Garrett Primary News
Early Release Friday, March 6
School will release at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 6 for Spring Break!
Picture Day – Thursday, February 20
Spring pictures will be taken Thursday, February 20. Your child may have free dress for pictures. Class pictures will also be taken. We can't wait to see all of your beautiful smiles!!!
Class Valentine’s Day Parties – Thursday, February 13
Classes will have their Valentine's Day parties on Thursday, February 13. Please see your child's teacher for details!
Student Holiday Monday, February 17
No school for students on Monday, February 17. Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you back at school on Tuesday, February 18!
No School February 14
There will be no school on Friday, February 14. Have a great long weekend!
Advanced Academics Night
Advanced Academics Night will be held February 6 at 6:00 PM at LHS. We hope to see you there!
Parents for African American Student Success
Please join us February 3 at 5:30 PM at JD's Center of Hope for Parents for African American Academic Success. Free food and childcare will be provided during the event.
Dual Language Testing
If you would like to have your child tested for the Dual Language program, please call 630-4250.
Gifted and Talented Testing
The window to request GT screening is January 7-February 20. Please call 630-4254 or visit http://www.lufkinisd.org/departments/1275-2/gifted-and-talented/ for an application.
MLK Day Dunbar Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
No School January 20 in Observance of MLK Day
There will be no school Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See you Tuesday, January 21!
Christmas Break – December 20, 2019 – January 6, 2020
Classes resume Tuesday, January 7, 2020. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Early Release Thursday, December 19
Garrett students dismissed at 12:00 on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Enjoy your Christmas Break Garrett Cowboys!
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes are Thursday, December 5.
Santa Claus is Coming to Garrett!
We will take pictures with Santa at school on Friday, December 6. Pictures will be $5.00 each. If you would like to order a picture, please send your money to school as soon as possible, but no later than 8:00 a.m. the morning of December 6. Only students with no...
North Pole Family Night
Join us for a North Pole Family Night, Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. We cannot wait to see everyone there!
Thanksgiving Break November 25-29, 2019
Garrett Primary will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29. Classes will resume Monday, December 2. Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
Early Release 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019
Garrett Primary students will be released at 12:00, Friday, November 22. Please make arrangements for that day and have wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Student Holiday: Monday, October 14, 2019
Monday, October 14, 2019 is a student holiday. Enjoy the extra day with your Garrett student! School resumes Tuesday, October 15.
Red Ribbon Week: October 28-November 1
Join us for our Fall Festival!!
Garrett Primary is hosting our annual Fall Festival, Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Join in on the fun and games! Students are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes! We cannot wait to see you all there!
Early Release Wednesday, September 25
Garrett Primary students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
Garrett Grandparent’s Day Friday, September 6, 2019
Please join us in celebrating our Garrett grandparents on Friday, September 6! Grandparents will visit the classroom to receive a special hand made gift and walk their grandchild to the book fair in the library for a first look! Be on the lookout for more information...
No School on Labor Day
There will be no school on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, September 3.
Woodland Heights Super Safety Saturday
Garrett Primary wants to give a big shout out to Woodland Heights Medical Center for supporting our staff! Check out their Super Safety Saturday event on Saturday, September 7! It is sure to be a fun-filled, educational, and family friendly day!