Garfield Elementary Tiger News
Information for Garfield Families
Every Day A Learner!
This Week - SPIRIT WEEK DECEMBER 11-14
Monday December 11 - Festive Scarf Day
- Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00AM (Multi Purpose Room)
Tuesday December 12 - Festive Sock Day
- Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00AM (Multi Purpose Room)
- Math Olympiad 9:30-10:00AM (Multi Purpose Room)
- Riverside Neighborhood Meeting 6 - 8:30 pm (Garfield Library)
- Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00AM (Multi Purpose Room)
Thursday December 14 - Festive Sweater Day
- Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00AM (Multi Purpose Room)
- Math Olympiad 9:30-10:00AM (Multi Purpose Room)
- Holiday Lane 5:00-6:00PM
Friday December 15 - Festive Pajama Day
- Yearbook Order Forms Due
- Early Release, 1PM Dismissal
Looking Ahead ...
December 18 - January 1 Holiday - No School
Tuesday January 2 Return to School
Friday January 5
- Tiger Pride Assembly
- AGAPE Meeting 3:30-4:15PM (Room 306)
Monday January 15
- No School Martin Luther King Jr Day
Tuesday March 19
- Garfield Elementary Music Concert 6:30PM Everett Civic Auditorium
The Gift of Attendance
Absences spike in the weeks before and after the winter holidays as families squeeze in a few more vacation days. Just a few missed days here and there, even excused absences, can add up and lost learning time can put your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Put simply, too many absences at any age can affect a student’s chances for academic success and eventually for graduation. This holiday season give your children the gift of an education and the habit of attendance. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as to connect with their peers and teachers. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. If your child is absent, please email the school at their attendance email address, which you can find on the school website. If email is not possible, and even if you leave a message with the school attendance line, please send a written note to the school office within 30 days after your student returns to school.
I Rocked i-Ready and Imagine Learning Awards
We’re going to recognize the hard work our students are doing with some new awards.
- A student from each classroom is chosen for hard work on i-Ready math, i-Ready reading, and Imagine Learning.
- Students will receive their prizes from the instructional coaches (Mrs. Green, Mrs. Drake) in their classrooms every other Friday!
The first set of awards went home December 8th!
Holiday Spirit Week December 11 - 15
Holiday Lane - December 14
Early Release Friday December 15 1 pm Dismissal
Providing Christmas Gifts to Children in Snohomish County
Christmas House is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization in Everett, Washington that provides an opportunity for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County parents to select free holiday gifts for their children age infant – 18 yrs old. In 2022 more than 46,000 gifts made their way from the Christmas House store to 2,580 homes, helping to make it a happy holiday for 7,300 children. Each December the “store” is located in the Boys & Girls Club gym at 2316-12th Street, Everett, WA. Mailing address during the year is PO Box 717, Everett, WA 98206.
Store open Thurs., Nov. 30 through Sat., Dec. 16 (closed Sundays and Mondays)
Explore their webpages to learn more about ways you can help and/or receive help https://christmas-house.org/
Prodigies for Peace Writing and Art Contest - Due Dec 15
Resources and Supports Available
The Salvation Army Everett and Volunteers of America of Western Washington are partnering to provide Christmas Assistance to families in need. The Salvation Army will provide toys and gifts for children 17 and under, and the Volunteers of America will provide Christmas food baskets for each family. More information provided here.
Other resources provided below.
Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelters
2023 Snohomish County Dinner and Toy Distribution Resources
Snohomish County Services and Resources
Maverick Cares - Holiday Food Resources
Modest Family Solutions
Modest Family Solutions(MFS),
Modest Family Solutions is an organization that is working to create a more just and equitable food system. They provide produce to families and communities in need across western Washington sourcing product from local growers, with an emphasis on supporting and building a BIPOC food value chain.
Emerson Elementary School
8720 7th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
Produce available the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. Cultural, home-grown, fresh foods. Stay in your car and pick up in the drive thru loop or come to the walk-up area.
Family Resources
Find information and links to helpful resources on the district’s Parent Tools webpage.
- Parent University / Overview (everettsd.org)
- Washington State Library – local and regional information about services and agencies offering help to families in a variety of ways including food, shelter, clothing, childcare, legal services, employment opportunities, and counseling
- Everett Public Schools Kids In Transition (KIT) program – supports homeless children and youth to continue their education
- Snohomish Health District for Snohomish County community dental resources for children and adults
- United Way of Snohomish County – 2-1-1 is a free telephone number that is your best "first call" to quickly find the right source of help. The information line is staffed by trained operators from Volunteers of America Western Washington who can connect you to a wide range of community services.
THERE'S STILL TIME TO ENROLL YOUR PRESCHOOLER!
There is space available in our Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP)! This incredible program is for 3- and 4-year-old children from families with limited income and are enrolled in our schools. The six ECEAP sites within our school district are Cedar Wood, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lowell, Madison, and Silver Lake elementary schools. Space is limited – apply now! For an application or more information, please visit the www.everettsd.org/ECEAP or call 425-385-4628.
PTA NEWS
Hello Garfield families!
To keep up-to-date on all PTA events and volunteer opportunities, check in with our Linktree. Have a happy and safe break!
