Tiger News from Principal Stilwell
Every Day A Learner
This Week
Monday October 2
- Tiger Strides Walking Club 8:40 am
- Soccer Club 3:30 - 4:30 pm
- Extended Day - Reading 8:15 - 9:00 am
- Tiger Strides Walking Club 8:40 am
- Extended Day - Reading 8:15 - 9:00 am
- Soccer Club 3:30 - 4:30 pm
- Extended Day - Reading 8:15 - 9:00 am
- Bus Safety Drills at arrival (for Bus Riders only)
Friday October 6
- Tiger Strides Walking Club 8:40 am
- Tiger Pride Assemblies (Grades 1-2 1:25 -1:45, Grades 3-5 1:50- 2:10)
- Learning Improvement Friday, Dismissal at 2:15pm
Looking Ahead ...
Wednesday October 11
- Picture Day
Thursday October 12
- Schoolwide Safety Drill (Lockdown)
- PTA Bingo Night! 6 - 7pm
Friday October 13
- No School- Teacher Work Day
Monday October 16
- Showcase of Learning 5-6:30 pm
Tuesday October 17
- Let's Connect (@ Lowell Elementary) 6-7pm
Thursday October 26
- PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm
November 13-17
- Conference Week, 1pm Dismissal
Tiger Pride Assemblies - October 6!
We are excited to have our first Tiger Pride Assembly this Friday October 6. We will be celebrating our summer super-readers and our Students of the Month! There will be no zoom for these assemblies and assemblies will be held in the Gym.
Grades 3-5 1:25 - 1:50 pm
Grades K-2 1:55 - 2:10 pm
Welcome Mrs. Ebeling!
Due to our very large enrollment in 4th grade, the district allocated us another 4th grade teacher! We were able to act fast and hired a fantastic 4th grade teacher to join our amazing team, Mrs. Ebeling. She starts with her new class Monday October 2. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Ebeling!
News From Our Specialists- Librarian Mrs. Weber
We have had a great start to our Library year. In September we began with Library Procedures. All our students were able to check out books on their first library day. We took some time out to celebrate International DOT Day. We all learned we must start, even if it is with one dot. One student in second grade said, “We need to keep our positive mind set when things are hard for us.” Perfect Square Art based on the book Perfect Square by Michael Hall
Natural Leaders!
Hello Garfield Families! We will be having our first Natural Leader Meeting of this year. Bring your wonderful ideas to share as we prepare for another Great Multicultural Event.
Date: October 19th, 2023
Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Location: Garfield Cafeteria
Look forward to seeing all who are interested in getting involved and finding out more about Natural Leaders here at Garfield. - Ms. Kika
Safety Reminder
As mornings become darker and darker, drivers, please keep an eye out for students walking and waiting at their bus stops. Families, please have your students wait for the bus to come to a complete stop and the flashing lights and stop sign to be fully out before they cross the street. Here is great graphic showing when to stop for school buses, and if you are ever in doubt--STOP! Other safety reminders include:
· Students and parents should wait on the curb when waiting for the school bus, not off the curb or in the street.
· Do not stand in school crosswalks, obey crossing guards if present.
· Be focused and aware when walking in school parking lots. We encourage walkers to stay off their cell phones while walking. Dark mornings may make it difficult for drivers to see walkers.
· Bicyclist must abide by the same laws as drivers, which means they must stop for school buses when applicable.
· If possible, wear lighter clothing/coats or add something reflective on darker clothing.
High School and Beyond
High School & Beyond events
Everett Public Schools is holding High School & Beyond events this month.
Students and families will be able to connect with colleges, universities, trade schools and apprenticeships from Washington and other states. Washington-specific schools will be highlighted, including our local community colleges. The number of college and career representatives available to support our efforts continues to grow, and we are looking forward to providing access to these rich, personalized resources to our students and families.
To increase access to each unique school community, the three comprehensive high schools have collaborated to provide a customized format on three specific dates in October as follows:
· Cascade HS | October 4, 2023 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Gym
o The college and career fair will take place during the curriculum night event
· Jackson HS | October 11, 2023 | 5:30-7:35 p.m. | Gym & Main Building
o The college and career fair will be a stand-alone evening event with several break-out session options
· Everett HS | October 24, 2023 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (families are invited to attend from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | Gym
o The college and career fair will take place during the school day
Details will be available on each of the high schools’ homepages. If a family is not able to attend their school’s event on the designated date, they are welcome to attend the HS & Beyond event at one of the other two high schools.
