Dear Garfield Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We hope you've had an amazing summer! At Garfield we are committed to providing a rigorous program that engages all students. Our school motto is: In the Nest, we do our best to connect, protect and respect! During "Meet the Teacher" students and families shared what meaning those words hold for them. Earlier in the day, teachers had a chance to do the same. We will share our collective input around our motto and how it helps to reinforce the three areas of focus for FCPS --Affirm, Asses and Advance. We look forward to seeing our Eagles on Monday!
Your principals,
April L. Cage, Principal
Rachel Waters, Assistant Principal
Below are the forms that require parent review, completion and signature by Friday, August 27, 2021. More information on each is provided below.
If you need more information, please contact Darlene Deese at djdeese@fcps.edu or the school office at 703-923-2900.
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August
23 First Day of School!
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2021-2022 School Hours
9:20 am - 4:05 pm
Office Hours
(as of Monday, August 23rd)
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Kiss -n- Ride Hours
Drop off begins at 9:05 am. (This is the earliest time students can enter the building)
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This year, all FCPS students will be offered one no cost breakfast and lunch per day for the entire school year! Menus will be available online beginning August 18th at
https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/.
Grab and Go breakfasts will be available to students in the cafeteria upon arrival each school day.
Please review our precautionary measures that will be taken during lunch.
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Garfield is working hard to maintain no more than 100 (half capacity) people in the cafeteria at any given time. Therefore, lunchroom visitors are currently prohibited.
- Students will be required to wear masks in the cafeteria when not actively eating and drinking.
- Students will need to wear their masks while going through the serving line.
- Students will put their mask back on when they finish their meal.
- Our cafeteria space will be regularly and thoroughly cleaned with a sanitizing solution.
- Students will wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before and after eating.
Parents have rights regarding access to records and surveys, as well as the choice to opt-out of curriculum. Further information can be found here.
FCPS has an in-depth Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for parents to review with their student(s)The Student Rights and Responsibilities document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. We ask that you use this document as a framework for discussing these expectations with your child so that he or she is well prepared for success when the school year begins. You will also find that this publication includes information that you may need throughout the school year, including contact numbers and other resources.
On page 3 of the SR&R Handbook, you will find the Parent Signature Sheet. This page should be signed and returned to the school no later than October 29, 2021. By signing and returning this page, you acknowledge that you have received the SR & R: A Guide for Families for 2021-22. This booklet is required by law.
- FCPS Face Mask Guidelines graphic can be located HERE.
- Approved Masks vs Not Recommended Masks
- Full details regarding face masks are available HERE in the Health and Safety Guidance Document
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- Approved Types of Masks
- Disposable masks
- Cloth mask coverings
- Gaiters
- Clear masks
- Cloth masks with clear plastic panel
- All face coverings/masks must meet the following requirements:
- Face coverings/masks that fit properly (snugly around the nose and chin with no large gaps around the sides of the face)
- Face covering/mask with two (2) or more layers of non-woven material
Face Coverings/Masks that are Not Recommended
- Face coverings/masks that do not fit properly (large gaps, too loose or too tight)
- Face coverings/masks or gaiters with one layer
- Face coverings/masks with exhalation valves or vents
We are excited to share that students, families, and teachers throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system for the 2021-2022 school year!
Here is what parents need to know now:
- As of July 2021, Blackboard 24-7 Learning or Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (BBCU) is no longer in use. • Schoology has a connected web conferencing tool, Zoom • Schoology works with Google Drive • You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to login to Schoology:
http://bit.ly/FCPSSIS
You can learn more about Schoology here:
https://www.fcps.edu/schoology
Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. Students will have a Schoology account by the start of the school year.
Students will not see any classes until the grading period starts. Students will use their FCPS student ID and password to login to Schoology. FCPS has a resource page for students to learn more about Schoology, including how to login.
https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/students
Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families. As a parent or guardian, you will be able to use Schoology to view: • your child's class • your child’s assignments and participation • your child’s calendar • teacher comments, scores, and feedback.
We are asking that parents do the following:
- Make sure you have registered for a SIS/ParentVUE account: http://bit.ly/FCPSSIS
- Learn more about Schoology using the link below
https://www.fcps.edu/schoology
We look forward to using Schoology along with your SIS/ParentVUE account!
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