HOLIDAY LANE: Holiday Lane will be Thurs. Dec 14 from 5-6pm at Garfield. If you would like to volunteer at the event or donate items to be used at the event, please sign up here. Each person at the event will get 1 PTA token good for a popcorn or cotton candy with the option to purchase more tokens for additional items. There will also be some vendors attending to allow for a bit of holiday shopping!
YEARBOOK ORDERS: Yearbook orders are due before winter break (Dec 15). Additional order forms are available in the Garfield office. Orders will be closed during winter break. Yearbooks sold after this date will cost $25 each while supplies last.
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST WINNER: Congrats to the winner of this year’s yearbook cover design contest. Thank you to all our amazing 5th graders that submitted entries! You all did a beautiful job!
NEXT MEETING: Our next meeting is Thursday, January 11 from 6:30-7:30 in the Garfield multipurpose room and over Zoom.
Meeting ID: 219 213 1812
Password: TigersPTA
ACCEPTINIG HIGHLY CAPABLE REFERRALS UNTIL DECEMBER 15
The Highly Capable (HC) Program in Everett Public Schools is designed to meet learning needs and challenge students who have advanced thinking and academic abilities. Highly Capable classes are open to students in second, third, fourth and fifth grades. HC students learn and study in self-contained classrooms with a fast-paced curriculum that encourages and inspires them to develop higher-level thinking skills. HC classrooms are held in seven schools in the district, based on qualified enrollment. For more information on the Highly Capable program, please visit the district website to view an informational power point and timeline: www.everettsd.org/highlycapable and Parent/Guardian Information PowerPoint
If you think your student would benefit from a challenging option like the Highly Capable Program and you would like to refer them for testing, you must complete the Parent Referral for Testing Form. The deadline to submit the referral form is Friday, December 15, 2023. If you choose to refer your student for testing, the results will be shared with you in May. If you have questions about this process, please call the Highly Capable Office at 425-385-4033.
Play and Learn
Play and Learn is a free program for children from birth through age five and their parents or caregivers to have fun playing together, creating art, listening to stories and singing songs! Sessions are held five days a week from 10:30 a.m. to noon at four locations.
2023 - 2024 Student Art Calendars
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
This month, the Food and Nutrition Department brings you brussels sprouts grown in the PNW! Be sure to give them a try this month seasoned and roasted! Did you know that brussels sprouts are packed with more vitamin C than an orange? Find out more by checking out the Harvest of the Month flyer on the district website.
Sprouts of Joy!
DELAYED START OR CLOSED SCHOOLS
If we must cancel school or delay the start of school, we will use our parent communication system to call in the morning, typically around 5:00 a.m. (or sometimes the night before if it can already be determined) with a brief message about the reason for closure or delay. We will also use local media, social media and post the message on our website. If there is no announcement about Everett Public Schools, school is on the regular schedule. More information and resources for school closures or delays is on the district website under the Parents tab.
In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies, please:
• check your email or phone for district messages
• listen for media announcements
• view the district’s website at www.everettsd.org
• watch district Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts
SNOW ROUTES ARE ONLINE School drop off and pick up locations may change in an emergency situation. If your child rides a bus to school, please become familiar with the snow route information on the transportation department's webpage under the “Snow Routes” icon in the center of the page.
Parent University
New resources have been added to Parent University, including a video highlight information regarding school closures and late starts. Watch the video here. If you have additional topics you would like to suggest for Parent University, please email communications@everettsd.org.
Guaranteed Admissions Program
Everett Public Schools (EPS) is in its second year partnering with the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP), which guarantees admission to Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, Saint Martin's University, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University and Western Washington University, and its first year partnering with the Automatic Admissions Partnership, which guarantees admission to Pacific Lutheran University to help students meet their college and career goals.
To be eligible for guaranteed admissions to the eight participating institutions, students must have or be on track to earn by graduation a 3.0 GPA (3.3 for Pacific Lutheran University) and complete the college academic distribution requirement coursework.
The primary objective of this collaboration is to reach students who may have never contemplated pursuing a college education or didn't consider themselves college ready. The partnership is committed to nurturing the college and career aspirations of Washington's students. If a student dreams of earning a bachelor’s degree, there is a place for them at one of the state’s public baccalaureate institutions or two of the state’s private universities.
In EPS, 560 seniors were identified this fall as guaranteed admission eligible (446 for Pacific Lutheran University) and received acceptance notifications. After receiving the letter, students then complete an admission application and additional requirements by the institution. The guaranteed admission program does not provide financial aid or cover the cost of college, so students will need to complete the FAFSA or WASFA and contact the financial aid office of the colleges for financial aid and scholarship information.
Board of Distinction
Everett Public Schools board of directors earned high honors with the designation as a Board of Distinction 2023. Applications are reviewed by a panel of judges that includes former and current educational service district superintendents, State Board of Education board members, former school directors and other education leaders in Washington state. Scoring is based on how well applicants show alignment with the Washington School Board Standards, support their statements with data and demonstrate a link between outcomes and decisions made by the board.
Meet your Regional Superintendent
Each Regional Superintendent recently recorded an introduction video for Parent University. Click the link below each image to watch.
Garfield Elementary
Email: kstilwell@everettsd.org
Website: www.everettsd.org/Garfield
Location: 2215 Pine Street, Everett, WA
Phone: 425-385-4700
Twitter: @EPS_Garfield