In the school's effort to promote acceptance, understanding, and interaction of ALL students, there is an ongoing effort to educate students as to understanding the needs of ALL students - specifically students with disabilities, students of different races, religions, cultures, and genders.  Additionally, Garfield is focused on the utilization of 2nd Step in all classrooms as their schoolwide Character Education Program integrated into the classrooms.  Garfield also has a Student Discipline Action Plan and monitors the effectiveness of the plan making changes as necessary based on referrals regarding students with disabilities, students of different races, cultures, and gender.

Room 57 made Dream Catchers during Native American History Month.  The dream catcher is one of the most enduring and widespread symbols associated with Native American culture.  It's commonly believed that the iconic hoop-and-web form is meant to protect sleepers from bad dreams by "catching" them, while letting the good dreams pass through, hence the name.  Source - Google

 

 

During December 2022 our Deaf and Hard of Hearing program focused on holidays around the world.  One of the holidays they learned about was Hanukkah and students made latkes and played dreidel.

 

 

During Garfield's annual Multicultural Fashion Show students share the customs and symbolism associated with traditional clothing from their heritage. This annual event is planned every spring, so stay tuned for details!

 

 

In honor of kids who have Down Syndrome we recognize World Down Syndrome Day at Garfield each year.  World Down Syndrome Day is officially observed on 3/21 to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21^st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.  This year students in grades 1-6 ran for 3 minutes and 21 seconds to support the National Down Syndrome Society Run.

In November students in Room 13 learned about Dia de los Muertos through literature and art.