Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Dear Garfield Families,

Thank you so much for joining us at our Showcase of Learning last week! It was wonderful to see so many of you engaging with our students and staff—celebrating their hard work, reflecting on their growth, and looking ahead to another great year of learning. Your presence and support truly make a difference.

I hope you all enjoyed the three-day weekend. While students had the day off on Friday, our staff spent the day learning, collaborating, and problem-solving together—focusing on how we can continue to improve and ensure every student achieves at high levels. It was an inspiring day that reminded me just how lucky we are to have such a dedicated, expert, and caring team here at Garfield. This is a special place, and I’m so grateful for our staff, our families, and, most of all, our amazing students.

Looking ahead, we have some exciting events coming up! Please join us on Wednesday, October 22, for our PTA Game Night, which will include BINGO—it’s always a fun evening for the whole family. We also have Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 3rd and 4th, and we look forward to connecting with you then.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support.

Warmly,
Mrs. Stilwell
Principal

Monday October 13

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 am
  
• Walking Club 8:40-9:00 am
• 3rd Grade Swimming (Mrs. Hong's Class) 12:15 - 1:45 PM

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 am
• 3rd Grade Swimming (Mrs. Hong's Class) 12:15 - 1:45 PM
• Agape Team Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Room 306)
• Riverside Neighborhood Meeting 6:00 - 8:30 pm (Garfield Library)

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 am
• Walking Club 8:40-9:00 am
• 3rd Grade Swimming (Mrs. Hong's Class) 12:15 - 1:45 PM

• Imagine Learning 8:15-9:00 am
• 3rd Grade Swimming (Mrs. Hong's Class) 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Friday October 17

• Walking Club 8:40-9:00 am
• Learning Improvement Friday (LIF), 2:15 pm dismissal

Monday October 20

• PTA Meeting 4:00 - 500 pm (Garfield Library)

Wednesday October 22

• PTA Game Night (BINGO!) 5:30 - 7:00 pm (Garfield Gym and Cafeteria)

Thursday October 25

• Robotics Club 3:30 - 4:45 pm (Room 205)

Monday November 3 - NO SCHOOL

• Conferences 8:30 - 4:00 pm

Tuesday November 4 - NO SCHOOL

• Conferences 8:30 - 4:00 pm, 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Monday November 10

• Veterans Day Assembly - Veterans will be invited to join our assembly

• Veterans Day - No School

Wednesday November 26- Friday November 28

• Holiday - No School

Thursday December 11

• Winter Concert at Civic Auditorium (Everett High School)

• Holiday Lane 5:00-6:30 pm (Cafeteria, Gym)

To ensure safety and efficiency during drop-off and pick-up, please follow these guidelines:

• Drop-Off: Stay in your vehicle. Have your child exit on the curbside (passenger side/right side) for safety.
• Pick-Up: Stay in your vehicle. Once you reach the pick-up zone, we will call your child to your car. They will enter on the curbside for safety.

If you need to get out of your car, please park in a designated parking area. Parking is available in the school parking lot or along adjacent streets (including 23rd adjacent to the school parking lot). Do not park in the carline including along the fence on 23rd or in the bus zone on Pine Street. All other areas are open for street parking.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our traffic flow smooth!

We look forward to seeing your child at school every day. Regular school attendance is important, and we will work with you to ensure your child is present to benefit from an excellent education. If your child is absent, please email our attendance email address, gaeattendance@everettsd.org.

If email is not possible, please call 425-385-4705 to report the absence. Please make sure there is an email or a written note within 30 days after your student returns to school.

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