For the first time, our 4th and 5th graders are participating in Destination Imagination, a global educational program that fosters creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in children. In their weekly class, students collaborate to brainstorm ideas, design solutions, and present their final projects. Destination Imagination helps them develop critical thinking,…
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Gimme Five! A Week of Fun-Filled Activities in Elementary Recess
ES students had the opportunity to learn about the importance teamwork while having fun. Mónica Herrera, Physical Education Administrative Assistant From October 21 to 25, the “Gimme Five” project took place in the Elementary School playground, organized by the Physical Education Department. During the recess periods for Lower and Upper…
JFK Reads, much more than a reading program for kids!
Elementary School is excited to announce the launch of JFK Reads! This program has been reinvented this year to include Reading Journals. This reading incentive program allows Elementary students to track their reading and respond to creative writing prompts. Through JFK Reads, students will have the opportunity to explore various books and…
60th Art Celebration Project 1st Places Ceremony
Last October 10th we celebrated the 60th Art Celebration Project 1st Places Ceremony. This internal contest was held during September, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our school. At the ceremony the firsts place winners from Preschool, Elementary and High School were recognized, as well as the Middle School first…
ES Student Council Installation Ceremony
Last week, the installation ceremony for the Elementary School Student Council took place. During the event, the new members of the Student Council for the 2024-2025 school year were sworn in, in the presence of their parents. In the words of Mr. Mark Dunn, Elementary School Director, “students’ voice on…
Well done Guillermo!!
During the summer, Guillermo (3rd grade) participated with his team, the Lakeside Pelicans, in a tournament in Toronto, Canada, winning 1st place. Guillermo received the MVP medal in one of the games. ——————————————- Durante el verano, Guillermo (3er grado) participó con su equipo Pelicans de Lakeside en un torneo en…
Great job Regina!
Congratulations to Regina (2nd grade) for securing 2nd place in the HieloJuegos National Championship, held in Puebla, in the Pre-Basic Infant B category, competing against 18 participants. ——————– Felicitaciones a Regina (2° grado) por obtener el 2do lugar en el Campeonato Nacional HieloJuegos que se llevó a cabo en Puebla,…
New Elementary School Games / Nuevos juegos en Elementary School
We are excited to share that, thanks to the hard work of our Elementary Parents Association, we have received a generous donation of games for our students. Last year, with leftover funds from their activities, the association chose to invest in our children’s playtime. These new games will provide more…
JFK Parents’ Association Elections: A Great Turnout!
We’re excited to announce that the recent elections for the Parents’ Associations in Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School were a great success! The turnout from parents was outstanding, demonstrating a strong commitment to our school community and the future of our students. This level of involvement is crucial for driving…
JFK Reads
JFK Reads is a voluntary program that encourages students to read for pleasure. All elementary students and teachers are welcome to participate. Students document the pages that they have read into a Google Form. Students can receive a sticker for every 200 pages (PF-2) or 300 pages (grades 3-5) read. …