JFK PTO Update – May 11, 2018
Important Dates:
May 14-25 - Ongoing MCAS Testing
May 16 - JFK Theatre Workshop at
6:30pm in the JFK Cafetorium (all are welcome!)
May 18 - Half Day of School
May 19 - JFK Jazz Band plays at
the Academy of Music with Jamie Kent
May 28 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 29 - JFK MS PTO Meeting in JFK
Library (New Date!)
In Appreciation
The weather couldn’t have been
better for Teacher Appreciation Week, and the teachers and staff of JFK send a
big thanks to all those who donated, cooked, baked, decorated, and assisted
with this week’s Teacher Appreciation Brunch. We had lots of goodies to share
and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Some quotes: “Thank you for
lunch today! It was delicious.” And: “Many thanks from all for a wonderful
celebratory brunch. Everything was delicious and much appreciated. Thanks as
well for your tremendous support all year long.”
May MCAS Testing
May 14-15: Grade 8 Science and
Technology
May 12-25: Make-up Testing
The testing will begin promptly
each day at 7:55am. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep, to
have breakfast, and to do his or her very best each day. It is also
particularly important that your student arrive at school on time. Students are
asked to bring a book to read in the event they complete their testing before
the end of the scheduled time. For more info, refer to the letter sent home
from school.
JFK Theatre Workshop on
Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30 in the JFK Cafetorium
The JFK Theatre Workshop presents
"Romeo & Winifred: A Tragical Comedy in Two and a Half Acts" on
Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30pm in the JFK Cafetorium. This spoof of Shakespeare's
famous play, which includes numerous humorous references to Shakespeare's other
works, is sure to entertain parents and children alike. Suggested donation is
$3 for adults, $1 for students, but all are welcome to attend for some fun
family entertainment.
Special Event: JFK Jazz Band
with Jamie Kent at the Academy of Music on May 19
All ages. Tickets are on sale for
$20. Doors open at 7:30pm and show starts at 8pm. Congrats to all our musicians
and we wish them a great show. For tickets or more info, check out the link: https://www.aomtheatre.com/event/jamie-kent-friends-feat-the-j-f-k-jazz-band/
May 25 is the Last Day to
Request Tickets to the JFK MS Spring Band Concert
The tickets for the Academy of
Music Spring Concert will be sold only in advance. No tickets will be available
at the door. To request up to 4 tickets, don’t forget to return the form sent
home or contact Mrs Williams before May 25.
Supporting JFK Teachers through
Teacher Grants
The JFK PTO continues to help
teachers with classroom initiatives using your generous donations. Some of the
latest grants approved include supplies to create zines for an 8th grade ELA
memoir unit, funding to support the JFK Theatre Workshop, and support for
special activities for the ELA afterschool club. If you are interested in
helping with the teacher grant committee, please send an email to jfkmspto@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed
The PTO will be seeking a new president
next year and more PTO members to help with events. A new secretary to take
minutes and assist with the agenda at our monthly meetings is also needed.
Email us at jfkmspto@gmail.com if you can help.
Mark Your Calendars!
June 5 - JFK MS Chorus Concert
June 6 - JFK MS Band Concert
June 11 - Eighth Grade Picnic
June 20 - Last Day of School (Half
Day)
Aug 30 - First Day of School
For more info, see the Northampton
Public Schools Calendar online: http://www.northamptonschools.org/district-calendar/
Upcoming Community Events:
22nd Annual Plant and Garden
Market on Saturday, May 12 from 9am-1pm
The Northampton Education
Foundation and Support Our Schools Plant and Garden Market will be held on
Saturday, May 12 on the front lawn of Smith Vocational School from 9am to 1pm.
Proceeds benefit Support our Schools – SOS Book Fund. If you have plants to
donate, please bring them to Smith Vocational School today, Friday, May 11 from
4-7pm. For more information, see the flyer here.
Pioneer Valley Invitational
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament May 19 and 20
Over 60 high school teams from
several states and Canada will converge on Northampton on May 19 and 20 for the
fifth annual Pioneer Valley Invitational Ultimate Frisbee tournament. The
tournament is a fundraiser for the Northampton High School boys and girls
ultimate program and two other worthy causes. A portion of the proceeds will be
donated to Ultimate Peace, a non-profit that builds bridges of understanding
and friendship between youth who live in communities divided by conflict using
Ultimate Frisbee as our tool. Funds will also support UltimateGood.org. Teams
will play at the Oxbow Marina fields. More information is available at http://pvinvite.org
The Fourth Annual Wild Goose
Chase takes place on Sunday, May 20 at Look Park
Whole Children’s Wild Goose Chase
is an annual 5K, kids’ carnival, and family fun races for all ages and
abilities. Race events include a chip-timed 5K race and 1 mile run/walk/roll,
as well as a slew of kids' races. The carnival is hoppin’ with wagon rides,
face painting, live music, games, and more. https://www.wholechildren.org/wild-goose-chase/
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