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Garfield School: Mrs. Gerbasio's science classes are learning about Newton's Laws of Motion! Today, the students were focusing on the effects mass has on acceleration.

Garfield School: Congratulations to our Player of the Week! 🏅 This student stood out for their strong athletic performance, positive attitude, and commitment to teamwork. Their great character and sportsmanship make them a true leader both on and off the field. Keep up the amazing work!

Garfield School: The lads and ladies of the Garfield School Peers and Patrols got to experience lunch and a tournament at Medieval Times! A special thank you to all those who helped fundraise for this trip including the Kearny PBA Local 21 and Kearny FMBA Local 18/218!

Garfield School Fun Run! Thank you to everyone who helped us raise money for our school!

Fifteen fourth grade KEEP students attended the The Hudson County Gifted & Talented Consortium Dream Flag Project. Students proudly shared their poems and their Dream Flags then participated in organized activities that promoted self expression and creativity.

Once a month students at Garfield School visit other classrooms to buddy read with flashlights. We call it Flashlight Friday! 🔦📚

Reminder: The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Monday, April 20, 2026
🕖 7pm
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street.
The public is welcome to attend.

Congratulations to Garfield School's Player of the week, chosen for demonstrating character, including kindness, effort, teamwork, self-control, & sportsmanship!

Who says math can’t be a slam dunk? 🏀📚 Students in Ms. Seeley and Ms. Gallagher’s math classes played Math Madness to review place value — shooting baskets and solving problems with big smiles. Swish! ✨

Join us as we celebrate Kearny High School’s rich athletic tradition at our Athletics & Hall of Fame Dedication on April 25, 2026. ❤️🖤

All are welcome as we honor the incredible athletes who have helped shape our school’s legacy.

🗓 Saturday, April 25
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Kearny High School
🏟 Enter at the Garfield Avenue Gym Entrance

RSVP: https://forms.gle/wVcMo5iFd5dNPKbk6

Storytime + coding = magic! 🐰📚➡️🤖 Kindergarteners visited the library for Peter Rabbit Read Aloud with Ms. Curry, talked about the tricky problems Peter faced escaping Mr. McGregor’s garden, then PROGRAMMED robot mice to act out the escape! Sequencing, teamwork, and tons of giggles. 💡✨

Assistant principals help keep schools running, support educators, and guide students every day. This week we celebrate their leadership and impact.
#APWeek #AssistantPrincipalsWeek

Garfield School thanks Hudson Transportation Management Association for the informative assembly about bicycle safety. 🚲

Kindergarten KEEP students at Garfield School zoomed into their transportation unit! 🚗✨ Students designed and created their very own cars that actually move—bringing creativity, problem-solving, and engineering to life. We’re so proud of their innovation and teamwork! 💡👏

Congratulations to Garfield School's March Students of the Month!

🌸 Wishing our entire school community a relaxing and refreshing Spring Break! 🌞 All schools will be closed from Friday, April 3 through Thursday, April 9. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Friday, April 10!

Garfield School Garden brought to you by first grade teacher aids. We are in full bloom 🌸

Ready, set, play! Mrs. Gallagher’s class at Garfield School is using fun games to review important skills — and the kids are loving it ♟️🎲