JFK Family UPDATE
Week of October 13th
Monday, October 13th
No School
No School
Superintendent's Conference Day No School
Tuesday, October 14th
C Day
3:30 PM PTO Playground Meetup5:30 PM PTO Meeting All are welcome!
October 14th & 15th Fire Safety at JFK
Lunch: Bagel Pizza Party Mozzarella Cheese and Sauce on a Whole Wheat Bagel (Pepperoni and Olive Toppings Available), Steamed Mixed Vegetables and Crisp Baby Carrots with Dip
FireSafety
October 16th PTO Potluck & Penny Social
word wednesday!
D Day
Wednesday, October 15th
Lunch: Sweet & Sour Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken and Broccoli, Steamed Brown Rice, Vegetable Egg Roll Filled with Cabbage, Celery and Water Chestnuts
FireSafety
E Day
Thursday, October 16th
PTO Potluck & Penny Social 5:30-7:00
Lunch: Bratwurst Bratwurst on a Whole Grain Roll (Sauerkraut Available), Hash Brown Patty and Braised Apple and Red Cabbage
F Day
Friday, October 17th
Lunch: Lasagna Lasagna made with Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Red Sauce and Ground Beef Crumbles, Garden Salad and Whole Grain Garlic Knots
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JFK Family UPDATE
safety drill notifications
Week of October 13th
This coming week JFK will have the following drills:????
Please reach out with any questions!
safety drill notifications
This coming week JFK will have the following drills:Secure Lockout
Please reach out with any questions!
october fun!
Week of October 6th
October is such a fun month at JFK!
Here are just a few of the fun things we have planned this month!
October is Fire Safety & Prevention Month! On October 14th & 15th Kingston Fire Department will be visiting JFK to talk about fire safety with all students.
Scholastic Book Fair! October 20th - October 24th
Trunk or Treat 2025! Join us for Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:30-6:00 pm.Volunteer to decorate your trunk or stop by for 20 minutes to "trunk or treat" with the JFK community! (Rain Date - October 29th)
JFK Character Day!On Friday, October 31st students are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite story character! Weather permitting, we will have a Character Day Parade outside the school at 9:25! Families are invited to come watch this fun 5-minute parade!
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JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
JFK Family UPDATE
Week of October 13th
word wednesday!
Holiday Help
Thanks to inspiration from our friends at Chambers Elementary School, JFK will be continuing Word Wednesday this year! Each Wednesday, wear a shirt with school appropriate words on it to promote literacy around our school!
If you’re in need of help this holiday season, sign up for People’s Place Talkin’ Turkey & Project Santa! Registration for both programs is open NOW! Click here to register! If you need holiday assistance, please sign up today.
This year the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 29th!
The JFK Care Closet
The JFK Care Closet is open for business every Wednesday this year from8:15-8:35 amand3:30-4:00 pmClick on the flyer for more info and check back because we will be adding an additional day soon!
Nurse Notes
Check this space each week for important information from Nurse Waligurski!
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Unsure when to keep your child home from school?Click here for a helpful guide!
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JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
reminders
Week of October 13th
Meet the jfk staff!
Build the Habit of good attendance early!
Dessert Potluck
THANK YOU!
Click here for helpful attendance information!
Tuesday, June 5th1:30-2:30
Thank you to all families who attended Back to School Night! I LOVE having our building filled with JFK families!
Stop by JFK with a treat to share and meet our spectacular staff members!
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch a video of my Principal Presentation linked HERE!Please contact individual teachers for copies of their classroom presentations.
Play
All are welcome! Please feel free to join us even if you are unable to bring something to share.
Click here for a PDF of the slides with clickable links!
word wednesday!
Photo Permission
3rd & 4th Grade tigerball intramurals
Thanks to inspiration from our friends at Chambers Elementary School, JFK will be continuing Word Wednesday this year! Each Wednesday, wear a shirt with school appropriate words on it to promote literacy around our school!
We love to show off the wonderful things we are doing at JFK! Please let us know if you do NOT want your child photographed. Photos will be shared on the JFK & KCSD website, the JFK Facebook & KCSD Facebook page and the JFK Instagram feed.
3rd & 4th Grade TigerBall Intramurals begin this week! Practice is from 7:45-8:45 am and drop off is at the front door.Please reach out to Coach Ballou for your child's schedule!dballou@kingstoncityschools.org
Please click here if you do NOT want your child photographed at school!
JFK Theme of the month: positivity
Main office reminders
family handbook
-Please do not pull into the bus lane between 8:10-9:40 OR 2:30-3:25-Please send dismissal changes in writing!(Email and Teams are not the preferred way in case a staff member is absent and relaying phone messages that come in during the day interrupts instruction time.)Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Our theme for September is POSITIVITY and our book of the month is The Whatifs.
Have you read through the JFK Family Handbook yet?
Here are some questions you can ask your child:-What are some what ifs that follow you around?-Who is someone you can talk to when you're feeling worried?-What are some positive thoughts that make you feel better?
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JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Ms. Trudy can be reached by phone: 845-943-3114
discount cards!
Spirit wear update!
