make sure to write your child’s full name on all personal items: Jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes and more. This will help us be able to return any items we find to the right person.
Toys and Devices
Please help your child remember to keep any toys or personal devices at home.
Snacks at School
We have breakfast, lunch and snacks available for classes at school. If your student is coming to school with their own snack, please send a healthy snack. Avoid sending energy drinks, soda and junk food.
Volunteering:
If you’d like to volunteer this year, here’s the link to register:
https://www.csd509j.net/students-parents/volunteer/volunteer-application/
Have a great day!
Nancy Davila-Williams, Garfield Principal
