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A Message From The Principal:
Dear Parent(s) & Guardian(s),
As we begin to enter a new year, we are reminded of how much we have to be thankful for. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who helps ensure our students come to school each day, on time, and ready to learn.
I would like to thank:
- Our students and families for making daily attendance a priority. Showing up on time every day is essential to your child’s success and learning, beginning in preschool and beyond.
- Our teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff for creating classrooms that are exciting places for exploration and discovery—spaces where students are eager to learn and do not want to miss a moment.
Sincerely,
Nicole Grillo, Ed.D.
Principal
Important Information Regarding Parking On The Street:
When parking on local streets, you are reminded to always be mindful and always obey posted street signs. Do not obstruct driveways, double park, block fire hydrants and/or park in the factory complex on Kipp Avenue in Elmwood Park. We thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this very important parking matter.
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Garfield Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC)
Mission Statement:
The Early Childhood Advisory Council is to provide an opportunity for local stakeholders in the education and welfare of pre-school age students to participate in community wide planning as conducted by the school district. In addition, the council is to review progress towards full implementation of high-quality programs, regardless of venue, and to consider and propose resolution of issues that arise during implementation.
When families, schools, and community institutions collectively agree upon their goals and decide how to reach them everyone will benefit. By all of us working together the schools, families, and communities can prepare for a more promising future.
Goals and Visions:
Identify with the council members what each stakeholder can bring to the Garfield Preschool Program.Continue to increase family involvement in the preschool program.Assess the needs of families with preschool children with and without special needs and develop workshops and activities for families and students. Conduct periodical reviews of our outreach program to ensure all eligible 3- and 4-year-olds are being served by our preschool program. Identify and assess what the Garfield Preschool Program has accomplished in relation to the DOE guidelines and in relation to the SAVS. Continue to infuse a multicultural program throughout the preschool program. Work in collaboration with the transition committee to ensure a smooth transition for students. (2025-2026 School Year – updated)