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October 31 – Book Character Dress-up Day **
November 1 - Diwali, Holiday
November 4 - School Planning Day, Student Holiday
November 5 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
November 11 - Veteran's Day, Student Holiday
November 18 – Early Release #3
**Thursday, October 31st is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Please plan accordingly.
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
 November 18th Early Release Survey - Please Complete ASAP
Please let us know your student’s plans for our next Early Release on November 18th. We will dismiss at 1:05
Outstanding Employee Awards
Let’s Recognize our Garfield Teachers!
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Garfield Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons
To submit a nomination for a Garfield ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, October 31st.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Neville at mlneville@fcps.edu
To celebrate our school-wide love of reading, students are encouraged to dress up as a favorite book character on Thursday, October 31st.
Students are encouraged to bring a book that includes the character they are representing. During the school day, they may be asked to share more about the character they’ve chosen.
Guidelines for Book Character Costumes:
- Characters must be age appropriate and from elementary or middle- grade level books.
- Costumes may not involve blood or other horror-type elements.
- No weapons of any kind or masks that cover the entire face.
- Costumes must allow students to take care of personal needs, sit at desks, and participate in school and classroom activities throughout the day, including appropriate shoes for PE/ recess!!
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
Impact Aid
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Thanksgiving Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 21st
We invite all families to join us for Thanksgiving lunch during your child's lunch period. Above is the menu and adult meals are available for purchase beginning at $4.75. We look forward to having you join your student for this delicious meal!
Free Webinars for Families
In October, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
- Supporting siblings of children with disabilities.
- Helping students organize their schoolwork.
- Benchmark Advance, the new K-6 language arts curriculum.
- Ways to engage with your children in mathematics.
- Transitions from school to work and adult life for students with disabilities.
Sign up for the FRC newsletter to learn about their latest offerings or visit their webinar webpage.
Garfield PTA
Join the PTA! Help us build a stronger future together!
The PTA is very important for our school.
As a PTA member, you can share your ideas and help make our school better. Your voice matters!
We may be small, but we can do great things together. We need your support to improve activities, host events like movie nights and international night, and update our facilities and technology. Thank you!
Please join the PTA by clicking here.
Current Board Members:
President: Lauren Dunham
Vice President: Sana Malik
Treasurer: Mary Jo Mentzel
Secretary: Amy Dane
Fundraising Chair: Jennifer Goen
School Liaison: Melody Wheatley
Technology Chair: Anna Howell
https://garfieldelementarypta.square.site/
Quick Links
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!
Your Garfield Partner Principals,
Mrs. Peerman, Principal, Klpeerman@fcps.edu
Ms. Manning, Assistant Principal, eamanning1@fcps.edu
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