Dear Garfield Families,
I hope you are all having a restful and enjoyable summer. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we look forward to supporting our students in their academic and bilingual development. Partnering with families is key to creating a collaborative school community and we are excited to work with you all!
Here is some key information to help you plan for a successful and smooth transition.
General School Details
- September 2, 2026: First day of school at 8:00 a.m.
- School Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- School begins daily at 8:00 a.m.
- Kindergarten students attend one day during the first week from 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (call the front office if unsure of the assigned day).
- All students enter through the cafeteria and will be offered breakfast upon arrival.
- Supervision is not available prior to 7:30 a.m.
Arrival Details
- All students enter the building through the cafeteria at the front.
- Families dropping off at the front should remain in their vehicle to maintain traffic flow.
- Students may be dropped off anywhere along the block if safe to walk from there.
- To walk a student to the door, park away from the drop-off lane and walk to the cafeteria entrance.
- Staff will be present to welcome arriving students.
Dismissal Details
- Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1:30 p.m. on Fridays
- Kindergarten and First grade students will exit through the Dixon Street Gate
- Second and Third grade students will exit from their classroom doors at the front of the school. Please remain in your car and allow the student to come to you
- Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth grade students will exit through the black gates on the 11th street side of the school
Transportation
- Please let the office know what your student’s transportation plan is.
- If your child will be taking the bus, register online as soon as possible at 2026-27 Bus Registration Form
Meals at School
- Garfield Elementary offers free breakfast and lunch for all students.
- Please note: Individual items, such as milk by itself, are not free. Funds are required at the time of purchase. Online deposits can be made at https://linqconnect.com.
- Breakfast will be offered to all students in the cafeteria beginning at 7:30 a.m. instead of in the classrooms.
Supplies
- We will provide all necessary school supplies that students will need at school
- Please send students to school with a backpack and a water bottle
- If you need help with a backpack and/or water bottle, please contact the office
- Please write your student’s name in all of their belongings they bring to school and might leave behind: backpack, sweaters, jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc.
No Personal Electronic Devices
- All personal electronic devices will need to stay at home
- This includes phones, smart watches, ipads or any other electronic device. Your student welcome to use the office phone to contact you as needed
Back to School Events
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Meet the Teacher from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Kindergarten family playdate at 11:00 a.m.)
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026: First full day of school for 1st through 6th grade
- Kindergarten Schedule: Kindergarten students attend one day during the first week of school from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 10, 2026: PTA-sponsored coffee for Kindergarten and new Garfield families at 8:05 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Family Picnic and Open House from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Calendar: K-6 Yearlong Calendar
Volunteering
- If you would like to volunteer, please submit a volunteer registration at CSD Volunteer Application.
- We will be collaborating with our wonderful PTA to both train and schedule volunteers this year.
Please feel free to contact us at 541-757-5941 with any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone soon for a great school year ahead!
Warm Regards,
Nancy Davila-Williams, Principal