Fourth and fifth grade students from Mrs. DeMatos' class at Franklin School took a trip to West Hudson Park for a hands-on gardening experience! They learned about gardening techniques and the nutrients our plants need to grow. ๐ฑ๐ชด
Kearny School District Annual Art Show, Thursday May 16th!
Franklin School: Dr. Cali, our incredible principal, stepped into the world of imagination today with our 5th graders! ๐ From diving into a captivating novel to sparking lively discussions, it was a day filled with learning, laughter, and shared curiosity. #PrincipalGoals #ReadingAdventures #Itsgoodtobeafalcon
At Franklin School, Mrs. Russo's 4th Grade ESL class got to be geologists for the day and learned about core sampling! Using FunDip, the team of scientists made the different layers of the Earth's crust and examined the cross section of layers from their cups. โ๏ธ๐#GeologyRocks
At Franklin School, Mrs. Russo's ESL classes learned the importance of volunteering and doing for others in an interactive social-emotional learning lesson. We made Mother's Day cards for Alaris Health for all the moms there.๐๐
In recognition of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, the Kearny School District extends heartfelt gratitude to our nursing staff. Thank you for all you do to keep our children safe and healthy. We appreciate you!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from the Kearny School District! Extending sincerest gratitude for the dedication and commitment to education brought forth by our teachers, this week and every week. Thank you for all that you do.
At Franklin School, Ms Klein's class celebrated Cinco de Mayo early by reading "Taco Taco What do you see?" and listened to some songs. Then, they made our very own tacos ๐ฎ.
Franklin School: Ms. Lydecker's 3rd graders finished their "Cloud Unit" and went outside to draw and identify clouds!
In recognition of National School Principal's Day, we would like to express our gratitude to each of our school principals: Mr. Brack, Dr. Cali, Mr. Hempel, Mrs. Iacono, Dr. Masters, Mr. Moyano, and Mr. Zimmerman. Your dedication to our students, families, and staff is valued and appreciated. Thank you for all you do for our school community!
On Friday, Ms. Klein's class went to Big Nick's and used their iPad communication devices to practice their communication skills, including ordering and using money to purchase lunch! Their progress this year has been amazing, these trips allow for immersive, life skills experiences.
Franklin School: What a fun day welcoming our guests to "Bring Your Child to Work" day!
๐ At Franklin School, Ms. Klein's class celebrated Earth Day and Action for Earth week by learning about "Going green" while reading an adapted book and answering simple questions using their communication devices. Then they made a TyeDye Earth. ๐
@NJDOE #ClimateChangeEducation #ClimateEd #ActionforEarthNJ
Franklin School: Mrs. Melker's 1st grade KEEP students are enjoying painting the fossils they created!
๐ฆTiny scientists, big discoveries! ๐๐ PreK students buzzing with excitement as they dive into our bug study with Action for Earth NJ. ๐ฑ๐ Let's explore the world beneath our feet! #ClimateChangeEducation #ClimateEd #ActionForEarthNJ @NJDOE
Beep! Beep! Just wanted to STOP ๐and say thank you to all of our School Bus Drivers and Bus Aides! We appreciate all that you do to provide safe transportation for our students. Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! ๐
What a wonderful World! Mrs. Hoch's first graders created special drawings in honor of Earth Day! ๐๐ฟ #ClimateChangeEducation #ClimateEd #ActionforEarthNJ
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Franklin School: Day 1 of our annual PBSIS Carnival was a success! Our PreK-2 students enjoyed playing games, winning fun prizes, and jumping around on our bounce houses! It's always a blast! A special thank you to KHS student athletes from the Kardinal Tennis Team for helping us run the show! #itsgoodtobeafalcon
Exploring the wonders of nature with Mrs. Magee's students at Franklin School! ๐ง๏ธ Our third graders are checking their rain gauges and diving into the science of precipitation. โ๏ธ #ClimateChangeEducation #ClimateEd #ActionforEarthNJ @NJDOE
Our Franklin School staff members were recently recognized for their exemplary action and provision of care in response to the Kearny community.