JFK PTO Update – February 15, 2019
Important
Dates:
February 18-22
- No School - Winter Recess
February 28 -
Spotlight JFK for 4th and 5th grade families
March 1 - 6th Grade Dance (6:30-8PM)
March 7 -
Grade 5 Parent/Guardian Transition Evening at JFK
March 12 &
13 - JFK Band Concerts at JFK
March 14 - NPS School Committee
Meeting
March 15 -
Half Day / Early Dismissal
March 22 - 7th
Grade Dance (6:30-8PM)
READY, SET, GLOW! 6th & 7th Grade Dances
The 6th &
7th grade dances are just around the corner on March 1 and March 22 and we need
your help! In order to host these dances we will need parent and guardian
volunteers as chaperones, to donate snacks, and to help decorate and clean up
after the dances. We need 10 chaperones at each dance. It’s the rules dude! It’s really
fun, our DJ rocks, and it’s a mere 90 minutes of much needed volunteer help.
Our students have a great time and really appreciate these events. Please sign
up today at the links below.
NOTE: If your
tween does NOT want to see you volunteering at their dance, please
consider volunteering at the dance your child is not attending. Our
students have a great time and really appreciate these events.
NEF
Endowment Fund Grants open until March 1st
Got a great
idea for our schools? Learn about the Northampton
Education Foundation, which provides grants for teacher-initiated projects and
programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance
academic experiences in Northampton’s public schools. The NEF’s 13th annual
Request for Proposals for NEF Endowment Fund Grants is now open. Please click
on the link below to learn more. https://northamptoneducation.org/endowment-grants/
Time to
Gather Your Boxtops! (Deadline is March 1)
Be sure to
share your Boxtops for
Education with
JFK by having your student drop them off in the JFK office. Last year we raised
about $150 for PTO activities from Boxtops but that dollar amount could be
higher with your help. You can also support JFK at Stop and Shop by using the
link here. Big Y Express can be found at: https://www.bigy.com/rs/educationexpress. And you can link to JFK MS PTO
through Amazon Smile and donate to Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc.
JFK
Yearbook Orders
The 2019 JFK
Yearbook is available to order now for $27. Order online at www.coffeepond.com or send in cash or check payable to JFK
in an envelope with your student’s name and homeroom number. Price increases to
$29 on April 1.
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Spring
Soccer Registration (Deadline Today!)
Click here to register for the Spring 2019 Travel
and Development Programs. Registration
for Travel Teams will close February 15. The Travel Program allows players with
advanced interest and abilities an opportunity to deepen their understanding of
the game and to challenge themselves at a higher level of competition with
players at the same level from surrounding towns. Travel teams may also compete
in regional tournaments with teams from Massachusetts and other states. Travel
is open for U8 - U14 (8th grade).
Depending on
interest NSC would like to offer a high school age soccer team. Please complete
a HS Spring Interest Form if your high school son or daughter is interested in
playing soccer this spring. The Development Soccer Program, geared toward K, 1
& 2, emphasizes skill building and game dynamics. Practices are tentatively
planned for Wednesday afternoons at 5:15 and Saturday mornings at 9:30 at the
Florence Recreation Fields for approximately 7 weeks. The program will start on
Wednesday April 24 and end on Saturday June 8. NSC needs parent leader/coaches
for the development program.
The
Greatest Hits of Opera featuring the Panopera Orchestra
Saturday,
February 16, 3pm showtime, doors open at 2:30pm. At Sweeney Hall, Smith
College, 144 Green Street. The Northampton Arts Council Presents, as part of
Four Sundays in February, a 30 piece live Orchestra featuring the Panopera Orchestra and soloists in a concert playing a variety of operatic
favorites. 75 minutes of overtures and arias by Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti,
Verdi and Puccini with an intermission.
Northampton HS
and the International Language Institute have partnered with GPI US, a Japanese
student exchange organization, to create a one-week study program for Meisei
H.S. students during their school break. The students will be visiting ILI
& Northampton High School this spring. Any Pioneer Valley families can
apply. Needed: Families to host these students for 3 nights, March 15–18.
Double (or single) placements for 26 students. Who: 14 boys and 12 girls, ages
15 and 16. For more information, click on the flyer here.
14th Annual
VINS Dog Show (March 2, 12-3pm)
Northampton
High School Gym. Snow date is Sunday, March 3. FREE ENTRY! Only Dogs Pay!
Registration is required for dogs: $8 if received by February 28 and $12 at the
door (donations accepted). $5 Non-competing dogs. For more info, see the flyer here. Hosted by Volunteers in Northampton
Schools, Inc.
Amherst
Leisure Services Community Theater Presents Auditions for Missoula Children’s
Theatre’s THE PIED PIPER!
Auditions will
be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre musical production of THE PIED
PIPER Monday, March 4 at the Amherst Middle School Cafeteria from 4:15-6:15pm.
All those auditioning should arrive at 4pm and plan to stay for the full two
hours. Some of those cast in the show will be asked to stay for a rehearsal
immediately following the auditions. Students from K-12 are encouraged to
audition. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout
the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. There are 50-60
roles available, with parts in every age group. There is a $55 Registration Fee
due at the audition for all those who are cast—additional siblings $30 (fee
waivers are available). THE PIED PIPER will be presented on Saturday, March 9
at 1:30pm and 4pm at the Amherst Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for
adults and $5 for students under 18 and seniors. For more information, visit: https://alsct.org/childrens_theater/index.html
Summer
Theater Workshops beginning July 8
All workshops
are held at the Williston Theatre in Easthampton. Lunch is included. Workshops
take place from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, for groups between the ages
of 6 to 8 and 9 to 13. Every Friday there is a free performance for the public
at 4 pm of the performance participants have created using theatre,
improvisational games, and movement. For more information, visit: https://hampshireshakespeare.com/education/workshops/
The 19th
Annual Northampton Adult Spelling Bee, March 27 at JFK
Doors Open:
5PM. Spelling Bee: 6PM. The Spelling Bee is one of the ways NEF raises money to support Small Grants
for Teachers and raises awareness of their mission. Last year, 21 grants across
school and grade levels totaled almost $50,000. It is also good fun, a great
way to dress up, and participate in our community. Prizes are awarded for
spelling, costume, and humor. Teams are 3 people, usually in costume, with a
catchy 🐝 related name. We encourage you to invite your friends and family to
come and cheer for your team! Great dinner options are available at “Le
Beestro” (by Cooper’s Corners). Dinner begins at 5pm (bring cash!). There will
also be baked goods for sale, and Herrell’s ice cream! Team Registration is now
open! Click Here!
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