JFK PTO Update – May 4, 2018
Important Dates:
TODAY May 4 - Northampton Public
Schools K-8 Art Show Opening Reception (4-6pm)
May 8 - Start of MCAS Testing
May 18 - Half Day of School
May 19 - JFK Jazz Band plays at
the Academy of Music with Jamie Kent
May 20 - Eighth Grade Mayor’s
Dance
May 28 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 29 - JFK MS PTO Meeting in JFK
Library (New Date!)
TODAY! K-8 Art Show &
Opening Reception, May 4 from 4-6pm
The art teachers from the
elementary schools and the middle school cordially invite students and their
families to JFK Middle School on Friday, May 4 from 4-6pm for an opening
reception. The art exhibition will host selected original artwork by students
from Leeds, Ryan Road, Jackson Street, Bridge Street and JFK Middle Schools.
There will be light refreshments served and beautiful 2D and 3D artwork. The
show will run from May 4 through May 24. Please join us for this wonderful
event! Thanks so much! JFK Middle School Art Teachers: Michelle Mallory and
Emma Mendoker; Leeds and Ryan Road Art Teacher: Leslie Macutkiewicz; Jackson
Street and Bridge Street Art Teacher: Brenda Lilly.
TODAY! Last Day to Buy JFK
Yearbooks Online
The last day to order the yearbook
online at coffeepond.com is today, May 4. After that, from May 5th to June 20th,
the yearbook can be ordered by check or cash for $28. All yearbooks will be
issued in homeroom on the last day of school. For any student who will not be
at school on the last day, arrangements can be made.
VOLUNTEER! Teacher Appreciation
Brunch on Wednesday, May 9 at JFK (New Date!)
Calling All Cooks! JFK Teacher
and Staff Appreciation Day is Wednesday May 9
. This is the perfect chance to
let our talented teachers and staff know how much we appreciate their hard
work. Sign up to cook something, pick up something at the store, or help out on
the day of the brunch. Click on the link below and see all the details of how, where, and when you
can help. If you have any questions, contact the PTO at jfkmspto@gmail.com.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f49acad29a31-teacher
We need food and drinks to be
served for around 100 faculty and staff. DROP OFF YOUR DISH either on Tuesday,
May 8 between 2-4pm in the school office or on Wednesday morning, May 9 between
7:30-10:30am. Label your containers with your name if you would like them
returned. You can pick up your containers in the school office or ask your
child bring them home. You can also drop any packaged items that don't need
refrigeration in the office any time on Monday, May 7 or Tuesday, May 8. But,
please, no food with nuts, thanks!
If you prefer to donate funds
to the purchase of food and drink, you can send a check made out to JFK PTO to
be delivered to the main office.
New Items on Sale--JFK Food
Services Update
Last week we ran the information
from NPS Food Services as sent home on a flyer to parents. The
list showing the new items being sold at JFK is published on the Northampton Public Schools Food Services
web site. Parents need to visit the
web site to find information for the following items on sale daily as of April
24: Crumbled Cookie Cone, Chocolate Shortcake, Vanilla Sandwich, Goody Man WG
Crispy Squares, Baked Cheetos, Smartfood Popcorn, Strawberry Shortcake, Baked
Lay’s Chips, Reduced Fat Doritos, and Reduced Fat Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili
flavor. Contact Food Services for any questions or to make changes to your
student’s account.
May MCAS Testing (Updated Dates)
May 8-9: Grade 8 Math
May 10-11: Grades 6 and 7 Math
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.
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.
Valley Gives Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who
contributed to our 2018 Making Middle School Mobile Valley Gives campaign on
May 1. Together we raised nearly $2500 for programs and trips. Our students and
teachers appreciate your support!
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 on, Friday, May 11 from 4-7pm. For
more information, see the flyer here.
Northampton Parks &
Recreation for your JFK Middle School Student!
Enroll in Teen Expeditions, for
kids entering grades 7-10, for any one week session beginning June 25 all the
way through August 10. This unique day camp program is our adventure based trip
camp! Each day is filled with exciting experiences. Your teen might be hiking
around the Pioneer Valley, swimming at a beach, biking along the Norwottuck
Rail Trail, reaching great heights at a ropes course, exploring Brownstone
Adventure Park (a water based adventure park), and much more! Experienced staff
lead our unique trips & adventures. We also offer different summer sports
program to help develop skills and confidence! Throughout the summer there will
be one week sessions for Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer. Tennis
skills and drills sessions are offered all summer long. Find information about
our programs at this link, http://www.northamptonma.gov/902/Summer-Day-Camps and explore all the programs we offer for kids of all
ages!
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