For eight school cycles, Rebeca García Arroyo, better known as Miss Becky, has been a key figure in shaping first-grade students at JFK. Originally from Mexico, she holds a degree in Pedagogy and is a Certified Graphologist. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies, demonstrating her…
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Starting 2025 with Growth: Teacher Training for Excellence
To kick off 2025, our teachers participated in an enriching training session on January 8 and 9. During these days, educators from different sections came together to reflect on their teaching practices and acquire valuable tools to enhance their daily work. According to MS teacher, Diana Sánchez: “We conducted a…
SWAS students celebrate Mexican traditions
This holiday season, High School SWAS students embraced the rich traditions of their host country by creating their own version of the classic Mexican pastorela. Inspired by their recent studies on the Spiritual Conquest of Mexico and how the traditions were introduced during that time, they dived into the culture…
Celebrating Kindness: Recognitions from the Kindness Box in Elementary School
This Monday, during the Elementary School Flag Ceremony, several students were recognized for showing kindness toward their peers. These actions were acknowledged by their classmates through the recently implemented Kindness Box. This program, led by Miss Jimena Barbeito, Character Education teacher in Elementary School, aims to promote the recognition of…
Who We Are: 3rd Grade Explores World Traditions in Unit 2
This week, 3rd-grade students from Elementary School presented their Unit 2 project, centered on the transdisciplinary theme “Who We Are,” to their parents. During the presentation, the students shared their learning experiences, highlighting their understanding of concepts such as culture and tradition. For this open class, teachers Bego Goicoechea, Colombia…
Jaguars shine in National Basketball Tournaments
The JFK basketball teams showcased their competitive spirit and athletic growth by participating in two major national tournaments in November: the CIDECOPA, held in San Luis Potosí, and the COPA MX – LIGA NACIONAL DE CLUBES, hosted in Querétaro. Both events gathered high-level teams, allowing our players to test their…
Anti-Bullying Week at JFK: A Commitment to Community and Respect
Last week, we celebrated our Anti-Bullying Week, an opportunity to reflect on and reinforce our school community’s ongoing commitment to respect, inclusion, and kindness. Throughout the week, each section of the school participated in various activities focused on creating a positive and bullying-free environment. In Preschool, the focus was on…
JFK Reads: Let’s Keep Reading!
Congratulations to all the students who have completed the first challenge of JFK Reads! We received over 150 students who have finished the challenge! Amazing! Three students were also randomly selected in a raffle and won a special prize. What is JFK Reads?JFK Reads is a program designed to encourage…
Rural Community Mural: A Creative Project by SWAS Elementary Students
Students from Lower Elementary at SWAS, took on the roles of architects and engineers as they designed and planned a rural community. This hands-on activity sparked their curiosity and engagement as they explored the essential services that a rural area requires. The journey began as students compared different types of…
Positive Discipline Workshop for JFK Parents successfully concludes
Yesterday, the Positive Discipline Workshop, led by Maritere Soto, Preschool Assistant Principal and Certified Positive Discipline Trainer by the PDA (Positive Discipline Association), concluded with participation from Preschool and Elementary School parents. For our community, this course represents a valuable opportunity to delve into tools and approaches that support the…