In Garfield School, rhythm is a team sport! š„ Mr. Burzynski's 5th grade music class performed a dynamic three-part Orff ensemble (tubanos, xylophones, and movement). Students used their newly mastered 16th note rhythms to build a complex, layered groove!
At Garfield School, Mrs. Berberianās 4th Grade students celebrated the end of Amplify CKLA Unit 1 by playing Candy Land!
During this unit, we read Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. We learned that Candy Land was invented by Eleanor Abbott, a schoolteacher who had polio. While she was recovering, she wanted to make something fun for children who were sick and had to stay in the hospitalāmany of them in iron lungs. Her goal was to bring them comfort and joy through play.
Before our game, we watched a short video about how Candy Land was created and learned how it connects to our book. It was a sweet way to celebrate all our hard work!
During this unit, we read Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. We learned that Candy Land was invented by Eleanor Abbott, a schoolteacher who had polio. While she was recovering, she wanted to make something fun for children who were sick and had to stay in the hospitalāmany of them in iron lungs. Her goal was to bring them comfort and joy through play.
Before our game, we watched a short video about how Candy Land was created and learned how it connects to our book. It was a sweet way to celebrate all our hard work!
Roosevelt School held their Summer Reading Celebration with crafts, games and certificates to commemorate their literary accomplishments. We loved celebrating our amazing readers who kept the pages turning all summer long! Keep shining, Roosevelt Readers!š«š
š§” Today, Garfield School wore orange for World Unity Day! š§”
World Unity Day is about recognizing our shared humanity and promoting peace and togetherness around the globe.
The color orange symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and warmth which are the perfect qualities for building a stronger, more connected world!
World Unity Day is about recognizing our shared humanity and promoting peace and togetherness around the globe.
The color orange symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and warmth which are the perfect qualities for building a stronger, more connected world!
Franklin School students from Ms. De Matos's and Mrs. Russo's classes had a great time experimenting with a chemical reaction using cola and Mentos, watching in excitement as the two substances created an explosive eruption!
Garfield School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month! In the mornings, the students danced to famous Spanish songs as they entered the building and our ESL students taught us a Spanish Word of the Day during morning announcements. It was a great way to celebrate the rich tapestry of the Hispanic and Latino cultures!
Congratulations to our i-Ready Summer Math Contest winners! Their hard work computed perfectly and added up to some big wins!
Mr. Vega's and Ms. Guedesā KHS Forensics students visited NJIT to participate in an evidence-gathering simulation, applying classroom knowledge to hands-on investigative scenarios.
āļø Smiles for miles at the Roosevelt School Fun Run! Our students enjoyed a day full of laughter, sunshine, and school spirit. Special thanks to our teachers, staff, families and PTA for making this day a huge success!šāāļøš
The Kearny School District wishes our community a bright and beautiful Diwali!
Congratulations to our i-Ready Reading Summer Contest winners! Weāre so proud of your commitment to learning! Keep shining and striving for excellence!
In observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, all Kearny School District Schools will be closed today: Monday, October 13, 2025.
October is National Principal's Month, and we are celebrating our dedicated principals who lead with vision, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to student success every day. Thank you for inspiring excellence and shaping the future of our schools!
We want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Garfield School Custodians!
From shiny hallways to tidy classrooms, your hard work keeps our building a happy and healthy place for everyone. We couldn't do it without you!
From shiny hallways to tidy classrooms, your hard work keeps our building a happy and healthy place for everyone. We couldn't do it without you!
Garfield School: What a perfect day for learning! š¤© Mrs. Mancuso's second graders took advantage of the fresh air and our new outdoor classroom to get inspired for their writing lesson. Sunshine and sentences are the perfect combo! āļøš
Congratulations to Garfield School's September Students of the Month!!
On Custodial Workers Appreciation Day, we recognize the care and commitment of our custodial staff.
The Kearny School District sends sincere wishes for a day of reflection and peace this Yom Kippur.
Our Kindergarten scientists at Garfield School are officially weather observers! š¬ They created these awesome Breeze Buddies to help them study and track the wind. Learning is a breeze with this hands-on project! šØ
Garfield School: Mr. McShane's art students are learning about pointillism, which is a technique that involves creating art with dots. This technique requires patience, but the results are unique and beautiful. Pointillism lends itself well to nature which was the subject of this project. The students created beautiful artwork!
