Hello JFK Families,
Happy Mother’s day to everyone who is the role of mom for our JFK students. It is your weekend and I hope you feel loved by your families.
The concert this week was fabulous! Thank you to the staff who worked so diligently with our students to support them in their musical endeavors.
Thank you to the PTO and all of our families for “spoiling” us all rotten this week! From the food to the flowers, we truly felt appreciated.
Please pay close attention to Field Day sign ups and the input sheet for your child’s/children’s placement.
Enjoy the weekend!
Ms. Anziano
Grade 5 Parents - On May 12 a letter was sent to each Grade 5 family listing the district assigned Middle School for the 23-24 school year along with information on the May 18 middle school visit day. Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
As always, thank you for your continued support. We value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Parent Input 23-24 Placement - As the end of our school year draws near, so does our planning for grouping students into new classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year. If you would like us to consider your input as we place your child, the information must be received by May 16th via the attached form. The placement decisions will be made by a faculty team and will be available through PowerSchool in August.
Family Yoga Night - Sign up now for Family Yoga Night on THursday, May 25th from 5:30 PM to 6:16 PM. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. If not, one will be provided. RSVP here with this LINK.If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Abraham at aabraham@milforded.org
Art Show- It is finally Art Show season. JFK’s Art Show opening will take place at Parson’s on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This show will honor select students and their amazing artwork. Emails were sent from theBOE to parents/guardians of the students that are represented. We hope to see you there.
MPS Budget Announcement - We are pleased to announce a new 'MPS Budget Central' page is now live! This page includes all of the information available connected to our 2023-24 Budget cycle. Click below to get started! https://www.milforded.org/o/mps/page/budget-central-202324
Kindergarten Registration -For our incoming Kindergarten families who are fully registered or currently in a MPS preschool program, be on the lookout for an email on our Kickoff to Kindergarten school visits in May. If your child is eligible for Kindergarten but you have not yet registered, please click the link to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience.
Community Connection Center - This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) contains information for
Milford Public Library's evening programs, Milford's Open Space Walks and the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford, CT. Remember that the CCC website is updated with links to community resources. Moms, have a wonderful Mother's Day!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut mandated reporting applies.
Respect Stars - May is Respect Month! Each classroom discussed respect and what it means and who should represent their classroom as their respect star. Congratulations to all the winners. Certificates will be distributed at our school event on Tuesday, May 30th at 1:10 PM. All the respect star winners and their families will be invited to attend. Two students will be nominated to be the Ambassadors of Respect to represent our school at the Annual Respect Celebration. Invitations will be sent from downtown. All Respect Stars are invited to March in the Memorial Day Parade. More details to come.
In the Spotlight - Music
Greetings from the music room at JFK! I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather, as we speed toward the end of the school year. Our K and grade 1 students continue to learn new songs, rhymes, and movement to help them to be ‘tuneful, artful, and beatful’. In the remaining weeks, we will take music outdoors when we can, to explore some of our game songs. Grades 1 and 2 have been playing “Closet Key” this week, out in the fresh air. Ask them how it’s played!
Grade 3 is making progress on the recorder. They are being challenged to become independent readers, and to give each other helpful feedback as they work on their new songs. I really enjoy hearing them make music on this instrument! Also, these students will be visited in the near future by Mr. Burns (Strings teacher) and Mr. Boots (Band teacher), to learn about their instrumental opportunities available to them in grade 4. Stay tuned for more information!
Grade 4 just completed their fabulous Spring Performance on Wednesday, May 10th. I was SO proud of their expressive singing, and I think they were, as well! They are now excited to begin our brand new Ukulele unit. In grade 5, the students are learning about the piano and playing keyboards. This is a great application of their music-reading knowledge, as they learn a new skill.
I hope you all continue to seek opportunities to explore music together! Feel free to reach out to me with any music questions at tvoss@milforded.org
Instructional Team News - See all the great learning that is happening at JFK brought to you by the JFK Instructional Team. Follow us on Instagram @ TLC_JFK
Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 17th - Early Release - 1:25 PM
Monday 5/22 - Deadline to order tickets for JFK @ The Yard Goats
5/25 - Yoga Night. Sign-up here!
5/26 - Field Day (rain date: June 1st), Volunteers needed!
Saturday 6/10 - Mark Your Calendars - JFK @ The Yard Goats
Some pictures from the week at JFK!
PTO
Thank You JFK Staff!
As we wrap-up Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we just want to say a giant thank you to all the folks who help our kids be the best versions of themselves all year long. We appreciate you all year, even if we only show you all the forms of gratitude for one week! JFK is the best because of you!
JFK @ the Yard Goats - Ticket Deadline 5/22!
We are so excited to be hosting a JFK families night at the Hartford Yard Goats baseball game on Saturday, June 10th! Game time is 6:10pm, and we’ve got a group of tickets reserved, so we’ll all be together. Check out the flyer for more information on how to get your tickets today! Deadline to order is 5/22. If you need a paper copy of the flier, email us at ptojfk@gmail.com
Family Yoga Night - Thursday, May 26th!
We’ve got a fun new event planned! Come join us for Family Yoga Night on Thursday, May 26th from 5:30-6:15 pm. Some of our favorite JFK teachers will lead us in a yoga class designed for all family members! There will also be crafts and fun family time! If you have your own yoga mat, bring it with you. Otherwise, we’ll have one for you to borrow. Please RSVP here, and hope to see you there! Please email Mrs. Abraham at aabraham@milforded.org with any questions.
Save the Date for 5th grade celebration - Thursday June 8th!
The 5th grade committee is busy finalizing the details for our 5th grade celebration coming up on Thursday June 8th (rain date Wed June 7). All parents/guardians are invited to attend to enjoy this special day alongside their kid(s) and help run the stations. Please view the Flier and RSVP by June 5th. This event is most successful when you are there with us! You can also RSVP here. Contact us with questions here jfk5thgradecommittee2023@gmail.com
Mark Your Calendars for Field Day - May 26nd
Field Day is coming May 26nd! (Rain date is June 1st) We need lots of volunteers to help run the different stations and support throughout the day. It really is one of the best days to be around. If you’re available, sign-up here!