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February 16th: Presidents Day-Student Holiday
February 17th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 25th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
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.
Ramadan Begins February 18: Fasting Accommodation Available
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islam. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Wednesday, February 18, which is an O day in FCPS. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
Will Your Child Be Fasting During Ramadan?
We recognize that many in the Garfield community will be observing Ramadan, and parents may wish to have their children offered accommodations during lunch time if they are fasting. If your child will be fasting, please let us know by filling out this form. This will help us provide the space and supervision for these students. If your child will need to miss instructional time for prayer purposes, please contact Ms. Manning at eamanning1@fcps.edu.
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 these 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.
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Help Keep Garfield Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-923-2900.
¡Ayúdenos a Mantener Garfield ES Libre de Celulares!
Por favor, recuérdale a su estudiante que los teléfonos celulares y dispositivos personales (como airpods, earbuds, audífonos, u otros aparatos conectados a internet) deben estar apagados y guardados durante todo el día de clases (del timbre de entrada hasta el de salida). Los teléfonos celulares tampoco están permitidos para ser usados como herramienta instruccional.
La política de FCPS sobre teléfonos celulares ayuda a los estudiantes a mantenerse enfocados, seguros e involucrados en la escuela. Visite nuestra página web de la política sobre teléfonos celulares para que encuentre más información y respuestas a las preguntas comunes, incluyendo también las consecuencias a las violaciones a la política sobre teléfonos celulares, las excepciones dadas a estudiantes que tengan alguna enfermedad o que estén en planes IEP/504, y más.
Si necesita contactar a su estudiante durante el día de clases, por favor llame a nuestra oficinaprincipal al 703-923-2900.
FREE STEM Discovery Fair
FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
Join us in an exciting, hands-on event designed to spark curiosity and inspire learners of all ages.
The fair features interactive STEM exploration activities, engaging breakout sessions for student groups, and dedicated experiences for parents and caregivers. From building and experimenting to discovering real-world science and technology in action, children of all ages will stay engaged through fun, immersive activities that make learning unforgettable for the whole family.
Saturday, February 21, 10 am-2 pm, 10 am - 2 pm
Register here:
https://admit.vt.edu/register
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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