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Dear Garfield Families,
We truly miss our Eagles and hope everyone is staying safe, warm, and cozy during these chilly winter days. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we appreciate your continued partnership as we navigate winter weather together.
As we look ahead to next week, please note that some snow and ice may still be present on sidewalks and street corners as students arrive at and depart from school. We ask that families take a few moments to talk with students about safely walking to school and standing patiently at bus stops. With many families utilizing Kiss & Ride, we also appreciate your patience as traffic moves through the line. Additionally, students should come to school dressed for the cold with appropriate winter gear—coats, hats, gloves, and long pants—as temperatures will remain below freezing during the mornings next week.
As winter weather continues, the FCPS website is typically the first-place emergency closings or delays are posted. Thank you for staying connected and informed.
Behind the scenes, there is a dedicated team working tirelessly to make sure our building and grounds are safe and ready for our Eagles each day:
💙 Thank You, Garfield Custodians! 💙
Our Eagle community is incredibly grateful for our custodial team who went above and beyond—braving the cold, ice, and long hours—to ensure our nest was safe, clean, and ready for students’ return. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment help our Eagles soar, and it does not go unnoticed.
Thank you, Mr. Molina, Mrs. Alcantara De Palacios, and Mrs. Barrera Dr Rivera, for all that you do for Garfield, every single day!
Again, we appreciate our GES families, for your continued support of Garfield Elementary School. We wish you a safe, warm, and restful weekend.
Blessings and Joy,
Mrs. Peerman and Ms. Manning
Upcoming Dates 📆
Wednesday, 2/04/26: Report Cards Go Home
February 16th: Presidents Day-Student Holiday
February 17th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 25th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
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Feb. 25 is the next Early Release Wednesday
Wednesday, February 25th is our next early release Wednesday.
As shared, your previous early release preference will be the selection we use for every early release date for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Any changes must be made by Tuesday, February 24th.
If you choose to change your child’s transportation the day of our early release, you will need to come in person to make the change and pick your child from the front office.
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Laptops, iPads & Chargers!
Parents and caregivers - We want to send a gentle reminder for you and your children to be sure to pack up school laptops or iPads and any chargers in the black bag they brought home just before this extended time out of school as they get ready for their return. We use these devices for daily work as well as testing, so it is essential they get back to school, preferably charged and ready to go. Thank you!
Virginia Kindness Week:
February 9th-13th
Schools can promote and foster kindness all school year. However, each year in Virginia we have celebrated kindness week during the second week in February. The purpose of Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier, and more inclusive place to live, work, learn, and play.
We invite students and staff to participate in our Virginia Kindness Spirit Week and encourage all to complete the Kindness Action of the Day. Additional ideas are linked in the spirit week flyer.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends. Important Meal Kit Information: · Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid). · Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. · Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day. ·
Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines: ·
- February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
- February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
- February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
- March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
FCPS Mobile App
Stay in the know! Get those important FCPS alerts about winter weather and school closures by downloading the new FCPS Mobile App. No account or sign-in required. Just download and go!
Plus, get everything one place:
- Get FCPS news
- Check calendars for events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals
- See what’s for lunch and breakfast
- Quickly call or email school staff
- Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and our school website
Download by searching “FCPS” in the App Store or Google Play. Find out more at www.fcps.edu/app.
Special Education Family Conference:
Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. Families will have the opportunity to hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as event volunteers by Friday, February 20. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
The flyer provides details for the 2026 Tech Adventure Camp, an enrichment program hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE). The camp is designed to let elementary students explore various career fields through hands-on, themed activities.
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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