Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

We are thrilled to announce that Garfield Elementary has been chosen by Safran Cabin, the parent company of Greenpoint Technologies, for their 2025 Give & Grow CREATE Project!

Safran Cabin is a global aviation company with local sites in Marysville, Everett, and Bothell, and we are honored to be the school selected for this year’s project.

Project Day: Friday, September 12
On this exciting day, Safran employees will be on-site to lead a complete transformation of our school campus. This includes:

• Murals that celebrate creativity, diversity, and inclusion
• Student-centered spaces designed for joyful learning and play
• Lasting improvements that will benefit our students for years to come

This is a powerful gift to our school and community, and we are so grateful for Safran’s generosity and vision. We can’t wait to share the results with you and celebrate this milestone together!

Stay tuned for photos and updates as this project is brought to life!

Thursday September 11

• Robotics Club Meeting 3:30-4:30 pm

• PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00 pm (Garfield Library)

• Agape Meeting 3:30-4:30pm (Room 306)

• Showcase of Learning 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Friday October 10

• Teacher Work Day - No School

Monday November 3

• Conferences 8:30 - 4:00 pm - No School

Tuesday November 4

• Conferences 8:30 - 4:00 pm, 4:30 - 7:00 pm - No School

Monday November 10

• Veterans Day Assembly - Veterans will be invited to join our assembly

• Veterans Day - No School

• Winter Concert

For the safety and well-being of all students, it is essential that any changes to your child’s after-school transportation are communicated to the office no later than 2:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 1:30 PM on Fridays.

We understand that emergencies can arise. However, as a general rule, if we do not receive notification by the times listed above, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate the change. In such cases, your child will follow their regular dismissal plan (e.g., riding the bus).

Please help us ensure every child gets home safely by calling the office at 425-385-4700 with any transportation updates. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Please arrive 9:00 - 9:10 am at the front entrance if walking or getting a ride. Bus riders will be greeted at the bus entrance on Pine Street and brought to their lines. There is no supervision before 9:00 am so there are no students allowed on campus until 9:00 am. Teachers arrive to bring students to classrooms at 9:10 am so that learning begins at 9:15 am in our classrooms.

To ensure safety and efficiency during drop-off and pick-up, please follow these guidelines:

• Drop-Off: Stay in your vehicle. Have your child exit on the curbside (passenger side/right side) for safety.
• Pick-Up: Stay in your vehicle. Once you reach the pick-up zone, we will call your child to your car. They will enter on the curbside for safety.

If you need to get out of your car, please park in a designated parking area. Parking is available in the school parking lot or along adjacent streets (including 23rd adjacent to the school parking lot). Do not park in the carline including along the fence on 23rd or in the bus zone on Pine Street. All other areas are open for street parking.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our traffic flow smooth!

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 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.

Everett Public Schools no longer prints calendars for everyone, here are printable options with and without artwork. Click HERE for the 2025-26 printable calendars. For all district calendars visit the website HERE.

To stay up to date on all things PTA related follow us on Facebook. Our next meeting is September 15th at 4:00pm in person in the library or on zoom (see information below)! You do not need to be a member to attend, but you do need to be a member to vote. Our first Popcorn Friday of the year is September 26th. If you're a district-approved volunteer and you'd like to help out, please reach out to the PTA at GarfieldTigersPTA@gmail.com

If you're not a district-approved volunteer but would like to be, fill out an application here.

Thank you for supporting the Garfield PTA!

PTA Meeting information:

• Monday September 15
• 4:00 pm in Garfield Elementary Library
• Zoom linked here
  
• Meeting ID: 995 6836 7526
• Passcode: 299634

Email: kstilwell@everettsd.org
Website: www.everettsd.org/Garfield
Location: 2215 Pine Street, Everett, WA
Phone: 425-385-4700
Twitter: @EPS_Garfield