Garrettford’s mission is to set a positive and productive environment that is conducive to achievement in the academic and affective domains. It is based on the premise that each child is an individual of intrinsic worth with the potential to become an independent learner and the ability to adapt to this ever-changing society. We believe that real learning involves thinking and that the ability to think can be nurtured and cultivated in everyone.
"Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it." ~ Theodore Roosevelt
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~ Garrettford Elementary Motto
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Recent News
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A visit from author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Our librarian, Mrs. Torello-McClanahan, arranged for author and illustrataor, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, to visit Garrettford. Mr. Krosoczka has written the… Read More
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Fourth Grade Field Trip to Brandywine Museum
Mrs. Calvanese, our art teacher, arranged an awesome trip for our fourth graders to tour the Brandywine Museum. Students were… Read More
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Garrettford's Third Grade Night of Music
Thank you Mr. Hyde and Mr. Heimbecker for a spectacular performance. The Third Grade Night of Music was enjoyed by… Read More
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Tia Page wins Spelling B
Congratulations to Tia Page, a Garrettford 5th Grade student for winning the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Spelling B. Read More
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Week At A Glance
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Monday May 21st
Parents~ please be sure to hand in your Echo Hill Blue forms and nurse forms (if applicable). 6th…
Parents~ please be sure to hand in your Echo Hill Blue forms and nurse forms (if applicable). 6th grade orientation is at DHMS at 7 pm on May 21st.
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Tuesday May 22nd
The week of May 21st will be the LAST check out week for this school year. All books for grade 5…
The week of May 21st will be the LAST check out week for this school year. All books for grade 5 are due back May 24th (Thursday) for all other grades, books are due back to the library June 1st!
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Wednesday May 23rd
In math second grade is studying the following concepts: measurement, liquid capacity, and…
In math second grade is studying the following concepts: measurement, liquid capacity, and fractions, all of which are useful in everyday living. Please take the opportunity at home to engage your child with home activities that involve these concepts. Using these skills outside the classroom make this learning real.
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Thursday May 24th
Color Day, grades 1-3 will begin at 9:05, and grades 4&5 at 1:30. We hope to see lots of…
Color Day, grades 1-3 will begin at 9:05, and grades 4&5 at 1:30. We hope to see lots of smiling faces, and good sportsmanship.
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Friday May 25th
All schools and offices are closed. Enjoy your Memorial Weekend. Classes resume Tuesday May…
All schools and offices are closed. Enjoy your Memorial Weekend. Classes resume Tuesday May 29th.
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Education Week: Education Act
English-Language Learners
15 May 2012, 12:05 am
Children with parents who speak little to no English reap important benefits by participating in one year of center-base... Read More
Push Back High School Start Times
15 May 2012, 12:05 am
The high school day should start later for public health and learning reasons, Terra Ziporyn Snider says.... Read More
Education Week: Research
Gifted Programs Aim to Regain Budget Toehold
15 May 2012, 12:05 am
But efforts to restore federal funds for a long-running gifted education program lack Obama administration support.... Read More
Calif. Aims to Go Own Way in NCLB Waiver Bid
15 May 2012, 12:05 am
The state board approves a waiver request that departs from the Education Department’s model.... Read More
