Garfield School Book Fair! Thank you to the PTA.
Garfield School Trunk to Treat! Thanks for Garfield School PTA, staff, volunteers, families, and of course the teachers who got pied in the face. 🎃
Posters full of positivity at Garfield School! Our 6th grade PEERS shared inspiring messages throughout the hallway to support one another during state testing week.
Thank you to the Kearny Fire Department and Firefighter Mike for teaching the Garfield School PreK-4th grade students the importance of fire safety!
Garfield School's 6th grade scientists were diving deep into their model pond ecosystems! They learned to distinguish between abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living) factors to understand how a habitat truly functions.
The students collected water samples, observed the tiny microscopic life under a microscope as they prepare their ponds for their frogs to live in.
The students collected water samples, observed the tiny microscopic life under a microscope as they prepare their ponds for their frogs to live in.
In Garfield School, rhythm is a team sport! 🥁 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. Berberian’s 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 hospital—many 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 hospital—many 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!
Garfield School: In Mrs. Isabella's math class, Fear Factor Fractions had students tackling tricky problems and conquering their math fears one fraction at a time!
Garfield School: Our Student Council members are gearing up for Red Ribbon Week! 🎀 They helped prepare and distribute red ribbons to all the classrooms as we get ready to celebrate making good decisions and healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week is all about encouraging students to make positive choices every day. Great teamwork and school spirit!
Garfield School: Kindness matters! Our Caught Being Kind winners were recognized for their thoughtful actions and positive attitudes. Thank you for making our school a brighter place!
Mrs. Gerbasio from Garfield School and Mrs. Sickinger from Franklin School spent the day at Turtle Back Zoo Berson-Family Education Center learning all about the natural habitats of the animals on exhibit. They even got to feed giraffes lettuce and see some behind the scenes action!
Garfield School: Mrs. Lonnay’s 6th-grade social studies students recently wrapped up their studies on The Civilization of Ancient Sumer. To bring history to life, students used clay to recreate cuneiform writing, one of the world’s first written languages. They also enjoyed reading the Scholastic Scope play about The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known stories in human history!
🧡 Today, Garfield School wore orange for World Unity Day! 🧡
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!
Garfield School: Swishing fractions and sinking math skills! 🏀💯 Students reviewed multiplying fractions with a quick game of basketball in Mrs. Isabella's 6th-grade class.
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!
✨Garfield School Library classes were held outside today. Students visited the outdoor tables and participated in a book tasting, sampling new books in the Garfield School Library Collection, all while enjoying the fresh air!🌞📚
Congratulations to our i-Ready Reading Summer Contest winners! We’re so proud of your commitment to learning! Keep shining and striving for excellence!
Mrs Coleman and Mr Tchalabi wrapped up Fire Safety Week in Health classes at Garfield School! Students learned about roles of firefighters as community helpers, and how they work as a team. These 2nd Grade Projects are now on display in the Gym! Thank you to our local firefighters for keeping us safe!
First graders in Ms. Concepcion's class enjoy the playground on a sunny day at Garfield School.
Ms. Gallagher and Ms. Seeley invited their second grade students to make observations using all five senses. Students got to feel the inside of a pumpkin and describe it.
