Weekly Wrap-Up #9: 10/23/2026
Wrapping up This Week + News for the Weeks to Come
From the Principal's Mind...
Hurray! Another full week with our students and families. I look forward to seeing any of you who are available on Friday, whether for Wrap Up or our Halloween Parade.
We also have Time Change happening on Sunday morning. It could be a busy week!
My note is short this week and my Wrap Up just a little late as I've been out of town for a family funeral. I hope my tardiness is not inconvenient for you. I've been reminded of the importance of the relationships we build and how investing in people is critical.
Here's a reminder that School District's Culture & Climate Survey is still open for Families and Communities. QR codes are available around the building, in Class Dojo, and below. Your survey is open until November 13th. Each of our families' voices is important. In advance, thank you for taking the time to let us know how we might partner better with you and to celebrate with us the things we are doing well. It all matters! Family Survey Link or Community Survey Link
As always, If you need anything, call, send me a private message via Class Dojo, or email at kathy.sather@tsd.org. Your child(ren) matter and our partnership to support them does as well!
Kathy Sather
THIS WEEK: October 26th - October 30th
MONDAY, October 26th:
- 3:15-4:15 pm. 4th/5th Stage Crew Arts Academy
TUESDAY, October 27th:
- 3:15-4:15 pm. 4th/5th Stage Crew Arts Academy
WEDNESDAY, October 28th: Late Start Wednesday.
- 8:50 am. Doors Open
- 9:00 am. School Begins
THURSDAY, October 29th:
- 10:30 am-2:30 pm. 3rd Grade Field Trip to Denver Center for Performing Arts
FRIDAY, October 30th: Grizzly PRIDE RAFFLE Day: SPIRIT Day: Halloween Spirit (no costumes)
- 7:45 am. Weekly Wrap Up Assembly. Whole School Assembly
- 11:30a-12:30 pm: RAFFLE PRIZE: Catered Lunch with Mrs. Still
- 2:45 pm. Halloween Parade. Costumes welcome at 2:30 pm. Details linked here.
THIS PAST WEEK
4th & 5th Grade DRAMA CLASSES
Friday Wrap Up 10/23/2026
As we practiced together at our Friday Wrap Up, students will use ASL signs for our new PRIDE words: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity (Honest & Inside), Dependability, and Empathy. The links are included with each word..
Class Growlers of the Week
Student Celebrations: Kindergarten, 1st/2nd, & 3rd Grade
Student Celebrations: 4th & 5th Grade
Staff Celebrations
Some Honorees and Our Community
Character Strong for November: Responsible
ART CHALLENGE DUE NOVEMBER 2nd
COMING SOON: November 2nd - November 27th
MONDAY, November 2nd: NO SCHOOL: TSD Professional Development Day.
TUESDAY, November 3rd: NO STUDENTS. Elementary Teacher Plan Day. (only elementary schools closed)
WEDNESDAY, November 4th: Art Contest Drawings DUE to Mrs.Dierenfeld For Symbols and/or Columbine Flowers.
- 7:50-8:50 am. 4th/5th Grade Drama Club in the Mosaic Studio
- 3:15-4:00 pm. Choir Club in the Mosaic Studio with Ms.Evans
- 3:15-4:15 pm. Student Leadership. Meet outside Mrs. Weihman's room.
- 7:45 am. Weekly Wrap Up Assembly. Whole School Assembly
MONDAY, November 9th: Volunteer sign up to come:)
- 3:00-3:45 pm. Showcase Set Up in the gym. Volunteers needed to join the fun in preparation of our 4th & 5th grade Showcase. The last couple showcase setups were completed in just about half an hour. Try to beat that time! We hope you'd like to join our fun and be part of the community that lets our kids have a place to SHINE!
- 7:50-8:50 am. 4th/5th Grade Drama Club in the Mosaic Studio
- 3:15-4:00 pm. Choir Club in the Mosaic Studio with Ms.Evans
- 6:00-7:00 pm. 4th/5th Grade Showcase in the Garfield gym
- 7:45 am. Weekly Wrap Up Assembly. Whole School Assembly
- Last Day to complete the Family or Community Culture Survey.
TUESDAY, November 17th: Read Aloud Day!
WEDNESDAY, November 18th:
- 9:30-11:00 am. Elf Performance at BRMS for 3rd-5th grade. See Celeste for details.
- 3:15-4:00 pm. Choir Club in the Mosaic Studio with Ms.Evans
- 7:45 am. Weekly Wrap Up RAFFLE Drawing for a Lego Party with Ms. Speidel.
- 2:00 pm. Raffle Reward: Lego Party in Room 40 with Ms. Speidel.
MONDAY, November 23rd-Friday, November 27th: Thanksgiving Break
Garfield IS Loveland's Integrated School of the Arts
TSD COMMUNITY NEWS
TSD School of Choice Window Opens Soon
Are you interested in having your student attend a Thompson School District school outside of your assigned neighborhood boundary? The School of Choice application window for the 2027–2028 school year opens soon! Application Window: November 3, 2026 – January 29, 2027 Who Should Apply: Current TSD students wishing to transfer, as well as out-of-district families currently attending TSD (out-of-district families must reapply each year). For more details or to submit an application, visit tsd.org/choice. If you have questions, please contact Central Registration at centralregistration@tsd.org or 970-613-6877.
Want to get involved as a VOLUNTEER?
Are you interested in volunteering? Cas Wingard is our Volunteer Coordinator. Here's some information to help you decide... Volunteers Can Do a Variety of Tasks Such As
Listen to students read
- Tutor students
- Make bulletin board displays
- Copy & prepare materials
- Quiz students on spelling words
- File paperwork
- Set up labs
- Give presentations
- Grade papers – but not post grades in gradebook or database
In order to volunteer for Thompson School District, volunteers must do the following:
o One-Time Volunteers: Get a sex offender background check with the Secretary by presenting their ID to her/him.
o All Other Volunteers: Register online and get a full background check at tsd.org/volunteer - This includes those who work from home, after school, or for a field trip. (Instructions for registering are attached in 3 languages.)
Volunteers do NOT have to re-register every year. Once they are registered, the registration is good for life. Virginia, school secretary, Cas Wingard, school volunteer coordinator, and Lisa Wegener in the VITAL Office can check if you are already registered to volunteer.
Our volunters make a difference at Garfield! In advance, thank you!
NUTRITION SERVICES INFO
Linq Connect
Meal Benefits: Do I need to fill it out? Yes!
All families are still highly encouraged to fill out an application. Why? The Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program is funded in partnership with federal nutrition programs that rely on income information to support meals for all students. Other state and federal grants are awarded based on free and reduced meal eligibility rates.
Additionally, families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households at school sites and online at linqconnect.com. Applications need to be completed annually (after mid-July) for the new school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and is not shared without your consent.
Linq Connect is your “one stop shop” for information and resources including menus, student meal accounts and household income / meal eligibility applications. It’s easy to register – just go to linqconnect.com to get started. You may also access information through
the main TSD website by clicking on Departments and Nutrition Services.
LOOKING FOR GARFIELD SPIRIT WEAR?
Kathy Sather Principal
Email: kathy.sather@tsd.org
Website: tsd.org/schools/elementary/garfield
Location: 720 North Colorado Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-6000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gesgrizzlies/
Twitter: @KathySather11