Mrs. Kathleen Mazzola
Principal
Christopher Columbus School #8
147 Cedar Street Garfield NJ, 07463
Office: 973-340-5038
Fax:973-340-6851
Email: [email protected]


We are looking forward to a great year!

We are getting very excited for our Fun Run on September 27, 2023! Be sure to help your child register at https://mybooster.com/v3; click here! Coming soon, we have our main fundraiser of the year kicking off - the Christopher Columbus #8 Fun Run! We are excited to boost the school spirit while also raising funds to help our school. Our school goal is to raise $10,000 for a new outdoor social area for students which will include picnic tables and buddy benches. Home and School Boost-a-thon begins September 18th and Fun Run will take place during School Hours on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 1:12pm-2:30pm.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade- 1:20-1:35pm
2nd and 3rd Grade- 1:40-1:55pm
4th and 5th Grade- 2:00-2:20pm
There will be a One Session Day with a 1:05pm Dismissal on Friday, October 6th.
This is a friendly reminder that on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9th Schools are closed for Staff Professional Development.
Hispanic Heritage Night will be held on Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 6-8pm.
We hope you are able to join us.
Our next Home and School Meeting will be held on Monday, October 16th at 6pm.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Picture Day is coming to our school on Thursday, October 19th.
We are very excited about our upcoming Trunk or Treat that will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 4-6pm.
We would like to welcome our new staff members!
Mrs. Golam- LLD K/1
Ms. Bocanegra -Spanish Teacher
Ms. Luciano- Grade 1 (Maternity Leave)
Ms. Levy -Temporary Replacement for Ms. Luciano
Ms. Dilberaki ESL
Ms. Campomizzi- Grade 1
Ms. Zygadlo- BSIP
Ms. Valencio- PM aide Pre-K
Ms. Marge- Temporary Secretary
Mrs. Garnto- Secretary
Mr. Phelan- Special Education Teacher Grade 4
Mrs. Smith- Physical Education
Security Guard- Joe Catania
Bergen County Family Resources Event 9:00am November 3rd!
Click Here for Details

Summer Reading and Math 2023
Summer Math 2023
Digital Resources Mrs. Marx Link
Supplies for 2023/2024
Click here for Kindergarten Supply List
Click here: Grades K-5 School Supply List

Immunization Clinic
Be sure to check out our Cougar News!

School Newspaper March 2023 Issue #1
School Newspaper April 2023 Issue #2
School Newspaper May 2023 Issue #3
School Newspaper June 2023 Issue #4
Please be sure to review the Garfield District Elementary Uniform Policy. Students must wear their uniforms everyday except on our Spirit Days.
Look for our school on Instagram: Columbus_school_8
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