📣 Due to the anticipated weather conditions, the Kearny School District will follow a delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 6.
🔔 PreK through grade six will arrive at 10:00am and grades seven through twelve will arrive at 9:50 am.
⚠️ There will be no Right at School morning care.
⚠️ We will re-evaluate the weather conditions in the morning and communicate any necessary information. Thank you.
Franklin School: The 5th grade students in Mrs. Kyak’s KEEP classes explored the concept of tiny houses and the reasons people choose to live in them. As part of their learning experience, they designed their own tiny house floor plans. Through this activity, students applied creativity, problem-solving, and spatial planning skills while gaining insight into minimalist living and efficient home design.
Franklin School: Our Emoji Story Title of the Week Winners! Congrats to Gabriella Martins and LiAngelo Batista! #itsgoodtobeafalcon
The 6th grade LLD students joined KHS Success classes for a hands-on Life Skills event, learning essential tasks like doing laundry and making a quick meal. Huge thanks to our amazing teachers and aides for making this experience so meaningful!
Thank you to our School Counselors for all you do for our staff and students!
Franklin School: ✨ Future Engineers in Action! 🚀📐 ✨
Mrs. Melker's 2nd grade KEEP students put on their engineering hats and designed their very own dream rooms! 🏠💡 After carefully sketching blueprints, they proudly presented their creative designs on the Promethean Board for their classmates to see. 🎤📊 From secret hideouts to indoor slides, their imaginations ran wild with possibilities! 🌟
Franklin School: ✨ Future Engineers in Action! 🚀📐 ✨
Mrs. Melker's 2nd grade KEEP students put on their engineering hats and designed their very own dream rooms! 🏠💡 After carefully sketching blueprints, they proudly presented their creative designs on the Promethean Board for their classmates to see. 🎤📊 From secret hideouts to indoor slides, their imaginations ran wild with possibilities! 🌟
Happy Lunar New Year to our students, staff and families. Wishing you joy and renewal in the Year of the Snake!
Franklin School: What a wonderful Winter Concert put on by our very own talented students! Thank you to our fabulous music staff, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Connolly, and Mr. Kubowicz!
Franklin School: Emoji Story Title of the Week Winners are: Rahyana Ait Brahim and Caleb Cowley!
At the January Board meeting, 21 Kearny teachers were recognized for earning their ESL certifications through a partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University. Of those 21 teachers, 11 also earned their Bilingual certification. Teachers and their families were invited to a reception followed by recognition at the Board meeting with a certificate. Congratulations to all these inspiring teachers for their notable accomplishments and for their dedication to our district's students!
Franklin School: Future engineers in Mrs. Kyak’s 6th grade KEEP classes showing off their creativity and problem-solving skills with their homemade snowball launchers! ❄️🚀 #STEM #EngineeringChallenge #6thGradeInnovators
Franklin School 4th graders had an enriching experience presenting their cultural heritage posters to their classmates. They showcased their ancestral roots, shared popular dishes, music, folk dances, traditional attire, and meaningful customs. Some even wore or displayed traditional outfits, explaining the significance behind their designs. They also highlighted famous figures from their cultures and passed-down stories, creating a vibrant celebration of diversity and tradition.
❄️It’s sweater weather season at Franklin School, and Mrs. Dematos' students have embraced the icy temps by computing long division problems to decorate a wintery sweater! ☃️
Franklin School: Mrs. McShane’s class enjoyed a Book Break with author Cece Bell. The question their class submitted was selected to be read on the live interview! So exciting! Great job!
📅 Preschool and Kindergarten parents: mark your calendars! The Kearny School District will be accepting online registrations for the 2025-26 school year:
⭐ Pre-K4 & Kindergarten registration begins February 1st at 9am.
⭐ Pre-K3 lottery registration begins March 1st at 9am.
🎒 Registration is online only. For more information, visit the Residency and Registration page at www.kearnyschools.com.
Franklin School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on January 28th from 9am-10am.
As part of their Clothing Study, Franklin School's PSD Classes met with the KHS Band and Color Guard, who showed the preschoolers their instruments, uniforms, and flags. Thanks for a great visit! 🥁
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today we reflect on the dream, honoring equality, resilience, and education. Let us continue the journey towards justice and understanding.
🔔Reminder! The Kearny School District will hold its Regular Board Meeting:
📅Tuesday, January 21, 2025
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street
🕧7pm
The public is welcome to attend.
