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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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Summer Save the Date
- Aug 10 - Summer Book Mobile
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Aug 17 - Welcome Walk, 2:30 pm
- Aug 18 - Garfield Open House, 1pm-3pm
- Aug 21 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
- Sept. 1-4 - No School, Labor Day Holiday
- Sept. 25 - No School, Yom Kippur
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Principal Update
FREE Back to School Community Day!
Dear Garfield Families,
As we prepare to welcome our Eagles back into the building on August 21st, we would like to share some important dates with you.
Our Welcome Walk will take place Thursday, August 17th beginning at 2:30 pm. Our staff will be coming to each neighborhood to visit students and welcome them to a new school year!
Open House - Friday, August 18th from 1:00pm-3:00pm - families in grades K-6 will have an opportunity to meet their classroom teachers before the first day of school.
We have one more summer book mobile visit scheduled on August 10th.
In the next week, you will receive information directly from transportation regarding your child's bus route. If you have any questions please call our main office at 703-923-2900.
We are so excited to welcome back our Eagles and have an amazing school year!
April L. Cage, NBCT, M.Ed.
Principal
Rachel Waters
Assistant Principal
Please see the linked flyer for information on the Back to School Community Day sponsored by Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, Neighborhood and Community Services and Fairfax County Public Libraries.
Saturday, August 19
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lorton Community Center
9520 Richmond Hwy. Lorton, VA
Free and Reduced Lunch
The application to sign up for free and reduced meals is available online here. Applications from last year will expire on October 4th so please reapply prior to that date. If you need support, please contact the main office at 703-923-2900.
Medication Authorization Forms
The FCPS medication authorization forms have been updated for school year 23-24 and older versions cannot be accepted. Please use the links below for the updated forms:
For epinephrine: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se64.pdf
General medication form: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se63.pdf:
Virginia Asthma Action Plan for inhalers: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/Asthma-Action-Plan-2019.pdf
Forms for all medications must be completed by a physician with the exception of over the counter medications (OTCs) for headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps or orthodontic pain. OTCs must be in original, unopened containers upon receipt.
Various language translations of the forms can be found on the FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms
🏫 Have a 3- or 4-year-old child?
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start program continues to accept applications for School Year 2023-24! Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify.
To apply online, visit the FCPS PreK and Early Head Start website here: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application For more information: English Line: 703-208-7900
El programa de FCPS PreK y Early Head Start continuá aceptando aplicaciones para el año escolar 2023-24! Por favor mire este video para ver si su hijo(a) de 3 o 4 años podría calificar. Para aplicar en línea visite la página de web del programa de FCPS PreK y Early Head Start aquí: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application
Para mas información: Spanish Line: 703-208-7901 English Line: 703-208-7900
Garfield PTA
Find us on Social Media!
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
• 2023-2024 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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