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Hello Garfield Families!
We've had a fantastic week at Garfield! Our teachers and students are settling into the new school year, building classroom communities, establishing routines, making new friends, and diving into learning. It’s been inspiring to see the engagement and energy in every classroom!
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Back to School Night on Thursday, September 19th, from 5 to 7:10 PM. This event is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to visit classrooms and learn more about the wonderful things happening at school. The evening is designed for adults to connect with their child’s teachers and we will have dedicated spaces with activities to keep kids busy while you meet with the teachers. Plus, we’ll wrap up the evening with pizza in the cafeteria.
3 Hour Early Release Day Reminder
As a reminder, our first 3-hour early release day is on Monday, September 16th. Most of our students will go home during the three-hour early release. However, if you need childcare, supervision is available, as needed. We need each family to fill out the link below so that we know if your student is staying at school or going home during the 3-hour early release: Early Release Monday Survey Form
Attendance Matters
Finally, we want to emphasize the importance of regular attendance. Your child's education is greatly impacted by their presence in school. Please make every effort to ensure that your child is in class each day.
Regular attendance is crucial for:
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Academic Success: Students who miss school often struggle to keep up with their classmates.
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Social Development: Being in school helps students build relationships and develop important social skills.
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Habit Formation: Developing a strong work ethic and routine starts with consistent attendance.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's attendance, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher or the school office.
Thank you again for your continued support and we hope you have an amazing weekend.
Mrs. Peerman, Principal
Ms. Manning, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Events
September 16 - 3 Hour Early Release
September 19 - Back to School Night
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Join us for Garfield’s
Back to School Night!
Wednesday, September 19th from 5:00 - 7:10 p.m.
Join us for Back-to-School Night and Pizza!
*Students must be accompanied by their parent(s) or caregivers
We’re offering two sessions for families with more than one student!
- 5:00 – Back to School PTA Meeting - Library
- 5:30 - 6:00 – Teacher Classroom Session #1
- 6:00 - 6:30 – Teacher Classroom Session #2
- 6:30 - 7:10 - Pizza Dinner
Back to School Night is a great opportunity to learn more about the curriculum, your child's teacher, the upcoming year, and visit your child's learning space. We will also offer a Preview of the FLE curriculum in the library. We look forward to a fun-filled informative Garfield family event!
Doors now open at 5:00!
Immunizations!
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia.
Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Garfield's front office or emailed directly to Sarah Rothman - sgrothman1@fcps.edu
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to the front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Services at Garfield Elementary (Session #1)
Parents of students who are interested in learning more about the Advanced Academic Program in FCPS are invited to join us for a presentation on Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Elementary Overview. The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30-7:30pm. Parents of students who are receiving AAP services (AAP Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation, Part Time Services are invited to attend. The meeting will provide an overview of these services.
The ZOOM link is coming soon.
Questions can be directed to Heather Jenkins, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, hkjenkins@fcps.edu
Opt-Outs and Managing Your Child's Digital Consent
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Step 2
A six digit code will be sent to the SIS ParentVUE account email. Please wait a few minutes for the email to arrive. You can also send a new code to the email listed on the page. If you refresh the page it will also trigger a new code. If you get a new code, the old code will be invalid.
Once you receive the code, enter the code and hit the Confirm button.
Step 3
Once you are logged in, you will see an overview of your child's consent forms. To review or update a form, simply click on it.
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Gray: Form is awaiting your review.
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Green: You've approved everything on this form.
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Yellow: This form contains multiple items with mixed responses.
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Red: You've declined all items on this form.
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
🍽️Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS
Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings.
View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
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YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We are in this together!! We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team!
ANNOUNCEMENT: During the month of September, students in grades PreK-6 will be taking literacy and math assessments. These student assessments are opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and the information gathered will help us tailor instruction to meet our students’ individual academic and social behavior needs.
Your Garfield Partner Principals,
Mrs. Peerman, Principal, Klpeerman@fcps.edu
Ms. Manning, Assistant Principal, eamanning1@fcps.edu
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