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eBark Newsletter
September 21, 2022
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National Latinx Heritage Month is observed September 15-October 15. We celebrate our Latinx community to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. | | | | |
2022 Diplomas Are Ready for Pickup | 2022 graduates, your diplomas have arrived! Diplomas can be picked up Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, by the student or parent/guardian. | | | | |
WA National Merit Semifinalists Announced | Congratulations to Garfield Senior Graham Cobden on being named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program! | | | | |
PTSA Board Meeting Summary (September 20) | At the September 20 PTSA Board meeting, Principal Tarance Hart discussed the possibility of returning to a single-lunch schedule, confirmed that PTSA funding will enable the school to hire a part-time volunteer and communications coordinator, and provided other school updates. The 35 attendees also heard about the draft 2022-23 budget and brainstormed ideas for upcoming General Meetings. | | | | |
Parents, guardians, teachers, staff, students and community members: We need you! Membership in the Garfield PTSA is FREE. Help us build a PTSA that reflects the many stories of our diverse community. | | |
Many PTSA Board positions already have enthusiastic candidates. We are still looking to fill a few critical positions. Please consider joining the Board and lending your hands to a fantastic 2022-23 school year! | | |
Garfield Music Welcome Night RESCHEDULED | All Garfield Music students (Band, Choir, Drumline, Jazz, and Orchestra) and their families are invited to Welcome Night on Thursday, September 22, from 6 to 8 pm in the Garfield Commons. | | | | |
Garfield Jazz 3 Registration | Registration for Garfield's Jazz 3 Club is now open! The ensemble meets before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour beginning in October. No audition required. If your student is interested in joining, please ask them to sign up at Room 219 by Friday, September 23. | | | | |
Required Start of School Forms | Please fill out and return the required Start of School forms by Friday, September 30. | | | | |
Welcome to the Teen Health Center | Once a student is registered with the GTHC for the school year, they are welcome to receive care including well-child examinations, sports physicals, immunizations, visits for injuries and illness, nutrition. | | | | |
Fall 2022 Schedule of College Visits | All Garfield students are welcome to register to attend college admissions presentations on Wednesdays, during lunch (11:30 am). | | | | |
Course Change Request Policy & Form | Students who have a course change request that fits the criteria below should please follow the instructions carefully. | | | | |
Please visit this page regularly for updates through the school year for Senior Class information. | | | | |
Garfield Jazz Takes the Main Stage at the Annual Earshot Jazz Festival | Garfield Jazz Ensemble 1 will perform in the Earshot Jazz Festival at Town Hall on Saturday, October 8, at 7:30 pm. This year's concert is a tribute to Seattle's beloved pianist Overton Berry. | | | | |
October 12 will be the school day SAT for 12th grade and PSAT/NMSQT for 11th grade. Students will be automatically registered for the tests. The school-day test is free for SPS students.
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Garfield's Staff and Students Need YOU! | The Garfield Staff and PTSA urge you to volunteer to work with our students, faculty and administrators so that Garfield High School is a place where every student thrives. We welcome and encourage the involvement of all parents and guardians, as well as members of the community. | | | |
Apply to be a Information Technology Advisory Committee Member | Seattle Public Schools is seeking members for the Information Technology Advisory Committee. Application open until October 2. | | | | |
Become a school crossing guard and help students feel safe and welcome when arriving to school. | | | | |
Student Data Verification is Open | The online Student Data Verification form is now available on the Source for families to update emergency contacts, medical information and other student data. The 2022-23 student data verification form will be available September 14-30. | | | | |
Seattle Public Schools is offering vaccine clinics for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children 3 years and older, and for adults. Flu vaccine clinics are provided by Seattle Visiting Nurses Association (SVNA). | | | | |
Career Day 2022 - Experience Chocolate | Career Day experience for youth ages 14-18. Visit a 100% woman-owned chocolate factory and learn from four female leaders in marketing, manufacturing, food science, and even the CEO. | | | | |
Seattle Black College Expo | Join the National College Resources Foundation for the 5th Annual Seattle Black College Expo on Saturday, November 5, from 10am to 4pm at Renton High School. | | | | |
Misty Mint Magazine | Hugo House | Get your work published in the first volume of Misty Mint Magazine, a literary journal featuring work by young writers. | | | | |
Washington Ethnic Studies Now Youth Scholarship Essay Contest | The WAESN Youth Advisory Board has created a scholarship opportunity for students in grades 5-12. Submissions are due by October 31, 2022. | | | | |
Programs Overview - Seattle JazzED | Registration is opn for fall in-person classes. FREE tuition option with sliding sclae. Enroll today and get ready to start your musical journey. | | | | |
Youth Programs | Hugo House | At Hugo House, young writers explore, consume, and create their best writing with the guidance of experienced and professional writers and teachers. | | | | |
Sep. 22
Garfield Music Welcome Night 6pm | Volleyball at Franklin 7pm
Sep. 23
Jazz 3 Registration Due | Golf vs. Ingraham at Jefferson Park 3:30pm | Swim and Dive vs. Ingraham at Medgar Evers Pool 4pm | Football at Bishop Blanchet 7pm
Sep. 27
Soccer vs. Bishop Blanchet at Memorial Stadium 3:15pm | Volleyball at Ballard 7pm
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Sep. 28
College Visits 11:30am | Cross Country Meet at Lower Woodland Park, Boys 3:40pm/Girls 4:10pm | Volleyball at Cleveland 7pm
Sep. 29
Soccer vs. Holy Names at Miller Playfield 3:30pm | Volleyball vs. Rainier 7pm
Sep. 30
Start of School Forms Due | Golf vs. Cleveland at West Seattle 3:30pm | Swim and Dive vs. Lincoln at Medgar Evers Pool 4pm | Football vs. Ballard at Memorial Stadium 7:45pm
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