JFK PTO Corner
All complete orders were sent home. Any orders missing items are being held at JFK until we receive missing items from the Spirit Wear company.
PTO Event Calendar
Meet your 2025-2026 pto exec board!
join the pto!
Week of October 13th
Click here for a month by month look at exciting upcoming PTO events!
Jess Kelly, President
Emily Daniels, Vice President
THANK YOU!
Thank you for your patience!
Jason Daniels, Treasurer
Thank you to those who attended our first open meeting of the year!
Jessica Reposa, Secretary
save the date!
Check out our Link Tree!
new recess equipment!
The JFK PTO Link Tree has multiple ways to support JFK and is updated often so check back for important links and events!
Our Lunch Monitors ask, and the PTO delivers! Brand new equipment for recess has arrived, and the smiles say it all. 😁Thanks to your generous donations, the PTO has provided balls, bats, chalk, jump ropes and more!
PTO Playground Meetup
pto ELECTIONS
pto ELECTION UPDATE & June Meeting
Our next PTO Playground Meetup is on Wednesday, October 9thfrom 4:45-5:45 pm.
Potluck & Penny Social - Thursday, 10/16!
We're excited to announce the candidates for the 2025–2026 JFK PTO Board! All current board members are running for re-election and are unopposed. We're grateful for their continued commitment to our school community and look forward to another great year of collaboration, creativity, and support for our students and staff. Stay tuned for official confirmation following the upcoming election at our open meeting on June 9th!Our June PTO Meeting will take place this Monday, June 9th at 6:00 pm in the JFK cafeteria. There will be a Teams link below for those who can't join in person.
We hope to see you at our first Potluck & Penny Social of the year! Click here for more information about our Penny Social!
We hope to see you there!
Volunteers needed!
The JFK PTO needs your help with the following event:
Farm Fresh Friday - October 17th (11:15am - 1:30pm)Book Fair - October 20th - October 24th (9:00am - 2:30pm)Wood'n Wheels Family Fun Night - November 7th (5:45pm - 8:45pm)
Monday, October 6th:3:30 PM PTO Playground Meetup & 5:30 PM PTO Meeting(Cafeteria or Teams) All are welcome!
Click here for a month by month look at exciting upcoming PTO events!
Join the PTO!
Click here to volunteer!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Wood'N Wheel's Family Night
Save the Date: Wood’n Wheel Skate Night Fundraiser ✨🛼Friday, November 7 | 6–9 PMJoin us for a night of family fun while supporting the JFK PTO! Your ticket package includes:
JFK Spirit Wear is back!
Click here to order!Items will be sent home with students or you can schedule pick up at JFK once they arrive (first week of November)
✔️ Skating (quad or inline rental included) ✔️ One laser tag game
✔️ One bumper car ride (44” minimum height)
✔️ $4.50 arcade game card
✔️ Slice of pizza + drink
Tickets are fully refundable up until the start of the event. Don’t miss out—pre-purchase your tickets by clicking here!
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THANK YOU!!!
School store fundraiser
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Family Potluck and Penny Social on Tuesday, January 28th! It was such a fun night! We raised $81 at the Penny Social and $50 from the 50/50 raffle! We'll have another Potluck/Penny Social in the spring and we hope to see you there!
We've reached 10% participation and are almost halfway to our goal. Please consider supporting JFK. You can help by shopping online or purchasing a gift card for one of our amazing teachers. Parents, use the link below to sign up and then invite friends and family to boost our fundraising dollars! Let's make this the most successful SchoolStore fundraiser yet.
JFK Family UPDATE
Week of October 13th
Looking ahead:
October 20th - October 24th Scholastic Book Fair
October 23rd 4:30-7:30 Parent Teacher Conferences(By appointment only)
October 24th 11:15 Early Dismissal
October 28th Trunk or Treat
October 31st Character Day
Reach Out!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by phone, Teams or through email. Thank you for your support!I'm looking forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, laughter and love! ♥
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Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13de Octubre
Lunes 13 de Octubre
No hay Escuela
No hay Escuela
¡Primer día de clases!
Martes 14 de Octubre
Día E
Almuerzo: Fiesta de pizza de bagel Queso mozzarella y salsa en un bagel de trigo integral (aderezos de pepperoni y aceitunas disponibles), verduras mixtas al vapor y zanahorias pequeñas crujientes con salsa
Seguridad contra incendios
3:30 PM Reunión del patio de recreo del PTO 5:30 PM Reunión del PTO ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Palabra Miércoles
Día F
Miércoles 15 de Octubre
Día de la Conferencia del Superintendente No hay clases
Almuerzo: Pollo agridulce Pollo agridulce y brócoli, arroz integral al vapor, rollo de huevo vegetal relleno de repollo, apio y castañas de agua
Seguridad contra incendios
Jueves 16 de Octubre
Día A
PTO Potluck & Penny Social 5:30-7:00
Almuerzo: Bratwurst Bratwurst en un panecillo integral (chucrut disponible), hamburguesa de papas fritas y manzana estofada y col lombarda
Almuerzo: ¡Fiesta de pizza!
