Our Jaguars cheerleading squad took first place at the National Dance Championship held on Sunday, March 8th. The students in the “Mini Poms” and “Junior Poms” categories, all from Elementary School, showcased their skill and dexterity on stage, the result of countless training sessions. Congratulations!! Let’s Go Jaguars! Nuestras Jaguars…
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Supporting AMANC: A JFK Tradition of Compassion
In the Elementary School at JFK, the one and only designated and approved annual social service campaign is to support AMANC, the Mexican Children’s Cancer Association. Why is this? Nearly two decades ago, our community experienced the heartbreaking loss of one of our students, Michelle, to this tragic disease. In her…
Communicating Through Time
During the 5th grade summative assessment for the Communication Unit, Jiwon Choi and Mina Kim confidently presented their learning to their peers. As part of this task, students explored and showcased a variety of historical communication artifacts, including typewriters, old radios, audio and video cassettes, Discman players, and early telephones.…
From Inquiry to Action: Eggs, Stars, and a Student-Led Assembly
As you look at the photos accompanying this article, you will see a group of students presenting with confidence in front of the entire school. However, these images are just the tip of the iceberg. What we are celebrating is not just a “school play,” but the deep process of…
ASOMEX Children’s Basketball at ASFG
The Jaguars’ U14 team proudly represented our school at the ASOMEX Basketball Tournament, held at the American School of Guadalajara (ASFG) from February 12 to 16. Throughout the tournament, our players demonstrated outstanding teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment, performing exceptionally well both on and off the court. Their attitude and dedication…
1A Shares the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
During their Flag Ceremony, students from 1A shared a meaningful presentation with their peers about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. They highlighted key moments of his life, including his role as a civil rights leader, his commitment to nonviolent action, and his dream of a more…
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…
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 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…