Gratitude is contagious! This month our counselor visited classrooms to teach students about gratitude and giving thanks. Our students are spreading kindness one note at a time by sharing words of encouragement, appreciation, and positivity on our Kindness Wall. Take a moment to leave a kind message and help brighten someone's day. Together, we are building a community rooted in gratitude and compassion. #KindnessWall #ChooseKindness #DestinationExcellence
Trunk or Treat was a SWEET success! From amazing trunk decorations to incredible costumes and lots of candy, the night was filled with fun, laughter, and memories. Thank you to families, staff, and community volunteers who joined us and helped make this event so special!
"On Wednesday we wear pink" During the month of October KCPS dedicates Wednesdays to support Breast Cancer. Garfield continues to go PINK! #KCPSPinkWednesdays
October 26-30 is Priority Enrollment Week for students currently attending KCPS schools. Students can apply early for a Signature School and skip the lottery if they meet eligibility requirements, and seats are available. Please note that students currently enrolled in their Signature School of choice do not need to reapply, unless they wish to move to a different Signature School.
Families not currently enrolled in KCPS can apply for Signature Schools and Neighborhood Pre-K programs starting November 14!
Visit enrollkc.org or stop into the KCPS Admissions Office (2901 Troost Avenue) to learn more:
• Mondays-Thursdays from 8 AM- 4:30 PM
• Fridays from 8 AM- 1 PM
• Open until 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 27
🎃👻 Help us feed our Candy Monster! 🍬
We are collecting candy for Wednesday's Trunk or Treat event. Drop off your donations and help make this year's celebration extra sweet for our students and families!
Thank you for your generosity! 🧡
We are collecting candy for Wednesday's Trunk or Treat event. Drop off your donations and help make this year's celebration extra sweet for our students and families!
Thank you for your generosity! 🧡
"On Wednesday we wear pink" During the month of October KCPS dedicates this Wednesday and the following Wednesdays to support Breast Cancer. Garfield continues to go PINK! #KCPSPinkWednesdays
🎃👻 Help us feed our Candy Monster! 🍬
We are collecting candy for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event. Drop off your donations and help make this year's celebration extra sweet for our students and families!
Thank you for your generosity! 🧡
We are collecting candy for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event. Drop off your donations and help make this year's celebration extra sweet for our students and families!
Thank you for your generosity! 🧡
👕♻️ Community Clothing Swap ♻️👕
Looking to refresh your wardrobe or find clothing for the family? Join the Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Latinx Education Collaborative (2301 Lexington Ave.)!
FREE clothing for women, men, and children. No donations are required to participate. Come shop, share, and support a more sustainable community!
#CommunityClothingSwap #FreeClothing #CommunitySupport #SustainableLiving #FamilyResources
Looking to refresh your wardrobe or find clothing for the family? Join the Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Latinx Education Collaborative (2301 Lexington Ave.)!
FREE clothing for women, men, and children. No donations are required to participate. Come shop, share, and support a more sustainable community!
#CommunityClothingSwap #FreeClothing #CommunitySupport #SustainableLiving #FamilyResources
Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week Parade 🎉🌎
What a wonderful celebration of culture, pride, and community! Our Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week Parade brought together students, staff, and families as we honored the rich traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
A special thank you to our parents and families for joining us and helping make this event so meaningful. Your support and participation helped create a memorable experience for our students. Together, we celebrate the diversity that makes our school community strong, vibrant, and united! ❤️💙💛💚
#HispanicHeritageMonth #GarfieldPride #FamilyEngagement #CelebratingCulture #StrongerTogether #SpiritWeek
What a wonderful celebration of culture, pride, and community! Our Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week Parade brought together students, staff, and families as we honored the rich traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
A special thank you to our parents and families for joining us and helping make this event so meaningful. Your support and participation helped create a memorable experience for our students. Together, we celebrate the diversity that makes our school community strong, vibrant, and united! ❤️💙💛💚
#HispanicHeritageMonth #GarfieldPride #FamilyEngagement #CelebratingCulture #StrongerTogether #SpiritWeek
Day 5 of Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week: Hispanic Celebration Day. Our hallways were once again filled with pride!
Day 4 of Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week: Wear Cowboy or Cowgirl attire to celebrate the traditions of Hispanic cowboys and ranchers. Once again our students and wrangled together to flood halls with pride!
We are excited to share our online fundraiser. You can support Garfield Elementary by shopping through our fundraising store. Every purchase helps support our students and school programs!
👉 Click the link below to shop and support Garfield:
https://raise.dollarsforu.com/garfieldelementary/fundraiser3?a=cl&at=1791171701347
Thank you for your continued support of Garfield Elementary. Please feel free to share this link with family and friends!
👉 Click the link below to shop and support Garfield:
https://raise.dollarsforu.com/garfieldelementary/fundraiser3?a=cl&at=1791171701347
Thank you for your continued support of Garfield Elementary. Please feel free to share this link with family and friends!
Join us at our first On The Road Board Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! The KCPS Board of Directors will meet at East High School on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30-8:00 PM (doors open to the public at 6 PM).
There, the Scholar Superstars, Terrific Teammates, and Outstanding Administrators nominated by the KCPS community will receive their well-earned superintendent recognitions. Winners of the "Si Se Puede" student art contest will also be recognized!
There, the Scholar Superstars, Terrific Teammates, and Outstanding Administrators nominated by the KCPS community will receive their well-earned superintendent recognitions. Winners of the "Si Se Puede" student art contest will also be recognized!
"On Wednesday we wear pink" During the month of October KCPS dedicates this Wednesday and the following Wednesdays to support Breast Cancer. Garfield goes PINK! #KCPSPinkWednesdays
Day 3 of Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week: Wear a jersey or a shirt representing a Hispanic athlete or team. Go Team Go! We love seeing the halls filled with many teams #AllAreWelcomeHere
The October 2026 reading guide from KCPS Loves to Read is here!
This month's social-emotional skill is FRIENDSHIP! Get tips for supporting your student's literacy skills, pick at-home activities to try, and more through the reading guide >> CLICK HERE
Day 2 of Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week continues: Today was dress like a Hispanic role model or wear a shirt honoring a Hispanic Leader, artist, athlete or historical figure. Our students and staff rocked it yet again!
Day 1 of Garfield’s Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week was a colorful success! Students and staff proudly showed their spirit by wearing the colors of Hispanic and Latin American flags. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American countries. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day so special!
#GarfieldPride #HispanicHeritageMonth #SpiritWeek #CelebratingCulture #GarfieldFamily
#GarfieldPride #HispanicHeritageMonth #SpiritWeek #CelebratingCulture #GarfieldFamily
Last week, Garfield proudly hosted our first Title I Meeting and Quarterly Family Engagement Night: Literacy Night! Families had the opportunity to visit classrooms where teachers brought stories to life through interactive read-alouds and engaging, book-based activities. Students and parents also enjoyed shopping at our Scholastic Book Fair, helping to foster a love of reading both at school and at home. Thank you to all the families who joined us for an evening of literacy, learning, and community!
#GarfieldPride #LiteracyNight #FamilyEngagement #TitleI #KCPSLovesToRead #ScholasticBookFair
#GarfieldPride #LiteracyNight #FamilyEngagement #TitleI #KCPSLovesToRead #ScholasticBookFair
Please join us as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic communities the week of October 5-9th. Families are invited to join our Hispanic Heritage Parade October 9th at 2:30. Families are welcome to wear traditional cultural clothing and bring a flag representing your heritage as we parade through the halls.