Rebanada de pizza de queso integral (aderezos de pepperoni y / o aceitunas negras disponibles) y ensalada de calabaza de verano cultivada en Nueva York con pimientos morrones
Viernes 17 de Octubre
Día B
Almuerzo: Lasaña Lasaña hecha con queso mozzarella, queso ricotta, salsa roja y carne molida desmenuzada, ensalada de la huerta y nudos de ajo integral
Almuerzo: Bagel Pizza
Pizza de bagel con queso mozzarella y salsa en un bagel de trigo integral (aderezos de pepperoni o aceitunas disponibles) y una ensalada de manzana y col rizada con manzanas cultivadas en Nueva York y col rizada
Informativo para las familias de JFK
¡GRACIAS!
¡Gracias a todas las familias que asistieron a la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela! ¡ME ENCANTA tener nuestro edificio lleno de familias JFK!
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Si no pudiste asistir, puedes ver mi Presentación Principal enlazada AQUÍ! Por favor, póngase en contacto con los profesores para obtener copias de sus presentaciones en el aula.
Notificaciones de simulacros de seguridad
La próxima semana (semana del 13/10/25) JFK tendrá el siguiente simulacro: Bloqueo seguro
Lost & Found
¡Por favor, póngase en contacto con cualquier pregunta!
¡Diversión de octubre!
¡Octubre es un mes muy divertido en JFK!
¡Estas son solo algunas de las cosas divertidas que hemos planeado este mes!
¡Octubre es el Mes de la Seguridad y Prevención de Incendios! El 14 y 15 de octubre, el Departamento de Bomberos de Kingston visitará JFK para hablar más sobre la seguridad contra incendios con todos los estudiantes.
¡Feria del Libro Escolar! 20 de octubre - 24 de octubre
¡Tronco o golosina 2024! Únase a nosotros para Trunk or Treat el martes 28 de octubre de 4:30 a 6:00 pm. ¡Ofrécete como voluntario para decorar tu baúl o visítanos durante 20 minutos para "tocar el baúl o tratar" con la comunidad JFK!(Fecha de lluvia - 29 de octubre)
¡Día del personaje de JFK! ¡El viernes 31 de octubre se invita a los estudiantes a venir a la escuela vestidos como su personaje de cuento favorito! Si el clima lo permite, tendremos un Desfile del Día del Personaje fuera de la escuela a las 9:25. ¡Las familias están invitadas a ver este divertido desfile de 5 minutos!
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JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Objetos perdidos
Ayuda para las fiestas
Si necesitas ayuda en esta temporada navideña, ¡inscríbete en People's Place Talkin' Turkey & Project Santa! ¡Las inscripciones para ambos programas están abiertas AHORA! ¡Haz clic aquí para registrarte! Si necesita asistencia para las fiestas, regístrese hoy.
¡Solo hemos tenido tres días de escuela y ya tenemos artículos en los objetos perdidos! ¡Etiquete todos los artículos de su hijo con su nombre para que podamos asegurarnos de que nuestros estudiantes se vayan a casa con todo lo que vinieron!
¡Este año la fecha límite para inscribirse es el Miércoles 29 de octubre!
¡Reserva la fecha!
Noche de Regreso a la Escuela
Jueves 25 de Septiembre 6:00 p.m.
Notas de enfermería
¡Consulte este espacio cada semana para obtener información importante de la enfermera Waligurski!
Recordatorio de despido
La influenza:
Una guía para los padres
Después de recoger a su(s) hijo(s) al final del día, salga de la propiedad de la escuela por Old Orchard Street. Esto mantendrá a Gross Street segura y abierta para la salida de autobuses. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!
¿No está seguro de cuándo mantener a su hijo en casa y no ir a la escuela? ¡Haga clic aquí para obtener una guía útil!
JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Meet the jfk staff!
Dessert Potluck
¡GRACIAS!
Tuesday, June 5th1:30-2:30
¡Gracias a todas las familias que asistieron a la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela! ¡ME ENCANTA tener nuestro edificio lleno de familias JFK!
Stop by JFK with a treat to share and meet our spectacular staff members!
Si no pudiste asistir, puedes ver mi Presentación Principal enlazada AQUÍ! Por favor, póngase en contacto con los profesores para obtener copias de sus presentaciones en el aula.
Tema del mes de JFK: positividad
All are welcome! Please feel free to join us even if you are unable to bring something to share.
Nuestro tema para septiembre es POSITIVIDAD y nuestro libro del mes es The Whatifs.Aquí hay algunas preguntas que puede hacerle a su hijo:-¿Cuáles son algunos de los "qué pasaría si" que te siguen?-¿Quién es alguien con quien puedes hablar cuando te sientes preocupado?-¿Cuáles son algunos pensamientos positivos que te hacen sentir mejor?
Intramuros de tigerball de 3er y 4to grado
Permiso de foto
¡Los Intramuros de TigerBall de 3er y 4to grado comienzan esta semana!
La práctica es de 7:45 a 8:45 am y la entrega es en la puerta principal.
¡Comuníquese con el entrenador Ballou para conocer el horario de su hijo!
dballou@kingstoncityschools.org
¡Nos encanta mostrar las cosas maravillosas que estamos haciendo en JFK! Por favor, háganos saber si NO desea que le fotografíen a su hijo. Las fotos se compartirán en el sitio web de JFK y KCSD, en la página de Facebook de JFK y KCSD y en el feed de Instagram de JFK.
