Garfield School students celebrated their summer reading achievements with a Luau Party! Students made sand art, participated in arts and crafts, worked on STEM activities, and more!
At Garfield School, Ms. Benenati's class were true weather watchers! They created their own "Breeze Buddies" and took them outside to measure the wind. The class was blown away by the amount of fun they had!
Today in Mr. Capaleo's class, we had an exciting lesson on forces! The students learned about push forces by using straws to navigate a fun obstacle course. They explored how to apply a push to move objects around different challenges, making learning hands-on and engaging.
Congratulations to Garfield School's September Students of the Month!
Happy National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable!
Garfield School: In Mrs. Mancuso's 2nd grade science lesson, students explored different properties of materials used for clothing and why we wear clothes. They designed and built hats that could protect them from the sun.
Garfield School has some "Kind Cookies" in the house! These students were recognized for acts of kindness.
Garfield School hosted its annual Back to School Night! Parents could meet the teachers, tour the building, and access valuable resources available to them and their families.
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☀️📚Congratulations to our Learning Ally Summer Reading contest winners!
Our students were recently awarded gift cards and certificates for their outstanding performance in the i-Ready Summer Math contest. Their hard work and dedication throughout the summer really paid off!
Garfield School kicked off "Start with Hello" week with the 6th graders writing "Hello" in different languages with chalk on the sidewalk.
📣Reminder! Kearny Public Schools will hold its regular Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 16th at the board office: 172 Midland Avenue. The meeting will be open to the public at 7pm.
Garfield's 6th graders, accompanied by Mr. Policano and Principal Masters, solemnly commemorate the anniversary of 9/11 in front of the school's memorial flag.
On Friday, September 6th, Kearny High School began its pep rally with the 23rd annual 9/11 Flag Raising and Remembrance Ceremony. Led by Marty Nystrom and featuring families of Kearny residents who lost their lives in the attacks, the ceremony offered a moment to reflect and honor those from Kearny affected by the tragedy. We will never forget. 🕊️
🚀 Ready, set, go! The new school year is here, and the staff and faculty at Garfield School are thrilled to welcome you all back. We are ready for an awesome year ahead! 💥🏫
The third annual Faculty Field Day, held on September 3, 2024, centered around teacher wellness. The event began with a keynote address by Dr. Katie Peters, who emphasized the value of kindness and empathy. Following the keynote, teachers participated in various wellness activities, including yoga, yard games, walking, painting, cooking, and more. The day concluded with a lively pop-up performance by Appetite for Instruction, an all-faculty band featuring Marlaina Melker on vocals, James Sickinger on guitar, John Kubowicz on keyboard, Jeremy Gorin on saxophone, and Salvatore Coffaro on drums. Inspired, teachers and staff are ready to welcome their students to an exciting year!
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Welcome back! The Kearny School District is excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with you. From our preschoolers to our seniors, let's make this year one of learning, friendship and success! Fly, Kardinals, fly!
Garfield School 6th Grade Class of 2024. Best of Luck in Lincoln Middle School!
Garfield School Field Day!
Mr. Softee visits Garfield School!
