JFK PTO Summer Update – August 2, 2019

 JFK PTO Summer Update – August 2, 2019

 

JFK Chromebook Survey (Parents please complete!)

A message from Principal Wilson: Please complete a short survey regarding your experience with the JFK Chromebook program. Students just finished a year of having individually assigned Chromebooks. As caregivers, we value your feedback. The JFK Caregiver Chromebook Program Survey can be found on the district website at http://www.northamptonschools.org. If you would prefer to complete a paper version of the survey, please call the JFK office at 587-1489 to receive a copy. Thank you.

El año pasado, JFK tuvo el primer programa de libros de Chromebook en el distrito, donde los estudiantes de sexto grado tuvieron consigo el Chromebook asignado durante el día, pero éste se quedaba en el edificio por la noche. Los grados 7 y 8 pudieron llevarse el Chromebook asignado a la escuela y al hogar para apoyar su trabajo en la clase. Estamos preguntando como cuidadores si usted pudiera compartir con nosotros algunos comentarios sobre qué tal fue el programa en su primer año. http://www.northamptonschools.org.

Back to School List

The JFK School Supply List is now posted on the JFK website. Click here for more info.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

TONIGHT Northampton Public Schools Welcome Party! (Friday, August 2, 6-7:30pm)

Join us at this FREE family dinner where you can:

• Meet current and incoming families from Bridge Street Elementary School, JFK Middle School, and Northampton High School

• Meet administrators/staff from the district and Bridge Street Elementary School, JFK Middle School, and Northampton High School

• Register students for Northampton Public Schools

• Find out about the Bridge Street School Walking School Bus, after school enrichment programs, and more!

When: Friday, August 2, 6-7:30pm


Where: The Lumber Yard courtyard, 256 Pleasant Street, Northampton, 01060

RSVP at this link or click here for more info.

ONE More Week for the Free Summer Lunch Program (ends August 9)

All kids under 18 eat free. No paperwork necessary. More info here. Meal site locations:

• Florence Heights Apartments. Lunch Served Tues-Fri: 12-1pm.
• Hampshire Heights Apartments. Lunch Served Mon-Wed 12-1pm.
• Meadowbrook Apartments Community Room 491 Bridge Road, Florence, MA. Lunch Served 12-1pm. Snack Served 3-3:30pm. Mon-Fri.
• RKF Ryan Road School 498 Ryan Road, Florence, MA. Lunch Served Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12-1pm.

Comidas gratuitas para menores durante todo el verano. Más información aquí. 

Rock out and raise funds! Transperformance 29: Lookstock (August 20)

If you have yet to hear the big news, this year’s Transperformance theme will be Lookstock, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary music festival. Transperformance 29: Lookstock will celebrate peace, love and music while raising funds for arts enrichment programs in the Northampton Public Schools. Your favorite local acts will take the Pines Theater stage to perform 10 minutes of material from performers who graced the Woodstock stage 50 years ago. Transperformance 29: Lookstock on Tuesday, August 20 from 4-9:30pm at the Pines Theater in Look Park. Join us to celebrate 29 years of bringing our community members together to support music and the arts. More info at this link.

Tickets are on sale now:

• Online: http://transperformance.brownpapertickets.com 
• Local: State Street Fruit Store (Northampton) / Cooper’s Corner (Florence) / AJ Hastings (Amherst)
• Day of: At the entrance to Pines Theater starting at 3pm
• Presale Cost: Adults 13+ $10; Seniors 65+/Veterans $8; Kids 12 & under $5.
• No refunds/No exchanges. (A portion of the proceeds support arts enrichment programs in the Public Schools of Northampton, Leeds, and Florence.)

Free Fall Martial Arts

Click this link to learn more.

Easy Ways to Support JFK All Year Long:

Collect Boxtops for Education. Support JFK at Stop and Shop by using the link here. Or, link to JFK MS PTO through Amazon Smile and donate to Parent-Teacher Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc. And be sure to vote for us in the Florence Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards.

