Hello JFK Families!
We had a great PTO meeting this past Wednesday and a lot of great ideas were shared! Thank you to the PTO Board and all the parents who attended this meeting. Please make sure you see the PTO news section below to see the fun and exciting events the PTO is planning!
I also wanted to thank Mrs. Rosengrant and Mrs. Depuma for organizing a great World Read Aloud Day at JFK this past Wednesday. We had many special visitors in our classrooms including parents, district supervisors, and Dr. Cutaia! It was a great day and the students really seemed to enjoy having the guest readers in their classroom!
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
Save the Date - Spring Photos will be taken on Wednesday, March 22nd. More details to come.
Community Connection Center - This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has links for 211's warming centers in Ct., NFL Super Bowl of Caring and Milford's Recreation Departments April Sports & Fun Camp. 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 - STEM
Hi JFK Families!
Since winter break, students have been working hard on studying light and sound, as well as weather, and even engineering and 3D printing! Coming up, we will start talking about landforms and maps, forces and motion, and energy! For this week's video I tried out a color experiment with very simple materials. Please feel free to give some feedback through the google form link below!
Thanks,
Zachary Sabo
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!
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:
Thursday, 2/16 - Enrollment deadline for afterschool STEAM program
Friday, 2/17 and Monday, 2/20 - No School
Wednesday, February 2/22 - Early Release 1:25 PM
Saturday 2/25 - JFK Family Skate Night (see PTO News)
Monday, 2/27 - Read Across America week begins
Friday, 3/3 - Deadline for 5th Grade Yearbook photos
Some pictures from the week at JFK!
PTO News
Family Skate Night on 2/25!
We’re bringing back Family Skate Night at the Milford Ice Pavilion! It’s on Sat, Feb 25th from 3:30pm-5pm, and the whole thing is FREE including skate rentals. This event is only for JFK families, so go here to register ahead of time. Can’t wait to see you there!
NEW Afterschool STEAM Program for 3rd-5th Grade!
We are excited to announce that the PTO is partnering with the Milford STEAMers to host a new afterschool STEAM Invention program for 3rd-5th graders. Over the course of 7 weeks, students will learn about the process of inventing by working in teams to identify a problem to solve, creating a prototype of their idea and pitching their final invention at the Invention Convention. The program is $90, which includes all materials, and is limited to the first 30 registrants. Go here to sign-up today!
5th grade Family Yearbook Info
Attention 5th grade families! Each year the PTO purchases a yearbook for every 5th grade student, but we need your help to make it special! Please read this letter for important info about the yearbook, and check out our new online option for easily uploading pictures, including a baby picture of your child! We want to see your JFK memories, so get those photos uploaded by Friday, March 3rd, so we have time to include them in the final layout!
Calling All Future PTO Leaders!
It’s that time of year, when we start looking ahead to next year’s PTO Board! If you’re interested in being more involved and having a voice in shaping your kid’s JFK experience, this is the perfect opportunity. It’s a time commitment, but less than you probably think. It’s rewarding, but way more than you probably realize. If you’re interested in learning more or chatting with any of this year’s Board members, please reach out at ptojfk@gmail.com.
Congrats to January’s Membership Month Winners!
Congratulations to our three winners of January’s Membership Month prize drawing - Shelly Francois, Amanda Krenke, and Cindy Sanders! Remember, it’s never too late to support the PTO. Here are links for Family Membership forms and Staff Membership forms.