Garfield School KEEP students brainstormed using their out-of-the-box thinking today — creativity on blast! 💡🚀
Happy World Teachers’ Day! The Kearny School District celebrates the educators whose dedication, creativity, and care help our students learn and grow. Thank you for all you do!
Surprise Attendance Day at Garfield School! 🎉 Students who came to school were rewarded with extra recess — smiles, energy, and teamwork all around. ⛹️♀️🌳You never know when the next surprise attendance day will be. Keep coming to school and learning with us!
Hello, fall! 🍂 Garfield School second graders in Mrs. Mancuso's class celebrated the start of autumn with a seasonal craft—cutting, gluing, painting, and sharing stories about fall favorites. 🍁🎨 Seeing their creativity bloom with the season was wonderful.
First graders at Garfield School practiced CVC words today using poster cards.📚 Who else loves hands-on phonics?
On September 25th Garfield School celebrated Dolly Day. Dolly Parton spent decades inspiring people through her music, generosity, and commitment to childhood literacy. Our students participated by bringing in their favorite book from home and discussed what they love about reading. ❤️📚📖
Garfield School: Students kicked off their first unit of Ancient History by traveling back in time to explore the lives of early humans and the fascinating world of cave drawings! After learning about some of the earliest forms of human expression, students got creative and tried their hand at recreating their own cave drawings.
Garfield School: Congratulations! Garfield students "chews" kindness for the month of September.
Garfield School: As part of Hello Week, our 6th graders “chalked the walk” with colorful greetings in many different languages. From “Hola” to “Bonjour” to “Ciao,” students helped spread a message of kindness, welcome, and inclusivity to everyone entering our school!
Garfield School: Ms. Chen hosted her annual Band Assembly, giving students an exciting introduction to the many instruments they can choose from when joining the Garfield School Band! Students had the opportunity to see and hear the different instruments and learn about the fun of becoming a young musician. Even our principal, Dr. Masters, joined in on the fun and showed off her flute skills! 🎶 We love seeing our staff and students come together to celebrate music, creativity, and new opportunities!
With reflective and meaningful Yom Kippur wishes, may this Day of Atonement bring peace, forgiveness, and renewal.
Garfield School: The first week of school has just wrapped up, and our 6th grade students had a blast participating in fun team-building activities. A great start to learning and working together!
Second grade students in Ms. Seeley and Mrs. Soltis class are building their math fact fluency through engaging center activities. They practice addition and subtraction facts using games, hands-on materials, partner activities, and independent practice. These centers give students opportunities to strengthen their accuracy, build confidence, and develop strategies for solving facts more efficiently. Students are encouraged to work together, explain their thinking, and have fun while learning!
Garfield School students wore Red, White, and Blue on Patriots Day in remembrance of September 11th.
Garfield School students enjoyed the first days of school!
Garfield School:
🇺🇸 Remembering September 11th
As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Garfield School students and staff took time to remember and reflect. Our students participated in raising the flag at half-staff, created a collaborative remembrance poster, and watched videos that helped provide historical context about this important day in our nation’s history. Through thoughtful discussions and reflection, students learned about the significance of September 11th and the importance of remembering those who lost their lives and honoring the heroes who responded with courage and compassion. 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Remembering September 11th
As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Garfield School students and staff took time to remember and reflect. Our students participated in raising the flag at half-staff, created a collaborative remembrance poster, and watched videos that helped provide historical context about this important day in our nation’s history. Through thoughtful discussions and reflection, students learned about the significance of September 11th and the importance of remembering those who lost their lives and honoring the heroes who responded with courage and compassion. 🇺🇸
With sweet and joyful Rosh Hashanah wishes, may the new year bring peace, good health, happiness, and hope. Shana Tova! 🍎🍯
A quarter of a century has passed since our world was forever changed on September 11, 2001. Today, we pause to remember the victims, support their families, and express eternal gratitude to our first responders and military.
New year, fresh energy! 📚✨ Garfield School staff and teachers are back and ready to welcome students — thanks to Garfield School PTA for the morning breakfast boost that started our day on the right note. Swipe for smiles from the staff ! ➡️ What are you most excited about this school year? #BackToSchool #GarfieldSchool #TeacherLife #SchoolBreakfast #PTAAppreciation 🍎☕🎉
Garfield School: To the Garfield School 6th Grade Class of 2026, congratulations on reaching this important milestone! 🎓 As you leave Garfield Elementary and begin your journey at Lincoln Middle School, know that you will be greatly missed. Your hard work, kindness, leadership, and school spirit have made a lasting impact on our school community. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see all that you will achieve in the future. Best of luck at Lincoln, we know you will do amazing things!
