On November 28, the new Model United Nations (MUN) committee held its first ceremony, marking an exciting start to this academic cycle. In an interview, Andrea Cosain, the committee’s moderator, highlighted that participating in MUN not only builds self-confidence but also teaches students how to debate, reach agreements, and face…
Celebrating Kindness: Recognitions from the Kindness Box in Elementary School
This Monday, during the Elementary School Flag Ceremony, several students were recognized for showing kindness toward their peers. These actions were acknowledged by their classmates through the recently implemented Kindness Box. This program, led by Miss Jimena Barbeito, Character Education teacher in Elementary School, aims to promote the recognition of…
Meet the Jaguars: David Téllez, Flag Football
David Téllez, Flag Football coach at JFK, discovered his passion for the sport while playing football at a time when flag football was not yet recognized as a formal discipline. His first experience as a coach occurred during his university years, when he led a team of 5- and 6-year-old…
My CAS Experience in Lisbon
By Maya Gómez (12th Grade) During the first week of November, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Lisbon as part of my CAS activities (Community, Action, Service) with 11 classmates and 2 teachers. From the moment we arrived, I noticed the cultural diversity of the group we would…
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,…
Exploring science in the laboratory
As part of the Science Lab Elective, High School students this year, under the guidance of Guadalupe Rivas (Lab Manager) and Adriana Vega (Lab Assistant), have had the opportunity to carry out a wide variety of experiments, including nanoparticle synthesis, bioplastic creation, crystallization, and extractions, among others. For these activities,…
College Corner: Universidad Europea
During the recent visit of Marlon Fiacco, the representative from Universidad Europea, Spain to JFK, our High School students and their parents learned about the incredible opportunities this university offers to study in Madrid, Valencia and Alicante. Universidad Europea provides a diverse range of academic programs that blend traditional fields…
Join the Oxford Royale Essay Competition and Win a Fully-Funded Scholarship
Oxford Royale Academy invites ambitious students aged 13 to 18 from around the world to participate in its annual essay competition. This is your chance to win one of 10 fully-funded scholarships for a residential summer programme in 2025. Participants can choose from a variety of pre-defined essay topics, organized…
High School Hosts “Reds vs. Blues” Physical Education Event
High School students are gearing up for the much-anticipated “Reds vs. Blues” Physical Education Event, where the entire section is divided into two teams: Reds and Blues. This exciting competition will see students competing in various athletic challenges to accumulate points, all with the ultimate goal of earning the elimination…
Preschool Update – Current Learning Units
Here is an overview of what our Preschool students are currently learning in their units. Each class is working on topics that support their developmental and educational progress. K1 – Healthy Habits K1 students are exploring the concept of healthy habits. They participated in a session with the school doctor…