Garfield Elementary
Back to School - August 2021
USD 290 Vision Statement:
Dear Garfield Families,
Please read through the following sections below for more information about school procedures and policies. Please call if you have any questions.
With Great Respect,
Mrs. Carmen Schaefer, Principal
Communication and Information
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=garfield%20elementary%20school
Twitter: @Garfield_ELe
Skyward Emails - if you have not shared the best email to reach you at, please let either Donna Diamond or Tayler Markus (Office Managers) know you would like to add it to your account.
Our teachers utilize many ways to keep in touch with families, from phone calls and emails to Class Dojo and planners. Your child's teacher should have reached out to let you know the best way to communicate with him/her. If you are not sure of how to contact them, please call the school and we will get you in touch with the teacher to ensure you have the best information possible.
ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES
Please look for this note in your child's backpack today:
Arrival
Bike Riders
Breakfast
Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 7:55am, daily.
LUNCH - YUM!
Preschool
12:35pm - 1pm
Kindergarten
10:55am - 11:20am
First Grade
11:30am - 11:55am
Second Grade
12:05pm - 12:30pm
Third Grade
11:00am - 11:25am
Fourth Grade
11:35am - 12:00pm
Fifth Grade
12:10pm - 12:35pm
Water Bottles
*Of course, they can bring juices in their lunch from home - we absolutely encourage those healthy drinks for lunch.
Visitors/Volunteers
Birthday treats can be dropped off or brought in by the student's family. Be sure to have communicated that you would like to share treats with the class prior to arrival. This allows the teacher to adjust the day as needed.
Classroom parties will be set by the classroom teachers, and they will reach out for helpers prior to the event. If you plan to attend a class party, please be sure to check-in at the front office. It is important we keep track of all individuals within the building in case of an emergency.
Messages to Students/End of Day Pick-up
Please call the office if there is someone that needed to be added to the pick-up list. In order to be as safe as possible, we are not able to send students with any adults not on the family list for pick-ups without parent consent.
Garfield Elementary
Website: usd290.org
Location: 1213 South College Street, Ottawa, KS, USA
Phone: 7852298060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=garfield%20elementary%20school
Twitter: @Garfield_ELe