Welcome to Garfield Elementary School
325 Plymouth Street NW, Olympia, WA 98502
Voice: (360) 596-6900 / Fax: (360) 596-6901
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***2008/2009 Student Placement Information
About Our School
The Garfield Elementary School Community strives to create an environment which promotes high levels of student academic and social/emotional development, that respects and encourages diversity, and seeks to extend learning opportunities for students before and after the traditional school day. Garfield is proud of its reputation for promoting high levels of student, family, and community volunteerism in the school. Garfield is supported by a strong School Council, PTA, and Family Support Team.
Our Mission Statement
It is the mission of Garfield Elementary to create an environment which promotes critical thinking, respects diversity, strives to integrate understanding, and invites participation by students, staff, families, and community members.
Garfield Elementary School Code of Conduct
1). Demonstrate respect for people's feelings, bodies, and property at all times. 2). Act in a safe and responsible manner. 3). Attempt to solve problems in a respectful, responsible, and safe manner.
You Are Invited
The Olympia School District welcomes and encourages volunteer involvement from parents and other members of the community. Every year, more than 3,600 citizens donate their time to Olympia schools giving nearly 150,000 hours. Examples of volunteer work include tutoring students, helping out in school libraries or offices, assisting teachers with daily assignments or special projects, being a guest speaker, serving as an Art Partner or Lunch Buddy, and serving on School-Based Management Councils, planning, or advisory committees. To volunteer, drop by, or call Garfield Elementary School at (360) 596-6900.
Quick Links
- Snow Day Information
- Map
- Teacher E-mail
- Student E-mail
- ESD Media Center
- Sub Finder
- Skyward
- 2007 School Improvement Plan
- Student Learning Links
- OSPI Report Card
- Nettrekker
- BabelFish Translator
- Student Learning Targets
Bob Hodges, Principal
Volunteers Wanted!
*Help with events and programs at school
*Help with projects in the classroom
*Volunteer to become a member of PTA
*Get acquainted with other Garfield families and help support our school
*Work with students for reading and math support
For more information, please contact Linda Z in the school office! Thank you!