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Kindergarten parent coffee

We had a wonderful
Kindergarten Parent Coffee!



Mark Your Calendars

  • March 31 - Holiday - No School, Eid-al-Fitr
  • April 1 - Kindergarten Orientation, 10:00am 

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students. 

All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.



Garfield ES is seeking a
Dining Room Assistant?

  • Hourly, $12.03 per Hour
  • 11:45am – 2:00pm / Monday - Friday   

    Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.   

    Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children. 

 

APPLY HERE - Dining Room Attendant - Garfield ES

 

Please email Klpeerman@fcps.edu  once you have submitted your application.

 


 

Garfield Needs Speakers for
Career Day!

Inspire the Future!  Please Join Garfield ES for Career Day!

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, we're inviting community members and parents to ignite our students' imaginations! Beyond the classroom, real-world experiences are crucial. We're seeking diverse professionals – entrepreneurs, tradespeople, artists, and everything in between – to showcase the incredible range of career possibilities.

Help us create an extraordinary Career Day where students discover their potential and envision their futures. Your unique journey can open their eyes to the countless paths available.  We want them to know that Their Future is Bright!  Join us in making a lasting impact.  Join us for Career Day! 

To Volunteer:  Garfield ES - Community Sign-up Link for Career Day 2025

  • Career Day 2025 – “Your Future is Bright!”
  • When: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • Where: Garfield Elementary


Yearbooks: Order Yours Now!

Yearbook
  1. Use this link to order your GES 2024-2025 yearbook.
  2. Enter Yearbook ID Code 14463725 and click Next. 
  3. Enter your students First Name, Last Name, Grade and click Next.
  4. Choose package and or a la carte items and click Next. 

Checkout and receive purchase confirmation. 



Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”). 

Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.

According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving. 

We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.



Give Your Kids a Strong Start:
Apply for Early Childhood Education Program

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County. 

Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).



National Women’s History Month

Womens Month

 

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.



Youth Art Month

ART

 

The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including:

  • Problem solving
  • Creativity
  • Observation
  • Communication

Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12.

March has also been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.

Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs in and out of school for all students. While TIOS presentations and advocacy may happen anytime in schools, theatres, and other public spaces, AATE and EdTA will recognize and promote March as the official Theatre In Our Schools month.


Budget Banner


FCPS Budget — Our Students Deserve the Best

More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree. 

Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.

Next Steps in the Budget Process

The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak

Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget. 

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process