Lafayette Elementary School Homepage

Principal Mrs. Stella Cosmas

Secretary Ms. Linda Heinzer

(973) 633-3165

FAX (973) 942-1457

Nurse Mrs. Kathleen Findura

(973) 633-3166

Lafayette school ... home of the lions roaring to learn!

Lafayette School continues the tradition of excellence. It houses students in grades Pre- K to Five. Every year our students receive Presidential Academic Awards and are recognized not only in academic areas, but also in the areas of Visual/Performing Arts and Athletics.

We follow Martin Luther King's belief that, "The goal of true education is to strengthen intelligence and character." Good citizenship is achieved through several Character Education Programs such as; Cooperative Discipline, Positive Action School, Conflict Resolution, Y.E.S. (anti-bullying program), the Heartwood Program, etc. Since morality in our actions gives dignity and beauty to life, we all strive to set good examples for our students.

Lafayette students are involved in Student Goverment, Safety Patrol, Peer Mediation, D.A.R.E., Math Olympics, Read to Succeed, Wall of Fame, Differentiated Instruction, Research Projects, Integration of Technology,

Field Day, Talent Show, Grade Level Performances and much more.

We believe, as Oliver Wendell Holmes states, that "A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its original dimensions."

The Lafayette School Community is fortunate to have outstanding Faculty and Staff who care about every child's success. With the high commitment and involvement of the parents we are able to offer rich, meaningful programs for our students, such as Spotlight On Children, Cultural Arts, Earth Day/ Nature Trail, Art Moms, Safety Day, special assemblies and other exciting events.

As Napoleon once said, "Opportunities strengthen abilities." . We are lucky at Lafayette to have such a caring, involved community.

THANK YOU FOR DRIVING SAFELY IN OUR PARKING LOT!

Let us continue to follow our school's motto:

Together Everyone Achieves More!

Wishing you all rewarding experiences,

Stella A. Cosmas

Principal

A recipe for excellence

(created with love for the Lafayette students by Mrs. Cosmas)

Look to the love of lifelong learning

Ask questions and seek answers

Follow your dreams

Accept changes and face challenges

Yearn for the betterment of our world

Educate the mind and exercise the body

Think morally and globally

Try your best

Explore new possibilities

Please visit us again!