Looking for a unique holiday gift that offers fun and learning opportunities? Check out Camp Invention®! Campers build confidence as they team up with friends to create mesmerizing optical illusions, build a custom claw machine and design penguin launchers. It's fun, friendship and hands-on STEM all wrapped in one!
Make their holiday and summer unforgettable- register for your local Camp Invention program today! Qualified educators lead campers as they team up to take on challenges that BUILD CREATIVE THINKING and UNLOCK LIMITLESS FUN!
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Register at INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332
Grades: 1st - 6th
Location: Stewart School
501 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Date: June 30 - July 3, 2025
Time & Cost: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM | $350 (before discount)
Payment plans available.
Camp Director: Kelly Benito | benitok@gcufsd.net
Registration open to students entering K through 6th grade of Garden City School District only.
Check out the flyer for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JbXGR1gZxWltQeFl1iCLgkBG9f5eUKHD/view?usp=sharing
This morning, kindergarteners at Hemlock performed in their 2024 winter concert! Students sang five songs, recited a poem, and displayed their snowflake artwork. 🎤❄️
Today is Class at the Court at Hofstra University. Seventh grade physical education students are ready for a fun day filled with activities centering on health, wellness, and fitness—ending with a Hofstra men's basketball game!
Stewart School third graders celebrated Thanksgiving this morning with Thanksgiving-themed songs and plays! Each class performed their own play, which were followed with songs such as “Mashed Potatoes” and “Turkey Tango.” Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🦃
Stratford 5th graders led their school's food drive by donating, collecting, and organizing nonperishable food items to be delivered to local veterans in need. Thank you to these students for their support!
This Week in Garden City - November 18th - November 22nd
Mrs. Joyce's second grade class at Stratford School enjoyed learning about Election Day by electing a class mascot. The candidates were Piggie and Elephant, from the Mo Willems series. Students completed ballots using privacy booths, and the winner was Piggie! Each week a student will have the opportunity to bring Piggie home for the weekend along with a journal to record their adventures together.
This Week in Garden City - November 11th - November 15th
Garden City School District has openings for school lunch monitors. This position is part time for 2-3 hours, midday, every day school is in session. You will be responsible for supervising children in the cafeteria and while at recess. The hourly wage is $16.50. Fingerprinting is required by NYS Education Department.
This Week in Garden City - November 4th - November 8th
Good luck to the Trojans at their upcoming playoff games and matches this week! Tickets to support the Trojans for soccer and swim & dive can be found at www.gofan.co
On Saturday night, Garden City's marching band, junior varsity cheerleaders, varsity cheerleaders, and kickline squad volunteered at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night event at Eisenhower Park. Their music and cheering brought smiles and energy to those around them and truly made the event special. Thank you to the band, cheerleaders, and kickline for an impactful Saturday night!
On Wednesday Oct. 16, Stratford Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students lined the hallways to cheer for the second and third graders as they marched in the Positive Words Parade. The students created and held up signs promoting kindness and supporting others in honor of Unity Day. Later in the afternoon, the fourth and fifth graders had the chance to participate in the parade while the younger students cheered along!
On Saturday, September 28th, Monica Navarrete received the 17th Assembly District’s 2024 “Women of Distinction” Award for her contributions to the Island Trees community. Monica has spent over 10 years volunteering for several organizations throughout the town including Dollars for Scholars, the PTA, and the Counsel of PTAs. She is also a Senior Clerk at Stewart School and a catechist for Saint Bernard’s Church. Congratulations on your award, Monica!
Frau Basile’s eighth-grade German class has been writing letters to their pen pals, who are students at a school in Unna, Germany! This experience is allowing the students to develop their understanding of the German language, explore German culture, and communicate with peers of the same age. The students are enjoying getting to know their German friends and hope to establish long-lasting relationships!
🎉 Can you believe it's the 4th week of school in Garden City??
We’re still buzzing from a fantastic Homecoming weekend, full of school spirit and community pride. Let's keep that energy going as we dive into another productive week.
Be sure to check the district calendar for all upcoming events and activities!
📅 https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/events
🎉 It’s Spirit Day in Garden City! Students across the district are showing off their maroon, grey, and white pride with mini-pep rallies led by GCHS athletes, band members, cheerleaders, and the kickline team. The excitement is building as we gear up for the high school pep rally this afternoon, leading into tomorrow’s Homecoming Parade and Game! 🏈🎶 Let’s come together to celebrate our amazing students and Garden City spirit!
🌴 Tropical Tuesday was a hit as students across all Garden City schools turned up in their best island-inspired outfits! 🏝️ Spirit Week is off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see more creativity and school pride throughout the week.
Get ready for America Day tomorrow at GCMS and GCHS—rock your red, white, and blue! 🔴⚪🔵
Primary & Elementary schools, don’t forget to show your team pride for Jersey Day! ⚽️⚾️🏀🏈
Let’s keep the energy going! 💪🎉
🎉 Spirit Week is off to a fantastic start with Pajama Day today! Students and staff brought cozy vibes and school spirit to kick off the week in style. Tomorrow is Tropical Tuesday, so break out the bright colors and tropical gear for another fun day! 🌺🌴
🎉 This Week in Garden City Schools: It's Spirit Week, and we’re building up to the excitement of Homecoming on Saturday, 9/21! The week is packed with fun themes and events, including pep rallies across all schools on Friday, 9/20, to celebrate our students and athletes. Don’t miss the Homecoming Parade on Saturday at 1 PM, starting on 7th Street and ending at Garden City High School, where the football game kicks off at 3 PM. Let's show our school spirit and support our Trojans!
For more details and upcoming events, check the calendar on our website: https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/events
