During this week, 4th grade students took part in the provocation activity that marked the beginning of their new unit of inquiry, accompanied by their parents. This experience aimed to spark students’ curiosity and interest around the transdisciplinary theme Who We Are, whose central idea is: Interactions among body systems…
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Jaguars Take Second Place at ASOMEX Volleyball
This weekend, the Juvenile B volleyball team, made up of Middle School and High School students, earned second place at the ASOMEX Volleyball Tournament, held at the American School of Tampico. The final match was played against the host school. Meanwhile, the Juvenile C team, also composed of High School…
Exploring Matter Through a Science Market
Our 3rd grade students concluded their unit of inquiry by demonstrating their understanding of the central idea: “When we understand what matter is like and how it changes, we can create new things that help us.” Through a Science Market, students “sold” different products and explained to visitors the form…
Meet the Jaguars: Angélica Ortiz
Starting this January, Miss Angélica Ortiz steps into her new role as Student Affairs for Elementary School, bringing with her a strong background in education, psychology, and a deep commitment to students’ social and emotional growth. Miss Angélica’s professional journey began in the classroom as a preschool teacher, an experience…
Learning Beyond the Classroom: New York
Last October, 9th grade students took part in their class trip to New York, a meaningful academic and cultural experience. Throughout the trip, students had the opportunity to enjoy a bike ride through Central Park, stop by the lake where The Angel of the Waters is located, and visit the…
Learning How the World Works
Our 3rd-grade students participated in the talk with Milen Roca, a parent from the JFK community, as part of their preparation for the upcoming “Mercadito Científico”. During the session, Milen shared what a scientist does and explained the scientific method in a clear and engaging way, helping students deepen their…
Meet the Jaguars: Karla Mendoza
Karla Mendoza is a Spanish teacher and a member of the SWAS (School Within a School) program at JFK. In this role, she supports students as they transition into a new academic, linguistic, and cultural context, providing structured language instruction and personalized guidance that promotes academic development, confidence, and integration…
Community Celebrations
This week, we recognize the outstanding achievements of our students beyond the classroom. Congratulations to Guillermo on his excellent performance! Guillermo Herrera – ES4Activity: Ice HockeyEvent: Ice Hockey TournamentAchievement: Guillermo and his ice hockey team, the Lakeside Pelicans, competed in a tournament in San Antonio, Texas, earning second place overall.…
Jaguars Champions of the Liga Colegial
Our Jaguars soccer teams in the 2016 and 2018 age groups have been crowned champions of the Liga Colegial 2025. After an exciting season, the league finals were held on Sunday, December 14, at the Pueblito Sports Complex. In the final match, the 2016 team faced Tepeyac School in a…
Celebrating Our SWAS Graduates
This semester, six students completed the SWAS program. Their progress reflects months of effort, growth, and perseverance, and it has been truly rewarding to witness the development of their confidence and skills over time. We are proud to recognize our graduates—Eleanor and Theodor Kliewer, Yirang Park, Tai Leach, Erinnah Shin,…