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PTO updates

PTO Updates

Superintendent Survey Re MCAS vs PARCC is on the web, and needs to be done before December 10^th, as that is when he will present his recommendation to the School Committee.

PTO meeting is Monday Dec 6^th at 6 pm in the JFK Library. The agenda is on the blog. All are welcome to participate and get information.

The directories went home a few weeks ago.  Please donate to the JFK PTO to support the directories, teacher grants, technology donations, and community events.   You can send your donation in to your child's homeroom teacher in the envelope the directories came in.  If you need another directory, you can stop in the main office and they have extras. 

Please remember to send in your Florence Savings Bank Ballots or vote in line for easy, no cost to you donations. Every account can vote - Kids, too!

We hope you are shopping locally, but if you do need something from Amazon, you can benefit JFK at no cost to you though the Amazon smile program. When you shop at Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Parent-Teacher Organization Of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc.

Thanks to all for supporting the scholastic book fair and the After school holiday Fair.  The book fair profits are all taken in books for the school. 

jfk-school-council-meeting-minutes are posted on the website, and PTO meeting minutes  and meeting agendas are on the jfkmspto.blogspot.com

Community Events

A special film presentation of "I am Big Bird : The Caroll Spinney Story" featuring a post-film screening Q&A with Carroll and Debra Spinney who will bring along a very special guest, Friday, Feb 12 7 pm at the Academy of Music.  Block seating is available.

Upcoming Events

Monday, Dec 7 6 pm PTO meeting JFK Library

Wednesday Dec 9 2 hour delay

Thursday Dec 17 5 pm School council

Thursday Dec 24 no school – start of Holiday Recess

Monday Jan 4 Back to School  PTO meeting 6 pm

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

Meeting Agenda

 JFK Middle School PTO 

Meeting Agenda

Monday, December 7, 2015, 6PM

JFK Library

 

I. Welcome , Introductions and announcement of next month'smeeting date (January 4, 2016 at 6pm) (Lauren, 1 min.)

 

II. November minutes approval (1 min.)

 

III. Summary of last month's events (20 mins.)

• Pasta Fundraiser (Darla) (5 mins.)

--volunteers needed for when orders come in?

• Book Fair (Tina) (5 mins.)

• Annual Giving Letter ( Phil) (5 mins.)

• Treasurer's Report (Phil) (5 mins.)

 

IV. Teacher Grant Committee (10 mins.)

• teacher outreach poll general results report and brief discussion (7 mins.)

• scheduling of committee meeting (3 mins.)

 

V. January Teacher Appreciation (Tina, 5 mins.)

• Volunteer for flyer creation (need to be finished and sent out in Backpack mail by 1/7) 

 

VI. NEF Spelling Bee (15 mins)

• Jeanne Hoose address to PTO (10 mins.)

• PTO Questions (5 mins.)

 

VII. Principal's Report (3 mins.)

 

VIII. Teachers' Report (3 mins.)

 

IX. Adjourn

 

 

PTO updates

We need more help getting books into the classrooms and library!  Please volunteer for the Scholastic Book fair.  We still have a few cashier slots left to fill.  All profits go back into books for the library and classrooms. Hours will be Tues – Friday Dec 1-4 7:30-3:30, and Thursday night 6-8. You need a current CORI, please contact VINS  or JFK front office to get your certification, which is good for 3 years.  We will also have an online store starting Nov 23.  Thank you!

Directories went home on Thursday, extras should be available in the office if needed. Also included was the PTO annual appeal for donations. These donations go directly to teachers who enrich our students learning every day, and generous donations mean fewer fundraisers. Please return the forms with a check to the school. You can also return the FSB ballots to school,we'd love to get a grant for our teachers this year again.  Thank you. 

We hope you are shopping locally, but if you do need something from Amazon, you can benefit JFK at no cost to you though the Amazon smile program. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Parent-Teacher Organization Of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-2157090

From our school nurse:  Health screenings for 6th & 7th graders are taking place 11/30 thru 12/8. 8th grade screenings will be scheduled after the beginning of the new year.  Folks can call the nurse with questions at 587-1488. 

Upcoming events

 Wednesday Nov 25 half day, start of Thanksgiving break

Tuesday, Dec 1-Friday Dec 4 Scholastic book Fair  volunteer

Thursday Dec 3 After School Program Holiday fair and PTO Book Fair 6- 8pm holiday fair  

Aspen Portal Information Session

  JFK Aspen Student & Family Portal  

JFK Guidance invites you to join us for an informational session………

                                             

that will teach you how to login and access the

Aspen student & family Portal.

We hope you will join us

Wednesday, December 2nd in

Lab #111 at JFK from

11:00am - 12:00pm

Session will include:

Login assistance; password

reset; overview of Aspen family portal; learning how to set email notifications regarding grades; general tips for supporting your JFK student with homework.

All JFK parents & guardians are welcome!!

