eBark Newsletter

Oct. 25, 2023

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Good Luck to Juniors Taking the PSAT on Thursday!

FEATURED NEWS

PTSA Launches 'Reflections' Arts Contest

Students can enter Photography or 2D/3D Visual Arts creations and seek awards in the Garfield round of this national contest. Tell your student! Read more.

Please Donate Food for Nov. 3 Staff Breakfast

Savory and sweet items, more! Let's delight teachers, staff at the Nov. 3 "First Fridays Breakfast."

Debaters' Grrreat Success

The Debate Team won big at the 11th Annual Grizzlies Forensics Invitational in Redmond.

Fall Play Tickets on Sale

Rehearsals? Ha! Everything is going to go wrong. Still on Broadway, but why not see the GHS version, Nov. 10-18.

Free Tix to Improv Show

Students should RSVP to attend a free 50-minute professional improv show by ComedySportz Nov. 2 in the Quincy Jones.

Take a Bow, GHS Violinist!

GHS senior Madison Coles in special Seattle Symphony debut. (Seattle Times coverage.)

Garfield, Roosevelt Jazz Bands Face Off on Nov. 4

Garfield is part of the 2023 Earshot Jazz Festival's 'Battle of the Bands' on Nov. 4.

It's time for students to sign up for winter team sports, including Basketball, Bowling, and Boys Swim and Dive and Wrestling!

Volleyball to Playoffs!

Volleydawgs head to the Metro League playoffs at 13-1, first in the Sound Division!

PTSA NEWS

Save the Date: Next Board Meeting is Nov. 14

All are welcome! The PTSA Board will hear about $10,000 in PTSA-funded grants as well as an update on the Garfield Super Block project. All meeting dates.

GARFIELD NEWS

Many Ways Students can Earn New 'Bulldog Bucks'

An incentive program will award "Bulldog Bucks" for positive behavior and good grades.

Apply for Paid Volunteer Coordinator Role at GHS

Make a difference in this GHS part-time staff role that is funded by the PTSA.

Student Walkout on Wed. over Gaza, Israel

KING-5 news covered the action by the estimated 100-150 students.

Free Tutoring Tues. & Thurs. after School

Free drop-in tutoring by Seattle U. 3:40-5 pm, Tues. and Thurs., GHS Library.

Photo Retakes on Nov. 3; Still Can Order Prints

Missed picture day? Any student who is new or missed Picture Day should be set for Retake/Makeup Day Nov. 3.

A Garfield Find: Orienteering Team

Orienteering is not an official SPS sport, but you can explore it at Garfield.

Senior Ads for Sale!

Arrow Senior Ads as low as $50!

Garfield Actors, Techies Need your Support

Being a Board member of Supporters of Theatre at Garfield (STAGE) is a rewarding role.

Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts Start Nov. 13

All genders and experience levels welcome!

How Did Golf Team Do?

Bulldog Sports Journal recapped the GHS golf season.

District Headlines

Resources on Gaza situation
LGBTQ+ Families Dinner on Nov. 4

Ballots Due Nov. 7 in 2023 School Board Election

Get to know who is vying for the four available positions, and remember to return your ballot.

High School for Teens in Recovery from Addiction

It's an SPS program at a campus on Queen Anne.

Vaccination Clinics at SPS and Other Locations

Reserve now for clinics at Leschi ES, Lincoln HS, more.

Counselors Prepping Seniors to Finish on Time

Seniors have received important information to help smooth the path to on-time graduation.

Apply by Oct. 30 for SPL Library Assistant

Student Assistants work in branches and the main library.

Apply for Free College

Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program at Seattle Colleges,

SAT Score Release Date

Scores for the Oct. 11 test at GHS should be online Nov. 1.

Willamette, Juilliard in Next Set of College Visits

Any Garfield student can register to attend presentations by college admissions officers. See the full list of visits.

Black College Expo Nov. 4

Homework Help at SPL

Seattle Public Library offers access to online and in-person homework-help services.

Volunteers Still Needed for Oct. 27 Halloween Party

Garfield Community Center will host kids for a Halloween Party. Pizza reward for volunteers!

2023 STEM Expo at UW

Few tickets remain for this Nov. 4 event aimed at high school students.

18? Register to Vote Now

It's still possible even if one waits until Election Day to do it in person at a county office.

Youth Commission Spots!

Students should apply if they are passionate about social justice and positive change.

Monster Masquerade at Lambert House Oct. 28

An LGBTQ-youth planned social event on Oct. 28 celebrating Pride with a Disco theme!

Youth-Risk Prevention Agency Asks Your Input

Fill out the Healthy Youth Central Area Network survey.

'Fall Survival' Post 84 Trip

Learn wilderness skills including fire and shelter building. Post 84 trips are run by GHS students; pay as-you-can policy!

SELECTED EVENTS CALENDAR

Oct 26

-PSAT (Juniors); makeup SAT

Nov 2

-Improv Show

Nov 3

-Picture Retake/Makeup Day

Nov 4

-Battle of Bands

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