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Thank you for supporting our End-of-Year Family Celebration Picnic! We truly appreciated everyone's flexibility and positive spirit when we had to move the event indoors due to the heat. We thank the Fairfax250 Commission for its support of this program, part of Fairfax County’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
This afternoon, we hosted our annual 6th Graders vs. Staff Volleyball Game! The energy was incredible, and our 6th graders definitely brought their A-game. It was a fun-filled afternoon of teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendly competition!
Dear Garfield Families,
Can you believe we have arrived at the final stretch? After today, there are officially only 2.5 days left in the school year, and the energy throughout the building is absolutely buzzing! We are so incredibly proud of everything our students have accomplished.
We need your partnership to help us cross the finish line smoothly. First, we are on a mission to solve a major mystery: we currently have over 100 library books missing. We kindly ask that you take a look under beds, behind couches, and deep inside backpacks this evening, and please return any found books to the media center as soon as possible so we can ready our collection for next year.
Additionally, even though summer is just around the corner, every single day still counts. Attendance continues to be incredibly important, as we want to see every smiling face here for our final wrap-ups and celebrations. Rest assured, our classrooms are still packed with fun and engagement, as teachers have fantastic activities planned to keep students learning and laughing together right up until the final bell.
Thank you for your amazing support throughout this school year and let’s all continue strong until the end!
Blessings and Joy, Mrs. Peerman and Ms. Manning
Calendar Items
- 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 (early dismissal at 2:05 pm)
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Monday, August 24 - First Day of the 2026-2027 School Year!
🗓️2026-2027 3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays
For the new school year, each elementary school will have a total of four 3-hour early release days throughout the school year (down from eight this previous year). Lunch will be provided on early release Wednesdays.
Three-hour early release Wednesdays for Sangster are:
- October 21, 2026
- December 2, 2026
- February 10, 2027
- May 5, 2027
For more information on Early Release Days, visit FCPS Family Resources.
🍎Important School Reminders
Online Registration
Visit fcps.edu/online-registration. Questions? Email Sarah Rothman, Garfield Registrar.
2026-2027 First Day of School: Monday, August 24!
🌸Spring 2026 Family Score Reports for Screening/Growth Assessments
Family score reports for spring screening and growth assessments will post to SIS ParentVUE (PVUE) Documents for most students in the coming weeks. Timing of release varies by test, as noted below. Families will receive up to three (3) reports based on the assessments their student took this spring.
- Kindergarten:
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VALLSS for most students, posting by June 12
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VKRP (EMAS/CBRS) for most students, posting by June 12
- Grades 1-2:
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VALLSS for most students, posting by June 12
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MAP Math for most students, posting week of June 22
- Grades 3-6:
VALLSS for identified 3rd grade students, posting by June 12
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 division wide 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
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🧩FCPS Puzzle Hunt
The FCPS Puzzle Hunt has kicked off! New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku. Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
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FCPS Community Summer Support
FCPS Summer Meal Service Program 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue providing summer meals to support children and families when school is not in session. Free meals are available to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger at designated FCPS summer meal sites, regardless of income or school enrollment. Meals are served onsite at participating locations from the Monday after school lets out through the Friday before the new school year begins.
New for 2026: Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
Visit Summer Meal Information for Families
Summer 2026 Inspire Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations during Summer 2026. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Summer 2026 event dates are available at FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events | Fairfax County Public Schools
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
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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