PTO Updates
September 30th is the final day to fill out the on line form for our printed directory. Here is the link: Family information form for paper directory. There are no paper forms, but computers will be available in the library at open house.
The next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, Oct 5 at 6 pm (note new time) in the library. Board elections will be held, and we will have discussions on expenditures and community events. You are welcome to come, bring a friend!
There are a set of serving spoons that were put in the PTO mailbox last year, but so far no one has claimed them. Please contact us if you think you know where they belong!
School Council
We will not have elections at open house because there are six available parent slots for six parents who stepped forward. Our new Parent Representatives on the school council are: Richard Conner, Heather Morini, Michaela O'Brien, Melissa (Childs) Phelan, Mark Watts , and Doug Wheat. Their bios are posted at http://jfkmspto.blogspot.com. Stephanie Grimaldi and Kelly O'Connor are also parent/guardian representatives. They are current members and their terms will continue. Parents and Guardians are welcome at the School Council meetings, generally at 5 pm in the JFK Library on the third Thursday of the month. Minutes are posted on the NPS JFK website. The School Council assists in developing our school improvement plan, helps identify the educational needs of JFK students, and reviews the annual budget. The School Council is an elected body required of Massachusetts Public schools. Thank you to all our candidates for their strong interest in JFK!
Community Updates
We need a Scavenger hunt team to represent JFK! Funding is available. Test your local Northampton knowledge and earn bragging while helping students! This is a great "Scavenger Hunt" event that raises scholarship money for our local Northampton students that would like to attend post-secondary institutions! Link for form
A City-wide At-Large School and City Council seats Candidates' Forum will be held on Oct 21 at JFK at 7 pm. The League of Women Voters is taking the lead, and Leeds Civic Assn. will co-sponsor, along with the Gazette, WHMP, and Ward 3. Participate in democracy!
NEF Small grants deadline is October 16th. More information here
Beginner pottery for teens and adults – classes Wednesdays 5:30-8 start October 5th. http://www.cyclepottery.com
Northampton Arts council has grants available for local artists – deadline is Oct 15th applications here
Upcoming Events
Thursday Sept 24 6:30 pm JFK Open house (follow your child's schedule)
Monday October 5 6 pm PTO meeting JFK Library
Saturday, Oct 24 9-12 Electronics recycling – start sorting!
Need to find out about school lunches? Want to do some easy, at home fundraising? Need more information about JFK? Links, calendar and more at www.jfkmspto.blogspot.com
