Tiger News for Garfield Families

Monday October 31 - Friday November 4

• Conference Week, early release at 1 pm

Monday November 7

• Dine-Out Night Shawn O'Donnell's 4 - 8 pm

Thursday November 10

• Veteran's Day Assembly 2:30 pm

Friday November 11

• No School - Veterans Day Holiday

Monday November 14

• PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm (Garfield Library/Zoom)

Wednesday November 30

• Picture re-takes

Thursday December 8

• Holiday Lane 5:00 - 6:00 pm (more details coming soon!)

Thursday March 23

• 2023 Concert 6:30 pm at Everett Civic Auditorium

Conferences are this week, Monday October 31 - Friday November 4. Please sign-up using our online scheduling app linked here. See instructions attached below. Any questions, please contact your student's teacher.

Bedtime math stories is an amazing resource for parents and caregivers to support their student's mathematical learning.

What is Bedtime Math?

Parents know to read to their kids at night, but what about math? Bedtime Math was created with a simple premise: to make math a fun part of kids’ everyday lives, as beloved as the bedtime story.

We send parents a fun, new math problem every day by email, on our website, and on our free app. Targeted for kids ages 3-9, it begins with a quick, fun set-up story, followed by three math problems at three levels of challenge. Whether it’s flamingoes, chocolate chips or roller coasters, kids can see the math in their favorite topics. Research has shown Bedtime Math improves kids’ math performance with effects that last for years.

Go to Home - Bedtime Math to download the app, access resources and learn more!

• The Volunteers of America Dispute Resolution Center is presenting Renter Certification as well as Fair Housing Training. Please share the attached email announcement which contains flyers and registration information.

• Washington state has allotted $340 million for the COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund, in which eligible people may apply to receive a check or prepaid card of at least $1,000. Applicants will be accepted until Nov. 14. Visit www.immigrantreliefwa.org or call the WAISN hotline at 1-844-724-3737. This link contains more information.

The Carnegie Resource Center is a gateway to a multitude of resources, offering a one-stop location for Snohomish County residents with unmet needs.

Carnegie Resource Center

3001 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

(425) 434 – 4680

***Please see the attached October 2022 schedule below for the Carnegie Resource Center.

• Snohomish County’s Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications. The Energy Assistance Program helps eligible county households with costs associated with heating bills, water or sewer needs, and air conditioning support.
• The COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is accepting applications until November 14. Eligible applicants can receive up to $1,000 in direct financial relief. It’s safe to apply. No information goes to the government, and the public charge rule should not apply.
• The Homeowners Assistance Fund is now accepting applications for up to $60,000 in relief per household. The HAF helps qualified homeowners in Washington State that have fallen behind on their mortgage due to pandemic hardship.

Marine Toys for Tots

Through the Marine Corps Reserve, they provide free toys for kids in need. Their goal is "To deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders." Follow the link to sign up and get toys for your kiddos!

Hello Tiger families! Our next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 14 and is planned to be in a hybrid format again. If you are a member, please watch your email for updates regarding PTA news as well as upcoming meetings, fundraisers, and events! If you are not a member yet, please go to https://www.memberplanet.com/packetview/garfieldelementarypta/garfieldmembershipform to sign up. If you would like to become a member but the membership fee is a barrier, please reach out at the email below and let us know. We want to be sure all parents that want to join are able to. Reminder: don't forget our dine-out night next Monday, November 7 at Shawn O'Donnell's on 128th. We'd love to see families join us while also raising money for the PTA. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out at garfieldtigerspta@gmail.com. We look forward to collaborating with all of you to help make this an amazing year for our Tigers!

Attendance
We look forward to seeing your student at school each and every day. Regular school attendance is important, and we will work with you to ensure your child is present and benefiting from a world-class education. Remember - if you show, you grow!

Please report your student's absence by calling or emailing the school.

Attendance Email: gaeattendance@everettsd.org

Attendance Line: 425-385-4705

When reporting attendance, please provide the following information:

• Student name:
• Student ID:
• Teacher:
• Grade:
• Reason:
• Reported by:

If you leave a voicemail, please provide a written note or email within 30 days of your student’s first day back to school. If you need assistance or would like recommendations on how to help ensure your student's regular school attendance, please contact your student's teacher, or our school counselor, Mrs. Dubin (bdubin@everettsd.org).

We have had a great month focused on RESPECT. So proud of our Tigers! Spirit wear is coming soon!