IMPORTANT DATES:

August 28 - First Day of School

September 3 - First PTO Meeting at JFK

September 19 - JFK Open House

Volunteer with us! Sign up here if you can help the JFK PTO this year: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto 

 

Follow us on our JFK PTO Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/

We like your Likes!

Si desea recibir esta información en español, envíenos un mensaje a jfkmspto@gmail.com.

FK PTO Summer Update – July 27, 2019

 JFK PTO Summer Update – July 27, 2019

 

 

You Are Invited

Dear JFK parents... Summer is in full swing, and community events are going strong. Please see below for invitations to special events coming up in August. And let us know if you no longer wish to be on the JFK PTO email mailing list so we can remove your email. 

Don’t forget we are looking for volunteers to help us with fundraising and events for the upcoming year. Email us at jfkmspto@gmail.com to volunteer. Our first PTO meeting will be Tuesday, September 3 at 6pm. Until then, or the first day of school!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Northampton Public Schools Welcome Party! (Friday, August 2, 6-7:30pm)

Join us at this FREE family dinner where you can:

• Meet current and incoming families from Bridge Street Elementary School, JFK Middle School, and Northampton High School

• Meet administrators/staff from the district and Bridge Street Elementary School, JFK Middle School, and Northampton High School

• Register students for Northampton Public Schools

• Find out about the Bridge Street School Walking School Bus, after school enrichment programs, and more!

When: Friday, August 2, 6-7:30pm


Where: The Lumber Yard courtyard, 256 Pleasant Street, Northampton, 01060

RSVP at this link or click here for more info.

Two More Weeks for Free Summer Lunch (July 1-August 9)

All kids under 18 eat free. No paperwork necessary. More info here. Meal site locations:

• Florence Heights Apartments. Lunch Served Tues-Fri: 12-1pm.
• Hampshire Heights Apartments. Lunch Served Mon-Wed 12-1pm.
• Meadowbrook Apartments Community Room 491 Bridge Road, Florence, MA. Lunch Served 12-1pm. Snack Served 3-3:30pm. Mon-Fri.
• RKF Ryan Road School 498 Ryan Road, Florence, MA. Lunch Served Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12-1pm.

Comidas gratuitas para menores durante todo el verano. Más información aquí. 

Rock out and raise funds! Transperformance 29 (August 20)

If you have yet to hear the big news, this year’s Transperformance theme will be Lookstock, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary music festival Woodstock. Transperformance 29: Lookstock will celebrate peace, love and music while raising funds for arts enrichment programs in the Northampton Public Schools. Your favorite local acts will take the Pines Theater stage to perform 10 minutes of material from performers who graced the Woodstock stage 50 years ago. Transperformance 29: Lookstock on Tuesday, August 20 from 4-9:30pm at the Pines Theater in Look Park. Join us to celebrate 29 years of bringing our community members together to support music and the arts. More info at this link.

Tickets are on sale now:

• Online: http://transperformance.brownpapertickets.com 
• Local: State Street Fruit Store (Northampton) / Cooper’s Corner (Florence) / AJ Hastings (Amherst)
• Day of: At the entrance to Pines Theater starting at 3pm
• Presale Cost: Adults 13+ $10; Seniors 65+/Veterans $8; Kids 12 & under $5.
• No refunds/No exchanges. (A portion of the proceeds support arts enrichment programs in the Public Schools of Northampton, Leeds, and Florence.)

School Bus Demolition Derby at the Three County Fair (September 2)

JFK will be hosting a school bus at the demolition derby at the Three County Fair at 1pm on Monday, September 2. If you are interested in helping paint the bus, send us an email to jfkmspto@gmail.com. 

Free Fall Martial Arts

Click this link to learn more.

Easy Ways to Support JFK All Year Long:

Collect Boxtops for Education. Support JFK at Stop and Shop by using the link here. Or, link to JFK MS PTO through Amazon Smile and donate to Parent-Teacher Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc. And be sure to vote for us in the Florence Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards.

