Hello JFK Families!
We have our next PTO meeting coming up Wednesday night at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to hear all about the great things we have going on at the school and learn about ways you can get involved. We hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
Attention String Parents - On Monday, January 22, your child's string teacher emailed an important communication about an upcoming concert with musician, Mark Wood. Please be sure to review the letter and complete the t-shirt order form by February 3. As a reminder, parents are able to order tickets for this event ahead of the public (link is included in the letter). It is encouraged that tickets are ordered early as we anticipate a large response for this event once it is opened to the public. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your child's string teacher.
Thank you all for your support of this!
Community Connection Center - This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has links for a FAVORS WORKSHOP, The Recreations Department's TOP SHOT program and Ct. Mobile Food Pantry. 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. Have a great week!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut mandated reporting applies.
Mary-Kathryn Williams, Coordinator
Community Connection Center
February is Black History Month - Throughout the year, there are many celebrations focused on acknowledging the history and contributions of different groups. Black History Month begins on February 1. Milford Public Schools continues our commitment to celebrating diversity and the unique gifts and experiences of our Milford Public Schools students, families and staff that make our community so special. Our ongoing goal is to provide opportunities for all learners to see themselves within our curriculum. If you would like to explore some of the Black History Events events happening across the state you can visit: https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/black-history-month-activities-connecticut
If your child is out sick and you go to the doctor's, don't forget to get a note so we can make it an excused absence. Parents are only allowed 10 notes a year. Notes can be faxed over to (203)783-3688.
Milford Public Schools Attendance Policy
Specialist Spotlight - Spanish
¡Hola from Señorita Polansky!
¡Feliz año nuevo- Happy New Year! I can’t believe we are already approaching February! Students in all grades started out the new year with self-reflections about their progress in Spanish class. Each class brainstormed and collaborated on how they can be their best selves in Spanish and how they can improve their Spanish proficiency. Some goals we have are:
Being good “language detectives” by looking and listening for clues
Taking risks and trying new things
Staying in “Spanish mode” by acting things out and using as much Spanish as we know
To learn more about our curriculum and proficiency, please click HERE to visit the Elementary World Language Website.
In all grades we are also starting our second unit, which encompasses the theme of “Community”. Kindergarteners and 1st graders are focusing on learning about their immediate classroom and school communities, while 2nd graders will branch out further to explore the Milford community and their neighborhoods. 3rd and 4th graders are beginning to talk about their families as part of their community and “Circle of Love”.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at rpolansky@milforded.org.
A Note from Nurse Jeffrey: Please review the test-mask-go policy regarding covid-like illness at the following link. The policy is also found on the Milford Health Department website under School Health Division, Covid-19 Information.
Please call or email me with any questions, 203-783-3688, djeffery@milfordct.gov
Important Dates:
Wednesday, February 1 - World Read Aloud DayTuesday 1/31 - PTO
January Membership Drive ends (see below)
Wednesday 2/1 - February PTO Meeting 7pm @ JFK
Some pictures from the week at JFK!
PTO News
Last Call for January’s Membership Month!
If you loved all the fun programming we sponsored during the Fall, it’s not too late to join the PTO and help support all the fun things we have planned for the Spring. For January’s Membership Drive, we have two exciting chances for you to win prizes. Here are links for Family Membership forms and Staff Membership forms.
All this month, we’ll be giving away membership prizes! Anyone who is a member by 1/31, has a chance to win. Bonus for new members- if you join this month, you get entered 2x!
JFK Learns Taekwondo!
For the new year, we have a new local partnership with World Champion Taekwondo, here in Milford. They are offering a free trial class to all JFK students and families followed by a 4 week class for only $89 (which includes a uniform!). Besides learning an exciting new skill, $50 of your class fee comes back to the PTO. What’s not to love??
Attention 5th grade families
There is a lot of great work being done to celebrate our 5th graders this year! If you have a 5th grader, please complete this form as soon as possible to avoid missing out on our important information about your child's final year at JFK!
Older, but still relevant news:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FOOD SERVICES: Paying for Meals to Return on Monday, Jan. 9th
As you know, the last day for free meals for all students was Friday, Jan. 6th. Students will need to pay for breakfasts and lunches beginning Monday, Jan. 9th. That said, we are publishing the prices for breakfast and lunch meals (effective Jan. 9th). Families who have already qualified for Free/Reduced Price meals have been notified of their status and their child’s meal service will not be interrupted when we return to school. If you did not receive a letter and wish to apply for reduced-price or free meals going forward, you must complete the Free/Reduced-Price Application as soon as possible.
Please check out our information on the district website HERE.
BREAKFAST
Elementary: $1.75
Middle School: $2.00
High School: $2.50
LUNCH
Elementary: $3.35
Middle School: $3.60
High School: $3.85
At all levels, reduced-price breakfasts for qualifying families are 30¢.
At all levels, reduced-price lunches for qualifying families are 40¢.