JFK Elementary School August 25, 2023
Hawk’s Herald
SOARing through the Week at JFK
Hello JFK Families,
Our school is sparkling and our staff has been busy setting up their classrooms for the start of the new school year. We are all eager for the students to arrive next week! Ms. Koosa and I are pleased to announce some additional new members of our Hawk-some JFK community of learners! Mrs. Heather Ventura and Ms. Marissa Tauro will be joining Mrs. Laslett on our Kindergarten team. Mrs. Amanda Kemp and former JFK Intern, Ms. Kyra Lippert, will be joining Ms. Collins in Grade 1. We welcome Ms. Jaqueline Campbell as our school nurse. Finally, we are pleased to share that Ms. Nicole Mackin (Ms. Nicole) will join Ms. Benedetti as our art teacher here at JFK on Mondays. Please take time to read this edition of the Hawk’s Herald carefully as it includes district and school information for the opening of school and provides a glimpse into the month ahead. You can expect to receive the Hawks Herald via email on Friday afternoons. Be on the lookout!
I would also like to extend a special thanks to our JFK PTO for the two beautiful new wooden benches they generously purchased for the foyer of our school. We are so grateful for the support of our Hawk-some PTO in making our school shine! One of the best ways that families can be involved and show support to our school community is by joining the PTO. I hope many of our families and staff members will consider joining! We welcome any and all participation!
That’s all for now, Hawk families! We are bubbling with excitement to see our JFK learners next week and to SOAR into an amazing 23-24 school year!
In partnership,
Amy E. Rizzo
Amy E. Rizzo, Principal
Important Dates & Information:
You should have received a Welcome Back Letter to JFK Families in the mail earlier this week that includes important back-to-school information and links. Please take time to review this letter and the links in it carefully. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Kindergarten Playdate, THIS SATURDAY! August 26th, 11am
Popsicles with the Principal sponsored by our awesome PTO, this SATURDAY, August 26th I look forward to meeting many of our JFK families at this event!
We look forward to welcoming our incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten families on Tuesday, Aug. 29th. The PreK session runs from 1-1:45pm and the K welcome session is from 2-3pm. Come meet your child’s teacher, classroom and the caring adults and spaces in our learning community!
Our first official day of school is Wednesday, August 30th
Please reference the MPS Back to School Information shared earlier this month it includes important information on the start of school
Milford Public Schools will supply school supplies for all of our students. However, consider providing a backpack, lunch box and sneakers ready to go for the start of school.
Upcoming Dates to Note:
September 4th- No School (Labor Day)
September 6th- PTO Meeting
September 8th- JFK PTO Back-to-School Picnic (more information to come) September 19th- Open House 6pm
September 20th- Early Dismissal (Professional Learning for Staff)
September 25th- No School (Yom Kippur)
Bus information - Just a friendly reminder this year. Food and drinks are not allowed on our school buses when students are being transported to or from school. Consuming these items while in transit can cause a safety concern; your bus driver will be reminding you as the school year gets underway.
Chromebook & Badge Distribution - Badges and chromebooks for new students in grades PK through 2 will be sent after the start of school. We will send them home once they arrive. Please make sure they wear the badges to school daily.
Dismissal Forms - Please remember to send in the yellow dismissal form on the first day of school.
See you on Wednesday, Hawks!
