Last week, our 6th-grade students proudly showcased their writing journey at the Author’s Tea, an event dedicated to celebrating their creativity, growth, and courage as storytellers. Throughout this unit, students explored the Statement of Inquiry: “When crafting a personal story, an author must consider purpose and perspective.” Under the guidance…
Posts Written onMarch 2025
JFK 5th Graders Embark on a Magical Writing Adventure at YAW!
This past weekend, seven of our talented 5th-grade students from JFK had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 29th YAW (Young Authors Workshop) event in Monterrey. From Friday to Sunday, their days were packed with spellbinding activities, creative challenges, and a touch of Harry Potter magic! The adventure began…
K1 Students Welcome a Special Visit!
This week, our K1 students had a special experience as they welcomed our guinea pigs into their classrooms! As part of their Unit of Inquiry, Sharing the Planet, students are exploring how people can make a difference in the lives not only of plants but also of the animals by…
Ecoclub Explores the World of Pollinators
The Ecoclub students participated in the “Pollinators” workshop, led by the Polinizando México organization. This socio-environmental education module aims to promote actions that contribute to the global effort against climate change. Through various hands-on activities, the children learned about biodiversity, deforestation, and climate change. They also explored the different types…
Induction Ceremony for New National Honor Society (NHS) Members
On February 27, our school experienced a special moment with the induction ceremony of 14 new students into the prestigious National Honor Society (NHS) program. These students were recognized for their academic excellence, commitment to service, leadership, and character. During the ceremony, each received their honor cords, membership certificate, and…
Meet the Jaguars: Marcos Mendoza
With six months of experience at JFK as a Digital Design teacher, Marcos Mendoza has dedicated himself to inspiring his students to shape their creative thinking through design. A Mechatronics Engineer by training, he has experience in assembly design, tool manufacturing for production lines, and project planning. However, in the…
Exploring Movement Through Shadow Theater
The Physical Education class at JFK has introduced shadow theater, an activity that challenges the traditional perception of this subject. “Physical Education is often associated only with running, jumping, or using balls and hoops. However, it is also possible to develop body expression,” says teacher Joan Ibarra, who has led…