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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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The Ned Show Assembly
 We enjoyed having The Ned Show come to Garfield. We learned more about The Power of Yet, sparking courage in others, and how to keep learning and growing even when you think you already know something. Our Eagles were engaged and participated with such enthusiasm.
They introduced us to their super cool yo-yo's which will be available for sale in the Main Office. Please only send CASH. We will not be accepting checks for these purchases.
STEAM Class
 In STEAM education, students combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to learn, explore, and solve problems in new ways. Our Eagles engaged in hands-on, interactive learning with their peers.
Calendar Reminder - October 24th - NO SCHOOL
Community Event* Trunk or Treat, Sunday 10/23
Sunday, 10/23/22 at 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join our neighbors, Springfield United Methodist Church for their annual Trunk or Treat.
There will be music, moon bounce, and the Kona Ice Truck! More information can be found here.
*While this event is not affiliated with Garfield ES, a lot of our Eagle Staff and families will be in attendance. We hope to see you there too!
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Book Character Day - Friday, October 28th
PTA FALL FESTIVAL - October 28th - 6:00 p.m.
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The PTA Fall Festival will be on Friday, 10/28/2022.
Join us for our October PTA meeting and Fall Festival including an outdoor movie night screening Disney's Coco. Snacks and candy will be provided.
The event begins at 6:00 p.m.
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CAFETERIA UPDATE - Pepperoni Pizza
The Cafeteria will begin serving Pepperoni Pizza again. Cheese pizza will still be an available choice anytime pizza is served. Please communicate any dietary restrictions with your child. This change will take effect within the next few weeks. We appreciate your understanding and will continue to support your families individual needs however we can.
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COVID Diagnostic Testing
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COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS students, teachers, and staff at five locations across the county on October 17, 18, and 19. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information. |
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4.
All results are confidential.
FREE Tutoring
Title I at Garfield ES
Title I is the nation’s largest assistance program for schools. It provides funding to supplement
educational opportunities for children who are most at risk and increasing student achievement
in schools selected on the basis of the economic level of families. The primary focus is to
ensure student access to provide all children significant opportunities to receive a fair,
equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.
To learn more about the Title I program at Garfield ES, click here
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Lewis Pyramid Community Conversation with FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid
Please save the date for this very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host a Community Conversation at Lewis High School on Thursday, November 10th, 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria. This event will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district. Please pre-register for this event for the Lewis HS Pyramid at this link: Click here to register for this special event!
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Providing a Safe and Welcoming Space This School Year and Beyond
As a continued commitment to foster a caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families in Fairfax County Public Schools, School Board recently approved a Trust Policy. It aligns with Fairfax County Government’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy to ensure that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Additional information is available in multiple languages on FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage. If you have questions about the policy, please contact FCPS’ Office of Professional Learning and Equity at OPLFE@fcps.edu. FCPS has established an email address for staff, students, and families to report possible Trust Policy violations. If you feel someone has violated the Trust Policy, please email Trustviolations@fcps.edu.
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School Safety and Security
We take the security of our students and our staff very seriously. All exterior doors are locked during the school day. Visitors are to ring the bell at Door 1 to gain access to the main office. Every visitor/adult who enters the building is monitored.
All visitors walking into Garfield ES must ring the doorbell, state their name and purpose of the visit, and come to the office with a valid driver’s license to sign in using the Visitor Management System (VMS). The VMS will issue each visitor a sticker that should always be worn when in the building.
To maintain the momentum of instruction, items brought to the office during school hours (lunch, supplies, homework, etc.) will be held in the office for students to pick up.
Disability History and Awareness Month
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During October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community. |
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
School Hours and General Information
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Our school hours are from 9:20 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Monday through Friday. School doors open at 9:05 a.m. each day to begin receiving students.
Please call the attendance line at 703-923-2929 to report a tardy or absence.
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Garfield Calendar
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October 24th - NO SCHOOL (Diwali)
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October 26th - Adult ESOL Class 10 a.m.
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October 28th - 2 hour early release (Qtr 1 ends)
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October 28th - Fall Family Festival hosted by the PTA 6:00 pm
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October 31st - NO SCHOOL (Professional Workday)
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2022-23 School Calendar
View a printable version of the 2022-2023 calendar or find a list view of the calendar on the FCPS Calendar webpage.
Principal's Corner
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Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
April L. Cage, Principal
Rachel Waters, Assistant Principal
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
• 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
• Visit the Garfield ES Website
• Report your Child's Absence
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Join the Garfield PTA
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS CARES
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