With more than two decades of dedication to the JFK community, Tere Cancino has made a lasting impact as a school psychologist. Her journey with the school began 22 years ago, after deciding to leave Mexico City, where she worked at a school she had once attended as a student.…
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Let’s Take Care of Mental Health: A Reflection on Addictions in Adolescence
As part of Anti-Bullying Week, the conference “Parent Talks: The Disease of Cell Phone Addiction” was delivered by Dr. Juan Andrés Pineda, a medical specialist in addictions and faculty member at the Centro de Estudios Superiores Monte Fénix. With the participation of parents from all four school sections, Dr. Pineda…
Parent Talks Congress 2024: “Connected with Responsibility”
The Parent Talks Congress 2024, themed “Connected with Responsibility,” brought together over 320 parents at JFK School to gain practical insights into raising children in the digital age. With expert-led talks covering digital safety, responsible gaming, and the role of parents in a tech-driven world, the event provided valuable tools…
Say Something and Start With Hello Week / Semana de “Say Something” y “Start with Hello”
Last week, our school celebrated Say Something and Start With Hello Week, initiatives designed to promote compassion, empathy, and social skills among our students. These programs are part of a broader effort to foster a safe and welcoming school environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Say Something The “Say…
Recognize the Signs, Act Immediately and Say Something!
What is “Say Something”? Have you ever heard about something worrying that happened to a friend or acquaintance, but you preferred to stay silent to avoid problems? Or maybe you knew someone was in danger, but because you didn’t get involved, you didn’t report it. What you may not have…
Bullying prevention, shared responsibility, home and school
Last week we had the privilege of hosting Rebecca Pelayo, a renowned expert in bullying prevention, who delivered an enlightening talk to the parents of our school community. The event provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the critical issue of bullying and its impact on our children and youth.…
March 8th, Equity and Inclusion
In order to contribute to an environment of equity and respect in our community, last Friday, March 8th, Alysa Perreras gave a conference to our students from 8th to 12th grade. Alysa began her work in teaching, learning and growing alongside high school students for over a decade. In recent years, her work has…
Inclusion and Equity, conference by Alysa Perreras
In order to contribute to an environment of equity and respect in our community, next Friday, March 8th, we will have a very special guest, Alysa Perreras, who will share with our students from 8th to 12th grade. Who is Alysa Perreras? Alysa began her work in teaching, learning and…
Preventing Sexual Abuse Program 2023-2024 / Programa Prevención de Abuso Sexual JFK 2023-2024
As part of our social-emotional programs, we have had the following activities this school year: November 19, 2023 Parent Talks Congress “Preventing sexual abuse, exploring boundaries and promoting healthy relationships” with the specialists Mtra. Rosalía I. Alarcón, Marcela Escalera and Dr. Rafael López. January 17, 2024 “Boundaries for the prevention…
“Prevención del abuso a través del vínculo seguro”: MARCELA ESCALERA
En su conferencia, Marcela Escalera nos habló de la importancia que tiene en la relación padre/madre-hijos EL VÍNCULO AFEFCTIVO, y esto es algo de lo más relevante de su plática: El proceso de generar un vínculo de ternura y tolerancia con los hijos, es un trabajo que nunca termina. El…