Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Dear Families,

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! I hope your winter break brought rest and time with loved ones. As we return to school, our staff is excited to reconnect with students, reestablish routines, and jump back into joyful, rigorous learning.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership as we begin this next chapter together. We’re looking forward to a great start to 2026 and all the growth and celebrations the months ahead will bring.

Warmly,
Kathy Stilwell

Monday January 12

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 3rd Grade Only starts at 8:15 AM

Tuesday January 13

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 3rd Grade Only 8:15 AM
• Agape Meeting 3:30-4:15 PM (Room 306)

Wednesday January 14

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

Thursday January 15

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 3rd Grade Only 8:15 AM
• MLK Jr Assembly

Friday January 16

• Ben Clanton-School Author Visit
• Learning Improvement Friday, 2:15 PM dismissal

Monday January 19

• Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School

• Teacher Work Day - No School

• Agape Meeting

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

• Mid Winter Break - No School

Garfield Tigers and Families,

We are so excited to announce that bestselling author/illustrator Ben Clanton will visit our school next Friday, January 16th! We will have an assembly for students where he will share what being an author/illustrator is like, read for them, and play an interactive game. We have been having so much fun reading Ben Clanton’s books and building the joy of reading in our community. Ask your student, what is their favorite Ben Clanton book?

Third Place Books is donating some of Ben Clanton’s books to our library! If your student would like to purchase one of his books, please complete the order form and turn it into Mrs. French by next Thursday the 15th. Ben Clanton may have time to sign their book after the assemblies. The order forms will go home today.

Happy reading!

Mrs. French

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

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