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Garfield Jazz Ensemble 1 will perform in the Earshot Jazz Festival at Town Hall on Saturday, October 8, at 7:30pm. This year’s concert is a tribute to Seattle’s beloved pianist Overton Berry. Garfield Jazz will be joined by vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur and bassist Bruce Phares. At Overton Berry’s request, Garfield Jazz will receive a portion of the proceeds.
Learn more about Overton Berry and get tickets at: https://earshot.secure.force.com/ticket/patronticket__publicticketapp?#/events/a0S2L00000Sa1SFUAZ
On Monday, October 10, we honor Native American culture and history in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Native American Education – Seattle Public Schools (seattleschools.org)
Special Schedule
- 8:30 – 8:55 a.m. – Arrive and Check In; Report directly to assigned classroom
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 + p.m. Grade 11 PSAT, Grade 12 SAT No admissions to testing after 9 a.m.
- * 1 – 2 p.m. Lunch and Dismissal for testers
- Bring: Approved Calculator, #2 Pencils, Student ID or Government ID, Water/Snack (must be left at the back of the classroom)
- Don’t Bring: Computers, Electronic Devices, etc. Cell phones must be off and put away during test.
Schedule for Grades 9 & 10 on Wed, Oct 12
- 8:50 a.m. Arrive and Check In/Report Directly to the Gym
- 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Youth Summit!
- 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Dismissal – Early Release
Save the date for Curriculum Night on Thursday, October 13! This is a parent’s opportunity to hear from school administrators and visit your student’s classrooms to meet their teachers.
- Parents/Guardians should get their student’s schedule from The Source.
- Directions for setting up and logging into The Source are available on SPS’s webpage at https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/dots/support-training-forms/source/
- Teachers are required to attend a closing staff meeting at 8:45 pm, so there will be a hard 8:35 pm stop time.
- Parents needing to discuss specific issues with teachers can schedule appointments or calls.
| Introductions and Parent Updates | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Quincy Jones Center |
| 1st period | 7:10 PM – 7:20 PM | Classrooms |
| 2nd period | 7:25 PM – 7:35 PM | |
| 3rd period | 7:40 PM – 7:50 PM | |
| 4th period | 7:55 PM – 8:05 PM | |
| 5th period | 8:10 PM – 8:20 PM | |
| 6th period | 8:25 PM – 8 :35 PM |
9th and 10th grade parents and guardians, your class representatives invite you to a welcome back social in Pratt Park!
- Meet at the picnic tables nearest to the bathrooms in good weather, under the covered shelter in the event of rain
- Coffee, Refreshments & Donuts will be provided
Come show your Bulldog Spirit and meet your fellow Freshman & Sophomore parents!
All Garfield students are welcome to register to attend college admissions presentations. Registration is required in advance via Naviance.
Questions? Contact Ms. Tiffany Bigham by email (tlbigham@seattleschools.org) or visit her in Room 115B.