Interpreters from prominent languages of each school will be on site.
GoFan ticketing for school sports and activities
GoFan, a digital ticketing and promotional service designed for school sports and activities, is available to all community members for in-person or advanced purchase at Memorial Stadium and paid events at each high school. The service provides more access and visibility to the district’s ticketed events by offering payment by credit card through their platform, allowing users to view and subscribe to upcoming events and empowering the district with various tools. In-person cash payments are still available, and students with ASB cards receive free admission to sporting events.
The opportunity to pay by credit card at the ticketing window will reduce the amount of cash handling and prevent patrons from needing to leave for an ATM when they do not arrive with cash. There will be no direct cost to the district as GoFan charges $1.00 + 3 percent as a convenience fee to the purchaser and all equipment required has been provided complimentary to each high school and Memorial Stadium. The equipment also utilizes cellular connectivity so it will require no additional infrastructure for implementation. By partnering with GoFan, the district will be able to increase accessibility to school events, increase participation and increase community involvement.
Attendance Procedures
We look forward to seeing your child at school every day. Regular school attendance is important, and we will work with you to ensure your child is present to benefit from an excellent education. If your child is sick with fever, vomiting and/or diarrhea they should remain home for 24 hours until these symptoms are gone. If they are absent, please email our attendance email address, gaeattendance@everettsd.org. If email is not possible, please call 425-385-4705 to report the absence. Please make sure there is an email or a written note within 30 days after your student returns to school.
Let's Connect
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023, 06:00 PM
Lowell Elementary School, 5010 View Drive, Everett, WA 98203, USA
PTA NEWS
Garfield PTA
Hello Garfield families! Thank you to all our amazing families that were able to join us for our first meeting of the year. If you were unable to join us this month, we invite you to join us for our October meeting on Thurs. Oct. 26 from 6:30 – 7:30.
MEMBERSHIP: We love to have our families not only join us at meetings and events but to also be members! If you haven’t already signed up at one of our recent events, you may do so by visiting our membership sign up page. All memberships and membership benefits are available from the day you sign up until June 30, 2024. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out!
BINGO NIGHT: Our first bingo night of the school year is scheduled for Thurs. Oct. 12 from 6-7pm in the Garfield cafeteria. Each person who enters will receive 6 complimentary game cards with additional cards available for purchase. Each family with an individual PTA membership will receive 3 additional free cards and those with a family membership will receive 6 additional free game cards. Daubers will be provided to use for the evening and light concessions will be available for purchase. We encourage our families to come join us for a night of fun and prizes! If you would like to volunteer at this event, please sign up here. Please keep in mind you must be a district approved volunteer to volunteer at events.
DINE OUT NIGHT: Our first dine out night has been scheduled! On November 6, The New Mexicans will be holding a dine-out night for us. More details to come in future Tiger News editions.
BOOK FAIR: This year’s Scholastic Book Fair will be from December 4-8. Students will have an opportunity to shop during their library time that week as well as with their families during a couple evenings. The details are still being fine-tuned and more information regarding evening events and volunteer opportunities will be announced as soon as they are sorted.
CONTACT: We love connecting with our families so never hesitate to chat with one of us if you see us around campus. We also welcome our families to reach out to us on our social media pages or via email at any time. Our Linktree is a great resource to get links to resources like membership sign up and the district’s volunteer application as well as to be able to support your PTA through donations via our Amazon wish list or Cheddar Up. Links to our social media pages, zoom meeting format, and an events calendar can also be found there.
NEXT MEETING: Our next meeting with me on Thursday, October 26 from 6:30-7:30 in the Garfield multipurpose room and over Zoom. If you are wanting to get involved with PTA but you aren’t sure how or you just want to see what all the buzz is about, this is a great opportunity to come meet your board and ask any lingering questions you might have. Our meetings occur monthly and while we encourage all our families to be members, it is not required to attend our meetings, but it is required if you would like to vote on any items that come up.
Meeting ID: 219 213 1812
Password: TigersPTA
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING FALL FLU CLINICS
Everett Public Schools will host two flu clinics this fall at the Community Resource Center located at 3900 Broadway on:
- Wednesday, September 20 from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 24 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Please watch the district social media and website announcements for information regarding appointment times, insurance information, eligibility, etc.
2023 - 2024 Student Art Calendars
Garfield Elementary
Email: kstilwell@everettsd.org
Website: www.everettsd.org/Garfield
Location: 2215 Pine Street, Everett, WA
Phone: 425-385-4700
Twitter: @EPS_Garfield