Hello JFK Families,
We had a treat from the PTO today with a virtual assembly featuring performer Billy B! He shared his “Ways of the Bay” program with us and taught us all about how water travels through our ecosystem and out to the Sound. Billy B began the presentation by talking about, and showing visuals of, the water sources right here in Milford. It was great to have that personalized touch for our students! Thank you PTO, Mrs. Fuller and Mr. Sabo for organizing such a fun event!
Make sure you check out our specialist spotlight! Mr. Sabo conducts a very interesting science experiment that can easily be replicated at home with your children! Mr. Sabo loves feedback and pictures! If you or your children have any questions after the experiment, please reach out to him!
Please don’t forget to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences! The window began a few weeks back and will close March 25th.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
District Communication - Please take a moment to review Dr. Cutaia’s message from 3/12/22
Kindergarten Registration - We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will take place during February and March. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org on February 22, 2022. You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services. School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.”
Students must be at least age five (5) on or before December 31, 2022, in order to register for Kindergarten.
Current MPS preschool or Ready To Learn students do not need to complete an online registration packet.
If you need assistance with the registration portal, please contact the main office for your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.”
We are excited for your children to come to our schools! Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten!
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2035!
Community Connection Center -In this week's CCC Newsletter you will find information about the Virtual Irish Family Music Night that the MPS Parent University & the Milford CCC are sponsoring on March 22nd. The first event is virtual and there will be more upcoming events in April, May, and June.
The Raising Readers Family Book Club starting March 31, 2022 and information about the Milford Park & Recreation Departments' Summer Playground Program. Click here for this week's CCC Newsletter! And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources. You are also welcome to contact the CCC office at 203-882-6094 and speak with Mrs. Williams.
Spring Conferences - OPEN NOW - click here and select you school from the drop down list on the left
We are pleased to announce our Spring 2022 Elementary School Virtual Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, March 30th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 1st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
*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 March 30th, March 31st and April 1st at 1:15pm.
Our spring conferences will be held virtually and parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning! Spring conference sign up information will be live on our school website from February 28 at 9:00 a.m. through March 25 at 12:00 pm . Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
Specialist Spotlight - STEM
In science, we are just finishing up our second cycle, with all grades now having done two of our new science units. Third grade had a ball exploring forces and motion, while our first graders learned about light and sound. Grade five even ventured into space, and a trip to Foran High's Planetarium will be coming up later this year. Moving forward, all of our students will start units that explore nature, with Kindergarten focusing on living things, Grade four doing a deeper dive on the structure and function of the same living things, and finally, seeing grade two focusing more on plants and flowers.
In this week's video, we explore the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances, with some very surprising results.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11luNZcGQWeql0eXZP34vVcrDKW9KUMyG/view?usp=sharing
Media Center Lost & Found - The books below ended up in the library drop box but they don’t belong to the JFK. We would love to get them back to their owner. Please see Mrs. Soder if they belong to your family.
Important Dates:
Now through Friday, March 25 at 12:00 pm - Sign up for Conferences
Tuesday, March 29th: Families can access report cards in Powerschool
Wednesday, March 30th, Thursday, March 31st, Friday, April 1st: Early Release day for Spring Conferences NOTE: Students dismissed at 1:15 (10 minutes earlier that normal)
Thursday, April 7th: Picture Day - More details to follow
Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22.
Older, but still relevant news!
School Attendance
Regular school attendance and overall student safety and well-being are always vital for laying a foundation for success during the school year. Paying attention to attendance is even more essential this year, given the unique challenges created by COVID-19 for schools, families, students, and community providers.
Stay home if you are sick! Complete the COVID-19 Daily Self Checklist at home before you send your child to school. If your child(ren) has any symptoms, no matter how mild they seem, do not send them to school. Notify your school of the absence using the current MPS Student Absence Reporting Procedure and your School Nurse will follow-up regarding next steps.
If your child is feeling well and answered “no” to the COVID-19 Daily Self Checklist, please send your child into school. We know that students learn best with regular attendance. In-person attendance each day is the best school experience for our students when other challenges do not prevent students from getting to their schools.
PTO News
Great Billy B Assembly Today!
Today, we sponsored a schoolwide virtual assembly with performer Billy B! He presented his nationally recognized “Ways of the Bay” program, using songs, dance and improv comedy to teach our kids how water moves through our ecosystem out to the Sound. Special thanks to Mrs. Fuller and Mr. Sabo for making it all happen!
Planning Time!
We’ve got a few exciting ideas in the works, so stay tuned for more fun announcements!
Stay Connected With Us!
Sign up for our email list, join our FB page, or just reach out via email to get all the latest info about PTO plans and how you can get involved. ptojfk@gmail.com We’re always talking about something or sharing new information, so come check it out!
Spirit Wear Store is stocked!
We have updated our JFK PTO store with some items from our recent spirit wear sale. Orders will be sent home from school with your student or you can arrange for alternate pickup. We have adult and youth size t-shirts, baseball tees, baseball hats, masks, bows and even a few hoodies! https://john-f-kennedy-elem-pto.square.site/
Spirit Fridays
At JFK we celebrate the first Friday of every month with a SPIRIT DAY!
Friday, April 1, 2022 - Mismatch day
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - Hat day
Friday, May 6, 2022 - Dress like a teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week
Friday, May 27, 2022 - Red, white and blue day!
Friday, June 3, 2022 - Crazy sock day
Friday, June 10, 2022 - Tie Dye Day
