Garfield School enjoyed a special performance by Zuzu Acrobats!
Garfield School PreK 4 Moving up ceremony! Congratulations to all the students who had a terrific year and will continue their successes in Kindergarten and beyond.
Garfield School Just “Bee” Kind students
Garfield School Second graders enjoyed a fun in the sun day today. They participated in centers that included a sprinkler for water fun, bubbles, cornhole, frisbees and side walk chalk. Everyone had fun spending time with each other before summer begins
Today at Garfield School the 6th grade Peers presented the incoming 5th graders with information to get them excited and feel more prepared for the transition! Having older peers visit and share their experiences can make the transition smoother and less intimidating. It's a chance for the incoming students to ask questions and learn about what to expect.
Congratulations to the winners of the 6th Grade Annual Optimist Spelling Bee🐝
Pictured with Karen Pichinin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Optimist Spelling Bee Coordinator Joseph Stanish are:
Lauren Rettschlag- First Place Winner
Jeremay Santos De Freitas- Second Place Winner
Isabelle Crucinta Guzman- Third Place Winner
Great job to all our amazing contestants!
Congratulations to Garfield School's May Students of the Month!
Garfield School Spring Concert! Thank you Mr. Burzynski & Ms. Chen for organizing an incredible show.
Garfield School Sixth Graders had a blast on their field trip!
Mrs. Berberian's 4th graders hosted their first annual Wax Museum Showcase. Students dressed as popular and historical figures and posed as if they were wax statues. When a "button" was pressed, the students brought their characters to life, speaking for a few minutes about their lives, achievements, and provided a fun facts. The event was well-attended by parents, students, and staff, who were all impressed by the presentations. Special thanks to Mrs. Berberian for her hard work and effort in organizing this amazing event!
Garfield School students enjoyed a visit from Rizzo's Wildlife! They were so intrigued by the different animals.
Garfield School students enjoyed a visit from the Traveling Lantern Play House. The play was titled "My Mother the Astronaut." Students loved learning about space.
Kindergarten students at Garfield School enjoyed a lively and joyful end of year celebration with Michael from Rockness Music. The show featured catchy tunes and interactive songs which had everyone dancing along. The playful rhythms created a memorable experience that brought a smile to everyone's face!
Garfield School 6th graders had a blast at field day!
Garfield Elementary School was one of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants.
Garfield School will use the funds to update and diversify their collection. Ms. Curry, the School Library Media Specialist, plans to update the nonfiction section with more up to date resources for research purposes and to allow students to explore their curiosities and interests across different topics. She will also make sure to expand the fiction and graphic novel book collection to reflect the diversity of the members of our school community and beyond.
Read the full Press Release below and visit bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation to learn more about the foundation and check out the 2024 summer reading list.
Garfield School Preschool students in Mrs. Lazu's enjoyed Yoga Storytime with Ms. Curry. Namaste!
Rizzo's Wildlife World came to Garfield today, visiting our Preschool and Kindergarten classes. The students got to experience a variety of reptilian wildlife, from turtles to tarantulas and Boa constrictors! What a fun day!🐢
Garfield School Fourth graders practice creating coding sequences with a Sphero Robot in KEEP class with Ms. Curry.
Garfield School First graders practice creating coding sequences with a Robot Mouse in KEEP class with Ms. Curry.
Garfield School 5th grade KEEP students complete their unit learning about tiny homes. Students designed & created a 3D tiny home out of paper.
