Welcome to Garfield Public
Preschool Annex 1 (GPPA1)
December 2025
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
As we enter December we have several events coming up at GPPA1. Our Dinner with Santa is 12/4 @ 5:00pm. This month's Fun Friday event is 12/5 @ 1:15pm. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on 12/9 (afternoon), 12/10 (afternoon), and 12/11 (evening). If you haven't already done so please schedule your conference time with your child's teacher. All 3 days are one-session days. On 12/19 you are invited to attend our Holiday Show.
As the weather has become much colder please make sure to dress your children appropriately. When the weather allows we will still look to bring students outdoors for gross-motor time. Most mornings when the weather is too cold drop off will take place at the doors as students will line up inside. Dismissal will depend on the days weather.
Notices were sent home reminding everyone that documentation for your child's Flu Shot is due by 12/31.
Please be reminded that outdoor lineup begins at 8:05am, and students will be marked late after 8:20am. Dismissal is 2:25pm. Any visitors to the building must enter by our security officer Mr. Bob, and provide identification.
Drop off/Pick up Tips and Reminders:
- Please park in lined spaces throughout the lot. Do not park along curbs or in front of any cones/barriers. If you do so we will ask you to move your car to a designated space.
- Please do not move any cones or barriers, they are there for a reason !
- Please maintain a safe speed when driving in the lot.
- If possible we suggest backing into the spaces, so when you are leaving you have a better view in front of you as others are walking in the lot.
- Make sure to hold you child's hand in the parking and/or keep them close by.
- Speak to and remind your child about parking lot safety.
- Please make every effort to arrive on time. Children are marked late after 8:20.
- Make sure to contact the school if your child will be absent for any reason. Be reminded that a doctor's note is required if sick and absent 3 or more consecutive days.
I thank you all for your continued cooperation and partnership to make this a great school year. As always please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
David Nelke
Principal, GPPA1
[email protected]
973-253-6600 x1515
GPPA1 December Calendar
Safety Reminders:
Please try to get your child here on time in the morning at 8:05. Always walk with your child in the parking lot during both drop off and pick up. At indoor drop off, please be sure you see an adult to take your child safely to his/her class. Students will be marked late after 8:20 am.
Registration for new incoming students is on-going. You must be a Garfield resident, and your child must turn 3 years old by October 1st. Please click on this link for pre-registration for 2025-2026 school year:
https://www.gboe.org/district/student_pre-_registration