¡Construya el hábito de una buena asistencia temprano!
¡Haga clic aquí para obtener información útil sobre la asistencia!
¡Haga clic aquí si NO desea que su hijo sea fotografiado en la escuela!
Recordatorios de la oficina principal
-Por favor, no se detenga en el carril para autobuses entre las 8:10-9:40 O las 2:30-3:25-Por favor, envíe los cambios de salida por escrito! (El correo electrónico y los equipos no son la forma preferida en caso de que un miembro del personal esté ausente y la transmisión de mensajes telefónicos que llegan durante el día interrumpe el tiempo de instrucción). ¡Gracias por su apoyo y cooperación!
JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Ms. Trudy can be reached by phone: 845-943-3114
discount cards!
Spirit wear update!
JFK PTO Corner
All complete orders were sent home. Any orders missing items are being held at JFK until we receive missing items from the Spirit Wear company.
¡Haga clic aquí para ver mes a mes los emocionantes próximos eventos de PTO!
Semana del 13 de Octubre
¡Únete a pto!
¡GRACIAS!
Thank you for your patience!
¡Gracias a los que asistieron a nuestra primera reunión abierta del año!¡La traducción al español está disponible en todas las reuniones/eventos de la PTO!
save the date!
Check out our Link Tree!
El árbol de enlaces de PTO de JFK tiene múltiples formas de admitir JFK y se actualiza con frecuencia, ¡así que vuelva a consultar los enlaces y eventos importantes!
PTO Playground Meetup
Our next PTO Playground Meetup is on Wednesday, October 9thfrom 4:45-5:45 pm.
¡Nuevo equipo de recreo!
Potluck & Penny Social
¡Nuestros monitores de almuerzo preguntan y el PTO cumple! Ha llegado un nuevo equipo para el recreo, y las sonrisas lo dicen todo. 😁¡Gracias a sus generosas donaciones, el PTO ha proporcionado pelotas, bates, tiza, cuerdas para saltar y más!
¡Esperamos verte en nuestro primer Potluck & Penny Social del año! ¡Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre nuestro Penny Social!
We hope to see you there!
¡Se necesitan voluntarios!
El PTO de JFK necesita su ayuda con el siguiente evento:
Farm Fresh Friday - 17 de octubre (11:15 am - 1:30 pm)Feria del libro - 20 de octubre - 24 de octubre (9:00 am - 2:30 pm)Wood'n Wheels Family Fun Night - 7 de noviembre (5:45 pm - 8:45 pm)
Calendario de eventos de PTO
¡Únete a pto!
¡Haga clic aquí para ser voluntario!
¡Haga clic aquí para ver mes a mes los emocionantes próximos eventos de PTO!
Noche familiar Wood'N Wheels
Reserve la fecha: Recaudación ✨🛼de fondos Wood'n Wheel Skate Night viernes 7 de noviembre | 6–9 PM ¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión familiar mientras apoya al PTO de JFK! Su paquete de boletos incluye:
¡Haga clic aquí para ordenar!
¡Haga clic aquí para ordenar!Los artículos se enviarán a casa con los estudiantes o puede programar la recogida en JFK una vez que lleguen (primera semana de noviembre)
✔️ Patinaje (alquiler de quads o en línea incluido) ✔️ Un juego de laser tag
✔️ Un viaje en coche de choque (altura mínima de 44")
✔️ Tarjeta de juego de arcade de $ 4.50
✔️ Rebanada de pizza + bebida
Las entradas son totalmente reembolsables hasta el inicio del evento. No te lo pierdas, ¡compra tus entradas por adelantado haciendo clic aquí!
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THANK YOU!!!
School store fundraiser
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Family Potluck and Penny Social on Tuesday, January 28th! It was such a fun night! We raised $81 at the Penny Social and $50 from the 50/50 raffle! We'll have another Potluck/Penny Social in the spring and we hope to see you there!
We've reached 10% participation and are almost halfway to our goal. Please consider supporting JFK. You can help by shopping online or purchasing a gift card for one of our amazing teachers. Parents, use the link below to sign up and then invite friends and family to boost our fundraising dollars! Let's make this the most successful SchoolStore fundraiser yet.
Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Looking ahead:
20 de Octubre - 24 de OctubreFeria del Libro Scholastic
October 20th - October 24th Scholastic Book Fair
23 de Octubre 4:30-7:30 Conferencias de padres y maestros (solo con cita previa)
24 de Octubre 11:15 Salida temprana
28 de Octubre Tronco o golosina
31 de Octubre Día del personaje
¡Intenta comunicarte!
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse conmigo por teléfono, Teams o por correo electrónico. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! ¡Espero un año escolar increíble lleno de aprendizaje, risas y amor! ♥
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JFK Family UPDATE
Week of October 13th
Monday, October 13th
No School
No School
Superintendent's Conference Day No School
Tuesday, October 14th
C Day
3:30 PM PTO Playground Meetup5:30 PM PTO Meeting All are welcome!
