Weekly Wrap-Up #29: 04/11/2025

This week we had the pleasure of watching our youngest grizzlies in their showcase. What fun it was! Kindergarten had a field trip to the Museum of Masks and we began our CMAS testing. I have been so impressed with how focused and attentive most students have been throughout this first week of testing. Next week, our 3rd-5th graders will finish their CMAS testing and we can return to the joy of learning in classrooms!

If your child is in 3rd-5th grade, this week, again, please help out in the following ways:

1. Get children to bed early for a good night's sleep.

2. Have them eat a healthy breakfast or grab one at school.

3. Encourage them. Remind them how much you believe in them! Your enthusiasm and praise for doing his/her best can help reduce your child’s test anxiety and boost confidence!

As is usual, I have included some pictures from some of our many happenings here at school. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into our school week.

I have also included everything in our school calendar through the end of the year as summer is approaching!

As always, feel free to reach out to share ideas and/or ask questions via e-mail (kathy.sather@tsd.org), class dojo, phone (970-613-6000) or in person.

MONDAY, APRIL 14th:

• 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. First Grade Walking Field Trip
• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.

• 8:15 am Grades 3-5 CMAS Testing
• 5:30-7:30 pm District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting at TSD Boardroom. All are welcome.

• 8:50 am Doors Open
• 9:15 am Grades 3-5 CMAS Testing

• 8:15 am Grades 4&5 CMAS Testing
• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio

• 7:45 am Friday Wrap Up Raffle Honoring All Grades. Drawing for Culver's Lunch with Ms. Sather on 04/23/2025

• 8:15 am Grades 4&5 CMAS Testing
• 1:05-2:05 pm: All School Assembly: Peter Davison, Poet of Motion in the gym

MONDAY, APRIL 21st:

• 8:30 am-2:30 pm. 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip to River's Edge
• 9:00 am-1:30 pm: 4th Grade Field Trip to Bobcat
• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.

• 8:00 am. Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast in the library. Details coming.
• 8:50 am Doors Open
• Lunch: Culver's Lunch with Mrs. Sather for the Raffle winners.

• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.
• 6:00-7:30 pm. Garfield's WHOLE SCHOOL Art Show. SAVE THE DATE. Plan to come, enjoy and meet others who call Garfield home. More details to come.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25th: NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS. Teacher Work Day.

MONDAY, APRIL 28th: Starting 4/28, both BUSES will move to load and unload at the front (W) of the building. Due to construction on Franklin (E), it will be difficult to impossible to access 7th street from the E side.

• 8:50 am Doors Open
• 10:00 am-2:30 pm 2nd Grade Field Trip for Loveland History.
• 10:25 am-1:20 pm 5th Grade Transition Day at BRMS. Details for other local middle schools should be communicated directly to families by the middle school.
• 4:30-5:30 pm. Newcomers Welcome to Garfield Tour starting in the library. New enrollees (including our new Kindergartners) for 2025-26 school year will be officially welcomed to our Garfield community.

• 3:15-4:00 pm. Student Leadership in Mrs. Weihman's room.
• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.

• 7:45 am Friday Wrap Up honoring grades K, 1, & 2

MONDAY, MAY 5th: GES Staff Appreciation Week. Great opportunity to say thanks to the people who are making a difference for your child(ren)!

• 9:30 am-2:00 pm 5th Grade Field Trip to Viestenz-Smith Park
• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.

• 8:50 am Doors Open

THURSDAY, MAY 8th: Grizzly Pride Day. Wear your Black, Red, and Grey (or a Garfield t-shirt)

• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.
• 5:30 pm. PIE Night in the library. Staffing plans for 2025-26 and input for next year's planning. PIE provided.
• 6:00 pm. PTA Meeting in the library. Snacks and childcare provided.

• 7:45 am Friday Wrap Up honoring grades 3, 4, & 5
• 1:00 pm. 2nd Grade Springtime Tea. Teachers will send details.

• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.

• 8:50 am Doors Open
• 9:00 am-3:10 pm. FIELD DAY or FUN & FITNESS DAY! Come join the fun! Details to come.

• 10:30 am-1:00 pm. Unified Field Day at TVHS for ESS students
• 3:30-4:30 pm. 4th & 5th Grade Band in the Mosaic Studio.

• 7:45 am Friday Wrap Up Year End Awards Celebration.

THURSDAY, MAY 22nd:

• 9:30 am. 2025 Senior Walk for former Garfield Grizzlies graduating this year. See flyer below for more details.
• 3:10 pm. End of Year Report Cards sent home

• 7:45 am Friday Wrap Up TALENT SHOW. Details to come! Begin preparing ways to shine!
• 11:05 am. Kindergarten DISMISSAL for SUMMER BREAK
• 11:10 am. 1st-5th grade DISMISSAL for SUMMER BREAK

The April 2025 edition of the Healthy Kids Connection is here. To view and download, go to healthykidsclub.org and click on the April 2025 newsletter buttons (both English and Spanish).

This edition features information on the 26th annual UCHealth Healthy Kids Run Series, a FREE summer run series for families. The series includes 5 on-your-own runs, 4 in-person runs in Loveland, Greeley and Severance AND t-shirt distribution at the beginning of the Series. Registered kids ages 5-12 that complete 5 or more of the runs throughout the summer will also earn a medal.

We are thrilled to announce that the 20th Annual Healthy Kids 5210+ Challenge was a record-breaking success! T-shirts and school prize announcements will be made in May.

Updates: Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Here are the project updates for this week (4/14-4/18).

1. 1. Stromsewer installation will continue up to 9th Street on Roosevelt Avenue.
   2. Subgrade and street base preparation will be occurring in areas installations are complete.
   3. Potholing and utility investigations will be occurring early next week at the intersection of 8th and Colorado Ave.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to be added to the project’s stakeholder list to receive weekly updates from the city, please contact 970.716.5155 or email garfieldharrisonstormdrain@gmail.com.

Your input is important to the team—we appreciate your engagement in this vital community project!

This informational site is designed to provide factual data and statistics to the public. The website section includes a link to a database where residents can see statistical information about each school as well as the total proposed needs. The site also contains a tool that visitors can use to calculate estimated tax impacts.

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