Hello JFK Families!
This seemed like a very fast week here at the school! It was so nice to see so many families in our building to meet with teachers about their children’s progress. Please know that you can reach out to our staff any time to further plan or discuss. Communication between the school and home is an important component to student success. Thank you for partnering with us!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at Trunk or Treat! This is always one of my favorite PTO events! I’ve got my truck ready to go, so be sure to come out and say Hi! Looking forward to a fun filled night for our students!
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
Last Call to Order School Pictures - Picture day was Tuesday, October 18th. The school prepay link is open until October 25th. Attached is the pricing information and instructions. The prepay pin is jfks22.
Reminder: If there are 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 3rd child free package for the same school. You may prepay the first and second child's orders in the school's prepay. Email the studio at roberttaylorphotostudio@gmail.com with the 3rd child's name, school and what package was ordered for the other siblings. This is a special only available thru the end of the prepay period and at the same school.
Here is the link but it is also listed on the pricing form above.
https://www.theimageconnection.com/Preorder/StudioStart?studioID=01600
A retake day will be scheduled once the pictures are in.
Costume Parade - The parade will take place on Monday, October 31st at 9:15 AM. Please see the attached flier for more information. Any family who does not want their child to participate should contact the teacher in advance so that we may make appropriate arrangements.
Community Connection Center - This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has information about Connecticut's upcoming election & the next food pick up! Just to mention two items. Each week information about Milford's providers & their programs are listed . You will also find family friendly activities & places to visit. And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources. Have a great weekend!
Mary-Kathryn Williams, Coordinator
Community Connection Center
Specialist Spotlight - World Language
¡Hola from Señorita Polansky!
We have had an exciting start to the year in World Language! I am excited to announce that Pre-K is receiving Spanish 1x a week for 10 minutes each class, grades K through 2 are receiving Spanish 3x a week for 20 minutes each class and 3rd and 4th graders are receiving Spanish 2x a week for 30 minutes each class. In each grade, we started the year getting to know one another by learning different greetings and how to ask someone their name in Spanish. Click HERE to watch a video of 1st graders playing a fun name game!
Pre-K and Kindergarten classes are being exposed to the language through different songs, videos and stories in Spanish to learn how to introduce themselves, greet others, and show how they are feeling. I am sure your child has come home singing “Hola, Hola, ¿Cómo estás?” or our “Adios mis Amigos” song!
1st graders are starting our unit on Identity by learning how to talk about their birthdays and how old they are through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Click HERE to watch one of their favorite songs on YouTube to learn about birthdays and months of the year.
2nd graders are diving into our Identity unit by learning how to describe themselves and others. We have talked about different physical characteristics, as well as, likes and dislikes. One of our favorite games to play is “¿Quién Es?” or Guess Who?, where students have to listen to clues as I describe a student in the class in Spanish (using visuals and gestures) and they have to guess who it is!
In 3rd and 4th grade we started our Identity unit by creating Identity Journals, where each student received a folder to decorate and express themselves. Throughout the year, we will be completing different pages of our identity journals to express what our name means to us, our birthdays, and family traditions- just to name a few. Students in 3rd and 4th grade are starting to speak more Spanish with other students in partner and whole-class activities.
I am so excited to be back at JFK and see every student grow in World Language this year! You can learn more about our program by visiting our Elementary World Language Website. As always, please feel free to contact me at any time at rpolansky@milforded.org. ¡Gracias!
Important Dates:
Friday, Oct. 21st - Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 21st - Deadline for Pie Sale
Some pictures from the week at JFK -
Hawk-a-Thon was AMAZING!
We are still in shock at how generous you all were for Hawk-A-Thon this year! We raised nearly $20,000 that will go towards supporting programs, events, teachers and families throughout our JFK community. Congrats also to all of our raffle prize winners! This year was a tremendous record-setting success, and we are so proud to be a part of this JFK family! YOU GUYS ROCK!
Trunk or Treat is TONIGHT!
Tonight is finally Trunk or Treat! Get dressed up and bring the whole family out to go trick or treating in the JFK parking lot. There is no cost to attend and any JFK family members are welcome. We’ve got a lot of fun decorated trunks ready to go, so we’ll see you there! Check out the flyer with more details!
Two Hour Power Hour Challenge!
If you’ve already joined the PTO, you know there are absolutely NO volunteer requirements! However, if you volunteer for 2 hours at some point during the year, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a super fun family adventure limo ride with free ice cream!
Lyman Pie & Cookie Dough Fundraiser - ORDER DUE TODAY
Thank you to everyone that supported this fundraiser - all orders must be in today! As a reminder, all frozen pies and cookie dough orders that you sell must be picked up and distributed by you as the seller on 11/17. Further details will be provided as we get closer. If you have any questions please contact Liz liz.shipman@gmail.com or Jen jlconroy23@gmail.com
After school theater with Pantochino Productions - rehearsal Monday for ALL GRADES
Our next rehearsal will take place Monday, Oct 24th 3:45-5PM for all participants grades K-5. Please make sure your child has their script and PLEASE try to secure it in a 3-prong folder or binder with their name on it. The directors have requested that students come to rehearsal having memorized all of the lines that we have practiced to date. We appreciate your help in reminding them to practice their parts this weekend! Any questions please email liz.shipman@gmail.com
Attention 5th grade families
We would like to be able to reach out to 5th grade families directly throughout the year to gather information for the yearbook (pictures, memories etc ) as well as the end of year celebration planning opportunities. If you have a 5th grader, please complete this form as soon as possible to avoid missing out on our important communications about your child's final year at JFK!
Call for volunteers - 5th grade committee/families are responsible for organizing pie pick-up. If you can help on Thursday, November 17th, please sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BAAAC23A0F94-piecookie