FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL JOHN MONTELEONE
Wind, rain, snow, sleet, and sun…. it is true what they say about Ohio’s weather: blink, and it will change.
I hope you have stayed safe and warm during these winter weeks in Northeast Ohio. Thank you for your continued support in transitioning back to school from the holidays and helping your students adjust to their return to school. Our school staff is very thankful for your patience during this time and for encouraging your child to do their best.
As we proceed into the third grading period, know that as a school, we are working hard to prepare your student for the next grade level and planning for instructional recovery if our students need additional interventions. Our students must be consistently here at school, ready to learn and consistently practicing their skills through the assigned homework. Together, home and school can make an effective team working toward our children's emotional and academic success. In closing, I thank you for all you do to support the Garfield staff.
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance. You can reach me at the school office or by email at [email protected]
FATHERING IN 15
We are calling all fathers and father figures!
Fathering in 15 is an interactive online learning site by El Centro de Servicios Sociales Lorain. Fathering in 15 is a tool that helps build the skills of fathers and father figures anytime, anywhere. There are 15 topics covered in 15 minutes. There is no need to sign up to start; go online to: www.fatherhood.org/cdss.
Don’t delay. Your child deserves the best you that you can be!
GARFIELD PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES
The teaching staff at Garfield Elementary is looking forward to an evening to “showcase” our students’ gifts and talents. This spring’s Parent/Guardian Conferences will be a two-night student “showcase” held to increase your understanding of your child’s progress and discuss their beautiful gifts and talents.
To make attending more convenient, we will have your child’s teacher or grade-level representative available on two separate “showcase” nights — Monday, February 13, from 2:30 – 6:30 P.M. and Tuesday, February 14, from 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. — at Garfield Elementary.
These “showcase” meetings are an important opportunity to sit down and discuss your child’s progress in school.
WORLD READ-ALOUD DAY
This month, we are giving a big shout-out to the Lorain High School Boys’ Basketball Team, who visited our kindergarten students earlier this month to celebrate World Read Aloud Day by reading and spending the afternoon with them. It was a fantastic day for our kindergarteners and student-athletes alike.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides education and support to families with concerns about their children. They serve ALL families, including those with and without formal diagnoses. Their programs are designed for families with young children 0 to 12 years of age and include but are not limited to:
- Resource Fairs
- Share and Support Groups
- Music Therapy
- Sensory Consults
- Behavior Consults
- Speaker Series
- 1:1 Ask Us! Chats
All Connecting for Kids programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information:
Call/Text: 440-570-5908
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 14: Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 17: No School for Students and Staff
February 20: No School for Students – Presidents’ Day
February 23: 5:30 – 7:00 Family Engagement Night
February 24: Spring Pictures (Buyers ONLY)
March 03: No School for Students – Teacher PD Day