JFK PTO Update – June 26, 2017

 

School's out for Summer!

 

 

 

The JFK PTO would like to thank all of our families and friends who gave their time and resources this school year!  With your financial donations, we were able to fund 20 Teacher Grants! These made possible things like the Traveling Science Program, 7^th grade podcasts, the Axis International Dance Troupe performance, and the purchase of document cameras for classrooms, to name only a few. These grants allow teachers to greatly enhance the middle school experience for our students through fun activities and dynamic programming, and the students and teachers thank you sincerely for your generous support.

Also, a special thanks to those of you who donated your time to organize, chaperone, or attend one of our many events and programs. Because of your involvement, we were able to sponsor events like the book fair, the electronics recycling event, two teacher appreciation days, the 8th grade picnic, 6th and 7th grade dances, and other community-building events for students, staff, and families. Your time and energy makes these great events happen. We quite literally couldn't do it without you.

 

The PTO would also like to thank our dedicated outgoing 8th grade PTO board members Libby Arny, Sheryl Civjan, Sharon Kubin, and Lauren Rollins for all their hard work and service. In addition, we wish to thank Rebecca Busansky, Lisa Clauson, Darla Gormley, Phil Mathews and Cyndi Stein for their service. We also extend special appreciation to our teacher representative Andrea James and her substitute, Michael Murphy, and to Principal Lesley Wilson for their help and support of our PTO.

 

Many of our officers will be leaving next year or stepping down after several years of service. We are looking for new parents and guardians to serve on the PTO and to shape its direction going forward. We have a very strong foundation and wish to continue supporting our students and teachers through active parent engagement. Currently, we are seeking a Treasurer, Secretary, and Communications/Social Media Chair. If you are interested in assisting us in any capacity, or would like more information about any of the available positions, please contact us at jfkmspto@gmail.com. 

 

One last thing… We have launched a NEW JFK PTO Facebook Page! Please follow us for updates. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/

 

All of the information in this email is also viewable on our blog at any time at the link below. Please subscribe and follow for all the latest JFK news and buzz.

 

Need to leave this list?

If your child is graduating from JFK and you no longer wish to receive these updates, please email us at jfkmspto@gmail.com.  We do not have any way to know who is staying and who is not – so let us know!  (I've you've already emailed us, your name will be removed after this last post).

 

Important Dates:

 

August 22^nd – Transperformance Concert (Pines Theater, Look Park)

August 30^th – First day of school 2017-2018

Sept. 5^th – First JFK PTO Meeting, 6 pm at JFK