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March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025

Principal's Message - Mrs. Alfonso Principal's Message - Mrs. Alfonso

This past week, James Madison School #10 was filled with the joy of reading and creativity as we celebrated Dr. Seuss Week! Our students had the wonderful opportunity to welcome special guest readers who shared their favorite Dr. Seuss stories, bringing the magic of his words to life.


Adding to the excitement, we were thrilled to collaborate with the talented art students from Garfield High School. Together, they worked with our students to create imaginative projects inspired by beloved Dr. Seuss books. From whimsical drawings to colorful crafts, creativity was in full swing!


Dr. Seuss Week was a fantastic celebration of literature, learning, and teamwork. As we reflect on this fun-filled event, we leave our students with these inspiring words from Dr. Seuss himself:


"You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way!"


Some quick reminders:


  • Half Days on March 12th, March 14th and March 19th
  • Shout Out to Ms. Pena's class for having the highest attendance for February. The beach party celebration made me ready for the summer!! Can not wait to see which class wins this month.

Black History Month Black History Month

Click here to view our Black History Month Video

Please click on the link to see a wonderful slideshow of our students learning and having fun.

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Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Faga Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Faga

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We kicked off March with National SEL Day!! This annual event invites schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the importance of social emotional learning. All students were invited to wear a shirt with a positive message on March 3rd! Students in SEL Small Group played Coping Skill Bingo in order to review the importance of using these skills to help cope and stay happy and calm!


March's SEL theme is Teamwork and Cooperation! This month we will be focusing on healthy friendships, working together and conflict resolution. Stay tuned for more details!


Feel free to contact me at any time throughout the year: dfaga@gboe.org

School News!!! School News!!!

A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Biasucci, our Reading Specialist, for planning a fabulous Read Across America week! It was enjoyed by staff, students and guests!

Take a look at some pictures from our fun-filled day!!

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Attendance Winners Attendance Winners

Congratulations to our February winners! Mrs. Pena's class received a fun beach party in the gym! Vincenzo from Mrs. Marsh's class received an ocean themed basket with tickets to Liberty Science Center!

Congratulations to Vincenzo Kanoc in Mrs. Marsh's class for winning the Ocean Basket with tickets to Liberty Science Center!

March Attendance Incentives! March Attendance Incentives!

This month, the class with the highest attendance will receive an awesome NACHO PARTY!!! Students who are present every day this month, will also participate in a special raffle to win a taco lunch with Mrs. Silva & Mrs. Faga!

Important March Dates Important March Dates

  • March 12th - One Session Day – Students only (1:00pm Dismissal)

  • March 14th – One Session Day – Students only (1:00pm Dismissal)
  • March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day- Wear Green
  • March 19th - One Session Day – Students only (1:00pm Dismissal)
  • March 19th – International Night – 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • March 21st - National Down Syndrome Day- Wear Blue and Yellow
  • March 21st – Family Fun Friday for Pre-K

GARFIELD DISTRICT RE-REGISTRATION : Everyone Must Complete before July 1st GARFIELD DISTRICT RE-REGISTRATION : Everyone Must Complete before July 1st

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ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER.

Re-Registration Instructions

  1. Complete the Re-Registration Form:

    • Ensure you fill out all required fields accurately.

    • List all children you have enrolled in the district.

  2. Gather Required Documents:

    • Collect all necessary documents for re-registration. This may include proof of residency, identification, and any other required paperwork.

    • Click here to view required documents

  3. Submit All Documents at Once:

    • Ensure that you submit all the required documents together. Incomplete submissions may delay the re-registration process.

  4. Review and Confirm:

    • Double-check all information and documents before submission to ensure accuracy.



GARFIELD RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL (Survey is available in multiple languages)

Parent/Guardian Attendance Survey Parent/Guardian Attendance Survey

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Attention All Parents/Guardians

Please take a moment to complete this Attendance Survey.

Only complete one survey per family

All responses will remain CONFIDENTIAL.


Click for ATTENDANCE SURVEY

Attendance Matters Attendance Matters

Important Information

We are working on improving our overall attendance at James Madison School. Please avoid taking vacations during the school year. If you want to travel, plan around the days/weeks we have off. Each day your child is not here, they are losing academic learning. Make-up work is not the same as in school learning. We are looking forward to working together to give every child a great education.

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Important Links Important Links

District 2024-2025 Calendar
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