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.
"If you can give your son or daughter only one gift, let it be enthusiasm." ~ Bruce Barton
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~ Garrettford Elementary Motto
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Recent News
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First Grade celebrates 100 days!
Elijah Beaty is writing 100 words for our 100 Word Challenge to celebrate 100 days in first grade! Read More
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Garrettford's Student Council
Student Council Members decorated sins for the Souper Bowl Soup Drive. The drive continues through Friday Feb. 10th. Student council… Read More
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Countdown to Mrs. Cocco's retirement!
The countdown to Mrs. Cocco's retirement has begun. This Friday is her last day. Read More
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Why I Like to Read Contest
Dear Parents, Teachers, Administrators, and Librarians: WHYY Educational Programs and Services and Verizon are pleased… Read More
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Week At A Glance
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Monday Feb. 20th
No school today, Presidents’ Day. We hope you are enjoying your long weekend!
No school today, Presidents’ Day. We hope you are enjoying your long weekend!
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Tuesday Feb. 21st
GARRETTFORD BOOK DRIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2012 TO MARCH 2, 2012 (READ ACROSS AMERICA…
GARRETTFORD BOOK DRIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2012 TO MARCH 2, 2012 (READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY) GARRETTFORD STUDENT COUNCIL IS SUPPORTING A BOOK DRIVE SPONSORED BY UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL ~NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ~NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY BOXES WILL BE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OVER THE NEXT FEW…
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Wed. Feb. 22nd
Pretzel day, just $.50 for those delicious soft pretzels. First grade will be exploring the…
Pretzel day, just $.50 for those delicious soft pretzels. First grade will be exploring the world this week when we read the story "Ways People Live". We will be learning about the different climates in deserts, jungles and the Arctic. We are also practicing our long vowels this week.…
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Thursday Feb. 23rd
Save the date: Garrettford's 4th Annual Literacy Night is being planned and is scheduled for…
Save the date: Garrettford's 4th Annual Literacy Night is being planned and is scheduled for Thursday March 29, 2012.
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Friday Feb. 24th
WEB NEWS from 2nd grade. The second grade students are reading a biography about George…
WEB NEWS from 2nd grade. The second grade students are reading a biography about George Washington Carver. We are enjoying his story as well as learning lots of facts about peanuts. Did you know that a 12 ounce jar of peanut butter contains about 540 peanuts? WOW!
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Education Week: Education Act
What Research Says About School Choice
21 February 2012, 12:02 am
Nine scholars and analysts write that research bolsters the case for school choice experiments.... Read More
Study Gives First Look at Data's Impact on Districts
21 February 2012, 12:02 am
Early results are promising from a study of efforts in 59 districts to launch data-driven reforms.... Read More
Education Week: Research
Waiver Hopefuls Put Through Paces by Review Process
21 February 2012, 12:02 am
Winning states had to tailor their plans on how to hold schools accountable for various groups of at-risk students.... Read More
Federal K-12 Footprint at Core of ESEA Hearing
17 February 2012, 12:02 am
A House panel looks at bills to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, with competing vision on display.... Read More