Hello JFK Families,
I wanted to give a special thank you in advance for all your kindness and support for Teacher Appreciation Week that begins on Monday (Teacher Appreciation Week: May2 - May 6). We are overwhelmed by your generosity and thoughtfulness!!! Please make sure you check out the day to day events that the PTO has organized for our staff. Thank you again!!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
Middle School Virtual Transition Night - Thursday, May 26th from 6:30 to 7:15.
Harborside Middle School Information is here.
East Shore Middle School Information is here.
West Shore Middle School Information is here.
Spring Concert - Come join us for the Spring Concert on May 10th at 6:30 PM featuring our grade 4 Chorus and the grade 4 and 5 Band and Strings.
Lost & Found
Grade 5 Students - On April 25 a letter was sent to each Grade 5 family listing the district assigned Middle School for the 22-23 school year along with information on the May 19, 2022 middle school visit day. Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
As always, thank you for your continued support. We value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Kindergarten Kickoff - For our incoming Kindergarten families who are fully registered or currently in a MPS preschool program, be on the lookout for an email on our Kickoff to Kindergarten school visits in May. If your child is eligible for Kindergarten but you have not yet registered, please click the link to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience.
Career Day - Please see the attached letter.
Community Connection Center - In this week's CCC Newsletter you will find information about the MPS Parent University & the Milford CCC Family Music Night taking place on May 10th titled, Shake , Rattle & Roll! Click here to register.
See how to contact The Milford Family Resource Center & register for their playgroups that will take place over the summer.
Want to learn about sheep? On Saturday April 30th come on down to the "Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival!" You'll find this & more in our CCC News. 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.
Specialist Spotlight - World Language
¡Hola from Spanish with Señorita Polansky!
Students in all years of World Language have started our final unit, “Healthy Life” with our focus on different foods, including those from different countries and cultures. Kindergarteners are learning to recognize the names of each meal and names of foods in Spanish. 1st graders are beginning to use the verbs “querer”, to want, and “gustar”, to like, to express different foods they want and like to eat. 2nd and 3rd graders are building upon their food vocabulary and are even able to use their interpersonal skills to ask others if they like something or not. They are also exploring recipes of traditional recipes from the Spanish speaking world.
If your family has any special foods or recipes you’d like to share, please feel free to contact me at rpolansky@milforded.org and I can include it in an upcoming lesson. Make sure to include a picture- Gracias!
Important Dates:
May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 4 - PTO Meeting, 7PM
Thursday, May 5 - hanging basket pick-up 4-5:30PM
Friday, May 6 - In-school plant/flower sale
Friday, May 6 - Dress like a teacher Spirit Day!
Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22.
PTO News
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CumwuTjZIPRygtetJTUrZBT9RBrFzaOb/view?usp=sharing
Teacher and staff appreciation week is coming up next week May 2-6 and we have planned a wonderful week of activities planned to show our gratitude. Many of these are easy for all families to participate in - please keep an eye out for email and text reminders all week long. Here is an overview of our plans
Monday - Cards & Compliments - we sent home blank note cards on Friday, please have your child write or draw a thank you card for their teacher(s) this weekend and send them in Monday!
Tuesday - Tea & Flowers - have your child bring in a flower (handpicked is perfect!) to create a classroom bouquet thanking their teacher for helping them bloom! JFK PTO is sponsoring Teas for all staff in partnership with Touchdown Nutrition.
Wednesday - Colors & Catered Lunch - Have your child wear their teacher's favorite color (click the flyer above for details). JFK PTO is sponsoring lunch for all staff in partnership with Nate's Plates.
Thursday - You're all that & a bag of chips - It is also specialist & other staff appreciation day! Remind your child to show gratitude and high five their JFK staff tomorrow. JFK PTO is sponsoring a nacho bar for all staff in partnership with Milford Pizza & Mexican.
Friday - Sweets & Treats - Dress like a teacher day! All staff will receive a gift of appreciation on behalf of all JFK families. JFK PTO will stock the staff room with sweet treats!
All Week Long - we will be hosting daily gift card raffles (10+ per day!). Thank you to all the families that donated gift cards!
Thank you to Terri Van Vlierden for organizing this amazing week and Stacey Stevens for your help too!!
JFK PTO In-School Spring Plant Sale - coming up this Thursday and Friday
If you pre-ordered a hanging basket they must be picked up on Thursday, May 5th 4-5:30PM in the bus loop.
On Friday, May 6th students can bring in cash or check (payable to JFK PTO) to shop for flowers (priced at $3) at our courtyard flower sale along with their class – just in time for Mother’s Day! Please send in a small box to transport the flowers home.
Check out the flyer for more info
Volunteers still needed!!
We are looking for volunteers - a signup for the plant sale is below: :
May 5 - hanging basket pickup (3:45-5:45) in JFK Bus loop
May 6 - In School flower sale (8:30-3:30 - half or full day slots available) in JFK Courtyard
SIgn up to volunteer for the plant sale on the link below
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BAAAC23A6FF2-jfkpto2
PTO Meeting - Wednesday, May 4, 7PM
Join us for our May PTO meeting - we will be sharing details of everything we are planning through the end of the year. We will also be voting on the nominees for the 2022-2023 PTO Board. Childcare is available in the media center for families that need it (JFK students ONLY please)
Virtual Assembly - Antonio Rocha
Today, PTO sponsored a virtual presentation by award-winning and internationally acclaimed storyteller, Antonio Rocha. Be sure to ask your kids about it!
Save the Dates
We are in the process of planning many spring events be on the lookout for:
End of school family LUAU celebration June 10 (rain date June 17)
Field Day - June 9
5th Grade celebration - June 14
There are also many opportunities coming up for VOLUNTEERS! Stay tuned!
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, 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
Pictures from the school - Another great week at JFK!!
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.