With over 30 parents in attendance, the ” Forjando campeones para la vida ” talk took place on November 27th, offering a dedicated space for parents of athletes to focus on supporting the holistic development of students through sports. The session covered essential topics such as resilience in sports, managing emotions between…
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The MUN Committee Kicks Off a New Era at JFK
On November 28, the new Model United Nations (MUN) committee held its first ceremony, marking an exciting start to this academic cycle. In an interview, Andrea Cosain, the committee’s moderator, highlighted that participating in MUN not only builds self-confidence but also teaches students how to debate, reach agreements, and face…
My CAS Experience in Lisbon
By Maya Gómez (12th Grade) During the first week of November, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Lisbon as part of my CAS activities (Community, Action, Service) with 11 classmates and 2 teachers. From the moment we arrived, I noticed the cultural diversity of the group we would…
Join the Oxford Royale Essay Competition and Win a Fully-Funded Scholarship
Oxford Royale Academy invites ambitious students aged 13 to 18 from around the world to participate in its annual essay competition. This is your chance to win one of 10 fully-funded scholarships for a residential summer programme in 2025. Participants can choose from a variety of pre-defined essay topics, organized…
Preschool Update – Current Learning Units
Here is an overview of what our Preschool students are currently learning in their units. Each class is working on topics that support their developmental and educational progress. K1 – Healthy Habits K1 students are exploring the concept of healthy habits. They participated in a session with the school doctor…
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…
“Kilómetro del juguete”: A Tradition of Solidarity at JFK
Last week, the JFK community came together to celebrate the “Kilómetro el juguete” event, where children and representatives from the communities of Tolimán and Amealco symbolically received toys and clothing donated by our community as part of the Give a Toy and Dress a Child campaign. Year after year, students,…
Giving Thanks Around the World
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S., to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year, rooted in a 1621 feast shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans. But many other countries around the world also have unique traditions for…
Creativity and Expression Lab: A space to explore and grow through art
At JFK, Elementary School students have a unique class that fosters their creativity, expression, and teamwork: Creativity and Expression Lab. Taught by Miss Mayra Torres, this subject goes beyond conventional activities, combining theater, dance, and games to encourage collaboration and personal development in a safe, enriching space. The purpose of…
Gimme Five: Promoting Student Integration in High School
The Gimme Five event kicked off this Monday at the High School patio, designed to bring students from different grades together through sports and recreational activities. The week began with a friendly volleyball match, where students and teachers teamed up to encourage participation and inspire more students to join in on this…