Hello JFK Families!
We had a very exciting week at JFK! On Tuesday night, many of our students performed in The Wizard of OZ - Sort of. They were amazing!!! I was literally crying from laughing so hard! I was very impressed by how well our students did and was thoroughly amused throughout the night. Thank you to the PTO and Pantochino Productions for organizing this event and a special thank you to our parent volunteers who put in many hours of time to help supervise and direct our students so that they were able to learn their role. I would also like to thank the parents of the performers for your efforts at home to help your children learn their lines. It was evident how hard they practiced! It was also great to see such a large presence of JFK staff members in attendance Tuesday night. Every staff member that I spoke with said that the show was great. Once again, what a performance!!
I hope you have a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
PIcture Retake Information - Retake day is scheduled for Monday, November 21st in the AM. Please see the attached flier with important information.
Family Gratitude Night - This event will take place on Tuesday, December 13th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. We hope you can join us. See the attached flier for more information.
Community Connection Center - This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) contains a couple sites for Thanksgiving meal preparation and the USDA's recommendations for the safe cooking of your turkey. Each week information about Milford's providers & their programs are listed . You will also find ideas for family friendly activities & places to visit. And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources.
Mary-Kathryn Williams, Coordinator
Community Connection Center
Specialist Spotlight - Media
It is hard to believe that the marking period is coming to an end! In the Library Media Center, the students in the lower grades have been focused on book based learning on Election Day, Veterans Day, and Native American Heritage Month -- and soon-to-be Thanksgiving! The students in the upper grades are engaging in final projects to show what they know about digital citizenship. The 5th graders are having a particularly exciting time using the online video editor WeVideo!
In the weeks ahead, we will begin one of the most high interest topics of my class -- coding and robotics! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. My best contact is ksoder@milforded.org. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!
Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 23rd - Early Release - 1:25 PM dismissal
Thursday, November 24 & Friday the 25th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Dec. 5-6th - Holiday store
Wednesday,Dec. 7th - Monthly PTO Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 8th - JFK Spirit Night at Urban Air
Pictures from this week at JFK!
PTO News
We’ve got new info this week, so be sure to read all the way through!
Spiritwear Store is BACK!!!
The JFK Spiritwear store is back - just in time for the holidays! Check out this year’s selection of JFK t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and bows. We’ve got a new zip-up hoodie this year, too, with the JFK logo on the front. You’d definitely be the coolest kid in class! All orders will be delivered to school for kids to bring home before the holidays. Check it out today!
Mark Your Calendars - JFK Night at Urban Air, 12/8 from 5-7pm
Come out to Urban Air on Thursday, 12/8 and let the kids bounce off some energy! Plus 20% of the proceeds go back to the PTO. Check out the flier for more info, and can’t wait to see you there!
The Holiday Store is finally back!!
Our Holiday Store is coming back this year on 12/5 and 12/6! We want to help make the season even more special for your children by giving them the opportunity to shop (in secret!) for the perfect gift for Mom, Dad, grandparents, siblings, and other important people in their lives. We set up fully stocked tables with items $5 and under, and classes come and shop during the day. More info to come....
December PTO Meeting - 12/7 @ 7pm
Mark your calendars for our December PTO meeting, 12/7 at 7pm (always the first Weds of each month). We’ll be covering a look ahead to the new year, so hope to see you there!
Stop & Shop Community Program
We have again been chosen by Stop & Shop to be the recipient of their Community Bag donation program. That means that for every reusable bag they sell during the month, the JFK PTO gets $1. You know you need plenty of grocery bags this time of year, so be sure to swing by the Stop & Shop right off of Bridgeport Ave and stock up!
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!