October 14th & 15th Fire Safety at JFK
Lunch: Bagel Pizza Party Mozzarella Cheese and Sauce on a Whole Wheat Bagel (Pepperoni and Olive Toppings Available), Steamed Mixed Vegetables and Crisp Baby Carrots with Dip
FireSafety
October 16th PTO Potluck & Penny Social
word wednesday!
D Day
Wednesday, October 15th
Lunch: Sweet & Sour Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken and Broccoli, Steamed Brown Rice, Vegetable Egg Roll Filled with Cabbage, Celery and Water Chestnuts
FireSafety
E Day
Thursday, October 16th
PTO Potluck & Penny Social 5:30-7:00
Lunch: Bratwurst Bratwurst on a Whole Grain Roll (Sauerkraut Available), Hash Brown Patty and Braised Apple and Red Cabbage
F Day
Friday, October 17th
Lunch: Lasagna Lasagna made with Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Red Sauce and Ground Beef Crumbles, Garden Salad and Whole Grain Garlic Knots
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JFK Family UPDATE
safety drill notifications
Week of October 13th
This coming week JFK will have the following drills:????
Please reach out with any questions!
safety drill notifications
This coming week JFK will have the following drills:Secure Lockout
Please reach out with any questions!
october fun!
Week of October 6th
October is such a fun month at JFK!
Here are just a few of the fun things we have planned this month!
October is Fire Safety & Prevention Month! On October 14th & 15th Kingston Fire Department will be visiting JFK to talk about fire safety with all students.
Scholastic Book Fair! October 20th - October 24th
Trunk or Treat 2025! Join us for Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:30-6:00 pm.Volunteer to decorate your trunk or stop by for 20 minutes to "trunk or treat" with the JFK community! (Rain Date - October 29th)
JFK Character Day!On Friday, October 31st students are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite story character! Weather permitting, we will have a Character Day Parade outside the school at 9:25! Families are invited to come watch this fun 5-minute parade!
next page
JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
JFK Family UPDATE
Week of October 13th
word wednesday!
Holiday Help
Thanks to inspiration from our friends at Chambers Elementary School, JFK will be continuing Word Wednesday this year! Each Wednesday, wear a shirt with school appropriate words on it to promote literacy around our school!
If you’re in need of help this holiday season, sign up for People’s Place Talkin’ Turkey & Project Santa! Registration for both programs is open NOW! Click here to register! If you need holiday assistance, please sign up today.
This year the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 29th!
The JFK Care Closet
The JFK Care Closet is open for business every Wednesday this year from8:15-8:35 amand3:30-4:00 pmClick on the flyer for more info and check back because we will be adding an additional day soon!
Nurse Notes
Check this space each week for important information from Nurse Waligurski!
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Unsure when to keep your child home from school?Click here for a helpful guide!
next page
JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
reminders
Week of October 13th
Meet the jfk staff!
Build the Habit of good attendance early!
Dessert Potluck
THANK YOU!
Click here for helpful attendance information!
Tuesday, June 5th1:30-2:30
Thank you to all families who attended Back to School Night! I LOVE having our building filled with JFK families!
Stop by JFK with a treat to share and meet our spectacular staff members!
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch a video of my Principal Presentation linked HERE!Please contact individual teachers for copies of their classroom presentations.
Play
All are welcome! Please feel free to join us even if you are unable to bring something to share.
Click here for a PDF of the slides with clickable links!
word wednesday!
Photo Permission
3rd & 4th Grade tigerball intramurals
Thanks to inspiration from our friends at Chambers Elementary School, JFK will be continuing Word Wednesday this year! Each Wednesday, wear a shirt with school appropriate words on it to promote literacy around our school!
We love to show off the wonderful things we are doing at JFK! Please let us know if you do NOT want your child photographed. Photos will be shared on the JFK & KCSD website, the JFK Facebook & KCSD Facebook page and the JFK Instagram feed.
3rd & 4th Grade TigerBall Intramurals begin this week! Practice is from 7:45-8:45 am and drop off is at the front door.Please reach out to Coach Ballou for your child's schedule!dballou@kingstoncityschools.org
Please click here if you do NOT want your child photographed at school!
JFK Theme of the month: positivity
Main office reminders
family handbook
-Please do not pull into the bus lane between 8:10-9:40 OR 2:30-3:25-Please send dismissal changes in writing!(Email and Teams are not the preferred way in case a staff member is absent and relaying phone messages that come in during the day interrupts instruction time.)Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Our theme for September is POSITIVITY and our book of the month is The Whatifs.
Have you read through the JFK Family Handbook yet?
Here are some questions you can ask your child:-What are some what ifs that follow you around?-Who is someone you can talk to when you're feeling worried?-What are some positive thoughts that make you feel better?
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JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Ms. Trudy can be reached by phone: 845-943-3114
discount cards!
Spirit wear update!
JFK PTO Corner
All complete orders were sent home. Any orders missing items are being held at JFK until we receive missing items from the Spirit Wear company.
PTO Event Calendar
Meet your 2025-2026 pto exec board!
join the pto!
Week of October 13th
Click here for a month by month look at exciting upcoming PTO events!
