May Message

  Garfield Elementary

Family Newsletter May 2026

GRRR: Garfield Cheetahs are Responsible, Respectful and Ready

Hi Garfield Families,

Upcoming Events:

5/3 - Touch a Truck at Garfield. 1-4

5/12 - PTA Meeting with Superintendent Murphy. 6:30 pm

5/13 - Walk-n-Roll with Mo.  8 am at Madison and Division

5/13 - Jefferson Middle School Information Night. 6 pm

5/22 - No School (no snow make-up days)

5/25 - No School. Memorial Day

5/28 - Science Fair at 6pm

PTA Notes:

Hi Garfield Community!

We had a great time participating in the Procession of the Species last weekend! Thanks to everyone who came out to participate and to cheer us on! We also had a fun and productive garden work party with kale, lemonade, time with friends and neighbors, and the satisfaction of pulling LOTS of weeds!

We have so many fun events coming up, it's hard to believe how fast the year is going!

May Events

• Touch A Truck, Ice Cream, Garden Work Party, and Annual Fundraiser kickoff

  • THIS SUNDAY! May 3, 1 - 4 PM | Garfield Elementary front parking lot & garden

  • SIGN UP to volunteer at this event

• Teacher and Staff Appreciation

  • May 8, 7 - 9 AM | Garfield Elementary

  • PTA is sponsoring Ember Goods Coffee cart + gifts for Teachers and Staff 

  • SIGN UP to bring a breakfast treat/baked good

• May PTA Meeting with Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy

  • May 12, 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Garfield Elementary Library

• Barnes & Noble Bookfair

  • May 17, 12 - 5 PM | Barnes & Noble (1530 Black Lake Blvd SW)

  • SIGN UP to volunteer at this event

• Science Fair

  • May 28, 6 - 7 PM | Garfield Elementary Gym

  • SIGN UP to volunteer at this event

Annual Fundraiser

We're kicking off our annual fundraiser! Garfield PTA works hard to bring educational and enrichment opportunities to all Garfield students, and to host events that strengthen our community. Your donations make this possible!

Our annual fundraiser is a simple ask for donations, with no product sales or participation time.

If you are able, please donate here by May 22. Another option is to set up a recurring monthly donation of $5 or more and support us throughout the year - click here to set up a monthly donation and choose "Donate" and "Monthly" at the top of our page.

2026-2027 Board Positions

We had a great response to our recent call for PTA Board Positions for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We are still looking for someone willing to serve as Treasurer. This role manages funds, reviews our budget, and is responsible for payments, taxes, and insurance. Please reply to this email or reach out to any board member for more information!

More information is attached in our May Newsletter!

With Gratitude,

--Garfield PTA Board

Gina • Nicole • Terra • Crisha • Cassie

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