Talking about Miss Marilú means talking about a passion for teaching and curiosity about the world around us. With a 12-year trajectory at John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro, María Guadalupe Fragoso Portales, better known as Marilú, has dedicated her life to sharing knowledge with her students. Graduated…
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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…
Inventing a Nation: SWAS Students Explore Customs and Traditions
As part of the exploration of Customs and Traditions in Unit 2, Middle School students in the SWAS program embarked on a creative project titled “My Imaginary Country.” Students used shoeboxes to construct models of cities that reflected essential elements of cultural and societal life, such as customs, traditions, religion,…
MS Honor Roll Breakfast
To recognize the effort of Middle School students, last week we held the Honor Roll Breakfast. This event celebrated students who maintained an average of 95 or higher in their MYP subjects, allowing them to enjoy breakfast alongside their peers and teachers. Congratulations on your success in the first trimester!…
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…
Fostering Unity and Leadership through Middle School Houses
In Middle School at JFK, students embrace a new way to connect, learn, and grow through our dynamic “House” program. Launched to promote integration, leadership, and a deeper sense of community, the House system brings together students across different age groups, encouraging them to collaborate and support one another in…
AI with Integrity: Middle Schoolers Embrace Responsible Technology Use
Last week, Middle School students engaged in an important session on Academic Honesty and Artificial Intelligence, learning not only about the academic implications of AI but also about its responsible use in a digital world. “Teaching students about AI and academic honesty is essential as AI tools become more accessible…
JFK Union and Peace Model UN “Voices of Tomorrow”
Last weekend, the JFK Union and Peace Model UN (United Nations) event took place, under this year’s inspiring theme: “Voices of Tomorrow.” This gathering brought together young students from 18 different schools, all with a common purpose: to explore how their voices can be the driving force for change in a…