We recently hosted an event called Coffee Around the World. The initiative aimed at bringing our diverse school community together. At JFK, we are proud to have students and families from over 30 different nationalities, and this program offers a unique opportunity for us to connect, share, and learn from…
Meet the Jaguars: Pedro Castillo, SWAS
Pedro Castillo, English teacher in SWAS (School-With-A-School), has been a member of the JFK educational community for eight years. He began as a Spanish teacher in the SWAS program, where he worked for four years before transitioning to his current role as an English teacher in Middle School, also within…
“Kilómetro del juguete”: A Tradition of Solidarity at JFK
Last week, the JFK community came together to celebrate the “Kilómetro el juguete” event, where children and representatives from the communities of Tolimán and Amealco symbolically received toys and clothing donated by our community as part of the Give a Toy and Dress a Child campaign. Year after year, students,…
Giving Thanks Around the World
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S., to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year, rooted in a 1621 feast shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans. But many other countries around the world also have unique traditions for…
Building Synergy between LMC and HS Art: A Unique Collaborative Opportunity
Once again, the JFK Library Media Center, LMC, becomes the starting venue for the High School 9 grade students’ Art project. In its ongoing effort to encourage reading, the LMC has invited students to choose the book they will read and use as inspiration for creating their artwork, which will…
Connecting science and tradition: pigment extraction project at JFK
10th-grade High School students worked on extracting pigments from marigold flowers as part of the “Acids and Bases” topic in their science class. A pre-Hispanic process such as dyeing textiles with natural pigments was brought to the lab to determine the best acid-base conditions for optimal textile dyeing. In the…
Positive Discipline Workshop for JFK Parents successfully concludes
Yesterday, the Positive Discipline Workshop, led by Maritere Soto, Preschool Assistant Principal and Certified Positive Discipline Trainer by the PDA (Positive Discipline Association), concluded with participation from Preschool and Elementary School parents. For our community, this course represents a valuable opportunity to delve into tools and approaches that support the…
Parent-Teacher Conferences: strengthening collaboration between school and families
At John F. Kennedy School, it is very important to offer parents a comprehensive and personalized view of their children’s development. For this reason, Parent-Teacher Conferences are held in the Preschool and Elementary School sections, where both parents meet with the teacher twice during the school year. Beyond grades, the…
Fostering cultural and reading comprehension through role-playing games in SWAS
With the goal of allowing our SWAS (School Within a School) students to apply the knowledge acquired in their unit of study to real-life situations, role-playing game sessions have been organized in recent weeks. “During these sessions, we focus on the importance of reading short stories and how language is…
Creativity and Expression Lab: A space to explore and grow through art
At JFK, Elementary School students have a unique class that fosters their creativity, expression, and teamwork: Creativity and Expression Lab. Taught by Miss Mayra Torres, this subject goes beyond conventional activities, combining theater, dance, and games to encourage collaboration and personal development in a safe, enriching space. The purpose of…