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 Hello Garfield Families!
Happy Summer! As we reflect on the incredible accomplishments of the 2025–2026 school year, we wanted to take one final opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students, staff, and families. While summer is well underway, these accomplishments are certainly worth recognizing and celebrating together. Along with the many personal goals our students and staff set and accomplished throughout the year, Garfield collectively made significant academic progress.
- According to Virginia's new accountability system, Garfield earned 85.9 out of 100 points, resulting in a tentative "On Track" status. Even more exciting, we surpassed our 2025 achievement rates in almost every measured category, including reading, mathematics, science, multilingual learner progress, and attendance.
- While this recognition reflects strong performance on the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, we are equally proud of the steady growth demonstrated by our students in grades K–2 on the VALLSS, MAP, and i-Ready assessments. These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and partnership that make Garfield such a special place to learn and grow.
- We are also thrilled to share that our students demonstrated meaningful growth on our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener, further highlighting the positive culture that defines Garfield. Students reported exceptionally strong Supportive Relationships (87%), indicating they feel connected to and supported by caring adults and peers. These results affirm what we experience every day—a welcoming, caring, and inclusive school community where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to learn.
We are incredibly proud of everything our Garfield Eagles accomplished this year. These results reflect not only academic growth but also the strength of a school community that believes in high expectations, meaningful relationships, and the success of every child. They are a reflection of what is possible when dedicated educators, supportive families, and hardworking students come together with a shared commitment to excellence.
As we plan and prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we are filled with anticipation for all that lies ahead. We look forward to welcoming our Garfield Eagles back for another year of growth, learning, and opportunity as we continue building on the successes of this past year.
We wish you and your family a wonderful remainder of the summer! We'll be in touch again soon with another summer update, including important back-to-school information and a few exciting things to look forward to in the year ahead. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at Garfield very soon!
Blessings and Joy,
Mrs. Kerry Peerman Principal
2026 - 2027 School Supply List
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Every Garfield Eagle deserves to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. To ensure that happens, Garfield Elementary will provide school supplies for any student who needs them.
For families who enjoy shopping for back-to-school supplies or would like to purchase their child's classroom materials, the list below is offered as an optional guide. Whether you choose to purchase supplies or not, every student will have what they need for a successful school year.
Garfield’s School Supply List for the 2026–2027 school year is available Here: 2026-2027 GES Supply List PDF.
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Save the Date!!!!
Join us for our Open House and Back to School Fair!
Two Combined Events – One Date
August 21, 2026
2:00 pm
Class Placement Notification
We are planning for another amazing school year! As we prepare for a time filled with new opportunities, new friendships, and meaningful learning experiences, we know many families are eagerly awaiting teacher assignments.
By Tuesday, August 18, families will receive an individual email identifying their child(ren)'s teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Teacher assignment emails will be sent to the email address provided during student registration. Please be sure to check your inbox (and spam/junk folder, if needed) that morning.
2026-2027 3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays
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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.
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🧩FCPS Puzzle Hunt
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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! |
Summer Learning Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months.
Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE Mobile App Launching July 28
On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
New Student ID Cards
New Student ID Cards Coming This Fall
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Immunizations
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Cellphone Policy:
Updated Cellphone Policy: No Phones or Devices During Lunch for High School Students
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We are in this together!
Your Garfield Partner Principals
Mrs. Peerman, Principal, Klpeerman@fcps.edu
Ms. Manning, Assistant Principal, eamanning1@fcps.edu
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