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Ms. DaSilva Brown’s class from Washington School finished their First Six Weeks of School Study and learned so much about the people in their class, how to express their feelings, when things happen at school, what are the rules at school, who works at Washington School, how to make and keep friends and even went on a Gingerbread Man Hunt all around school asking workers, teachers, and students for help. Then had a celebration with their family members to share everything they learned. 🫶

Washington School is proud to present our October Student of the Month recipients!

🦆 **An Egg-citing Science Experience!** Five sixth-grade science teachers across Kearny partnered with Quiver Farms to bring science to life as students incubated and hatched duck eggs, explored duck development, and participated in hands-on STEM activities. From designing LEGO structures to protect ducklings to sharing their discoveries with younger students, this collaborative project brought scientific inquiry and excitement to classrooms across the district!

Everything has just been ducky at Washington! Thank you to Ms. Lourenco for taking care of these ducklings all week and for welcoming students and staff to hang out with the ducks!

Washington School's Halloween parade was a spooktacular success! Check out our parade video here: https://youtu.be/xXGwCm0e0do?feature=shared Also, check out even MORE photos on our school IG: @washingtonschoolnj

Happy Halloween from Washington School!

Washington School's Famous Pumpkin Contest was as impressive as ever! Check out our winning pumpkins in different categories! Check out ALL the pumpkin submissions on our school IG - @washingtonschoolnj

🎃 A reminder for Kearny School District families!

All schools will be closed November 2–6, 2026, in observance of Election Day, Veterans Day, and Teacher Convention. Classes will resume on Monday, November 9.

Wishing our students, families, and staff a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween! 👻🎃

Washington School staff has spirit, yes we do…we’ve got paper bags on our heads too…🧡😂 Check out more paper bag shenanigans on our school IG @washingtonschoolnj

First graders at Washington School went on a Tricky Word Ghost Hunt this week. 👻 The students have been working hard during CKLA and are doing an amazing job learning their tricky words and blending to read. 👻📖

Thank you Hudson TMA for teaching Washington School K-3rd graders all about pedestrian safety! 🚌

Washington School students had a blast picking pumpkins last Friday! Thank you KPD for your generosity! 🎃

The Washington School PTA’s Trunk of Treat was a huge success! Thank you to those who volunteered their time and energy!

Washington School 3rd graders enjoyed a trip to Heaven Hill farm last week!

We're wrapping up Digital Citizenship Week with "Real, Reliable, or Ridiculous?", a quick media literacy challenge.
Check out the headlines posted in this series and consider the claim. Ask: Who created it? What evidence supports it? Can you verify it somewhere else?
Decide together: Trust it, question it, or investigate further.
Digital citizenship means more than behaving responsibly online. It also means thinking critically about what we see and share.

🔔 Reminder! The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board Meeting on
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕖 7PM
📍The Board of Education Office: 172 Midland Ave., Kearny, NJ
📢The public is welcome to attend.

We're continuing Digital Citizenship Week with a quick challenge: Post, Pause, or Private?
📷 Imagine a friend sends you a funny photo. Would you post it, pause and ask permission, or keep it private?
Ask your child to explain their choice. Talk about privacy, permission, and how sharing something online might affect someone else.
Sometimes responsible digital citizenship begins with a moment of reflection.

Our Digital Citizenship Week series continues with a look at what influences the content we see online. 📸
Social media feeds and recommendations are shaped by what we click, watch, search, and follow. But what might we be missing?
Ask your child: Why do you think this content appeared in your feed? What other perspectives might be missing?
A personalized feed is not always the complete picture.

We're continuing Digital Citizenship Week by exploring how our online activity shapes the way others see us.
❤️Likes, comments, photos, usernames, and other digital choices can create an impression, but do they tell the whole story?
Ask your child: If someone only knew you through your online activity, what might they assume about you?
Today's reminder: A digital footprint tells a story, but it may not tell the whole story.

Washington School celebrated Respect Week in early October. One of our favorite days to celebrate is Me Shirt Day! This day gives us an opportunity to connect with one another and showcases what makes us unique!