This week, our 2nd-grade students enjoyed a very special experience with Miss Debra Cortney, Preschool Principal, as part of the triggering activity for their new unit of inquiry. Under the central idea “Imagination and creativity help us create and interpret different literary genres” and within the transdisciplinary theme “How we…
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Reflection and Learning in Unit 5: SWAS
As part of their summative assessment for Unit 5, 4th grade students stepped into the world of public health by imagining a fictional virus during a made-up pandemic. This creative challenge allowed them to consolidate their learning by designing informative brochures that highlighted key aspects of health and wellness. In…
Learning from JFK’s Leaders
As part of the transdisciplinary theme “Where we are in place and time,” 1st grade students have been working with the central idea: “Leadership is essential for communities to thrive.” Through various activities, they have learned how leadership influences the well-being and functioning of a community. To better understand this…
Unders tanding How Matter Changes
Our 3rd grade students worked on the transdisciplinary theme “How We Share the Planet”, focusing on the following Central Idea: “Understanding the properties and changes of matter allows us to innovate and develop technologies that drive progress in various fields.” Throughout the unit, they explored key concepts such as physical…
Exploring Movement Through Shadow Theater
The Physical Education class at JFK has introduced shadow theater, an activity that challenges the traditional perception of this subject. “Physical Education is often associated only with running, jumping, or using balls and hoops. However, it is also possible to develop body expression,” says teacher Joan Ibarra, who has led…
5th Graders Teach Online Safety Through Games
In celebration of Safer Internet Day, 5th-grade students designed fun board games where they had the opportunity to share and explain online safety tips to Prefirst students as part of their Technology class. It was a great learning and reflection activity for both grades! Con motivo del Día Internacional del…
Transforming Math Education at JFK: A Conceptual Approach
At JFK Elementary School , the way mathematics is taught has undergone a transformation to align with a more conceptual and inquiry-based approach. Recognizing the need for change, the school has been implementing a progressive methodology inspired by the PYP framework over the past two years. Leading this initiative is…
Meet the Jaguars: Rebeca García
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…
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…