As part of the transdisciplinary theme “Where we are in place and time,” 1st grade students have been working with the central idea: “Leadership is essential for communities to thrive.” Through various activities, they have learned how leadership influences the well-being and functioning of a community. To better understand this…
JFK Students Achieve Global Recognition in Business Strategy Simulation
Our High School students Joaquín Fraga, Juliana Saldaña, Carina Fernández, and Andrés Chaparro had an outstanding performance in the Business Strategy Game (BSG), an international simulator developed by McGraw Hill in which over 4,000 teams from universities around the world participate. In this simulator, students take on the role of…
Creativity, Activity and Service Project: Huellitas Seguras
CAS is one of the essential components of the IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma program. It consists of designing creativity, activity, and service projects for both personal and community development. Today we present a service activity by our high school students. “Huellitas Seguras”: A Project of Love and Awareness Manuela Ovalle,…
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…
10th Graders Presented Their Personal Projects
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…