Jess Kelly, President
Emily Daniels, Vice President
THANK YOU!
Thank you for your patience!
Jason Daniels, Treasurer
Thank you to those who attended our first open meeting of the year!
Jessica Reposa, Secretary
save the date!
Check out our Link Tree!
new recess equipment!
The JFK PTO Link Tree has multiple ways to support JFK and is updated often so check back for important links and events!
Our Lunch Monitors ask, and the PTO delivers! Brand new equipment for recess has arrived, and the smiles say it all. 😁Thanks to your generous donations, the PTO has provided balls, bats, chalk, jump ropes and more!
PTO Playground Meetup
pto ELECTIONS
pto ELECTION UPDATE & June Meeting
Our next PTO Playground Meetup is on Wednesday, October 9thfrom 4:45-5:45 pm.
Potluck & Penny Social - Thursday, 10/16!
We're excited to announce the candidates for the 2025–2026 JFK PTO Board! All current board members are running for re-election and are unopposed. We're grateful for their continued commitment to our school community and look forward to another great year of collaboration, creativity, and support for our students and staff. Stay tuned for official confirmation following the upcoming election at our open meeting on June 9th!Our June PTO Meeting will take place this Monday, June 9th at 6:00 pm in the JFK cafeteria. There will be a Teams link below for those who can't join in person.
We hope to see you at our first Potluck & Penny Social of the year! Click here for more information about our Penny Social!
We hope to see you there!
Volunteers needed!
The JFK PTO needs your help with the following event:
Farm Fresh Friday - October 17th (11:15am - 1:30pm)Book Fair - October 20th - October 24th (9:00am - 2:30pm)Wood'n Wheels Family Fun Night - November 7th (5:45pm - 8:45pm)
Monday, October 6th:3:30 PM PTO Playground Meetup & 5:30 PM PTO Meeting(Cafeteria or Teams) All are welcome!
Click here for a month by month look at exciting upcoming PTO events!
Join the PTO!
Click here to volunteer!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Wood'N Wheel's Family Night
Save the Date: Wood’n Wheel Skate Night Fundraiser ✨🛼Friday, November 7 | 6–9 PMJoin us for a night of family fun while supporting the JFK PTO! Your ticket package includes:
JFK Spirit Wear is back!
Click here to order!Items will be sent home with students or you can schedule pick up at JFK once they arrive (first week of November)
✔️ Skating (quad or inline rental included) ✔️ One laser tag game ✔️ One bumper car ride (44” minimum height) ✔️ $4.50 arcade game card ✔️ Slice of pizza + drink
Tickets are fully refundable up until the start of the event. Don’t miss out—pre-purchase your tickets by clicking here!
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THANK YOU!!!
School store fundraiser
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Family Potluck and Penny Social on Tuesday, January 28th! It was such a fun night! We raised $81 at the Penny Social and $50 from the 50/50 raffle! We'll have another Potluck/Penny Social in the spring and we hope to see you there!
We've reached 10% participation and are almost halfway to our goal. Please consider supporting JFK. You can help by shopping online or purchasing a gift card for one of our amazing teachers. Parents, use the link below to sign up and then invite friends and family to boost our fundraising dollars! Let's make this the most successful SchoolStore fundraiser yet.
JFK Family UPDATE
Week of October 13th
Looking ahead:
October 20th - October 24th Scholastic Book Fair
October 23rd 4:30-7:30 Parent Teacher Conferences(By appointment only)
October 24th 11:15 Early Dismissal
October 28th Trunk or Treat
October 31st Character Day
Reach Out!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by phone, Teams or through email. Thank you for your support!I'm looking forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, laughter and love! ♥
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Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13de Octubre
Lunes 13 de Octubre
No hay Escuela
No hay Escuela
¡Primer día de clases!
Martes 14 de Octubre
Día E
Almuerzo: Fiesta de pizza de bagel Queso mozzarella y salsa en un bagel de trigo integral (aderezos de pepperoni y aceitunas disponibles), verduras mixtas al vapor y zanahorias pequeñas crujientes con salsa
Seguridad contra incendios
3:30 PM Reunión del patio de recreo del PTO 5:30 PM Reunión del PTO ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Palabra Miércoles
Día F
Miércoles 15 de Octubre
Día de la Conferencia del Superintendente No hay clases
Almuerzo: Pollo agridulce Pollo agridulce y brócoli, arroz integral al vapor, rollo de huevo vegetal relleno de repollo, apio y castañas de agua
Seguridad contra incendios
Jueves 16 de Octubre
Día A
PTO Potluck & Penny Social 5:30-7:00
Almuerzo: Bratwurst Bratwurst en un panecillo integral (chucrut disponible), hamburguesa de papas fritas y manzana estofada y col lombarda
Almuerzo: ¡Fiesta de pizza! Rebanada de pizza de queso integral (aderezos de pepperoni y / o aceitunas negras disponibles) y ensalada de calabaza de verano cultivada en Nueva York con pimientos morrones
Viernes 17 de Octubre
Día B
Almuerzo: Lasaña Lasaña hecha con queso mozzarella, queso ricotta, salsa roja y carne molida desmenuzada, ensalada de la huerta y nudos de ajo integral
Almuerzo: Bagel Pizza Pizza de bagel con queso mozzarella y salsa en un bagel de trigo integral (aderezos de pepperoni o aceitunas disponibles) y una ensalada de manzana y col rizada con manzanas cultivadas en Nueva York y col rizada
Informativo para las familias de JFK
¡GRACIAS!
