Franklin School: Future paleontologists at work! 🦕🔎 Our 1st grade KEEP students carefully excavated 'fossils' in a Cookie Dig, just like real scientists! 🍪🦴 #FutureScientists #CookieFossilDig #HandsOnLearning
Franklin School: The students in Ms. Kearns' Pre-K class are exploring the fascinating world of light. Today, they had the chance to experience their classroom planetarium, where they marveled at the stunning views of stars twinkling in the night sky.
In celebration of the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage all of our community members to take a moment for mindfulness:
Feeling stressed? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to bring your mind to the present: 5 things you can see
4 things you can hear
3 things you can touch
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
This quick exercise helps reduce anxiety and boost focus. Give it a try! 🌟 #MindfulnessMatters #WellnessWeek
In honor of the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage all of our community members to take a moment for mindfulness:
Did you know? Drinking water can improve your focus and energy! 💧 Make it fun by:
✅ Setting a water reminder on your phone.
✅ Adding fresh fruit for a flavor boost! 🍓🍋
✅ Keeping a bottle at your desk and taking small sips throughout the day.
In celebration of the Kearny School District Elementary School Wellness Week, we encourage our community to take a break for mindfulness:
Pause. Breathe. Reset. 🌿 Take 2 minutes for a mindfulness break today:
1️⃣ Close your eyes and take a deep inhale through your nose.
2️⃣ Hold for 3 seconds.
3️⃣ Exhale slowly through your mouth.
4️⃣ Repeat 5 times.
Feeling calmer already? Try this before a test or meeting! 🧘♀️ #MindfulMoments #WellnessWeek
In celebration of the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage our community to take a moment for mindfulness:
No time for a workout? No problem! Try these 3 easy chair exercises to stay active while sitting:
✔️ Seated Leg Lifts – Lift one leg at a time, hold for a few seconds, and switch!
✔️ Chair Twists – Rotate your torso side to side for a core stretch.
✔️ Shoulder Rolls – Roll shoulders forward and backward to release tension.
💡 Tip: Move every 30 minutes to keep your body feeling great! Try these during class or at your desk. #WellnessWeek #MoveMore
The Franklin School PSD/ABA classes are using their new communication board outside on the playground. They were very interested in it and even had some of the students tell us "I want play" and "I want slide". This will help them communicate with their friends and teachers!
#Everyonecommunicatesdifferently
🌿✨ Elementary School Wellness Week kicks off on Monday, March 24th! ✨☀️ Kearny School District invites all families to "Take a Moment for Mindfulness." Whether it’s a moment of self-care or an outdoor activity with friends, embracing mindfulness helps us recharge and find balance. 🧘♂️💚
Join us in prioritizing well-being and celebrating the power of mindfulness together! 🌟 #MindfulMoments #WellnessWeek #KearnySchoolDistrict 🖤❤️🤍
The Kearny School District is seeking paraprofessionals for our classrooms. Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/kearny/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Franklin School: Creativity shines bright in KEEP! 🌈✨ Our kindergarteners took on the challenge of building a rainbow using limited materials—problem-solving and teamwork at its best! #STEMChallenge #CreativeKids
Franklin School: The PTA is happy to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week: Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st. We will be having a PTA Meeting on Wednesday March 19th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Following the meeting, we will be setting up for the book fair. We would love your help!
If you are interested in volunteering during the book fair or have any questions, please email vlydecker@kearnyschools.com.
Reminder! The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board of Education meeting today, Monday March 17th at 7pm at the board office. The public is welcome to attend.
☘️Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Kearny School District! ☘️🌈💛
Franklin School: Congratulations to our "Emoji Story Title of the Week" Winners! Nathaniel Seara, Riley Espinal, Arianna Perez!
Franklin School: The Pre-K 4 students at Franklin explored the fascinating world of a grocery store. They wrapped up their study with the grand opening of the FRANKLINS GROCERY STORE. The children had a great time playing various roles, including being customers, working at the cash register, bagging items, and even baking “cookies” as bakers. They also engaged in creating their shopping lists and cutting out coupons.
District students in grades 4 and 5 participated in A Day of Computing at Montclair State University!
Franklin School: 🎶🐄🎤 A huge round of applause for our amazing music teachers, Denise Mitchell and Amy Connolly, for leading our PreK students in their very first musical showcase—Let's Make "MOOsic!" 🎶🐔👩🌾 Dressed in the cutest farm attire, our little performers sang their hearts out about farm animals and life on the farm! 🚜🎶 Thank you, Ms. Mitchell & Ms. Connolly, for making music magical for our youngest learners! 💛👏 #FranklinSchoolMusic #LetsMakeMOOsic #PreKPerforms
Franklin School: 🎶🐄🎤 A huge round of applause for our amazing music teachers, Denise Mitchell and Amy Connolly, for leading our PreK students in their very first musical showcase—Let's Make "MOOsic!" 🎶🐔👩🌾 Dressed in the cutest farm attire, our little performers sang their hearts out about farm animals and life on the farm! 🚜🎶 Thank you, Ms. Mitchell & Ms. Connolly, for making music magical for our youngest learners! 💛👏 #FranklinSchoolMusic #LetsMakeMOOsic #PreKPerforms
📣Save the Date! The KHS Multicultural Awareness Committee proudly invites all district students and their families to attend the annual Portuguese Cultural Festival:
🗓️March 22, 2025
🕑1:00 pm
📌Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny NJ
FREE to attend. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP
Franklin School ABA program had a super fun assembly. They had a great time with the bubbles 🫧 Everyone was able to participate and were even inside a bubble! It was a great experience!
