Every Student Every Day
Welcome to Garfield Elementary School!
Principal: Karen McGinty
Secretaries: Mary Jarstfer
Nancy Myers
234 S. Broadway Street
Medina, OH 44256
Phone: 330.636.4200
Fax: 330.636.3833
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Attendance Line: 330.636.4233
Please call if your child is absent or tardy
4TH GRADE FIELD TRIPS
On Wednesday, March 13 they will be going to the Cuyahoga National Park.
On Wednesday, May 15, they will be going to Wolf Creek.
Kindergarten will be going on a field trip to Wolf Creek on Friday, March 22.
Kindergarten will be going on a field trip to the Cleveland Zoo on Friday, April 19.
5TH GRADE FIELD TRIPS
On Thursday, April 4 they will be going to the PAC to see a band/orchestra concert from 9:00-11:00.
On Thursday, April 11 they will be going to Wolf Creek.
On Friday, May 10 they will be going to the Goodtime III for a ride down the Cuyahoga River.
Spring State AIR Testing for students in grade 5 will take place on the following dates:
April 16 ELA Part 1 & 2
April 24 Science Part 1 & 2
May 2 Math Part 1 & 2
Please make sure that your child is here and on time to school on these dates.
Spring State AIR Testing for students in grade 4 will take place on the following dates:
April 17 ELA Part 1 & 2
May 1 Math Part 1 & 2
Please make sure your child is here and on time to school on these dates.
Spring State ELA Testing for students in grade 3 will take place on the following dates:
April 18 ELA Part 1 & 2
April 30 Math Part 1 & 2
Please make every effort that your child is here and on time to school.
The 3rd grade will be taking a field trip to the Cleveland Zoo on Friday, April 19.
3rd grade will be taking a field trip to Wolf Creek on Tuesday, April 23.
1ST GRADE FIELD TRIP
First grade will be going to Wolf Creek on Thursday, April 25. We will be leaving school at 9:00 am and returning about 1:30 pm.
The 2nd grade will be taking a field trip to the Aquarium on Thursday, April 25.
The 3rd/4th grade spring concert will be on Wednesday, May 8 at 2:30 pm.
The 5th grade breakfast will be on Thursday, May 16 at 8:45am. The 5th grade spring concert will follow the breakfast at 9:45am.
Field Day - Tuesday, May 21
Grades All day K - 2 will be leaving Garfield at 9 am and returning at 11:30 am.
Grades 3 - 5 will be leaving Garfield at 11:30 am and returning at 2pm.
There will be an opportunity to swim so please pack a swimsuit and towel. Locker rooms will be available to change.
Please join us for the 5th grade farewell on Thursday, May 23 at 1:00 in the school gym.
Last day of school is Thursday, May 23 at 2:30 pm
2023 - 2024 SCHOOL FEES
Kindergarten,1st, 2nd - $36.00
Grade 2 - $36.00
Grades 3, 4, 5 - $44.00
Cash, check or online using payforit.net.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kdg Wolf Creek
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 5th band/orchestra. MHS
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM 5th to Wolf Creek
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kdg & 3rd to Zoo
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3rd to Wolf Creek