JFK PTO Update – April 13, 2017
Come to New York City – Chaperones Needed:
Parent/guardian chaperones are needed for the Spanish trip to NYC. The trip is on May 4. An organizational meeting for participants and chaperones is being held period 2 on April 27. If you are interested in joining us on this fun trip, please email Allyson Bunch at abunch@northampton-k12.us Muchas gracias!
Valley Gives Campaign – Raising Funds for JFK Field Trips:
Spring is here and Valley Gives is just around the corner!
When is Valley Gives?
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
What is the Goal?
This year, JFK PTO will be Making Middle School Mobile raising funds for future Field Trips!
What is Valley Gives?
Valley Gives is the region's one-day fundraising on-line giving opportunity hosted by the Community Foundation of Western MA.
More information is forthcoming so stay tuned!
Help Needed: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
The spring teacher appreciation luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 10th at JFK – and we need your help. We need volunteers to help coordinate and serve; and we need donors to provide food and drinks. Please email jfkmspto@gmail.com.
PTO Board Openings for Next Year:
Several board members from this year's PTO will be graduating along with their 8th graders, and this leaves a spot for YOU to join the PTO. The JFK PTO is an active group with a successful fundraising operation in the works, which funds projects, equipment, and supplies for teachers across grade levels at JFK. We'll be posting details on open positions soon.
Donate your plants and your time to the 21st Annual SOS Plant and Garden Sale!
The Northampton Education Foundation's SOS Plant and Garden Sale is Saturday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Smith Vocational High School.
If you have perennials to divide or plants you are removing from your garden, please pot them up and take them to Smith Vocational School on Friday May 12, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Plants can also be dropped off at 12 Forbes Ave. in Northampton from April 25-May 10.
Plants should be potted early and well watered so that they look great on the day of the sale.
Volunteers are available to provide pots, help with digging, dividing and potting, and to pick up potted plants. Contact Robin Freedenfeld (rfstudios@aol.com) to make arrangements.
We also need volunteers to collect and organize donated plants on Friday May 12 and to work at the event on May 13. A little bit of your time will have a great impact. Last year the event raised $10,000 for the SOS Book Fund, which provides books to all of the Northampton Public Schools.
The Plant Sale includes a wide range of plants, including annuals and perennials, vegetable starters, herbs, hanging plants, trees, and shrubs, as well as organic lawn and garden products and compost.
Summer Teen Programs at Parks & Recreation:
Looking for summer activities for your middle school student? Northampton Parks & Recreation will be offering various programs for Summer 2017! Teen Expeditions is for any 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grader and is 5 full days of adventure. Activities include swimming, hiking, biking, and various field trips to places all over Western Massachusetts and parts of Connecticut! Explore the link on our page for more information about this program and other day or sports programs we offer!
Coming up this Spring, May 14th, is our yearly trip to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays! More information is available at the office or at our link online. Trip tickets are already available for this family fun event!
Important Dates:
April 14th – Half Day
April 17 -21 – No School – Spring Vacation Week
May 1st – PTO Meeting at 6 pm
May 2 - Valley Gives annual online giving campaign! This year we are Making Middle School Mobile!
May 10th – Teacher appreciation day
May 24th – JFK Day of Service
June 7th – 8th grade picnic
June 15th – Ice Cream Social
