Also, the calendar for 2015-2016 is approved, first day of school is September 2.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Fundraising sub committee meeting
JFK Middle School Parents:
At our last PTO meeting, we discussed the importance of planning ahead for fundraising next year including: total fund raising goal, budgeted amounts for different activities, priorities for funding, and potential fundraisers and associated timing. To help expedite this for our last meeting, we are planning a subcommittee meeting to discuss and create a plan and options which can be presented at the next PTO meeting in June.
Everyone is welcome! We are planning to meet on Tuesday, May 26 at 6pm. Please contact Lia McLaughlin at lia.mclaughlin@yahoo.com or 413-727-8934 if you would like more information or if you are planning to attend. You can also send her any thoughts or suggestions if you are unable to be there. We want to hear from you!
JFK student-faculty basketball game
The JFK student-faculty basketball game was a great success and fun for all. Parents approached me that night and in the community since then to say how much fun they and their kids had.
I'd like to thank everyone who helped make the event happen - the businesses that sponsored the event, the volunteers on the After-School Program Advisory Committee who did hours and hours of work behind the scenes, Ms. Clapp and Ms. Adamoyurka for organizing, Mr. and Ms. McGrath for refereeing, the parents who coached the student teams, and of course the teachers who played and cheered on their colleagues. It was a great night for all and money was raised to keep our After-School Program open to all students regardless of their ability to pay.
Once again, thank you for all you do to make JFK such a positive, enjoyable community.
Sincerely,
Scott Andrew, Associate Principal
I'd like to thank everyone who helped make the event happen - the businesses that sponsored the event, the volunteers on the After-School Program Advisory Committee who did hours and hours of work behind the scenes, Ms. Clapp and Ms. Adamoyurka for organizing, Mr. and Ms. McGrath for refereeing, the parents who coached the student teams, and of course the teachers who played and cheered on their colleagues. It was a great night for all and money was raised to keep our After-School Program open to all students regardless of their ability to pay.
Once again, thank you for all you do to make JFK such a positive, enjoyable community.
Sincerely,
Scott Andrew, Associate Principal
Friday, May 8, 2015
Upcoming Events
JFK Student –Faculty Basketball game Tonight!
This fun event is the biggest fundraiser we have for the after school program. Friday, May 8 at Northampton High School Gymnasium – Come cheer them on!
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. First game starts at 6:30 p.m.
There will be five games each 10 minutes long.
For all: half-court shot contests ($1.00 per shot) and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be $4.00 (available at the door)
Community Updates
NEF has its annual. Plant and Garden Market - SOS Book Fund Saturday, May 9 9am-1pm to raise money for Books for Northampton Public Schools. Please come!
Annuals - Perennials – Hanging Plants – Terrariums - Herbs –Houseplants – Shrubs - Trees- Birdhouses – Birdbaths - Planters – Compost – Nature Books, Cards, Photos and Clothing – Treasures from local gardens, studios and workshops.
NHS Updates
Hands on Science Fest at NHS Saturday, May 9 4-5:30, geared to Middle and Elementary school students. Donations accepted to benefit the InvenTeam trip to EurekaFest at MIT in June.
Black Box Theatre presents: This is our Youth The show dates are April 30th, May 1st, 7th, 8th, and 9th, all at 7:30.
Upcoming events
JFK
The K-8 Art Department will be putting on our 3rd annual Art Show with the opening reception being Friday May 15 from 4.30-6 @ JFK Middle School. We have approx. 200 pieces from our five K-8 schools being displayed and are very excited.
District Events
How to Help Your Teen Make Healthy Choices: A Taste of Motivational Interviewing with John Brelsford, PHD @ Collaborative for Educational Services May 16 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm northamptonprevents.org/events
The Wild Goose Chase to benefit Whole Children will be held at Look Park, from 10AM to 1PM on Sunday, May 17, 2015, and is an inclusive, family event for all ages. Register here
Food Services May lunch menu
PTO Updates
We want your input! The JFK Middle School PTO is planning ahead for next year. Do you have ideas about how we should organize around fundraising next year? Do you just want to come see how you can help? If so, please join us for a planning meeting Wed May 27 at 6pm. Please contact Lia McLaughlin (Lia.mclaughlin@yahoo.com) or 413-727-8934 for more information or if you would like to participate. All are invited to come, share refreshments, and discuss strategies for making next year great for JFK teachers and students!
Diversity:
We are working on having the PTO updates translated into Spanish. If you would like to help, or would like a Spanish copy of the updates, please reply to this email.
Si le gustaria esta carta en Espanol, email jfkmspto@gmail.com
A huge Thank You to all who helped with teacher appreciation day on Tuesday! We couldn't have done it without you! If you meant to donate but missed it, you can still send in checks payable to JFK PTO or donate online at JFK PTO Razoo. Money raised will go toward teacher stipends.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday May 8 Student Teacher Basketball fundraising Event NHS
Volunteers needed- Please contact Peggy Clapp at pclapp@northampton-k12.us or 413-586-1242
Saturday May 9 9-1 Plant and Garden Market - SOS Book Fund
Help wanted – Plant donations, volunteers to set up and work.
May 12-19 MCAS details on calendar on blog
Thursday May 21 5 pm School Council meeting
Monday May 25 Memorial Day- No school
Wednesday, May 27 6:30 pm Science Fair
Monday June 1 PTO Meeting 5:30 JFK Library
Tuesday, August 25 Transperformance!
Check out our blog: jfkmspto.blogspot.com
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