SOARing through the Week at JFK
September 13, 2024
Hello, Hawk Families!
What a fantastic first full week of school we've had! A special thank you to all the parents and staff who helped make our Open House such a success. It was wonderful to see so many of you here, connecting with teachers and building our school community. There is Hawk-some energy throughout the school as we embark on this school year together!
Wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable weekend full of sunshine! Remember to take care of yourself, our community and most of all BE KIND!
In partnership,
Amy E. Rizzo
Amy E. Rizzo, Principal
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Important Dates:
September 18th Early Dismissal for Students (Staff Professional Learning)
September 27th JFK Goes Gold for Pediatric Cancer
October 2nd HAWK-A-THON (Rain date, October 4th)
October 3rd No School Rosh Hashanah
October 8th Picture Day
October 9th- Early Dismissal (Staff Professional Learning
October 15-18th PTO Book Fair
October 15-18th- Fall Parent Conference
Elementary Parent Conferences will be held
Tuesday, October 15th, 1:45-3:45 pm
Wednesday, October 16th, 5:30-8:00 pm
Thursday, October 17th, 1:45-3:45 pm
Please remember to send in a reusable water bottle with your child. Students have access to our water stations and can refill as necessary throughout the day.
Picture Day - JFK Photo Day is October 8th. Our school prepay is now active until Oct.22nd. If there are underclass siblings in the same school, then you may enter the next child's name after placing the first child's package in the cart.
Also note, Robert Taylor offers the underclass 3rd child free package for the same school. You may prepay the first and second child's orders in the school's prepay when you list your third child it will be free. This is a special only available thru the end of the prepay period Oct.22nd and at the same school.
The link is listed below and on the information sheet, along with instructions:
JFK photo prepay link active until Oct. 22nd password jfks24
Lockdown Drill - Conducting emergency drills (fire, crisis, lockdown, etc.) is one of the most important ways we enhance our preparedness for students and staff during an emergency. Drills allow us to practice what we need to do when an emergency arises in our school.
JFK School will be conducting a lockdown drill next week. This will only be a drill and will be conducted in accordance with the School Incident Management Protocols established by the district and in collaboration with our local first responders. Please discuss the importance of our emergency drills with your children. If you have any feedback please reach out to Mrs. Rizzo (arizzo@milforded.org) or Mrs. Koosa (dkoosa@milforded.org). We thank you for your cooperation and partnership with making our schools a safer place for learning.
Hawks SOAR Awards - Our JFK Hawks SOAR award is designed to recognize student and staff behaviors and actions that enhance our school community and those individuals who exemplify citizenship within this community beyond the expected norms. When your child comes home with a sticker, please ask them how they SOARED that day!
Arrival and Dismissal Information Please read the linked arrival and dismissal information that was sent out via mail and linked here. If you are dropping off your child please pull all the way forward in line and remain in the car for safety. If you wish to get out of the car, please park in a designated parking spot and walk your child to the parking lot crosswalk. Mr. Kee will assist your child in crossing safely.
Dismissal Car Tags should be placed on your dashboard/mirror when lining up for pick up. We ask that you please do not line up in the parking lot prior to 3pm.
4th & 5th Grade Parents: Musical Instrument Registration Letter 🎵
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun activities. Fall Fairs around CT, Setting Stones Museum's "BooZoo's Adoption Expo" and information on how to save money on your utility bills are among the topics in this week's issue.
For additional information go to the CCC Website which is updated with links to community resources.
Have a great weekend!
Mary-Kathryn Williams, Coordinator
Milford Community Connection Centers
203-882-6094
❤️🩹News from the Nurse
Be sure to send in any updated health forms!
MPS Health Department Guidelines
All PK and K students need a physical on file dated within the last 12 months. Please send these in as soon as possible!
If clothing is borrowed from the school health office please wash and return :)
If possible, pack a spare set of clothes in your child's backpack. Accidents happen! Students can get wet on the playground or spill on themselves at lunch. It's always helpful to have extra clothing available.
JFK PTO Fall Calendar of Events
Hawk-a-thon fliers were sent home with your child this week. Please check your child’s backpack for more information:
Join the JFK PTO!
We welcome and encourage everyone to join the JFK PTO. Membership is simple and in no way commits you to volunteer and/or attend meetings (although we would love to have you). Simply click the link below and submit your dues/donation. Don't forget to fill out the membership form as well. Once both steps are complete you are able to join our PTO Membership page which has all upcoming events and updates!
https://john-f-kennedy-elem-pto.square.site/
MPS” Back to School Central” webpage includes links to Food Services, Bus Routes, and other important MPS information
Additional MPS information can be accessed through the district website at www.milforded.org.
📷A Glimpse at the Week:
Click here to view pictures of some of the HAWK-SOME learning and events that happened at JFK this week!
Have a great weekend, JFK!
JFK: A Community Where ALL Learners SOAR!