Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Dear Garfield Families,

As we launch into a strong and successful start to our second semester, report cards will be coming home soon, and mid-winter break is just around the corner. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Please remember to turn in your ballots to a voter dropbox or in the mail—sending them in early is greatly appreciated rather than waiting until the February 10 deadline. If you have any questions about the bond or levy, please take a look at the resources on our district website, pickup some informational flyers in our office, or stop by and ask me directly.

All the best,
Kathy Stilwell

This is a special week to celebrate school counselors. Please join us as we recognize and express our gratitude to our amazing counselors, Ms. Simkins and Mr. Smith. We are so fortunate to have two outstanding counselors here at Garfield Elementary – thank you for all you do, Ms. Simkins and Mr. Smith!

Monday February 2nd

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

Tuesday February 3rd

• Imagine Learning (ML) 8:15-9:00 AM (Room 116)
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 3rd Grade 8:15 AM
• Extended Day (Magnetic Reading) 4th/5th grade 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• Agape Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM (Room 306)

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

Thursday February 5th

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

Friday February 6th

• Tiger Pride Assembly, 9:30 AM (Gym)
• Improvement Friday, 2:15 PM dismissal

Tuesday February 10 - Ballots are due!

Monday February 16th-Friday February 20th

• 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

School supervision begins at 9:00 AM.
For your child’s safety, please do not drop them off before 9:00 AM, as staff are not available to supervise students earlier.

The school day begins promptly at 9:10 AM.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe!

Our school day ends at 3:30 PM, and all students must be picked up promptly at dismissal.

Staff supervision ends at 3:40 PM. Recently, we have had several students waiting until 3:45, 4:00, or later to be picked up. Unfortunately, the office and school staff cannot provide supervision after 3:40 PM.

For your child’s safety, please make sure you have arranged for your student to be picked up on time each day. If you are running late or need support with pick-up arrangements, please call the office (425) 385-4700 so we can work together on a plan.

Thank you for helping us ensure all students are safe at the end of the school day.

A parent has contacted us about cars violating traffic laws and endangering our students. I am coordinating with the Everett Police Department and district safety officials to address the matter. If you observe any unsafe driving or behavior, please report it to me so we can investigate and address the issue. We are also looking into additional equipment for crosswalks to increase visibility. If you are interested in volunteering, please let Mrs. Stilwell know. We would love to have you join our safety patrol or parking lot safety team! Our number one priority is student safety.

Thank you for your support in protecting our students!

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