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Students came ready to shine—what an awesome first week of
Holly Jolly Spirit Week!
Upcoming Dates 📆
December 11: Winter Fun Family Night
December 11: Picture Retake Day
December 22-January 2: FCPS Student Holidays
January 15: Join us for Science Night!
January 19: FCPS Student Holiday
January 28: Second Quarter Ends
January 29-30: FCPS Student Holidays
Garfield’s Winter Family Fun Night
December 11th
5:45-7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of building gingerbread houses, enjoying festive music, and spending quality time together as a community.
Save the Date and RSVP Here!
RSVP HERE - Garfield's Winter Family Fun Night!
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Picture retakes are this Thursday, December 11th. |
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals
Closes on December 15
Full Time AAP Services Screening
Information about the Full Time Screening process for advanced academics was shared with families during an October and November parent informational session. The deadline for Full Time Screening referrals is December 15, 2025. This is a firm County-set deadline.
Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Heather Jenkins, hkjenkins@fcps.edu or Principal Peerman, Klpeerman@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025. No late forms will be accepted.
Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
Each year, families can submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of their child’s materials after February 20, 2026, by emailing our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher. At the elementary level, referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened by the school. If you miss the full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific or part-time AAP services for the remainder of the year.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Winter Holiday Spirit Week
December 1st – December 19th
We're giving you a head start so you can plan your outfits and get ready! For the 15 days leading up to winter break, each school day will have a fun, themed spirit activity or dress-up day. Students and staff are invited to participate by dressing according to the theme of the day.
The goal is simple: bring joy, show creativity, and finish 2025 strong! Get ready to laugh, dress up, take photos, and create memories as we celebrate 15 days of holiday spirit!
See the details below and the flier is also linked HERE!
SAVE THE DATE:
Family Science Night
Thursday, January 15th
6:00-7:30 PM
ATTENTION PARENTS/CAREGIVERS:
Use this link to sign-up to volunteer to run a station
https://forms.gle/8xLQXZ3RpV1fq52f7
Ready for an evening of wonder and hands-on fun? We’re thrilled to welcome The Children’s Science Center Lab to Garfield ES for their legendary Family Science Night!
Get ready for a 90-minute adventure into the world of science, filled with excitement for students and families alike. You’ll be able to explore a free-roaming discovery zone, where everyone can dive into activities at their own pace—touch, test, build, and experiment together!
We’re turning big scientific ideas into playful, memorable moments that spark curiosity and inspire the innovators of tomorrow.
This is funded because we are a Title 1 school! Learn more about the program here: https://www.childsci.org/plan-your-visit/educators/family-science-night
Learn more at https://www.childsci.org/plan-your-visit/educators/family-science-night
Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
- Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We are in this together!
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with your family this year. Each day, our commitment is to provide your child with a safe, supportive, and joyful place to learn and grow. Open communication is important to us—please reach out anytime with questions, concerns, or celebrations.
Thank you for your trust, your support, and for being an essential part of the Garfield community.
With appreciation,
Your Garfield Partner Principals
Mrs. Peerman, Principal, Klpeerman@fcps.edu
Ms. Manning, Assistant Principal, eamanning1@fcps.edu
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