Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Friday December 6

• Kindergarten Gingerbread Play 10:00-10:30 am (Gym)
• Tiger Pride Assembly 1:30-2:00 (Gym)
• Learning Improvement Day 2:15 pm Dismissal

Monday Dec 9 - Friday Dec13 - Book fair

Tuesday December 10

• Book fair Evening 5-6:30 pm

Thursday December 12

• Book fair Evening 5-6:30 pm

• Robotics Competition @ Eisenhower MS

• PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00 pm

Wednesday December 18

• Coffee with the Principal 9:20- 9:45 am
• Pop in for Popcorn with the Principal 4:45 - 5:15 pm

Thursday December 19

• Holiday Lane 5-6:30 pm

• Early Release, 1 pm Dismissal

No School for Winter Break December 23 - January 3

Please join us as we celebrate our Tigers and honor our Students of the Month, for being thankful. We will launch our next focus for January and of course we will end with our Tiger Pride Song!

If you can join us please come to the main gain, we will open the gate for guests starting at 1:20 pm.

Please click the link here for information for our Garfield Elementary Book Fair.

Bringing back Coffee with the Principal and adding an evening version, Pop in for Popcorn with the Principal. These are informal meetings where Mrs. Stilwell shares happenings at Garfield, answers questions, takes comments, and provides resources.

Wednesday December 18

9:20 - 9:45 am

Garfield Library (coffee & pastries provided)

Wednesday December 18

4:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Garfield Library (popcorn & snacks provided)

Dear families,

Winter break is almost here! From December 23 to January 5, we hope you and your family enjoy time to rest, recharge, and create lasting memories. As we reflect on the first part of the school year, we are incredibly grateful for your support and partnership in helping our learners thrive.

Winter break is a wonderful time to:

• Read Together: Explore new books, revisit old favorites, or try reading aloud as a family.
  
• Play and Create: Encourage your child to explore imaginative play, create art, or build something new. These activities foster creativity and problem solving skills.
  
• Talk About Goals: Celebrate what your child has accomplished this year and talk about what they are excited to learn when school resumes on Monday, January 6.
  

Attendance Matters:

We encourage families to prioritize attendance. Every day of school is an important opportunity for your child to learn, build relationships with their peers, and grow their skills. If your child is healthy, please ensure they attend school regularly—it makes a big difference! Let’s work together to make 2025 a year of growth and success for all of our students. Staying on a consistent routine, such as regular sleep schedules and daily reading, can make the transition back to school smoother for everyone. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We hope your winter break is filled with special moments, and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2025!

Warm wishes,

Principal Stilwell

Join the Natural Leaders Program on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Community Resource Center for our first annual Global Holiday Traditions event. It’s going to be an evening of community, joy, and celebration of the wonderful global holiday traditions that make us unique. Due to limited space, register today at https://forms.office.com/r/h2fHeD4Yqm.

If your family is in need of any resources for this holiday season please reach out to our counselors, Hayley Simkins (hsimkins@everettsd.org) or Michael Smith (msmith@everettsd.org). You can also call our main office (425) 385-4700.

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) provides affordable health services including medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and pharmacy services. We welcome patients who are on Washington Apple Health, Medicaid, Qualified Health Plans (QHPs), Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, select private insurances and those who are uninsured.

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelters Resources Daytime Warming Centers | (Community libraries are open to the public as daytime warming centers. Click the link for hours and locations) Cold Weather Safety (NWS) Hypothermia | Winter Weather (cdc.gov) Indoor Safety | Winter Weather (cdc.gov) Cold Weather | Power Outages (Snohomish Health District) Resources Cold Weather and Power Outage Rack Cards (snohd.org) Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer at any of the shelters, please contact them directly.

Toys for Tots - Snohomish County

Bringing Hope and Joy to Children During the Holidays

Christmas House is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization in Everett, Washington that provides an opportunity for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County parents to select free holiday gifts for their children age infant – 18 yrs old. Each December our “store” is located in the Boys & Girls Club gym at 2316-12th Street, Everett, WA.

In 2024, the store will be open to shoppers Thurs., Dec. 5 through Sat., Dec. 21 (closed Sundays and Mondays). An application and appointment are needed. You can find more information at the link below! https://christmas-house.org/

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department is excited to share that eligible students can receive free year-long haircuts through the Kutz 4 Kidz program! This incredible program is sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Snohomish County and the Coverson Family.

Who’s eligible?
Kutz 4 Kidz supports homeless, low-income families, and students receiving free or reduced lunch, with a special focus on African American students and those facing economic hardships.

How to get vouchers?
Let Ms. Simkins or Mr. Smith our counselors know you are interested.

PTA update:

To stay up to date on all things PTA related check out our December newsletter : Givebacks or follow us on facebook:(4) Facebook

Our next meeting is 12/16 at 4:00pm in the multi purpose room at Garfield, or on zoom! You do not need to be a member to attend, but you do need to be a member to vote.

Thank you for supporting the Garfield PTA!

Zoom log-in information:

• https://zoom.us/j/99568367526?pwd=TCQnIM8G3b9gavaRXrbqhzfjUwgmxv.1
• Meeting ID: 995 6836 7526
• Passcode: 299634

Everett Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator, Chad Golden, 425-385-4100; Section 504 Coordinator, Dave Peters, 425-385-4063; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Joi Odom Grant, 425-385-4137, JGrant@everettsd.org.