Issue 7: April 4, 2025

We’ve had an incredible start to spring at School #6!

I am so incredibly proud of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who participated in our very first Sixers Spelling Bee. They showed determination, confidence, and a love for learning. A special shout-out to Mrs. D’Elia for coordinating this fantastic event! It was amazing to see our students take on the challenge, and I can’t wait to see who will claim the title next year!

I also want to give a huge THANK YOU to our teachers, staff, and Garfield School Community for coming out to support our Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser. Your collective efforts helped us raise funds to support our end-of-the-year activities, and we are so grateful for your generosity!

With gratitude,

Dr. Elaine Mendez,

Principal

Thank you to our amazing School #6 community for making our Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser a success! Check out these great moments from a morning filled with pancakes, laughter, and Sixer spirit!

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Honor Roll students and those with Perfect Attendance! Their hard work and dedication set a fantastic example for our entire Sixers community—keep up the great work!

Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee participants for their hard work and determination! A special shout-out to our winners who spelled their way to the top. We are so proud of you!

Ms. Mount's Pre-K class hatches chicks: Chicky Cheese, Marshmallow, Dorito, Tweet-Tweet, and Chocolate

The Garfield Public Library is displaying School 6's student artwork as part of this year's Youth Art Month! Students' work is on display now through the end of April. Stop by the Library to check out our students' work!

Our 5th grade Kindness Squad got to read to our 1st graders in Ms. Barone's and Ms. Jaten's class. We split up into small groups and they read a story to the students. They also asked questions about the books and talked about what they read. This was a great way to have our older students interact with our younger students.

Check out this creative piece of work from one of our Sixers!

Artwork by D.V. in 5th Grade

Dear Parents & Guardians,

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, we want to ensure that all students have access to safe and appropriate meal options. The health and safety of our students remain our top priority, and we need your help in providing important food allergy and dietary restriction information.

Our food service provider, Maschio's, requires updated allergy and dietary information to accommodate students safely. If your child has any food allergies, intolerances, or special dietary needs, please take a moment to complete the form linked below.

Maschio's FAMP Parent Packet 2025-2026 FILLABLE 1.pdf

SPANISH Maschio's FAMP Parent Packet 2025-2026 FILLABLE 1.pdf

Your prompt response will help us make the necessary accommodations and prevent any potential allergic reactions.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the school nurse's office at 973.340.5036 x 6013.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and healthy!

Warm Regards,

Nurse Falk BSN, RN

School Nurse

ALS #6

Congratulations to All of Our Amazing Spelling Bee Participants! 🐝📚✨

We are incredibly proud to recognize the more than 40 students from Abraham Lincoln School #6 who participated in this year’s Spelling Bee! Your hard work, dedication, and courage to stand up and compete in front of your peers is truly commendable. You’ve shown what it means to be focused, determined, and academically driven.

A special round of applause goes out to our Top 12 finalists, who impressed us all with their spelling skills, poise, and perseverance.

And of course, congratulations to our Top 3 Spellers, Veronika, Saba, and Sophia– your excellence and commitment to learning set a wonderful example for all of us. We are so proud of your achievement!

Thank you to every student who participated – you’ve each helped make this event a meaningful and memorable success. Keep aiming high, keep studying, and keep believing in yourselves.

Way to go, School #6 – you spelled your way to success! 🏆🎉

Please be on the lookout for our COLOR RUN information. This will be coming home soon, and our COLOR RUN is scheduled for May 1st. We are looking forward to another great event!

Calling All 3rd - 5th Grade Parents!!!

Be on the lookout for YOUR homework! 🙂

The letters went home this week and are due back to school by Thursday, April 17th. Students will open these letters from their families before the State Test in May.

Thank you so much for your participation!

Many parents are informing teachers of Early Pick Ups or Children Not Attending Aftercare via Class Dojo the day of. Please note that teachers are teaching and may not get to check emails or messages sent via Class Dojo.

Please be aware of the following, noted in the Elementary School Handbook page 7: Parents requesting their child be excused from school before the school day ends must send written verification in advance signifying the reason, time, and who will pick up the student.

If an emergency occurs, and a child cannot attend aftercare or needs to be picked up early, please contact the School Secretary. Do not inform teachers via Class Dojo as you risk the possibility that teachers will not get the message on time.

RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL IS NOW OPEN.

ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER.

Re-Registration Instructions

1. Complete the Re-Registration Form:

   • Ensure you fill out all required fields accurately.

   • List all children you have enrolled in the district.

2. Gather Required Documents:

   • Collect all necessary documents for re-registration. This may include proof of residency, identification, and any other required paperwork.

   • Click here to view required documents

3. Submit All Documents at Once:

   • Ensure that you submit all the required documents together. Incomplete submissions may delay the re-registration process.

4. Review and Confirm:

   • Double-check all information and documents before submission to ensure accuracy.

   
   

GARFIELD RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL (Survey is available in multiple languages)