JFK PTO Update – June 7, 2017
Ice Cream Social Volunteers Needed:
Scoopers, servers, and cleanup crew volunteers are needed to help with the annual ice cream social on June 15th between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Shifts from 8:30-10:30 and 10:30-12:30 would be great; but even an hour would help! Please email Libby at libbyca51@yahoo.com. Special thanks to Herrell's for supporting this fun event!
Honor Thy Teacher:
Has a JFK teacher or staff member made a difference in your student's life this year? Thank them by making a gift to the 2017 HONOR THY TEACHER campaign. Your gift honors a professional at our school, and will provide tangible support in JFK classrooms. To donate online, please visit https://www.razoo.com/story/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School. Or, you can access the donation form HERE (or in Spanish, click HERE). Drop your completed form at JFK with your check, or mail to the address on the form, by June 19th. Donations will support the JFK PTO's grants for teachers. Questions? Email lisa.clauson21@gmail.com. Thank you!
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, which funds projects, equipment, and supplies for teachers across grade levels at JFK. All officer positions are open (President or Co-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and Communications Chair). For more information please email jfkmspto@gmail.com.
The Northampton Education Foundation Showcase
Friday, June 9 (During Northampton's Arts Night Out)
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Click Workspace, 9 ½ Market Street
Celebrate with us as we showcase the projects that Northampton's public school teachers and students create with NEF grants and thank the donors who contribute to our exciting programs. The 2017 Showcase will feature various projects, including:
· 3-D Printing (NHS)
· Red-backed Salamander Study (Leeds)
· Enchanted Circle Theater Residency with students in the Language Learning
· Disabilities Program (all elementary schools)
· Folk Tales and Puppets (Bridge Street)
· Garden Club (Smith Voke)
· Schools Summer Reading Program (Ryan Road and Leeds)
· Florence Heights Community Engagement (Ryan Road)
· Sojourner Truth's Florence: A Walking Tour (Bridge Street, Jackson Street, Leeds, NHS)
NHS Teen Advocacy Group Exhibit:
The Northampton Prevention Coalition is proud to announce the latest photo voice exhibit of the NHS Teen Advocacy Group. Through interviews, photographs, and portraits, we share the immigration experiences of American immigrants, refugees, and citizens. We explore the significance of Northampton's designation as a sanctuary city with advocates and public officials and the impact of local and national policy on our documented and undocumented community members. June 2-30, Hosmer Gallery – Forbes Library.
FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Workshops:
DATE: Saturday June 10, 2017 8:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION: Deliso Conference Center, Mercy Medical Center 271 Carew Street, Springfield, MA
or
DATE: Friday, July 7, 2017 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Clinical Support Options 8 Atwood Drive, Northampton, MA
REGISTER AT: www.collaborative.org/YMHFA
A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. Anyone 18 or older can take
Youth Mental Health First Aid, but it is recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people ages 12-18 - teachers, coaches, social workers, faith leaders and other caring citizens. This event is provided free of cost by the Coalition of Western Massachusetts Hospitals.
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Important Dates:
June 7th – JFK 8th Grade Picnic (during school hours)
June 8th – Chorus Concert
June 15th – Ice Cream Social
June 19th – 8th Grade Visit to NHS
June 26th – Last day of school!
August 22nd – Transperformance Concert (Pines Theater, Look Park)
August 30th – First day of School 2017-2018
