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Students had a wonderful time yesterday feeding and spending time with our special visitors, the Lamb Mowers! As part of our Career Day series, students had the unique opportunity to learn from sheep shepherds about caring for sheep, managing flocks, and the important role sheep play in sustainable land management. It was a fun, educational, and memorable experience for all!
End-of-Year Events
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June 8th – Career Day Visit from U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet
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June 10th - PreK Promotion
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June 11th – Volunteer “Thank You” Celebration
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June 11th – Garfield Family Picnic – 5:30pm
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June 11th – Student Success Day – 1st and 2nd – 9:30-10:30
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June 12th – Field Day
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June 15th – Student Success Day – 4th – 12:00pm
- June 16th – 6th Grade Promotion – 10:00am
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June 17th – Garfield’s Got Talent! (schoolwide talent show)
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June 17th – Last day of school (dismissal at 2:05 pm)
End of Year Checklist!
Join Us for an End of Year
GES Family Celebration
June 11th | 5:30 – 7:00pm
IMPORTANT:
- Garfield students must attend with a parent or guardian. Students cannot attend without parent supervision.
- Bring food from home and bring a blanket or
- Purchase food from one of the food trucks – Cash or credit cards accepted
Let’s celebrate an amazing year together with an evening of fun, community, and school spirit! Families are invited to enjoy food trucks, DJ music, bubbles, and face painting (if available) while connecting with fellow Garfield families and staff.
Important: Garfield students must attend with a parent or guardian.
Representatives for Superintendent's
Family Vision Group
We are seeking two parent/caregiver representatives to serve on the Superintendent's Family Vision Group for the 2026–27 school year. This FCPS advisory group provides families with an opportunity to share their perspectives, strengthen school-home partnerships, and help inform divisionwide decisions.
Representatives will attend six in-person evening meetings (6:00–7:30 p.m.) throughout the school year. We encourage families from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those whose voices may not traditionally be represented in school leadership groups.
Meeting Dates: September 9, October 21, December 9, February 24, April 14, and May 5.
If you are interested in serving or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Peerman. Additional details are available on the Superintendent's Family Vision Group webpage.
Attention Parents of 6th Grade Students:
Join us for our 6th Grade Promotion
Tuesday, June 16th at 10:00am
We are excited to invite you to our 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony as we celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students.
We encourage all 6th grade students to dress up for this special occasion and enjoy their moment to shine.
We look forward to sharing this significant milestone with our students and their families. Let's come together to celebrate their accomplishments and the exciting adventures that lie ahead.
💊Medication Pick Up Deadline
Pick up your child’s medication from the Health Room by🚨Thursday, June 11 by 3 pm.
Medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent or designated adult.
Any medication not picked up by the deadline will be safely disposed of.
Summer Camp Information ☀️
Summer is closer than you think ! The family resource center has a great Summer Camp Guide to get you started.
Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes
Visit the Tech Adventure Camp Web page!
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration
Visit the CTE Summer Academy Web page!
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA): A dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence.
Visit the Elementary Institute for the Arts Web page!
Camp Fairfax: Serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Registration opens March 17!
Tri-An-Instrument Day
The West Springfield High School Tri-M Honor Society is excited to invite you and your children to our upcoming Tri-An-Instrument Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 AM at West Springfield High School (Door 4)!
This fun, hands-on event gives children the opportunity to:
- Try different instruments from band and orchestra
- Explore singing and choir activities
- Learn about the art of music in an engaging and welcoming environment
- Meet student musicians from WSHS
Whether your child is already interested in music or simply curious to explore something new, this is a great chance to discover the joy of making music!
📍 Location: West Springfield High School – Door 4 (Orchestra Room)
📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We hope to see many families from our community there for a morning of music, creativity, and fun!
Best,
West Springfield High School Tri-M Honor Society
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Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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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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