Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Dear Garfield Families,

As we head into this short week and wrap up the first semester, I want to share how proud I continue to be of our students and all they accomplish each day. Their curiosity, kindness, and hard work make our school a joyful place to learn and grow.

I also hope your students came home buzzing with excitement after our incredible author visit with Ben Clanton on Friday. His creativity and enthusiasm inspired both staff and students, and we are grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Here’s to a strong finish to Semester One!

All the best,
Kathy Stilwell

Monday January 19

• Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School

Tuesday January 20

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 3rd Grade 8:15 AM
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 4th and 5th grade 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Wednesday January 21

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)

Thursday January 22

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 3rd Grade 8:15 AM
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 4th and 5th grade 3:30 - 4:30 PM

• Teacher Work Day - No School

Monday January 26 - Semester 2 begins

• PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00 PM (Music Room)

Tuesday January 27

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

Friday January 30

• Learning Improvement Friday, 2:15 PM dismissal

• Mid Winter Break - No School

Families often ask why so many schools rely on portable classrooms. Today, Everett Public Schools uses 103 portables across our elementary schools, which is equivalent to the size of two and a half elementary schools. These portable classrooms were needed to help our district keep up with growth, but were never meant to be a permanent solution for our students. On February 10, 2026, voters will consider two measures that address this ongoing space challenge.

Proposition 1, the School Construction Bond, would fund a new elementary school and add permanent classrooms at existing schools, helping reduce the reliance on portable classrooms. The proposal also includes rebuilding Lowell Elementary, improving learning spaces at Cascade and Everett High schools, and updating roofs, heating and cooling systems, playgrounds, and safety features districtwide.

Proposition 2, the Education Levy, is a renewal measure. It is not a new tax. The levy continues funding for staffing, academic programs, student services, and day-to-day school operations that are not fully covered by the state.

Both these measures will be on the ballot on February 10.

You can learn more at: www.everettsd.org/bond-levy-2026

Please join us for our PTA meeting on Monday, January 26 at 4:00 PM. We’ll be gathering in the Music Room, and childcare will be available in the cafeteria.

During the meeting, I’ll be sharing important information about the upcoming Bond and Levy—including the specific ways they support Garfield Elementary—and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Hope to see you there!

If you are in need of any support or resources, please contact our Family Advocate Specialist, Jonathon Johnson.

JJohnson16@everettsd.org

425-385-4700

https://www.everettsd.org/garfield

• EPS Resources Page

• Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelters

• 211 Snohomish County Services and Resources

• Millennia Ministries One of our partners, Millennia does much more than housing support! They have a food bank, run great classes, and help connect families to resources.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN SNOHOMISH

TUESDAYS at 11:30am

LOCATION: Hope Church

5002 Bickford Ave

Snohomish, WA 98290

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN MARYSVILLE

THURSDAYS at 11:30am

LOCATION: (Drive-Thru) Marysville Foursquare Church

11911 State Ave.

Marysville, WA 98271

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN EVERETT

FRIDAYS at 11:30am

LOCATION: Zion Lutheran Church

4634 Alger Ave

Everett, WA 98203

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN ARLINGTON

SATURDAYS at 12:00pm

LOCATION: (Drive-Thru) LIFEchurch360 Community Bldg

3310 Smokey Point Dr.

Arlington, WA 98223

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN SNOHOMISH

SUNDAYS at 4:00pm

LOCATION: Midnight Cry Church

210 Avenue B

Snohomish, WA 98290

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.

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