Last weekend, the JFK Union and Peace Model UN (United Nations) event took place, under this year’s inspiring theme: “Voices of Tomorrow.” This gathering brought together young students from 18 different schools, all with a common purpose: to explore how their voices can be the driving force for change in a…
Posts Written onOctober 2024
Ecotourism at the Ecoclub / Ecoturismo en el ecoclub
On October 19, the students of the Ecoclub went on their first environmental outing to the Rancho Vía Orgánica. We learned about the “milpa” and were able to harvest corn and eat it— it was delicious! Our tour consisted of a walk around the ranch, observing different animals. We learned…
9th Grade Class Trip to Huasca / Viaje de Generación a Huasca
Recently, our 9th grade students embarked on their first-generation trip to Huasca, an unforgettable experience that allowed them to grow both academically and personally. During their stay, students participated in various activities designed to foster teamwork, reflection, and interpersonal skill development. Activities included leadership workshops, nature excursions, and group dynamics…
Implementation of the Traffic Violation System / Implementación del Sistema de Infracciones Viales
We are pleased to inform you that starting next week, we will implement a traffic violation system for those who do not adhere to the traffic rules at our school. This includes practices such as parking in prohibited areas, exceeding speed limits, and double parking. The aim of this system…
We Celebrated our Jaguar Day with Great Joy! / ¡Celebramos el Jaguar Day con gran alegría!
On October 11th, our school was filled with energy and excitement during Jaguar Day. This special event brought together students from all sections for a day packed with sports activities, laughter, and, above all, to celebrate the birthday of our beloved JJ. From early on, students participated in many team…
JFK Reads, much more than a reading program for kids!
Elementary School is excited to announce the launch of JFK Reads! This program has been reinvented this year to include Reading Journals. This reading incentive program allows Elementary students to track their reading and respond to creative writing prompts. Through JFK Reads, students will have the opportunity to explore various books and…
60th Art Celebration Project 1st Places Ceremony
Last October 10th we celebrated the 60th Art Celebration Project 1st Places Ceremony. This internal contest was held during September, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our school. At the ceremony the firsts place winners from Preschool, Elementary and High School were recognized, as well as the Middle School first…
Physical Education Week / Semana de Educación Física
From October 7 to 10, we celebrated Physical Education Week, with the goal of promoting self-care and raising awareness about the healthy habits we can adopt. Throughout the week, we reflected on the importance of good nutrition, regular exercise, and proper hydration to maintain a balanced physical and social well-being.…
Multicultural Roar: New Zealand
At the beginning of this school year, we proudly raised the flag of New Zealand to welcome a new family to our diverse school community, which this years represents over 35 nationalities. New Zealand is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers, as well as its…
Digital Platform Course / Curso de Plataformas Digitales
The Digital Platform Course for Middle School teachers is taking place in the Library Media Center in English and Spanish on several occasions during October. In this course MS teachers learn how to use the school Digital Platforms to search for good quality sources for their classes as well as…