SOARing through the Week at JFK
November 15, 2024
Hello, JFK Families!
What a fantastic week it has been at JFK! On Monday, we came together as a community to honor our veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration. The students' performances and tributes truly highlighted the importance of gratitude and service. Thank you to the many Veterans who visited our school and to Mrs. Koosa, Mrs. Voss, Mrs. Benedetti, Mrs. Soder, Mrs. Kirby, and our fabulous PTO for working together to put on a very special event.
Wednesday brought the spirit of compassion and connection as we celebrated World Kindness Day. It was wonderful to see acts of kindness ripple through our school, reminding us all of the power of small gestures. Each day on our “Kind Campus” I am reminded by our Hawk-some students and staff the importance of demonstrating kindness to all.
This week we also experienced a magical performance of The Alice in Wonderland Show by our talented student cast. Their hard work and creativity shone brightly, leaving the audiences mesmerized. We were so proud of our actors! Thank you to Pantochino Productions and to our PTO volunteers who worked tirelessly for many weeks to bring this show to life!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership, JFK families! 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:
November 19 - Picture Retake Day - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
November 20th- Early Dismissal for Students (Staff Professional Learning)
November 27th- Early Dismissal (Thanksgiving Break)
November 28 & 29th- No School - Thanksgiving Recess
December 6th- JFK Spirit Day- Flannel Day!
December 11th- Early Dismissal for Students (Staff Professional Learning)
December 16-18th- JFK PTO Holiday Store
December 19th- JFK Chorus Concert (4th & 5th Grades @ Parsons)
December 23rd-January 1st- Winter Recess
January 2, 2025- School is back in session
📷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!
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Specialist Spotlight - Physical Education
Hello JFK Families and Friends!
Wow! What a fall we are having!!! In P.E. and Health classes we are busy, busy, busy working on new (and old) skills that we can use at home and outside on our beautiful fall afternoons and weekends!
Pre-K classes are getting to practice skills like balancing on stilts and ice skating on scarves. We are also using our scarves for dancing, tossing and catching!
In kindergarten, first and second grades we are now learning about how to be an appropriate space invader. We will play tag games like trolls tag, zoo keeper tag and ant tag to learn how to be in someone else's space appropriately. We will also be giving out a bunch of high-fives too!!!
In third, fourth and fifth grade we are creating fitness activities to apply our fitness knowledge we have developed over the past 2 months. Students will work in small groups and use age-appropriate fitness equipment to create a fitness activity they will later teach to their classmates! Finally, fourth grade has begun their health unit, where they will work on developing decision making skills mainly focusing on water, train and sports safety.
We are SOARING in P.E. and Health and I feel so lucky to be a part of your student's journey!!!
Ms. Anastasiou
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)
Reminder!
Milford Public Schools policy is “No Food” for Celebrations.
Just a friendly reminder that Milford Public Schools has a no-food policy for special celebrations or classroom events. For the safety of our children, we ask that everyone adheres to this policy. More information on the district’s policy can be found HERE.
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.
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!
Attendance Reminder
A reminder that absences should be reported in PowerSchool.
Click HERE for instructions on how to report absences. Be sure to update the date on the top of the form each time you fill it out.
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.
❤️🩹News from the Nurse
MPS Health Department Guidelines
Hearing and vision screenings have begun! Please make sure your student has their glasses with them.
With the weather getting colder please make sure your child has appropriate outdoor clothing for recess.
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
~Nurse Jacqueline Campbell
Community Connections Center
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun activities. Featured this week : Family Day: Fun with Printmaking in Fairfield, New Haven Parks Lighthouse Tours and The Caring Network: a grief support group of Bridges Healthcare. Also register for the Circle of Security Parenting class! Find these and more in our CCC Newsletter. Looking for other community resources, visit the CCC Website.
Have a great weekend!
Mary-Kate Williams & Cara Dascenzo
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
JFK PTO Fall Calendar of Events
Join the JFK PTO! It’s not too late and our PTO supports so many of our wonderful school community events. Your membership matters!
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/
Additional MPS information can be accessed through the district website at www.milforded.org.
Have a great weekend, JFK!
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