JFK PTO Update – September 21, 2018
Important Dates:
SUNDAY! September 23 - Carnival Celebrating Northampton Public Schools
September 25 - School Picture Day and Chromebook Info Session
October 2 - JFK MS PTO Meeting 6-7:30pm
October 3 - Half Day - Teacher Work Day
October 8 - No School - Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 11 - JFK Flu Clinic
October 17 - Health Advisory Council Meeting at JFK (New Date!)
October 18 - JFK School Council Meeting
Happy Friday Huskies! Thanks so much to all the families who came out to the JFK Open House last night. It was a big success with a large turn out. Thanks for everyone who voted for the School Council candidates. This was a banner year with seven parents/guardians stepping forward to serve in the three available spots. Stay tuned, we will be announcing the results soon.
Carnival Celebrating the Northampton Public Schools!
This Sunday, September 23, 12-4pm at JFK Middle School
The Northampton Public School Carnival is a joint effort between the Parent Teacher Organizations of all six Northampton Public Schools and School Local Northampton. The all-ages, community-wide carnival will feature games and prizes, a bounce house, obstacle course, glitter tattoo, face painting, and refreshments. Community organizations staffing informational tables include Racial Equity and Learning, Special Education Parent Advisory Council, the Northampton Survival Center, Smith Art Museum, Forbes Library, the Girl Scouts and Northampton Public Schools. A shuttle service will stop at each Northampton elementary school, Florence Heights, and Meadowbrook Apartments to simplify parking and transportation. Don't miss your shot at the celebrity dunk tank featuring Jo Comerford, John Provost, Lindsay Sabadosa, David Messing, and Sara Madden.
100% of the net proceeds from this event will go directly to public school PTOs for student enrichment programs. Check out this event on Facebook at this link: www.facebook.com/events/222253581943608
The carnival still needs lots of volunteers to make it a success! Tweens (11+) and teens welcome to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to get have some fun and do good for a great cause. Sign up to help at this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b48a4a629a57-community
Need volunteers on Tuesday Picture Day! (9/25)
JFK still needs a few more daytime volunteers for our upcoming fall picture day. We currently have one person signed up. We need at least 2 more people between 8am-10am or 10am-11:30am. This a a quick fun easy way to help out at JFK and see your student crack a smile. To volunteer click on the link below or contact us at jfkmspto@gmail.com.
Help make picture day a success!
The last family information session for the new Chromebook program will be held in the community room on Thursday 9/25 at 6:30pm. Learn about the Digital Driver's License and the Repair Strategy, charging stations and more.
Here is a link to the Chromebook handbook.
How to Volunteer at JFK
In order to volunteer in Northampton Public Schools, every parent or guardian needs to fill out a "CORI" in the school office. The CORI volunteer application is good for 3 years. Learn more at this VINS link or in the office.
Next JFK PTO Meeting (10/2 from 6-7:30pm)
Our October PTO meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2 at 6pm in the JFK library. We will be discussing and voting on new teacher grants getting updates from JFK staff and reviewing upcoming events. JFK PTO meetings are planned for the first Tuesday of the month and all are welcome.
JFK Flu Clinic (10/11)
Packets went home this week for the JFK Flu Clinic on October 11. If you would like your student to participate, complete the consent and insurance forms and return to JFK by Friday, October 5. For more information, contact Karen Jarvis-Vance, MSN, RN, NCSN at kjarvisvance@northampton-k12.us.
Don't Forget about Shopping Rewards!
You can support JFK at Stop and Shop by clicking here. Big Y Express can be found at this link: https://www.bigy.com/rs/educationexpress. And don't forget to share your Boxtops for Education with us by having your student drop them off in the JFK office before the end of October. We appreciate your support.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Northampton Education Foundation presents: An Evening with Dr. Sharon Saline
Building better brains: 5 easy steps for improving your child's executive functioning skills with less yelling and more cooperation. Wednesday, September 26, 7-8:30pm at Northampton High School Little Theater. For details, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/543229439424802/
Northampton Area Pediatrics Parenting Workshop
Northampton Area Pediatrics will be hosting a free parenting workshop open to the community on Sunday, September 30 from 4-5:30pm with Dr Jane Fleishman called "How to Teach (and Learn From) Our Kids about Sex." RSVP at contactus@napeds.com.
Northampton Pioneer Valley Girls Suburban Basketball League
Tryouts will be held October 15-17 at JFK for 5th through 8th graders. Register by Friday, October 10 at www.nohogirlsbasketball.org.
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