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Hello Garfield Families!

We hope your summer days are sparkling with sunshine, adventure, and unforgettable moments with family and friends! We've already started planning for the upcoming school year, and we want to make sure you have the information you need for back to fall planning.

Check out the items below to learn more about our back-to-school events and to see grade level school supply lists!

Blessings and Joy,

Mrs. Peerman and Ms. Manning

GES Summer Office Hours

9:00am - 1:00pm

Please call the office during these hours if you need to schedule an

appointment at a different time.

703-923-2900

Save the Dates for These Summer and Back-to-School Events!

Make sure these events are on your calendars, if you'd like to attend. We hope to see you soon!

Garfield’s Book Mobile: Remaining dates 4:30pm – 5:30pm: July 24, 31, and August 7

Thursday, August 14, 2:30pm - Popsicles on the Playground for New Kindergarten Families

August 14: Open House (Grades K - 6): 3:30p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open House is an informal event prior to the start of school for students and families to tour the building, meet and greet teachers, collect general information about classes and programs, meet new friends in class, drop off school supplies, and have opportunities to sign up for Kiss and Ride, PTA, and other activities. Please plan on ending your time in the classroom by 5:00pm.

August 18: First Day of School for 2025-2026 – School starts at 9:10 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. View the 2025-26 school year calendar.

August 29/September 1: Labor Day Holiday – School is closed for staff and students.

September 17: Three Hour Early Release. Early Release days will be on WEDNESDAYS this school year. Students dismissed at 1:05 p.m. Additional details can be found here.

September 18: Back to School Night. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Back to School Night (BTSN) provides a structured opportunity for parents and guardians to meet with teachers and learn important detailed information about academic outcomes for each subject, curriculum changes, expectations for the school year, supports for students, communication methods for parents, and more. It is an occasion to establish rapport, build trust, and create a positive working relationship with families. More details will be shared at a later date.

At Garfield, we're dedicated to ensuring every student starts the school year fully equipped and ready to soar! If your child needs a backpack or school supplies, we're here to help and provide whatever they need!

Where possible, we kindly ask families to purchase school supplies for their child, so they have exactly what they need to thrive in this exciting school year.

Check out our grade‑specific supply lists online to find items your Eagle will need this year: Garfield ES School Supply List - 2025-2026

The Garfield Book Mobile is Back!

We’re rolling into neighborhoods this summer and we can’t wait to see our amazing Garfield Eagles!

Catch us from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on these fun-filled Wednesdays: July 24, 31, and August 7.

There will be great books, yummy treats, and tons of smiles — so come out, say hello, and stock up on stories for summer! We’re SO excited to see you — don’t miss it!

Limited Early Release Days Continue
Next Year: Wednesdays

Limited early release days in FCPS elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. Early release Wednesdays for Garfield Elementary school-age students will be at 1:05 on the following dates:

September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
February 25
March 25
April 29
May 20

Online Summer Learning

FCPS has put together optional learning activities in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These activities are available through our Summer Learning Resources webpage. Some applications require students to log in to their FCPS Google account. Google accounts are their student ID numbers followed by @fcpsschools.net .

The activities are grouped by grade level and match what students have learned in school this year. Families can use them anytime to review, practice, or explore new ideas at home. Resources include digital tools that students have used throughout the year such as Science A-Z, Pebble Go, MyOn, ST Math, and Benchmark Advance.

As a reminder, if you borrowed a laptop from Union Mill, they need to be returned to the school by July 30.

If you need technology support, please visit the Families: Tools and Technology page.

Summer Meals for Students