Wishing our community a joyous Eid Al-Fitr! May this day bring peace, happiness, and blessings to all who celebrate. ✨🌙
Garfield School: Happy Birthday to our Principal Dr. Masters!
Garfield School: From Tiny Seeds to Big Creativity! The students in Miss Benenati's kindergarten class planted seeds today and learned about how to take care of their plants! Mr. Tchalabi also joined the class to talk about plants, he brought his ukulele and the students created a song about planting! Growing minds and growing plants, these kids are sprouting with joy!
Garfield School: "Chalk the Walk" for wellness week with the Garfield School Student Council!
Garfield School: We have some "Kind Cookies" here at Garfield School! Congratulations to our March students for showing kindness!
To wrap up the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage you to take a moment for mindfulness:
A good night’s sleep = a better you! 💤 Try these 3 sleep tips tonight:
🕰️ Stick to a schedule – Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep daily.
📴 Limit screen time – Turn off electronics 30 minutes before bed.
☕ Avoid caffeine late in the day – Swap soda or coffee for herbal tea!
Let’s make rest a priority this Wellness Week!
Garfield School Yoga Story Time in the Library https://youtu.be/ybRnouslf_c
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
Garfield School students enjoyed some exercise and fresh air during a walk around the block with Mrs. Coleman and Mr. Tchalabi. #wellnessweek
Wacky Wednesday at Garfield School! Teachers switched places for a day.
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
Happy Wellness Week! Garfield School Kindergartners practice Yoga with Ms. Curry!
Garfield School students participate in a library scavenger hunt! #ReadAcrossAmerica
Garfield School: Second grade KEEP student explore circuits.
Garfield School students practice exercise stations in Physical Education Class!! #WellnessWeek https://youtu.be/rnip_VDpjn0
Garfield School 5th & 6th grade Volleyball Tournament. Thank you Mr. Tchalabi & Mrs. Coleman for organizing an amazing day for the students and staff. Congrats to Mr. Policano's team for winning in the finals!
Garfield School 5th & 6th grade Volleyball Tournament. Thank you Mr. Tchalabi & Mrs. Coleman for organizing an amazing day for the students and staff. Congrats to Mr. Policano's team for winning in the finals!
Garfield School Engineers proudly represented Kearny School District at NJIT's Elementary Stem Competition. The students were tasked to use a Microbit to develop a prototype of a device that enhances natural disaster preparedness, response, or recovery. They used the Engineering Design Process to complete this project in just 7 weeks.
Garfield School Engineers each took home two medals and a trophy for their school! Competing against 29 other schools, they placed Third Place in Device Design & Third Place Overall. Congratulations Izaabeth, Agustin, Gabriella, Noah, Thierry, and Victoria.
Thank you to their teacher coaches Ms. Curry & Mrs. Hester-Fearon and NJIT mentor Isabella Arias for all the help along the way.
Watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/YOsxA8RrOog
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