IMPORTANT DATES:

August 28 - First Day of School

 

Follow us on our JFK PTO Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/

We like your Likes!

Si desea recibir esta información en español, envíenos un mensaje a jfkmspto@gmail.com.

JFK PTO Update – June 14, 2019

JFK PTO Update – June 14, 2019 - Have a great summer!

 

JFK PTO TEACHER APPRECIATION CAMPAIGN

Thanks to all who donated to individual teachers or to teams! Our spring campaign has now raised nearly $1500! We have been able to support the theatre club, Day of Service, and a special performance with your end-of-year contributions. JFK PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and your donation is always tax-deductible. Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated.

Our link will be live all summer long so it’s never too late to give through Mighty Cause! https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp

Announcing a NEW Free Summer Lunch Program (July 1-August 19)

All kids eat free. No paperwork necessary. Must be under 18 for free meals. More info here. Meal site locations:

• Florence Heights Apartments. Lunch Served Tues & Thurs: 11:30am-12pm.
• Meadowbrook Apartments Community Room 491 Bridge Road, Florence, MA. Lunch Served 12-1pm. Snack Served 3-3:30pm.
• RKF Ryan Road School 498 Ryan Road, Florence, MA. Lunch Served Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11:30-12pm.

Comidas gratuitas para menores durante todo el verano. Más información aquí.

Step up to Volunteer with the JFK PTO in 2020

The PTO needs volunteers. Send us an email and let us know you can help: jfkmspto@gmail.com

Shop and Raise Funds for JFK

Collect Boxtops for Education. Support JFK at Stop and Shop by using the link here. Big Y Express: https://www.bigy.com/rs/educationexpress. Or, link to JFK MS PTO through Amazon Smile and donate to Parent-Teacher Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

TONIGHT! Northampton Education Foundation Spring Showcase (June 14)

Join the Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) on Arts Night Out Northampton at the Center for the Arts Building at 33 Hawley Street (Northampton Community Arts Trust Building) for an amazing showcase of some of the incredible projects funded through our Endowment Fund and Small Grants. Join us for some light snacks and meet people making a difference in our local Northampton Public Schools. 5-7:30pm. Refreshments included. Music provided by the Northampton High School Jazz Ensemble. https://northamptoneducation.org/spring-showcase/

The 2019 Showcase will feature various projects, including:

• Building a Mindful School Community (BSS)
• Afterschool Science Super Group (JFK)
• Identity Masks Revealed (JFK)
• Florence Heights/Meadowbrook Family Engagement (Ryan Road and Leeds)
• Summer Reading Success: It’s in the Mail! (Ryan Road and Leeds)
• NHS Jazz Ensemble
• Viking Runestone Literary Art Magazine (Smith Voke)
• Bringing the Latin American Rain Forests to Life (JSS and JFK)
• REAL (Racial Equity and Learning) Northampton (all schools)
• Lassia-Tuolo Pen-pal Project (JFK)

The Northampton Education Foundation funds projects and programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance academic experiences in Northampton's public schools. NEF also works to broaden community support for our public schools.

Summer Stand Outs

Summertime standouts and social activism. Join NASE and the community to stand out and socialize. Every Thursday at City Hall from 5-6pm. Socializing to follow. For more information https://www.nasemta.org/

NHS Concussion Testing for New Students

Must Take Baseline Concussion Test–as incoming 9th graders/new students and every 2 years after. The athletic department will offer concussion testing in the first floor computer lab at NHS, on July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14, 15, 16 from 9-11am in the first floor computer lab at NHS. Students should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the session end time (3pm or 10:30am). It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. These are the ONLY dates the test will be administered. Please plan accordingly.

