Garfield School: Welcome back, 6th graders! This year is extra special—it’s your last year here at Garfield School. We’re so proud of how far you’ve come and can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish as leaders of our school. Let’s make this year one to remember!
Let's Glow Kards! 🏈 Join us tonight, September 4th, at KHS Stadium for the first home Football game of the season! Wear neon to support the Kardinals as they take on North Bergen. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Garfield School bid farewell to our dear retiree, Mrs. Elena Kruger. After 35 years of service to the Kearny School District as a 2nd grade teacher, special education teacher, and LDTC, Mrs. Kruger will be greatly missed by our students, families, administration, faculty and staff. She has made a difference in countless lives and we wish her all the best in her retirement!
Garfield School: Today, we cheered on our amazing 6th graders during the traditional Clap Out as they officially said goodbye to Garfield School and stepped into their next chapter at Lincoln Middle School! With proud smiles and a few happy tears, they walked the halls one last time while students and staff lined up to send them off with love and applause.
Good luck at Lincoln—you’ll do great things!
Garfield School: Our 6th graders had a blast during their yearbook signing celebration! Laughter, memories, and heartfelt messages filled the pages as students reflected on an unforgettable year. From silly notes to sweet goodbyes, it was the perfect way to wrap up their time at Garfield School.
Garfield School: Today we say goodbye to our incredible 6th graders at Garfield School as they wrap up their last day! From classroom achievements to unforgettable memories, this group of students has truly left their mark. 💙✏️
We are so proud of the leaders, learners, and kind classmates you’ve become. As you head off to middle school, remember—you’ll always be a part of the Garfield family. 💫
Good luck on your next adventure! We’ll miss you! 🐾🎓
Garfield School: We are incredibly proud to recognize our amazing ESL students who have officially exited the ESL program! Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, these students have shown tremendous growth in their English language skills—both academically and socially.
Their determination is an inspiration to all of us, and we can’t wait to see all they will accomplish moving forward. Congratulations on this important milestone—you did it!
Garfield School: 💃🕺 6th Grade End-of-Year Dance! 🎉🎶
Our 6th graders danced the afternoon away at their end-of-year celebration! It was a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories with friends and teachers. 💫
We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year. Best of luck as you head off to Lincoln School — you’re going to do amazing things!
Garfield School: A huge congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Award recipients! These students showed outstanding dedication by showing up every single day — rain or shine, they were here, ready to learn and give their best.
Your commitment sets a powerful example for all of us. Keep up the amazing work!
Garfield School: Congratulations to our incredible students who showed the most growth on their i-Ready assessments this year! Your hard work, dedication, and determination truly paid off — and even Plory and Snargg are proud of you!
A huge shoutout to Kristen Salisbury, Andrea Regan, Jayme Tchalabi, and Jackis Mantes for organizing these fantastic awards and assemblies. Your support and encouragement make all the difference. Thank you, coaches, for celebrating our students’ success and making growth exciting!
Keep striving, keep growing!
Garfield School: Mr. Cap's class worked so hard and crushed their iReady goals this year that they earned a well-deserved reward; a Build-a-Tent & Movie Day!
Garfield School: 🎓 6th Grade End-of-Year Awards Assembly 🎓
We wrapped up the year with a special awards assembly to celebrate our amazing 6th grade students! Awards were presented for Highest GPA in a subject area and Presidential Award — honoring those who maintained all A’s from 4th through 6th grade. Our teachers are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth shown by each student this year. Congratulations to all award recipients, and best of luck as you head into middle school—you’re going to do great things! 🌟
Garfield School: The 6th graders in Ms. Vicente's class ended the year with a fun food truck project—using math to budget, design, and bring their tasty ideas to life!
Garfield School: 6th-grade students in Mrs. Lonnay's ELA class wrapped up their unit on Ancient Greece with a creative and hands-on project! As a culminating activity, each student selected a Greek god or goddess to research and then brought their character to life by designing and crafting a clay mask. Using paint and sculpting techniques, they created detailed representations of their chosen deity. The project combined art, history, and research skills, allowing students to dive deeper into mythology while expressing their creativity.
Garfield School: Our 6th-grade peer leaders visited the 5th-grade classrooms to share a special presentation about what to expect in middle school. They spoke about the exciting opportunities in 6th grade, from switching classes and joining clubs to making new friends and becoming more independent. The peer group also offered helpful tips, answered questions, and eased any nerves the 5th graders had about the transition. It was a great example of student leadership and support!
On June 5th, the second graders at Garfield School threw a fantastic Starbooks Publishing Party — and guess what? They’re officially published authors now! 🎉 Each class crafted and illustrated their very own books, bursting with creativity and imagination.
The young authors proudly shared their stories not only with fellow second graders but also with the eager ears of first graders and kindergartners. To celebrate their big achievement, everyone enjoyed tasty bagels and juice.
A big shoutout to Starbucks of Kearny for fueling the grown-ups with delicious coffee! ☕ And a huge thank you to our special guests — Dr. Masters, Ms. Biondo, and Mrs. Tchalabi — who made the day even more memorable.
What a fun and inspiring day filled with stories, smiles, and plenty of sparkle! 🌟📚
Garfield School End of the Year KEEP celebration!
Garfield School: Garfield School clinched the 6th-grade boys soccer tournament championship yesterday in a dramatic finish at Kearny High School. Battling through pouring rain, the team triumphed in a tense penalty shootout, showcasing grit, determination, and teamwork. Congratulations to the champions!
Today we proudly celebrated Garfield School's 5th graders as they graduated from the L.E.A.D. program—learning lifelong lessons about making safe, healthy, and responsible choices. Thank you to the KPD's Officer Brady for teaching the students, the Kearny Municipal Alliance for supporting the program, Deputy Chief Bershefski, Sergeant Grimm, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Councilman Ficeto, Officer Miranda, Officer Aquino and our Garfield families for attending the ceremony and supporting our students.
Garfield School: Feasting like royalty and cheering like champions! A well earned medieval games adventure for our amazing 6th-grade peers and patrols!
