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If you or someone you know needs help, it's important to know where to find support.
Click on the REPORT/ASSISTANCE button on any page on our website. There, you'll discover a variety of resources covering suicide prevention, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more. We've also got information on safely storing prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as firearms and ammunition. Additionally, we offer mental health referrals and guidance on reporting incidents through our safety tip line. Remember, if there's an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.
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Give your child the gift of bilingualism! | ¡Regale a su hijo el don del bilingüismo!
Now enrolling kindergarten students for our Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program at Emerson and Silver Lake elementary schools. Students learn in both English and Spanish, building bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural skills. Transportation is provided! | Estamos inscribiendo a estudiantes de kindergarten en nuestro Programa de Inmersión en Español en las escuelas primarias Emerson y Silver Lake. Los estudiantes aprenden en inglés y español, desarrollando habilidades bilingües, biliteratas y biculturales. ¡Se proporciona transporte!
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What are Sun Bucks?
Sun Bucks is Washington's Summer EBT program, providing $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during summer break. Because our school provides free meals to all students, this can be confusing, but some families still need to apply for benefits (families receiving state nutrition benefits are already enrolled) by May 31 to qualify. Click the headline to apply and learn more.
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What are Sun Bucks?
Sun Bucks is Washington's Summer EBT program, providing $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during summer break. Families must apply and qualify for this benefit based on household income or other eligibility criteria by May 31 (families receiving state nutrition benefits are already enrolled). Click the headline to apply and learn more.
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Coming August 2025: A better way to stay connected!
We are launching Synergy, a new system that makes it easier for families to access grades, schedules, and more—all in one place. Families will be able to create and change their own passwords, reducing the need for support. Account activation instructions will be emailed at the beginning of August. Click the headline to learn more.
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Fireworks prohibited on school property
Please don't make our incredible fire departments have to answer any fireworks emergency calls! Higher than normal conditions make fireworks especially dangerous this year. Remember, all fireworks discharge is banned and no fireworks on school grounds. Be safe, be smart, have fun!
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Our school recognized for closing gaps in the classroom!
The Washington School Recognition Program names schools for closing gaps in the classroom, and our school is one of them! Based on the Washington School Improvement Framework, schools are recognized more equitably for closing gaps, growth, and achievement. Our school was recognized for GROWTH for one or more student groups. Click headline for news release.
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Garfield is participating in the FFVP!
Click the headline to learn about the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program our school is participating in to increase and expand the variety of fruits and vegetables our students experience and consume.
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Please stay connected
It is so important to stay connected! Please review the various ways we communicate with families by clicking on the headline and call or email if you are not receiving important phone calls, emails and reminders from our school and our district.
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Family Technology Support
Having technical questions? Please visit our Family Technology Support page for troubleshooting tips and how to request help.
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Hello! I’m Chatbot Chet!
Chatbot Chet is the newest member of our communications family and is available 24/7 to help answer questions. Click the tab located on the right side and ‘Let’s Talk!’
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At Garfield Elementary we are focused on taking care of the hearts and minds of each and every student. We do this in a welcoming, inclusive, courageous culture for all so that each has a strong sense of belonging and safety to grow and succeed.
