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  • Frank W. Gavlak School is a grade K-6 building. It currently has an approximate enrollment of 449 students with one full day kindergarten, one grade one, one grade two, two grade threes, four grade fours, four grade fives and four grade sixes. Various programs are offered to meet the needs of students. Among them are: basic skills remediation, speech, special education services, bi-lingual/ESL education, gifted and talented and guidance services.

Gavlak Info - (973) 777-4420

  • Principal
    Nancy Giambrone

    Principal Secretary
    Deb Wyzykowski

    Vice Principal
    Darcy Kordosky

From the desk of the Principal

  • May 2019

    May is a very busy month and there are many school events taking place that will enhance our children's educational experiences.    May 1st through May 13th, K-5 students will be attending S.T.E.A.M. Trips (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) at the South Bergen Jointure Commission.  The students always enjoy these exciting hands-on educational learning experiences.

    The P.T.A. will be sponsoring several events including a K-3 Carnival to be held on May 2nd at the Gavlak School from 6-8 p.m.  The students are sure to enjoy the fun game activities at this special P.T.A. program.  Additionally, the P.T.A. Tricky Tray will be held on May 10th from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. at the San Carlo in Lyndhurst.  Please contact the P.TA. or school if you would like more information about the event.  Finally, the P.T.A. will sponsor a trip to Liberty Science Center on May 28th for all 4th and 5th grade students. 

    The week of May 6th- 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week, in honoring the hard work of our teachers in providing excellent programming for our students. 

    This year, Play Day will take place on May 23rd (Grades K-1) and on May 28th (Grades 2-3) at Gavlak School for all elementary students.  Field Day for students in grades 4-6 will be held on May 31st. These events are facilitated by Mr. Bell and Mrs. Jacobs, our P.E. Teachers.

    The 6th grade students will be part of the annual L.E.A.D. Graduation on May 24th at 2:00 p.m.  This important program is designed to teach our students about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and is facilitated by the Wallington Police Department.  The 6th grade parents are invited to attend this special event. 

    Our amazing Art/Science Fair & Spring Concert will take place at Gavlak School on May 30th with doors opening at 6:15 p.m.  

    Please be aware that school will be closed on May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.  Our Chorus and Student Council Members will be marching in the Wallington Memorial Day Parade, please be sure to wave to them as they pass by.

    Sincerely,

    Nancy Giambrone
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