As 12th-grade Visual Arts students approach their final IB Diploma Programme exhibition, which will take place on February 10 and 11 at the Elementary’s SUM, we visited the Museum of Art of Querétaro—an experience that played a key role in strengthening their critical perspective and preparing them as young artists.…
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Meet the Jaguars: Rowina Martínez
Miss Rowina Martínez is part of the Preschool team as a K3 teacher, bringing with her a solid professional background and a deep vocation for early childhood education. Her academic training is focused on teaching English at the preschool level, a path she chose out of a genuine connection to…
Turning Ideas into Reality
On January 27, our High School community came together for the first-ever Design Internal Assessment Exhibition, an event that celebrated a full year of student research, exploration, and creative problem-solving. Held on the High School campus, the exhibition gave 12th grade Design students the opportunity to showcase their design process…
A Provocation to Begin: Exploring Body Systems in 4th Grade
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…
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…