SOARing through the Week at JFK
October 4, 2024
Hello, JFK Families!
This past week, we celebrated School Custodian Appreciation Week, and we want to give a big shout-out to our amazing custodial team, Mr. Dale, Mr. Mike & Mr. Pat, for all their hard work in keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone! They are the best!
The highlight of the week was our fantastic Hawk-a-Thon fundraiser! It was a beautiful day and our whole school community had a blast while raising money for our school! A special shout out to the PTO and Mrs. Anastasiou for their organization of the event and to our Hawk-mazing staff who added some laughter at the end with a silly run! Be sure to check out the pictures included at the end of the newsletter that really highlight this special day. Thanks to your incredible support, our Hawk-a-thon was a huge success! Donations are still accepted until Sunday, so if you have any last minute pledges please send them!
Lastly, a reminder that Fall Conferences are just around the corner. Please remember to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher to discuss their progress and goals for the year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Have a great weekend, JFK! Remember to take care of yourself, our community and most of all BE KIND!
In partnership,
Amy E. Rizzo
Amy E. Rizzo, Principal
Follow me on X (formerly Twitter) @JFKPrincipalRIz
Important Dates:
October 4th- PTO Pie Sales Begin
October 7th- Pantochino Theater Rehearsal for participants in all grade levels
October 8th Picture Day
October 9th- Early Dismissal (Staff Professional Learning)
October 15-17th PTO Book Fair
October 15-17th- Fall Parent Conference (Early dismissal @ 1:15pm)
October 18th- Trunk or Treat!
October 31st- Costume Parade 9:15 am (more info to come)
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 note that on conference days school dismisses 1:15pm (10 minutes earlier)
Greetings, MPS Families! We are pleased to announce our Fall 2024 Elementary Conference Schedule:
*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on October 15th, October 16th, and October 17th at 1:15pm. Simply click the “Sign Up Now”, and follow these steps:
Parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. All conferences will be in person unless a parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher. Fall conference sign up information will be live on our school website from Friday, October 4th, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, October 14th, at 12:00 p.m. If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning! Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications. |
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. Please note that students are allowed to drink water during the school day. Outside drinks (DD, Starbucks, etc are not encouraged)
Please label your child’s sweatshirts, jackets, lunch bag, and water bottle. Our Lost and Found continues to grow! Please review the pictures and email Mrs. Koosa (dkoosa@milforded.org) or your child’s classroom teacher if any of these items belong to your family.
Picture Day - JFK Photo Day is Tuesday, 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
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 do not leave students unattended at the school prior to 8:20am. 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.
Specialist Spotlight
Hello JFK Families and Friends!
My name is Ms. Anastasiou and I am your student's P.E. (and Health) teacher. I am lucky enough to teach the entire school throughout the 2024-2025 school year! I was born and raised in Milford where I went to Calf Pen, East Shore and Foran. Now, I have been teaching P.E. in Milford for 13 years. Outside of teaching I love playing softball and volleyball but more than anything I love being a mom!
In Pre-K P.E. we have been exploring new equipment and ways to use it. So far, we have used items like scooters, tunnels and turtle stepping stones!
In Kindergarten, first and second grade P.E. we have been working on having self control by playing Pac Man tag, fire and ice tag and bee tag games. We are now moving on to personal space where we will practice staying in our space bubbles while we play transformers.
In third, fourth and fifth grade P.E. we are hard at work on fitness. We learned about cardiovascular endurance and tested out intensity levels with games like Pac Man tag, bee tag, triangle tag and fire and ice tag. We are now practicing muscular endurance with interval training with exercises like wall-sits, bench press, planks and bicep curls. Finally, fifth grade has begun health, where we are discussing nutrition and will ultimately make a simple and realistic nutrition goal.
I am having so much fun teaching P.E. this year! Let's keep SOARING!!!
Ms. Anastasiou
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun activities. Featured this week : Ambler Farm Days, New CT Laws as of October 1st and Beardsley Zoo's "Glow Wild".
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
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut mandated reporting applies.
From Superintendent Dr. Anna Cutaia & Assistant Superintendent Mr. Steve Autieri:
Find out more about what our school counselor has been doing this month at JFK.
Jessica Swope
(203)783-6095
❤️🩹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 News:
The Hawk-a-thon was so much fun on Wednesday! Thank you to all of you who submitted pledges and donations to help us try and reach our PTO goals for the year. Hawk-a-thon donations are open until SUNDAY, so it’s not too late to donate!
The Hawk-a-thon prize wheel winners will be revealed on Wednesday, October 9th!
The Candy Monster is Hungry for your Candy Donations!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BAAAC23A6FF2-51520879-trunk#/
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!