Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Hello Garfield Families,

We want to share that Mrs. Stilwell will be on leave for the remainder of the school year due to health‑related reasons. She asked that we let you know how much she loves the Garfield community and how deeply she misses everyone. At this time, her focus needs to be on her health.

During her absence, Mr. Jennings will assume leadership responsibilities for the remainder of the year. We are grateful for his continued leadership and will be providing additional support in the interim. We appreciate your continued support and partnership as we move forward together.

We love our Tiger community and are confident that we will finish the year strong.

Thank you for your understanding and care

Dr. Cathy Woods

Regional Superintendent

Monday April 27

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

• Imagine Learning 8:15 -9:00 am (Room 116)
• 5th Grade WCAS Testing
• Agape Meeting 3:30-4:30 (Room 306)

Wednesday April 29

• Imagine Learning 8:15 -9:00 am (Room 116)
• Walking Club 8:40 -9:00 am
• PTA Stem Night 5:30-7:00 pm

• Imagine Learning 8:15 -9:00 am (Room 116)
• Family Book Check out 3:30-4:00 pm (Library)

Friday May 1

• Walking Club 8:40 -9:00 am
• Tiger Pride Assembly 9:30-10:00 am (Gym)
• Early Dismissal 2:15 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Agape Meeting 3:30-4:30 pm (Room 306)
• Riverside Neighborhood Meeting 6:00-8:30 pm

• PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00 pm (Library)

• Kindergarten Field Trip Mukilteo Beach

• NO School Memorial Day

Each spring, students in Washington State take the SBA (Smarter Balanced Assessment).

This is an important measure of student growth in the areas of reading, writing, math, and science (5th grade).

Garfield staff and students have been preparing all year to ensure readiness and familiarity with the test format.

If your student is in third, fourth, or fifth grade, they take the SBA. Here are some tips for helping your student(s) be well prepared:

1. Ensure a good night’s sleep (8-10 hours if possible).
2. Dress comfortably.
3. Students may bring headphones with a cord from home (no wireless headphones).
4. Smart watches or phones are prohibited in testing locations.
5. Students are provided snacks, but they can bring food from home.
6. Arrive on time to school.
7. Reassure nervous feelings by sharing that the SBA is only one measure of growth. “Do your best” is our motto.

Students in grades 3-5 will be participating in Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in English language arts and mathematics. Students in grade 5 will also participate in the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).

Testing Schedule

April 28-30 5th Grade WCAS

May 5, 12,13 4th and 5th Grade ELA SBA

May 6, 7, 14, 20 3rd Grade ELA SBA

May 19, 21 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math SBA

It is important that we setup our students for success on this important assessment opportunity. Students should be well-rested, ready each testing day to give their best. We are also as a school working on our Tiger Pride theme of the month, Team Tiger. We are a team and we support one another to do our best! Thank you for helping us ensure our Tigers can give their best to ROCK the TEST!

Volunteers needed!
Help support school events and activities—any time you can give makes a difference.
👉 https://linktr.ee/garfieldpta

District Policies: Policy 4300 and Procedure 4411P (section VI in particular)

OSPI’s Protections for Immigrant Students in Washington’s K-12 Public Schools (in multiple languages on this site).

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