On March 26, the Personal Project Exhibition took place, where our 10th-grade students shared the results of their independent exploration in an area of personal interest, demonstrating and strengthening their Approaches to Learning skills. “The Personal Project is undertaken by MYP (Middle Years Programme) students during their final year (10th…
Recent Achievements: Sports & Extended Learning
Cheer Poms On Sunday, March 16, 2024, our John F. Kennedy School cheer teams participated in the Dance 4ever Championship held at Tecnológico de Monterrey.Our youngest teams—Prefirst and Grade 1, Grades 2 and 3, and Grades 4 and 5—each performed their routines with energy, strength, and determination.All three teams delivered…
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! MS Honor Roll Breakfast Con el objetivo…
Building Research Skills: Extended Essay Bootcamp at the Library Media Center
Last week, the Library Media Center once again supported, participated in, and hosted the Bootcamp organized for our 11th-grade students as they worked on their Extended Essays. The Library Media Center plays a key role in laying the foundation for students’ research skills development. It offers expertise in selecting, acquiring,…
Meet the Jaguars: Violeta Álvarez
With nearly two and a half years on the Marketing & Communications team, Violeta has played a key role in building and strengthening the visual identity of John F. Kennedy School, The American School of Querétaro. Her experience and passion for design have helped reinforce the school’s institutional image and…
Unders tanding How Matter Changes
Our 3rd grade students worked on the transdisciplinary theme “How We Share the Planet”, focusing on the following Central Idea: “Understanding the properties and changes of matter allows us to innovate and develop technologies that drive progress in various fields.” Throughout the unit, they explored key concepts such as physical…
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…
Congratulations to our talented dancers from the Ballet Royal Academy of Dance!
On February 17th, our students took their exam at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and achieved an outstanding performance, earning the two highest grading levels: We are extremely proud of their effort, discipline, and passion for ballet. May this achievement inspire more students to keep growing and reaching new…
Meet the Jaguars: Jimena Barbeito
Jimena Barbeito is originally from Querétaro and has felt a special connection with children from a very young age. She once dreamed of becoming a pediatric cardiologist because she wanted to “heal hearts,” but over time, she realized there are many ways to help. “When I understood how crucial a…