Franklin School: To prepare for state testing, Mrs. Janz and Mrs. Onnembo sent home top secret letters to their families. Their loved ones wrote an encouraging message and the students were able to read them before they started their test, giving them a boost of confidence to start their day!
Franklin School: Can your boat float? 🛶💡 Mrs. Melker's KEEP students took on the challenge of building boats using just popsicle sticks, tape, and tin foil! We put them to the test—how many marbles can they hold before they sink? ⚓🧠 #STEMChallenge #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #FloatOrSink
The Kearny School District proudly celebrates our dedicated educators whose passion, creativity, and care empower every student to thrive—thank you for inspiring minds and shaping futures every day. 🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
The ESL Honor Society recently inducted 13 new members and presented 8 graduating seniors with their honor cords. We are incredibly proud of the notable academic achievements and leadership demonstrated by these outstanding students!
Franklin School: Franklin’s Pre-K Garden was full of excitement for the grand opening of Tiny Green Thumbs! All the Pre-K classes came together to celebrate their seed study. Each child placed their special plaque into their own planter box. Everyone is so happy and excited to start growing their very own seeds!
Franklin School: Franklin’s Pre-K Garden was full of excitement for the grand opening of Tiny Green Thumbs! All the Pre-K classes came together to celebrate their seed study. Each child placed their special plaque into their own planter box. Everyone is so happy and excited to start growing their very own seeds!
Franklin School: Mrs. McShane’s and Mrs. Connolly’s Junior Peers partnered with the 4th Grade for an Egg Hunt to prepare for the upcoming NJSLA exam. Students solved various math problems hidden inside plastic eggs placed around our turf. What an “eggcellent” way to get ready for our state test!
Franklin School: The Franklin School Student Council and Ms. DeMatos's 4th grade had a blast on their annual Library Trip! Students delved into the rich culture and history of Kearny, made even more special by a tour led by former Franklin School teacher, Barbara Toczko. A big thank you to the Kearny Public Library for this memorable and educational experience!
🔔Reminder: The Kearny School District will its regular Board of Education Meeting:
⌚7 pm
📌Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street
The public is welcome to attend.
Franklin School: Mrs. McSorley’s students practice measuring classroom items as part of their Measurement unit in Math class, AND the Science students join a webcast with real life storm chasers!
Franklin School: 🚒 Miss Lowry’s and Mrs. Vezos’ 1st grade class got a special visit from the Kearny Fire Department today! Big thanks to our local heroes for sharing safety tips and big smiles! 🔥👨🚒👩🚒 #KearnyFD #CommunityHelpers #FranklinSchoolFun
The Franklin ABA & PSD classes began their 2nd Annual Spring Activities Day with a classroom visit by the Easter Bunny. The students then participated in several fine motor and gross motor activities with the assistance of the Peer Leaders. They also had the opportunity to work on vocabulary words (e.g., "look," "throw," "match," etc.) using picture symbols. They ended the day with a fun Easter egg hunt!
Today, we celebrate our amazing Administrative Professionals who keep the our school district running smoothly each and every day. From welcoming families to supporting staff and students, your organization, care, and dedication make a lasting impact across our schools. Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Earth Day from the Kearny School District! 🌎
Beep beep! 🚌 It’s Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we wanted to stop and wish our district bus drivers a big THANK YOU for providing safe transportation for our students every day!🚦 💛
🐰 The Kearny School District wishes all our families a hoppy Easter filled with joy, love, and sweet moments together!
Wishing our Kearny families a joyful and meaningful Passover! 🕊️ May this week be filled with peace, reflection, and cherished moments with loved ones.
🌸 Wishing our entire school community a relaxing and refreshing Spring Break! 🌞 All schools will be closed from Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, April 22!
Franklin School: Here are the "Emoji Story Title of the Week" Winners! Brianna Caceda and Ethan Guerra!
Franklin School: 🌸📚 Mrs. Gleason’s PreK class visited the library to welcome spring with a story about cherry blossoms! After learning about these beautiful blooms, our little artists painted their very own cherry blossom trees. A perfect blend of literacy and creativity! 🌸✨ #SpringtimeInTheLibrary #CherryBlossomMagic #LittleArtists
