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Dear Garfield Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful Easter and joyful Spring Break.

This week, our school was full of excitement as students jumped back into learning with some memorable experiences. Our kindergarteners had a wonderful time exploring Frying Pan Park, getting an up-close look at farm life and animals. Our 4th graders enjoyed their annual visit to see the National Symphony Orchestra—a truly inspiring opportunity to experience the arts in action!

As we move into the SOL testing season, we’re so proud of our students’ focus and effort. Thank you for all the encouragement and support you continue to provide at home—it truly makes a difference.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to invite you to our Paint Night on May 7! Spaces are filling up quickly, so be sure to RSVP soon—we’d love to see you there for a fun and creative evening with our school community.  Click Here!  Let us know you're coming to Paint Night! Teacher and Staff Appreciation week will be here soon!  See below on ways you can celebrate our AMAZING Garfield educators!

Blessings and Joy,

Kerry Peerman, Principal 
Liz Manning, Assistant Principal 

Mark Your Calendars 

• April 29 - Save the date, Breakfast for Military Connected Families
• April 30 - Transition to Middle School Parent, Key MS 6:30pm
• May 7 - Save the date - Paint Night, 5:00pm 

RVSP TODAY!
Paint Night, 5/7 at 5:00pm

Let us know you're coming!! 
Click Here!  Let us know you're coming to Paint Night!

SOL Testing Dates

Students in grades 3–5 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests between April 30 and May 30, 2025. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned this year!  To help your child do their very best, please make every effort to ensure they are at school on testing days. If possible, we kindly ask that you avoid scheduling vacations or appointments during this window.

If your child will be absent due to an observed religious holiday, just let their teacher know—we’re happy to make arrangements to ensure they can complete their tests at another time.

A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a positive attitude can go a long way in helping your child feel confident and ready. Thank you for your continued support—we're proud of our students and all they've accomplished!

Teacher & Staff
Appreciation Week

Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9^th, 2025

Get Ready to Celebrate: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is Coming!  We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing Garfield teachers and staff during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!  Let’s take a moment to honor the incredible educators and staff who make a difference every single day—igniting a love of learning, building confidence, and helping our students to soar. Their dedication, passion, and care help make school wonderful for all our Eagles.

Families, we invite you to join us in showing appreciation! A simple thank-you note, a kind email, or a small gesture of gratitude can mean so much to our staff.  We are truly blessed to have such an extraordinary team at Garfield, and we can’t wait to celebrate them!

Please see below for fun ways you can get involved and help us make this week extra special!