Welcome Garfield Parents,
I would like to welcome you and your student(s) to the 2026-2027 school year at Garfield. As part of our team, a team that is only successful if we work together, you and your child will be an important key to their learning and growth. Learning is hard work and it is rewarding. There are two main focuses that we will have for your child this year 1) All learning is intentional, planned and takes hard work i.e. learning does not happen by accident, 2) teaching and learning positive behavior not only gives your child an opportunity to be successful, but will also help them to have positive relationships with others.
Our teachers receive ongoing training each year to help ensure that your child is getting high quality instruction. We believe that learning is not accidental. Learning happens when you set goals, have high expectations, and practice. Student learning is also maximized when there is a strong and positive communication link between the home and school. In addition to phone calls, the school will be utilizing Parent Square as our primary tool of communication throughout the school year. Information on Parent Square will be available as your child begins their school year with us.
In order for your child to maximize his or her learning, we need for them to learn how to be good listeners, how to work hard, and how to not be afraid of making mistakes and learning from those mistakes. Respect is also an important part of success at Garfield. Respect simply means showing others that they have value. We show respect when we listen to others, when we follow directions and when we accept differences in each other. We will help teach your child the expectations that we have for all of our young leaders through our LEAD and 7 Habits practices. We use these practices to teach students how to be responsible for themselves and how to help others to be their best selves.
Let’s work together to help them reach their potential. We look forward to a successful year!
Your Partner in Learning,
Jeff Hempleman, Principal