JFK PTO Update – November 10, 2017
Important Dates:
November 22 - Half Day
November 23-24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 5 - JFK PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 pm, JFK Library
December 7 - JFK Mall (Craft and Vendor Fair)
December 4-8 - Scholastic Book Fair at JFK
Make it Count 100%. Help us help our kids!
Our Annual Appeal is Underway! This year the JFK PTO will be partnering directly with JFK Middle School on our annual fall fundraising appeal (no more magazines or cookie dough sales). Your 100% tax deductible dollars pay for a wide variety of programming at the school, including field trips, enhanced curriculum, STEM programs, fine arts enrichment just to name a few. By partnering with the school, a portion of funds raised will also assist with student activities funding for clubs, student council, student newspaper, SOCA, GSA, drama club and more.
Our goal is to raise $12,000 for our students by Thanksgiving. So far we have raised $1250 or 10% of our goal. Thanks to all who have donated to date. Please keep those donation coming. Every donation counts! Together we can enhance the middle school experience for our students.
You can donate now online at the link below.
Or, if you prefer to donate by check, you can send a check made out to “JFK PTO” in an envelope labeled JFK PTO with your student to give to their homeroom teacher.
Thanks for helping make our Electronic Recycling Event a success!
This year we raised $2497.00 during this event. Thanks to all who came and participated. Special thanks to our coordinator Phil Matthews and all those who volunteered to help with this successful event.
Activism 101 (for girls ages 12-16) with Jo Commerford, national campaign director for MoveOn.org.
Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CLICK Workspace
9 1/2 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
athena@clickworkspace.org
A workshop for girls ages 12-16
How can you create positive change when you can't even vote? Girls will learn how to plan, structure, and launch campaigns that can have an impact on the world around them. Learn how to set goals, brainstorm creative strategies and tactics, and measure success. This is a participatory workshop, so come with ideas of things that you'd like to improve in your school, your town, or the world!
Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CLICK Workspace
9 1/2 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
athena@clickworkspace.org
A workshop for girls ages 12-16
How can you create positive change when you can't even vote? Girls will learn how to plan, structure, and launch campaigns that can have an impact on the world around them. Learn how to set goals, brainstorm creative strategies and tactics, and measure success. This is a participatory workshop, so come with ideas of things that you'd like to improve in your school, your town, or the world!
Presenter: Jo Comerford, National Campaign Director for MoveOn.org
PLEASE NOTE: There is no registration fee for this workshop, but donations will gladly be accepted that day. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Quabbin Valley Basketball League
Northampton Parks & Recreation is taking registrations for the Quabbin Valley Basketball League for children in the 3rd through 8th grade. If you would like to register or have questions please stop by the Parks & Recreation office on the grounds of JFK Middle School, call 587-1040, or email jknowles@northamptonma.gov. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.northamptonma.gov/recreation and are also attached to this email. The registration deadline is November 11 or until filled (registrations will be held until there are enough players to make teams of 10).
After School Ski Program
Northampton Parks & Recreation will once again be running our After School Ski program at Berkshire East for students in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. The program will run for five weeks on Wednesdays starting January 3 and ending February 7. From beginners to experienced skiers or snowboarders, this convenient bus trip departing and arriving at JFK will be a great time! Feel free check out this link for more information or contact Rebecca Learnard at the Parks & Recreation office at rlearnard@northamptonma.gov or call (413) 587-1040. Registration has already started! And this program fills up quick!
Safe Homes Sign-Up (It’s Not Too Late)
The Northampton Prevention Coalition invites families with students in 6th-12th grade to add themselves to the SAFE HOMES Program Directory. To sign up, click this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqy9xBK75SCXlXUcUchGo4oEDBMVVwYgZko3bUHM86ON2ZEQ/viewform
Join our next PTO meeting 12/5 (6 to 7:30 pm)
All are welcome to attend our next JFK PTO meeting on Tuesday, December 5 from 6-7:30 pm in the JFK Library. Learn more about planning school events such as upcoming dances, hear reports from JFK administration, discuss and vote on teacher grants to benefit our kids’ classroom experience. In general, JFK PTO Meetings are held the first Tuesday evening of every month. Upcoming dates are January 2 and February 6. Mark your calendars and get involved!
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