Circus Smirkus presented by North Star (July 9-10)

Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587). Tickets also available locally at River Valley Co-op (330 North King Street, Northampton) and A2Z Science & Learning Store (57 King Street Northampton). At Three County Fairgrounds. 1pm or 6pm shows. https://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/#4

Save the date! Transperformance 29: Lookstock (August 20)

If you have yet to hear the big news, this year’s Transperformance theme will be Lookstock, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary music festival. Transperformance 29: Lookstock will celebrate peace, love and music while raising funds for arts enrichment programs in the Northampton Public Schools. Your favorite local acts will take the Pines Theater stage to perform 10 minutes of material from performers who graced the Woodstock stage 50 years ago. Groups can “transperform” anyone from Creedence Clearwater Revival to Ravi Shankar to Jefferson Airplane to the Who. Save the date for Transperformance 29: Lookstock on Tuesday, August 20 from 4-9:30pm. Join us to celebrate 29 years of bringing our community members together to support music and the arts. Help spread the word using this link.

Free Fall Martial Arts

Click this link to learn more.

 

Follow us on our JFK PTO Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/

We like your Likes!

Si desea recibir esta información en español, envíenos un mensaje a jfkmspto@gmail.com.

JFK PTO Update – June 7, 2019

 JFK PTO Update – June 7, 2019

 

Important Dates:

June 13 - NPS School Committee meeting

June 14 - Last Day of School - Half Day

August 28 - Back to School

Last Chance to Thank a Teacher!

THE 2019 JFK PTO TEACHER APPRECIATION CAMPAIGN

Thank you to all who have donated to individual teachers or to teams. So far our spring campaign has raised nearly $1300. Thank you! It’s not too late to donate if you want to say thank you to a teacher and contribute to the JFK PTO teacher grant fund. JFK PTO teacher grants fund staff requests for equipment, school supplies, field trips, and more. Did you know that we had more requests for funding this year than we could afford to fund?

WAYS TO DONATE:

• Send in a check made out to JFK PTO with your student to school or by mail.
• Donate online through Mighty Cause: https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp
• The teacher(s) you choose to honor will receive a special note of thanks from the JFK PTO acknowledging their important contribution to the school. You can enclose a special message with your donation form if you wish and we will make sure to get it to the teacher(s).
• JFK PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated.

Donate today through Mighty Cause: https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp and help us help our teachers!

JFK Global STEM Club Working to Replace Single-Use Plastic in Cafeteria

The JFK Global STEM club is working to replace single-use plastic in the cafeteria. Currently, they are conducting a Silverware Drive to replace the plastic cutlery with metal. Please consider donating in the Main Office or directly to Ms. Parrott or Mr. Masenior.

Announcing Free Summer Lunch Program (July 1-August 19)

All kids eat free. No paperwork necessary. Must be under 18. More info here.

8th Grade Parents – The NHS PTO invites you to join for the 2019-2020 school year!

Why get involved? 
We focus on building community and supporting teachers. 
You’ll get to know teachers, administrators, and what’s going on at NHS. 
You’ll meet other parents and guardians. 
You’ll spend more time giving away money than raising it. We run a few annual successful fundraisers: Honor Thy Teacher, the Annual Appeal, Giving Tuesday, and Eat for Education and we don’t ask parents and students to sell things. You are welcome to attend our last meeting of the year on Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm in the NHS library. Email nohopto@gmail.com with any questions.

Step up to Volunteer with the JFK PTO in 2020

This year is the last year for our amazing PTO President. The PTO needs volunteers to carry on the great work we do. The JFK PTO is highly organized and ready to go; we just need parents who can help keep events happening. Send us an email and let us know you can help: jfkmspto@gmail.com

Shop and Raise Funds for JFK

We collect Boxtops for Education all year long; your student can drop them off in the JFK office. Support JFK at Stop and Shop by using the link here. Big Y Express: https://www.bigy.com/rs/educationexpress. Or, link to JFK MS PTO through Amazon Smile and donate to Parent-Teacher Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Celebrate 33 Hawley Street (June 9)