We are grateful to our voters for approving the 2022 Replacement Capital Levy. As the levy funding is spread over six years, project timelines for the facility projects and technology improvements have been developed to align this work with the revenue stream. These timelines and the rational for prioritizing these projects and improvements, along with other information regarding the 2022 capital levy, is available at www.everettsd.org/CapitalProjects.

November is Native American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

November 6, 2022, Daylight Savings Time Ends and we “fall back” one hour.

Remember to deliver your ballot to a ballot drop box near you or put it in the mail by Nov. 8. Postage is not required for ballots.

This is a friendly reminder that there is no school the day before Thanksgiving.

Our school’s performance report is available online on each school’s website. More information is available on the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction website. At the bottom under data and research, click on “School Report Card” and select Everett from the list of districts.

This is a friendly reminder that parent and guardians can select your preferred method of communication so you will not get the same message in multiple formats unless you choose to. Below are some steps you can take:

• Download the district’s mobile app. One of the many features is to select your delivery preferences. Once you have signed into your account, click on your profile tile and then “Edit Delivery Preferences” at the top.
• Click on the icon for app, text, phone or email to turn off that mode. Green indicates the mode is turned on. Some modes are locked, as indicated with the lock in the upper corner of the icon.
• Keep your contact information current by updating the “Annual Student Update Form 2022-2023” in Home Access Center or by letting your school office know anytime there is a change.
• Please visit the communications department webpage for a list of timely and relevant information to strengthen connections among families, staff and community.

Snohomish County Emergency Management has helpful online resources to help you create, and practice emergency response plans with your family and neighborhood in preparation for bad weather.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an office of the U.S. Department of Education. FAFSA coordinates with postsecondary schools and financial institutions to help students and families pay for college. Watch for FAFSA completion events happening around the district. Find more information at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee is proud to announce the 22nd annual Prodigies for Peace Writing and Art Contest for the Snohomish County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration in January 2023.

The Prodigies for Peace Writing and Art Contest helps students draw connections between the people and the events that shaped the civil rights movement and the social issues that influence their lives today. Participation in this contest helps our local community remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contest categories include essays for grades 3-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12, as well as art for grades K-12.

For contest instructions and entry, please visit www.everettsd.org/DEI and click on Prodigies for Peace in the Quicklinks.

· Keep the computer in a busy area of your home.

· Use an app to keep an eye on your child’s online activity on their device.

· Talking about cyberbullying; ask if someone they know has been a victim. Ask if they have been victimized.

· Set up email and social media accounts with your children. Know their screen names and passwords and explain the reasons for not including any personal information in profiles.

Know who is in the “buddy lists.” Get to know the cyberfriends as well as you do those who visit your home. Parents and guardians may find the following resources helpful to begin a conversation about the dangers of engaging in cyberbullying and how to stay safe online:

· Stop Bullying Now

· Ms. Parry’s Guide to Correct Online Etiquette

· Common Sense Media

Find out what Everett Public Schools students learn about digital citizenship on the district website.

You can call, text or email your concern.

If there is reason for concern about safety on a designated walkway to school, call 9-1-1 immediately for authorized, quick help. We have strong partnerships with local law enforcement who share our interest in safe schools and neighborhoods.

Student safety is a priority for all of us. Working together, we can help make our neighborhoods and schools nurturing places for students to safely learn and grow.

We are HIRING! Special Education Paraeducators. $21.75 - $31.56 depending on experience. Apply online today! www.everettsd.org

Thursday October 6 district staff, community volunteers and 4 busloads of students and staff from Jackson High School participated in a reunification drill. The drill was an important part of practicing and testing the reunification plans of the district in case a school needs to be evacuated. Memorial Stadium serves as the reunification location for the entire district and the drill is practiced every two years, except during remote learning. You can find out more information on the reunification process on the safety and security webpage. Useful feedback was received on ways we can continue to improve our processes.

Like knowing what’s happening in the district? Follow us on social media! Visit our social media directory for a list of schools, club or teacher accounts.

Want eflyers of student and family opportunities? Go to Peachjar and register a free account to receive eflyers emailed directly to you!

2022.09.27 Jackson High’s robotics team ranked 2nd in world competition
2022.09.21 Jackson High students named National Merit semifinalists
2022.09.20 Rose Smith receives 2022 Ryan Ziegelmann Service Award
2022.09.20 World Language Assessment
2022.09.13 Everett Public Schools celebrates its AP Capstone diploma recipients
2022.08.23 Transitional Days into Kindergarten Supports Student Success

Email: kstilwell@everettsd.org
Website: www.everettsd.org/Garfield
Location: 2215 Pine Street, Everett, WA
Phone: 425-385-4700
Twitter: @EPS_Garfield