Last week, we celebrated the final session of our monthly event Coffee Around the World, an initiative designed to bring our diverse school community together. During this session, parents and staff participated in a cooking activity led by Radia, a member of our Middle School Parents’ Association, while reflecting on…
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Meet the Jaguars: Antares Hernández
Miss Antares is the passionate gardening teacher in Preschool and PreFirst, as well as the head of the Preschool EcoClub. Her love for biology and environmental conservation led her to combine her two passions: teaching and nature. Through gardening, she provides her students with hands-on experiences that allow them to…
K1 Activity: Visit to the Pet Store
K1 students had a fun and educational experience by participating in a pet store activity. The students adopted a pet in their classrooms and, with great excitement, made a list of the items their new pet needed. Among the products they selected were food, toys, beds, and other essential accessories…
K2 Unit – Where Are We in Place and Time
In our K2 unit, “Where Are We in Place and Time,” the K2 students have been exploring how people use a variety of tools, materials, and resources every day to carry out different activities. They have learned about everyday tools and how these tools have evolved over time, making tasks…
K1 Students Welcome a Special Visit!
This week, our K1 students had a special experience as they welcomed our guinea pigs into their classrooms! As part of their Unit of Inquiry, Sharing the Planet, students are exploring how people can make a difference in the lives not only of plants but also of the animals by…
Meet the Jaguars: Mayra Azaola
With 11 years of experience at JFK, Miss Mayra Azaola has found a true home within this vibrant community. She treasures the opportunity to learn from people of different nationalities and cultures, and she deeply appreciates the sense of belonging and support she receives at JFK. This year, her dedication…
K1 Explores Responsibility and Care in Unit 3
K1 has embarked on an exciting journey with the start of Unit 3, exploring the transdisciplinary theme “Sharing the Planet”. This unit encourages students to inquire about their rights and responsibilities in sharing finite resources with other people and living beings, fostering a sense of equality, peace, and conflict resolution.…
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…
Meet the Jaguars: Miss Yuko Murasawa, Preschool
Originally from Japan, Miss Yuko Murasawa has been an integral part of the JFK community for 11 years. Her journey began in Kinder 2, where she spent her first two years teaching. For the past eight and a half years, she has dedicated herself to the Kinder 3 program, bringing…
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…