¡Gracias a todas las familias que asistieron a la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela! ¡ME ENCANTA tener nuestro edificio lleno de familias JFK!
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Si no pudiste asistir, puedes ver mi Presentación Principal enlazada AQUÍ! Por favor, póngase en contacto con los profesores para obtener copias de sus presentaciones en el aula.
Notificaciones de simulacros de seguridad
La próxima semana (semana del 13/10/25) JFK tendrá el siguiente simulacro: Bloqueo seguro
Lost & Found
¡Por favor, póngase en contacto con cualquier pregunta!
¡Diversión de octubre!
¡Octubre es un mes muy divertido en JFK!
¡Estas son solo algunas de las cosas divertidas que hemos planeado este mes!
¡Octubre es el Mes de la Seguridad y Prevención de Incendios! El 14 y 15 de octubre, el Departamento de Bomberos de Kingston visitará JFK para hablar más sobre la seguridad contra incendios con todos los estudiantes.
¡Feria del Libro Escolar! 20 de octubre - 24 de octubre
¡Tronco o golosina 2024! Únase a nosotros para Trunk or Treat el martes 28 de octubre de 4:30 a 6:00 pm. ¡Ofrécete como voluntario para decorar tu baúl o visítanos durante 20 minutos para "tocar el baúl o tratar" con la comunidad JFK!(Fecha de lluvia - 29 de octubre)
¡Día del personaje de JFK! ¡El viernes 31 de octubre se invita a los estudiantes a venir a la escuela vestidos como su personaje de cuento favorito! Si el clima lo permite, tendremos un Desfile del Día del Personaje fuera de la escuela a las 9:25. ¡Las familias están invitadas a ver este divertido desfile de 5 minutos!
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JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Objetos perdidos
Ayuda para las fiestas
Si necesitas ayuda en esta temporada navideña, ¡inscríbete en People's Place Talkin' Turkey & Project Santa! ¡Las inscripciones para ambos programas están abiertas AHORA! ¡Haz clic aquí para registrarte! Si necesita asistencia para las fiestas, regístrese hoy.
¡Solo hemos tenido tres días de escuela y ya tenemos artículos en los objetos perdidos! ¡Etiquete todos los artículos de su hijo con su nombre para que podamos asegurarnos de que nuestros estudiantes se vayan a casa con todo lo que vinieron!
¡Este año la fecha límite para inscribirse es el Miércoles 29 de octubre!
¡Reserva la fecha!
Noche de Regreso a la Escuela
Jueves 25 de Septiembre 6:00 p.m.
Notas de enfermería
¡Consulte este espacio cada semana para obtener información importante de la enfermera Waligurski!
Recordatorio de despido
La influenza: Una guía para los padres
Después de recoger a su(s) hijo(s) al final del día, salga de la propiedad de la escuela por Old Orchard Street. Esto mantendrá a Gross Street segura y abierta para la salida de autobuses. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!
¿No está seguro de cuándo mantener a su hijo en casa y no ir a la escuela? ¡Haga clic aquí para obtener una guía útil!
JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Meet the jfk staff!
Dessert Potluck
¡GRACIAS!
Tuesday, June 5th1:30-2:30
¡Gracias a todas las familias que asistieron a la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela! ¡ME ENCANTA tener nuestro edificio lleno de familias JFK!
Stop by JFK with a treat to share and meet our spectacular staff members!
Si no pudiste asistir, puedes ver mi Presentación Principal enlazada AQUÍ! Por favor, póngase en contacto con los profesores para obtener copias de sus presentaciones en el aula.
Tema del mes de JFK: positividad
All are welcome! Please feel free to join us even if you are unable to bring something to share.
Nuestro tema para septiembre es POSITIVIDAD y nuestro libro del mes es The Whatifs.Aquí hay algunas preguntas que puede hacerle a su hijo:-¿Cuáles son algunos de los "qué pasaría si" que te siguen?-¿Quién es alguien con quien puedes hablar cuando te sientes preocupado?-¿Cuáles son algunos pensamientos positivos que te hacen sentir mejor?
Intramuros de tigerball de 3er y 4to grado
Permiso de foto
¡Los Intramuros de TigerBall de 3er y 4to grado comienzan esta semana! La práctica es de 7:45 a 8:45 am y la entrega es en la puerta principal. ¡Comuníquese con el entrenador Ballou para conocer el horario de su hijo! dballou@kingstoncityschools.org
¡Nos encanta mostrar las cosas maravillosas que estamos haciendo en JFK! Por favor, háganos saber si NO desea que le fotografíen a su hijo. Las fotos se compartirán en el sitio web de JFK y KCSD, en la página de Facebook de JFK y KCSD y en el feed de Instagram de JFK.
