CELEBRATING SUCCESS AT GARFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
5.4.20 Hello this is Garfield Middle School Principal Richard Rigolioso to all Parents and Guardians
I am sure at this time we have all heard about the school closing for the year. I am almost positive no one is surprised by this.…This year has become a challenging time for everyone! You and your child have faced the biggest challenge ever by completing their education via remote learning. Now that the school year is coming to an end, students are now being told that there will be no graduation commencement! Rest assure this is NOT TRUE. GMS students have worked hard to get here, and the Garfield Middle School Administration/Advisors and Staff will make sure that their Virtual Graduation is history-in-the-making. As the principal of Garfield Middle School, the advisors and our virtual graduation team will assure your Garfield Middle School Virtual Graduation is unique and memorable.
We are also looking into personalizing GMS Graduation on June 18th… By scheduling a graduation parade through the town ending with a drive-in movie appeal that will be in an organized format that would meet social distancing requirements.
We will also create a graduation commencement that is ready to stream at our scheduled graduation date and time or whenever the families wish to watch. Our students can experience graduation virtually and a personally touch with their family, friends & classmates. .
The Pomp and Circumstance will play... Speeches will be given, students will be recognized for their achievements, all students will have their names announced for the graduate recognition. We even offer families an option to have banners pictures and posters and shout-outs for recognition for your child, prior to our graduation ceremony. We are still working out details that will accommodate a 8th grade class of 330 students, but it will be …History-in-the-making.
3.19.20 Hello this is Garfield Middle School Principal Richard Rigolioso to all Parents and Guardians
Just a reminder to all middle school students - Please check in with your teacher’s in the morning. Many teacher's in the middle school use teams or email for communication and are available from 8:30-12:30 daily. You will have all day to complete the assignments, but you must check in for attendance …So, Please remind your child to check their school email account daily.
If your child has not logged on to their school email account please have them do the following Go to the GMS Website , Under the "Important Announcements" section on the GMS web page, watch the video of how to login to your email account. And Check your email daily.
If you or your child needs to communicate with their counselor, go to the GMS website, Important Contacts tab, select Guidance Counseling for additional information.
Thank you and please be safe.