🌍💙 The Kearny School District believes the world needs all kinds of minds - curious, logical, creative, deliberate, reserved, extroverted. Every unique perspective strengthens our community and enriches our schools. Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, understanding, and support for all learners. Together, we #LightItUpBlue for a brighter, more accepting world! 💙♾️ #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Schuyler School - As a final activity of our Wellness Week celebration our students made a RecognitionWall. They wrote messages of appreciation and recognition for their peers and teachers and we posted them on our wall!
Schuyler School - What a fun celebration for all our students with a birthday in March! Special thanks to our Junior Peers for helping with our celebration!
Schuyler School - What a wonderful Vocal Extravaganza at Kearny High School this morning! Special thanks to Ms. Bernal for making this happen for our Schuyler choir!
It was an amazing opportunity for each school to perform on the stage, with a supportive audience cheering on every group. Mr. Seaver led the students in a warm-up he uses with his own students at KHS, setting the tone for a fantastic showcase. Then each school performed one or two pieces, highlighting the incredible vocal talent within our community.
Schuyler School - Mrs. Ferreira's class raced their cars after dipping the wheels in paint! We made an awesome piece of art to hang in the classroom and had so much fun making it!
Wishing our community a joyous Eid Al-Fitr! May this day bring peace, happiness, and blessings to all who celebrate. ✨🌙
Schuyler School - Students learned new chair and breathing exercises as part of our Wellness Week
Schuyler School - As part of our Wellness Week celebration, our PreK and kindergarten students enjoyed some fun medical and dental lessons from our very own Kearny High School students!
Schuyler School - Chalk the Walk - our students did such a great job writing nice messages and pictures on our walkways to spread some positive vibes!
Schuyler School - As part of our Wellness Week celebration our students enjoyed some assemblies from the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey!
Schuyler School - Special thanks to the Dunkin Donuts in Kearny (42 Harrison Ave ) for honoring our teachers for their years of service!
Schuyler School - Ms.Hoeller’s PreK students were super curious to learn about shadows during the Light Study! They learned that rays of light are needed to create a shadow. They had fun outside searching for shadows!
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!
Schuyler School - As part of our Wellness Week celebration, Ms. Hoeller's PreK class enjoyed yoga and exercising!
Schuyler School - Mr. Silpoch's 5th grade writing class wrote letters to several Major League Baseball teams! Each pair of students created a thoughtful letter wishing each ballclub a season of health and success! We cannot wait to see who the first team is that replies back! PLAY BALL!"
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
Schuyler School - In the Grade 4 ESL/Science class, students explored waves and constructed a wave generator to analyze wave patterns. They also measured and described the distance between crests for wavelength and the height from the resting point to the crest for amplitude.
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
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