¡Construya el hábito de una buena asistencia temprano!
¡Haga clic aquí para obtener información útil sobre la asistencia!
¡Haga clic aquí si NO desea que su hijo sea fotografiado en la escuela!
Recordatorios de la oficina principal
-Por favor, no se detenga en el carril para autobuses entre las 8:10-9:40 O las 2:30-3:25-Por favor, envíe los cambios de salida por escrito! (El correo electrónico y los equipos no son la forma preferida en caso de que un miembro del personal esté ausente y la transmisión de mensajes telefónicos que llegan durante el día interrumpe el tiempo de instrucción). ¡Gracias por su apoyo y cooperación!
JFK Fresh Fruit & Veggie taste Test volunteer opportunity!
We are in need of volunteers to help support our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Thursdays from 8:45 - 11:00 am.
JFK students are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit + Vegetable Program (FFVP). Each week, students sample a new raw vegetable and a fresh salsa. Volunteers are needed to help pass out fruit and vegetable samples in the cafeteria. Click here to sign up for a slot!
Ms. Trudy can be reached by phone: 845-943-3114
discount cards!
Spirit wear update!
JFK PTO Corner
All complete orders were sent home. Any orders missing items are being held at JFK until we receive missing items from the Spirit Wear company.
¡Haga clic aquí para ver mes a mes los emocionantes próximos eventos de PTO!
Semana del 13 de Octubre
¡Únete a pto!
¡GRACIAS!
Thank you for your patience!
¡Gracias a los que asistieron a nuestra primera reunión abierta del año!¡La traducción al español está disponible en todas las reuniones/eventos de la PTO!
save the date!
Check out our Link Tree!
El árbol de enlaces de PTO de JFK tiene múltiples formas de admitir JFK y se actualiza con frecuencia, ¡así que vuelva a consultar los enlaces y eventos importantes!
PTO Playground Meetup
Our next PTO Playground Meetup is on Wednesday, October 9thfrom 4:45-5:45 pm.
¡Nuevo equipo de recreo!
Potluck & Penny Social
¡Nuestros monitores de almuerzo preguntan y el PTO cumple! Ha llegado un nuevo equipo para el recreo, y las sonrisas lo dicen todo. 😁¡Gracias a sus generosas donaciones, el PTO ha proporcionado pelotas, bates, tiza, cuerdas para saltar y más!
¡Esperamos verte en nuestro primer Potluck & Penny Social del año! ¡Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre nuestro Penny Social!
We hope to see you there!
¡Se necesitan voluntarios!
El PTO de JFK necesita su ayuda con el siguiente evento:
Farm Fresh Friday - 17 de octubre (11:15 am - 1:30 pm)Feria del libro - 20 de octubre - 24 de octubre (9:00 am - 2:30 pm)Wood'n Wheels Family Fun Night - 7 de noviembre (5:45 pm - 8:45 pm)
Calendario de eventos de PTO
¡Únete a pto!
¡Haga clic aquí para ser voluntario!
¡Haga clic aquí para ver mes a mes los emocionantes próximos eventos de PTO!
Noche familiar Wood'N Wheels
Reserve la fecha: Recaudación ✨🛼de fondos Wood'n Wheel Skate Night viernes 7 de noviembre | 6–9 PM ¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión familiar mientras apoya al PTO de JFK! Su paquete de boletos incluye:
¡Haga clic aquí para ordenar!
¡Haga clic aquí para ordenar!Los artículos se enviarán a casa con los estudiantes o puede programar la recogida en JFK una vez que lleguen (primera semana de noviembre)
✔️ Patinaje (alquiler de quads o en línea incluido) ✔️ Un juego de laser tag ✔️ Un viaje en coche de choque (altura mínima de 44") ✔️ Tarjeta de juego de arcade de $ 4.50 ✔️ Rebanada de pizza + bebida
Las entradas son totalmente reembolsables hasta el inicio del evento. No te lo pierdas, ¡compra tus entradas por adelantado haciendo clic aquí!
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THANK YOU!!!
School store fundraiser
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Family Potluck and Penny Social on Tuesday, January 28th! It was such a fun night! We raised $81 at the Penny Social and $50 from the 50/50 raffle! We'll have another Potluck/Penny Social in the spring and we hope to see you there!
We've reached 10% participation and are almost halfway to our goal. Please consider supporting JFK. You can help by shopping online or purchasing a gift card for one of our amazing teachers. Parents, use the link below to sign up and then invite friends and family to boost our fundraising dollars! Let's make this the most successful SchoolStore fundraiser yet.
Informativo para las familias de JFK
Semana del 13 de Octubre
Looking ahead:
20 de Octubre - 24 de OctubreFeria del Libro Scholastic
October 20th - October 24th Scholastic Book Fair
23 de Octubre 4:30-7:30 Conferencias de padres y maestros (solo con cita previa)
24 de Octubre 11:15 Salida temprana
28 de Octubre Tronco o golosina
31 de Octubre Día del personaje
¡Intenta comunicarte!
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse conmigo por teléfono, Teams o por correo electrónico. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! ¡Espero un año escolar increíble lleno de aprendizaje, risas y amor! ♥