Tuesday was a special day at Washington as author Ron Italiano visited our students to share valuable insights on Autism, acceptance, and his heartwarming book *The Special Adventures of Choppy Wow Wow*. His words reminded us of the power of empathy and understanding in creating a more inclusive world⭐️🌈
Hudson TMA's annual Learn to Ride classes will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Kearny High School from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Children must have a parent/guardian present at all times. See the attached flyer for more information.
At Washington, we are focusing on Math in the month of April with our theme “Math is Blooming”. These students were chosen as lucky winners after participating in Rain Drop Plinko and won $10 School Bucks and a free dress down day for their classroom!
It’s cool to be kind at Washington! Here are some students who have been recognized for acts of kindness recently!
We have our second batch of Washington School Rock (Responsible On-time Committed Kids) Stars for the month of March! These students were entered into a raffle for their perfect attendance for the month of March and were the lucky recipients of these Rock Star tee shirts!
April 7–11 is National Assistant Principals Week! A big thank you to our amazing Assistant Principals for all the ways you contribute to the success of our schools! #APWeek25
At Washington School, the students in Mrs. Brown’s class celebrated their Grocery Store Study with the grand opening of the ‘Yummy Store.’ They were thrilled to welcome Mrs. Smyth’s class as their first customers.
📚April is National School Library Month and today marks National School Librarian Day! We are celebrating all of our incredible librarians who inspire our students with a love of reading and empower our curious minds every day. From finding the perfect book to supporting research and digital literacy, our librarians create welcoming spaces for our lifelong learners! 💫
🎇Thank you to our district Media Specialists: Mrs. Amenta, Ms. Bird, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. Lupo and Mrs. Melker for all that you do!
Happy National School Librarian Day to our incomparable Ms. Bird! Thank you for being super creative, welcoming, knowledgeable, and an overall great librarian at our school. We are so lucky to have a cool librarian like Ms. Bird at Washington School! 📚
Chorus students from Washington School traveled to KHS this week for a morning of vocal music! Chorus students from each of our Kearny Public Schools took turns performing for the rest of the group. To close the event, all the chorus students in grades 4-12 from all seven schools combined their voices and sang in harmony accompanied by Kearny High’s historic pipe organ.
Check out videos from the event on School IG @washingtonschoolnj
Congratulations to our March Student of the Month recipients from Washington! We are so proud of each and every one of you!
Today we are celebrating our AMAZING paraprofessionals at Washington School. These individuals are essential to our building, staff, and students. We are so grateful for all you do to make Washington a great place to be. ❤️💙
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we’re celebrating the incredible individuals whose dedication, patience, and support make a difference every day! 🎉 The Kearny School District appreciates you today and always! 🤍🖤❤️
🌍💙 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
Did you know that March was Music In Our Schools Month? This month, Kindergartners in Mr. Burzynski’s music class at Washington chose which of our classroom instruments fit best with each part of the story “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” Then they performed the instruments along with the story, practicing resting position, taking turns, and playing technique on several percussion instruments.
This is your absolute LAST CHANCE to sign up for Washington School Alumni Day taking place on Friday, April 25th.
If you did not email safayee@kearnyschools.com and you did not receive an email last week outlining the events then you are not formally listed as a guest. Please contact Ms. Afayee via email by Wednesday, April 2nd if you would like to attend.
We will NOT take requests to attend after this date. Please understand due to space and safety of our students, we will also not accept walk ins the day of this event. There is limited space left for the 1-3pm slot, but still some space for 9-11am.
If you are interested in coming email your 1) name, 2) year of graduation, 3) your cell, 4) your desire to attend 9-11am or 1-3pm (again space is limited in the 1-3pm time frame).
This event is ONLY open to former Washington students who are post high school/18+. We are not accepting former Washington School students who are in middle or high school currently.
Wishing our community a joyous Eid Al-Fitr! May this day bring peace, happiness, and blessings to all who celebrate. ✨🌙
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!
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
Ms. Sansone’s class from Washington enjoyed some video game time through our attendance incentive!
