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Welcome to Garner Elementary School’s webpage. We hope that you find all the information you need concerning our school. Please contact the office if you require any additional information at 965-5455. We look forward to serving the needs of all the children here at Garner Elementary School.
Latest News
Congratulations to Julie Whiteley, The Polk County Public Schools School-Related Employee of the Year 2023
Julie Whiteley
Whiteley is the principal’s secretary at Garner Elementary, and she’s often the first person to arrive at work. She warmly greets students and employees as they come to school and is known for having positive relationships with all staff.
Whiteley takes time to read to students and comforts them when they are sick. She also cheers their academic progress and good behavior. Garner administrators say the school runs more efficiently because of the systems Whiteley has developed. In addition, she volunteers her time with the school’s advisory committee and PTO.
Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year
Garner Elementary’ s Teacher of the Year, is Mrs. Brittney Finley, an outstanding ESE teacher who make a difference in her children’s lives daily Our School-Related Employee of the Year, is Mrs. Julie Whiteley, our wonderful Principal’s secretary! Mrs. Whiteley is a finalist and we are extremely proud of her. Tonight these two special ladies will be honored at the Inspire Awards!! Congratulations!!
1:1 Devices
Early Release Dates
The following dates have been selected as the ten (10) Student Early Dismissal Fridays this school year: August 26, 2022* September 23, 2022 October 7, 2022* October 28, 2022 November 18, 2022 December 16, 2022 January 13, 2023 February 17, 2023* March 10, 2023 April 28, 2023* *Designated for Teacher Staff Development
New School Updates
We will have monthly onsite updates on Facebook to show the progress of our new school.
Garner Ground Breaking Ceremony
Modernization Project Begins at Garner Elementary | Polk County Public Schools (polkschoolsfl.com)
Be sure to visit our Facebook Page and watch the ceremony that took place on Thursday. https://fb.watch/bG_wfypQi7/
Super AR Readers
Check out two of our 3rd grade Super AR Readers, Kaiden and Chance and the awesome shirts they received today! WAY TO GO BOYS!!
Important Update
21-22 Right to Know Letter – English
21-22 Right to Know Letter – HC
21-22 Right to Know Letter – Spanish
Parent Survey
Parents,
Please look Garner’s 2021-22 Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) and our School Compact and complete both of the brief surveys. Your input is important to us.
PFEP 2021-22 – English (Spanish) (Haitian Creole)
2021-22 Parent Survey for PFEP
Compact 2021-22 – English ( Spanish ) (Creole)
Garner 21-22 Parent Input on the Compact
Wednesday Folder
Parents please remember to check your child’s folder for important school information and be sure to sign and return to school the following day.
Get A Public Library Card
Please select the link below to get more information of getting a Public Library Card.
Information about Getting a Public Library Card
Notification to Parents:
The following reports are available in the front office in the Parent Involvement Notebook (PIN) and on the school’s website on the Title 1 page:
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Parent Involvement Plan (PIP)
- School Public Accountability Report (SPAR)
Parents/Guardians may receive a hard copy of the above-mentioned documents upon request.
