Dear Garfield Students and Families,
We are beyond excited to have our Eagles back in the building. The best gift of all has been hearing the chatter and laughter in the classrooms and hallways! Students, staff and families are all learning new routines and adjusting to the schedules, including arrival and dismissal. Students are seeing old friends again, making new friends, and getting to know their classmates as teachers work to establish strong and healthy classroom communities where all students feel seen, heard, valued, and safe.
Thank you to all the students, staff and families who shared their thinking around our new school motto. Students and teachers are continuing to unpack the meaning of connect, protect and respect as a school community. Next week, we will announce our new Eagle's name after all students have had a chance to vote!
Kiss n Ride/ Buses
Thank you for your flexibility with late buses and the long kiss-n-ride lines. Each day has gotten better. It would help tremendously if your family is consistent with arrival and dismissal so that students begin to establish a solid routine.
Masks
As a gentle reminder, please allow your student to pack an extra mask in case one breaks or becomes dirty. Masks are required indoors. Additional guidance has been shared below.
Your principals,
April L. Cage, Principal
Rachel Waters, Assistant Principal
The online iReady assessment (also known as the universal screener) provides an initial view of all students’ foundational skills to help teachers identify students who may have challenges in reading or mathematics. This fall, students in grades 1-6 will take the iReady reading and mathematics assessments. More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener Parent Notification webpage. For questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Below are the forms that require parent review. 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.
Schools and offices will be closed next Friday, September 3rd, and Monday, September 6th in honor of Labor Day.
Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at their normal times. The Garfield office opens at 8:30 AM.
 Join us for the 1st PTA meeting of the school year on September 14th at 7:00 pm. More information will be coming soon! Never miss communication from our PTA. Join Remind for the PTA: https://www.remind.com/join/g22150
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September
3 Student Holiday
6 Student Holiday (Labor Day)
14 PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm
30 Back to School Night 5:00-7:00 pm (Updated)
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2021-2022 School Hours
9:20 am - 4:05 pm
Office Hours
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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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
- 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
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