Welcome to Garfield Public
Preschool Annex 1 (GPPA1)
April 2025
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Spring is officially here...hopefully the weather continues to warm up so we can enjoy our outdoor playground and field on a regular basis. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately and wearing the proper footwear so they can participate.
If you were unable to attend your child's Parent/Teacher conference on 4/2 and 4/3 please look to schedule an alternative day/time to meet so you can review your child's progress and discuss their report cards.
Make sure you refer to the school district calendar and the GPPA1 calendar sent home as we have a number of one-session days upcoming along with Spring Break and a number of events during the Week of the Young Child celebration 4/7 - 4/11.
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.
- 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.
Sincerely,
David Nelke
Principal, GPPA1
[email protected]
973-253-6600 x1515
GPPA1 April Calendar
Re-Registration for all students returning 2025-2026 School Year
The Garfield school district is conducting a re-registration for all students planning to return for the 2025-2026 school year. Information for re-registration can be found on the district website, gboe.org, and by clicking on the Re-Registration link. Here is the link below:
https://www.gboe.org/district/student_pre-_registration/re-_registration
Re-Registration is ongoing and must be completed by June 30th.
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 2024-2025 school year:
https://www.fridayparentportal.com/Garfield/preregistration