JFK Aspen Portal de el Alumno y Familia

El Departamento de Orientacion de JFK le invita a que participe en una sesion informativa

                                             

que le ensenara como iniciar el Portal

de Aspen de el Alumno y su Familia

Esperamos que atiendan el

Miercoles 2 de Diciembre en el

Salon No 111 en JFK de

11:00 - 12:00 de la manana

Esta sesion incluira:

Asistencia de ingreso; reestabliciemiento de contrasena; visión general de portal de la familia Aspen; consejos generales para apoyar a su estudiante JFK con la tarea.

Todos los padres y tutores de JFK son bienvenidos !!

PTO Updates

Dear Parents and Friends,

Great News!  JFK Middle School is fundraising with Fun Pasta Fundraising!  We're raising money forTeacher Grants (these grants enrich our children's education throughout the school year) the money raised may also go to New Technology for our teachers.  The pasta selection is affordable and selling is fun and simple.  And best of all, our group can earn up to 50% profit! 

What is Fun Pasta?

Fun Pasta is pasta shaped like the holidays, sports, collegiate team logos, and more.  The colorful brochure features a wide variety of shapes that will appeal to everyone!  Pasta will be in before the holiday break.

How can you help?

SHARE our Fun Pasta Brochure with neighbors, friends, and co-workers!

Every sale helps support our group and gets us closer to our goal.  The products are healthy, fun, and affordable – and make great gifts, too!

SHARE our Webpage Link on Facebook, Twitter, and Email!

Out-of-town relatives and friends can now order directly from the company and WE GET THE CREDIT!  40% of these sales go directly to us! (excludes shipping cost).   There is a flat rate shipping charge of $6.95, but they ship within a couple of days, and our relatives can easily support our group!

Go online to:

www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/jfk-middle-school-pto

 

Anything else you need to know?

 

Have Fun, Eat Pasta, Raise Money!  And remember:

 

Order and Money Collection Envelope are DUE:

  Tuesday, December 1^st 2015

 

Ø  Only turn in your COLLECTION ENVELOPE with all the money from EVERY order.

Ø  Make sure you fill out FRONT and BACK of the Collection Envelope

Ø  Please KEEP Fun Pasta Fundraising Order Form to delivering your pasta.

 

MANY THANKS FOR HELPING US REACH OUR GOAL!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:  Darla Gormley at joedargorm@gmail.com

 

 

Please volunteer for the Scholastic Book fair.  We still have a few cashier slots left to fill.  All profits go back into books for the library and classrooms. Hours will be Tues – Friday Dec 1-4 7:30-3:30, and Thursday night 6-8. You need a current CORI, please contact VINS  or JFK front office to get your certification, which is good for 3 years.  We will also have an online store starting Nov 23.  Thank you!

 

Community Opportunities

 

After School Ski and Snowboard More information here

 

Girls 7th & 8th Grade Travel Basketball More information here

 

Whole Children is celebrating the holidays on Friday, December 4th, from 6:30pm-8:30pm with afree social gathering for all ages and abilities at 41 Russell St. in Hadley. It is an exciting night to dress up in some fancy duds and dance and play the night away. Not only will we be spinning some tunes on the dance floor, we will have a room supervised by Minecraft and Pokemon masters for people who prefer to celebrate a bit quieter with their favorite video game characters. Our creative movement room featuring everyone's favorite rock wall and ball pit will be available for younger party goers and their parents. Everyone is invited to bring nut free snacks to share. Here is the link to the Facebook event.

 

Smith Vocational is looking for Volunteers to do Mock Interviews

on Wednesday, Nov 25^th. 

 

Northampton Art Council is accepting entries for Youth Film-2016  .

 

School information 

Scarves in Hamp colors available at Cedar Chest, profits go to JFK and NHS PTOs.  Get your White and Blue or Yellow and Blue  Spirit Wear !

 

You can order your JFK Yearbook. Go to  coffeepond.com , click order yearbooks, school password isjfk15  .  Only $24 until Nov 20, then goes to $26.

 

jfk-school-council-meeting-minutes are posted on the website, and PTO meeting minutes are on thejfkmspto.blogspot.com

 

 

Upcoming Events

Thursday Nov 19 5 pm School council meeting JFK Library 

Thursday, Nov 19 JFK Student Activities fund: Cookie Dough Pickup         will be from 2-6.  Ms. Parrot is requesting volunteers to sort and   help hand out cookie dough.  Please email her if you can help      kparrott@northampton-k12.us

 

Wednesday Nov 25 half day, start of Thanksgiving break

Tuesday, Dec 1-Friday Dec 4 Scholastic book Fair  volunteer

Thursday Dec 3 After School Program Holiday fair and PTO Book Fair 6- 8pm holiday fair  Parents who are either vendors and/or crafters    are encouraged to join in.  We do not charge any admission or for a       "space".  Instead we ask for 10% of sales and a raffle prize. Any one interested in participating can call Peggy Clapp at 586-1242.  We are also looking for bakers for our bake sale table

Monday, Dec 7 6 pm PTO meeting JFK Library