The Northampton Community Arts Trust invites the public to a free celebration on Sunday June 9. The celebration runs from 12-7pm at 33 Hawley Street, and has something for everyone. Starting at 1pm, local artists perform every half hour in the Flex performance/event space, while other activities are ongoing throughout the building and grounds, including chalk art for everyone and the collaborative construction of an outdoor sculpture. From 5-7pm there is salsa dancing, while at the same time Disney's Coco is screened in the Flex space. Food and beverages are available for purchase throughout the day from food trucks on site, and beer is available in a Building 8 Brewing’s beer garden. For more information visit: http://www.northamptonartstrust.org/

NHS Concussion Testing for New Students

Must Take Baseline Concussion Test–as incoming 9th graders/new students and every 2 years after. The athletic department will offer concussion testing on June 12 from 2:15-33:0 in the first floor computer lab at NHS, and again July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14, 15, 16 from 9-11am in the first floor computer lab at NHS. Students should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the session end time (3pm or 10:30am). It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. These are the ONLY dates the test will be administered. Please plan accordingly.

FREE: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" at Pulaski Park (June 12)

Cinema Northampton presents a free outdoor screening of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on Wednesday June 12 at 8:30pm at Pulaski Park in Downtown Northampton. For more info, visit: http://cinemanorthampton.org/spiderman/

Northampton Education Foundation Spring Showcase (June 14)

Join the Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) on Arts Night Out Northampton at the Center for the Arts Building at 33 Hawley Street (Northampton Community Arts Trust Building) for an amazing showcase of some of the incredible projects funded through our Endowment Fund and Small Grants. Join us for some light snacks and meet people making a difference in our local Northampton Public Schools. 5-7:30pm. Refreshments included. Music provided by the Northampton High School Jazz Ensemble. https://northamptoneducation.org/spring-showcase/

The 2019 Showcase will feature various projects, including:

• Building a Mindful School Community (BSS)
• Afterschool Science Super Group (JFK)
• Identity Masks Revealed (JFK)
• Florence Heights/Meadowbrook Family Engagement (Ryan Road and Leeds)
• Summer Reading Success: It’s in the Mail! (Ryan Road and Leeds)
• NHS Jazz Ensemble
• Viking Runestone Literary Art Magazine (Smith Voke)
• Bringing the Latin American Rain Forests to Life (JSS and JFK)
• REAL (Racial Equity and Learning) Northampton (all schools)
• Lassia-Tuolo Pen-pal Project (JFK)

The Northampton Education Foundation funds projects and programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance academic experiences in Northampton's public schools. NEF also works to broaden community support for our public schools.

Circus Smirkus presented by North Star (July 9-10)

Buy Tickets By Phone: 1-877-SMIRKUS (877-764-7587). Tickets also available locally at River Valley Co-op (330 North King Street, Northampton) and A2Z Science & Learning Store (57 King Street Northampton). At Three County Fairgrounds. 1pm or 6pm shows. https://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/#4

Save the date! Transperformance 29: Lookstock (August 20)

If you have yet to hear the big news, this year’s Transperformance theme will be Lookstock, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary music festival. Transperformance 29: Lookstock will celebrate peace, love and music while raising funds for arts enrichment programs in the Northampton Public Schools. Your favorite local acts will take the Pines Theater stage to perform 10 minutes of material from performers who graced the Woodstock stage 50 years ago. Groups can “transperform” anyone from Creedence Clearwater Revival to Ravi Shankar to Jefferson Airplane to the Who. Save the date for Transperformance 29: Lookstock on Tuesday, August 20 from 4-9:30pm. Join us to celebrate 29 years of bringing our community members together to support music and the arts. Help spread the word using this link.

Free Fall Martial Arts

Click this link to learn more.

 

Follow us on our JFK PTO Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/

We like your Likes!

Si desea recibir esta información en español, envíenos un mensaje a jfkmspto@gmail.com.