JFK PTO Update – October 5, 2018
Important Dates:
October 8 - No School - Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 11 - JFK Flu Clinic
October 11 - School Committee Meeting
October 17 - Health Advisory Council Meeting at JFK
October 18 - JFK School Council Meeting
October 21 - Jazz Brunch to benefit JFK Jazz Band
October 27 - National Prescription Take Back Day at JFK (10am-2pm)
November 6 - No School - Election Day
JFK Flu Clinic (October 11)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone, aged 6 months and older, receive the influenza vaccine every year. The following is a link to the CDC website for more info on the flu vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
JFK is holding a flu clinic for students on Thursday, 10/11/18 from 8-10am. Students need signed consent. Otherwise, they cannot receive the vaccine. In addition, area doctor offices are offering flu clinics. Contact your child's healthcare provider office for information on days or times for their clinics. Call the Health Office at 413-587-1488 if you have any questions or contact Karen Jarvis-Vance, MSN, RN, NCSN at kjarvisvance@northampton-k12.us.
Volunteers Needed for Electronics Recycling & Election Day Bake Sale
We need two parent volunteers to assist us with our important fall fundraisers. The Electronics Recycling and Election Day Bake Sale bring in thousands of dollars to support programs at the school and are both a great way to support our community. Please email jfkmspto@gmail.com and help us out.
Stay Tuned for New Spirit Wear Designs
Our spirit wear design contest was a great success. Congratulations to all our artists who submitted designs for consideration. Stay tuned for more details and to see the results chosen from our outstanding group of finalists.
Shop and Support JFK!
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. Be sure to share your Boxtops for Education with us by having your student drop them off in the JFK office before the end of October. And be sure to link to JFK MS PTO through Amazon Smile. We appreciate your support.
Next JFK PTO Meeting (11/7 from 6-7:30pm)
Due to Election Day, our November PTO meeting will be held Wednesday, November 7 at 6pm in the JFK library. Mark your calendars and join us to learn more about important initiatives at JFK.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
October 21, Jazz Brunch at Hotel Northampton to support JFK Jazz Band. The Northampton Jazz Festival will be hosting a jazz brunch fundraiser at 12 pm on Oct. 21 at the Hotel Northampton. A 9-piece ensemble of JFK students will be performing along with professional musicians. Proceeds for this event go to support a artist’s visit to work with the Jazz band this fall. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. Visit northamptonjazzfest.org/jazzbrunch for more information.
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