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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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Upcoming Events
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- March 2 - Early Release, 2 hours
- March 2 - Kindergarten Orientation, 3 pm
- March 3 - School Planning Day, No School
- March 10 - Dance Assembly, 2:30pm
- March 20 - Spring Picture Day
- April 26 - Strings and Band Concert, 6:30pm
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Principals Corner
Dear Garfield Eagles,
Tomorrow, March 2nd, is Read Across America Day. We will celebrate with a super cozy Pajama day! We are looking forward to a very special schoolwide broadcast on GNN with a guest reader. At Garfield, we are passionate about motivating students to read and finding ways to celebrate their reading achievements every day.
Speaking of reading… We are excited to have the Garfield Book Fair open next week, March 6th-9th! Please review the flyer below and make arrangements to support the book fair during the hours indicated. Students will be given an opportunity during their library time to shop for books and create wish lists. Proceeds from the book fair directly support our school library.
This week in the Nest, Kindergarten students in Ms. Dodge’s class practiced writing phrases. It’s amazing to watch our youngest learners build on what they’ve learned this year! Mr. Geck and Ms. Cooper are teaching incredible dance moves during Music and P.E. Our annual Dance Assembly will be on Friday, March 10th at 2:00 p.m. Families are invited to attend!
Please remember that we will have a 2 hour early release tomorrow followed by our Kindergarten Orientation at 3:15 p.m. Check-in will begin promptly at 3:00 pm. We encourage families to bring their rising Kindergarten student to the orientation.
Enjoy a long, restful weekend!
April L. Cage, NBCT, M.Ed.
Principal
Rachel Waters
Assistant Principal
Read Across America Day - March 2nd
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To celebrate Read Across America Day on March 2nd, we will have Pajama Day!
No slippers, please.
Happy Reading!!
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School Planning - Early Release March 2nd and No School March 3rd
Community Event - Saturday, March 4th 10 AM
MCCP and the NOVA Dental Hygiene Clinic are hosting another event for uninsured children, ages, 3-18, this Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
They will be across the street at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street in Springfield!
Please click on the flyer below for more information!
Garfield Book Fair - March 6-9th
 Online orders for books can be placed at the Garfield Online Book Fair. Orders will be shipped to school and delivered to your child's classroom after the book fair has ended. If you have any questions, please contact our Librarian and Book Fair Chairperson, Megan McKeon at 703-923-2900 or MTMcKeon@fcps.edu.
Public Schools Week!
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
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Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. Questions? Please contact our registrar, Sarah Rothman, 703-923-2900, sgrothman1@fcps.edu.
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Kindergarten Orientation - Thursday, March 2nd
PreK Registration at Garfield
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Our wonderful PreK program is registering new students! Click the link below for more information and how to apply online.
PreK Application
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Family Liaison Center
The Parent Center will be starting two parent classes in April.
- Study preparation for the US Citizenship Class
- Study preparation for the Virginia Drivers permit
If you are interested in taking one of these classes. Please contact Carol Melim, Garfield’s Family Liaison clmelim@fcps.edu or 703-923-2966.
Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.
School-Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Launched
Fairfax County has launched a speed camera pilot program targeting several school zones where speeding is common. Speed cameras have been installed in the following locations:
- Chesterbrook Elementary School
- Irving Middle School
- Key Middle School
- London Towne Elementary School
- Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
- South County Middle School
- Terraset Elementary School
- West Springfield High School
An additional school zone speed camera near Oakton High School will be installed. Thank you to Fairfax County for helping to ensure we’re all more safe as we travel to and from school!
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
FCPS will be accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs on Wednesday, March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, at 4 p.m. Get more information about parent information nights and the magnet school lottery, or on the schools, their programs, and locations.
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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Want to Work for FCPS? Subs, Monitors, and Others needed!
FCPS is seeking those interested in positions as substitute teachers, substitute instructional assistants, student monitors, instructional assistants, public health attendants (PHAs), and public health training assistants (PHTAs) positions. View current job openings.
**Click this link for more information regarding Food & Nutrition Services Careers here at Garfield!**
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after spring break. Please make sure your child is in school every day until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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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.
National Women’s History Month
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 PTA
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.
 School Board Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar
The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years at their February 9 meeting. Learn more about the approved calendar.
The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be Monday, August 21, and the last day will be Wednesday, June 12.
Developing a school year calendar is a balancing act, involving multiple factors that must be considered. Community input is one of those factors, and we appreciate our community for being involved in the calendar development process.
Find us on Social Media!
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 . The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Garfield Elementary School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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