Miss Antares is the passionate gardening teacher in Preschool and PreFirst, as well as the head of the Preschool EcoClub. Her love for biology and environmental conservation led her to combine her two passions: teaching and nature. Through gardening, she provides her students with hands-on experiences that allow them to…
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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…
Beyond Ecoclub: Aire Obuchi, G24
At JFK, our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the classroom, inspiring students to take action for a better planet. One of our most impactful initiatives, EcoClub, has empowered generations of students to engage in hands-on environmental projects and cultivate a lifelong passion for sustainability. As we celebrate the legacy of…
Beyond Ecoclub: Noemi Takebayashi, G19
At JFK, our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the classroom, inspiring students to take action for a better planet. One of our most impactful initiatives, EcoClub, has empowered generations of students to engage in hands-on environmental projects and cultivate a lifelong passion for sustainability. As we celebrate the legacy of…
Connecting science and tradition: pigment extraction project at JFK
10th-grade High School students worked on extracting pigments from marigold flowers as part of the “Acids and Bases” topic in their science class. A pre-Hispanic process such as dyeing textiles with natural pigments was brought to the lab to determine the best acid-base conditions for optimal textile dyeing. In the…
JFK Celebrates 20 Years of Environmental Commitment / El JFK celebra 20 años de compromiso ambiental
For the third consecutive year, JFK has been awarded the Eco-School certification, and this year marks our first recognition as a LEAF-certified institution. These certifications reflect our enduring commitment to fostering environmental awareness and action among our students. On October 29, we proudly celebrated the symbolic raising of the Eco-Schools…
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…
Compost Champs program / Programa Campeones de la composta
Our Preschool Compost Champs program is starting its second year! This program was developed by Preschool teachers and the Environmental Program as part of last year’s SEP analytic program of improvement. Every classroom has a small lidded bucket where they put the compostable organic waste after lunch. In order to help develop this…
Environmental Certifications: Eco Schools and LEAF (Learning About Ecosystems and Forests)
For the third consecutive year, our school was certified as an Eco School by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), highlighting the commitment of the entire JFK Community to caring for the environment. This new school year, we will continue to reinforce all daily practices in favor of the environment…
Compost Program / Programa Composta
In Preschool, we have an exciting composting program from the SEP Analytic Program. Students are encouraged to create compost from their lunch leftovers. After doing so, they record the date and classroom on a poster, fostering environmental awareness from an early age. A fun and educational initiative to care for our planet! ——————————————-…