Welcome to Garfield Public
Preschool Annex 1 (GPPA1)
March 2025
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
As spring arrives later this month and the weather starts to warm up our classrooms will begin going outside when possible for gross motor time. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.
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.
While we are very fortunate to have a large parking lot for you to access during drop off and pick up, we all must do our part to maintain the safety of our children, staff, and each other. Thank you !!!
Please check your child's backpack daily for notices being sent home. We will also post updates on this webpage, via email, Instagram, and Remind messaging. Please remember that my door is always open if you have any questions or concerns. You may reach me at the number below or via email.
Sincerely,
David Nelke
Principal, GPPA1
[email protected]
973-253-6600 x1515
GPPA1 March 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