GPPA1

January 31, 2025

School Updates

Reminder...School Climate Survey - Due by February 11th

Parents,

The Garfield School District needs some feedback about our schools from you! We are asking that you please complete the School Climate Survey found in your Parent Portal under the Survey Tab for each child that is enrolled in the Garfield Public Schools. The survey due by February 11th.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Upcoming:

Week of February 3rd - Multicultural Week

February 5th - Positive Behavior Support Parent Group Meeting, 9-10am @ GPPA3 (541 Midland Ave)

February 6th - Multicultural Feast 4:00 - 5:30pm

February 7th - Family Fun Activity @ 1:15pm, Multicultural Parade

February 11th - 100th Day of School

February 12th - Positive Behavior Support Parent Group Meeting, 9-10am @ GPPA3 (541 Midland Ave)

GPPA1 Home and School Cookie Fundraiser a Huge Success !!!

We would like to offer a big THANK YOU to the GPPA1 community for making our cookie fundraiser so successful. We appreciate your generosity. Funds raised will allow our HSA opportunities to provide our students with both fun and educational experiences throughout the year. Cookie Orders should arrive the week of February 10th. You will be contacted when your order is available for pick up.

Celebrate Multicultural Week @ GPPA1

February 3rd – February 7th

Mark your calendars for our annual “Multicultural” Week. During this fun filled week, our students participate in different activities aimed at teaching them about different cultures and traditions. This celebration includes activities that teach students about different cultures from around the world. Below you will see the list of planned events.

Monday, Feb. 3rd

Multicultural Family Banner due - Please make sure you have completed and given the Banner to your teacher. We will have volunteers read books in different languages

Tuesday, Feb. 4th

Show and Tell - Have your Child Bring in something that

represents your culture and/or customs

Wednesday, Feb. 5th

Assembly - Dance Team coming to show us some cultural dancing

Thursday, Feb. 6th

Multicultural Feast - Share your favorite cultural dishes at our after-school Festival: 4-5:30pm in the school gym. Share your culture.

Friday, Feb. 7th

Family Fun Activity - Parade of Nations: Have your child wear their Native clothing and walk with the Cultural banner and have a group song. School gym 1:15.

Super Bowl 59

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Kansas City Chiefs

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Celebrate the 100th day of School

It's hard to believe that we are past the halfway point in the school year and are getting ready to celebrate 100 days !! Our 100th day will be February 11th. Students can dress up as a 100 Year-Old, or create a shirt or poster using 100 items.

Family Corner:

Setting Limits and its importance for Preschoolers

Setting limits with kids means setting a guideline for behavior—even when there’s not an official household rule. Limits are good for kids. It teaches them appropriate behavior and gives them opportunities to sharpen some of their skills. In general, the most important thing you can do is focus on the positive things your preschooler does. Always give positive reinforcement about what she/he is doing RIGHT to encourage repeat behavior.

https://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/mainblog/positive-discipline-in-five-steps

Anti-Bullying Snippet:

Hi Families, We hope you and your child enjoyed all the "Great Kindness Week" activities. Our students have done such a great with being kind!

GPPA1

January 31, 2025

School Updates

Reminder...School Climate Survey - Due by February 11th