JFK
PTO Update – April 20, 2020
Dear JFK Families,
At the request of NPS, we’d like to share
with you an updated letter from JFK on the Remote Learning Plan,
including the Spanish language version (Las recomendaciones
de aprendizaje remoto).
You should have received a call from the
Superintendent last week that everyone will be working through the April
vacation and taking Monday (4/20) as a holiday. The last day of school
will now be June 15, 2020.
Please continue to check the NPS site online
for the latest updates or visit https://twitter.com/npsdistrict
For statewide info, visit: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
Letter from the Massachusetts Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education:
- Read the 3/30/20 DESE updates here.
- Pasos que tomamos para apoyar a los estudiantes mientras las escuelas están cerradas (carta de DESE de 3/30/20)
The Student Services department has
compiled a number of resources during this challenging time. Please see the
link to learn about options for medical and mental health emergencies,
transportation, and food and housing concerns.
Meals for Children 18 or Younger
Northampton Public Schools is providing
meals to school-aged children ages 18 or younger two days per week to limit the
number of days families have to leave their homes. You do not need to be a
student from the Northampton Public Schools district to participate. We are
going to provide meals:
Tuesdays: 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts
Thursdays: 3 lunches and 3 breakfasts
11am-12pm at the following sites:
Hampshire Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments
A comenzar el martes, el 26 de marzo, 2020
las escuelas públicas de Northampton les darán alimentos a los niños menores de
18 años 2 veces por semana para limitar el número de días las familias
necesitan salir sus casas. No necesitas ser estudiante de las escuelas públicas
de Northampton para participar. Vamos a hacer alimentos disponibles 2 días por
semana:
Los martes: 2 almuerzos y 2 desayunos
Los jueves: 3 almuerzos y 3
desayunos
Serán disponibles a las 11 de la mañana
hasta el mediodía en los siguientes lugares: Hampshire Heights * Florence
Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments
Pre-bagged packages of food will be made
for you by staff and volunteers using rigorous health precautions. Bags will
include shelf-stable pantry items and fresh produce, much purchased from local
farms with dairy and meat options to be included as soon as possible. Your two
options for getting this food:
- ‘Drive-up’ at Jackson Street School, 120 Jackson Street, Northampton BEST FOR people who don’t live at one of the housing sites listed below, including Northampton Survival Center clients from outside of Northampton. Bags will be distributed to clients directly outside the school cafeteria Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12-3pm.
- Pick-up in Northampton at Hampshire Heights, Florence Heights, Meadowbrook Apartments, and 236 Pleasant St. (The Lumber Yard building) BEST FOR those who live in or near these housing communities. Bags will be available for pickup at the school meal distribution site Tuesdays from 11am–12pm. Doorstep delivery is also available at Hampshire Heights, Florence Heights and Meadowbrook. Signup is required for doorstep delivery and recommended for all who would like a Tuesday delivery. For more info, visit: COVID-19 Emergency Food Project
ACTIVITIES & INFO ONLINE
The JFK Yearbook Is Still On Sale!
The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale. To place
an order, go to www.coffeepond.com
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. The last
day to order is 4/26. $29 check or cash will also be accepted until June
1st.
Teacher Appreciation Day is May 5
We are looking for a couple of parent
volunteers to help us host an awesome virtual teacher appreciation day. Email
us at jffmspto@gmail.com.
The JFK teachers say “hi” to you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkPB4vibE8&feature=youtu.be
5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO
·
Donate online. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!
·
Link to JFK MS PTO through Amazon Smile and donate to Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc. Click here for instructions on how to use the app.
·
Save your Boxtops! We can accept Boxtop donations
year-round in the office as long as they are not expired. Online we are: JOHN F
KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700.
·
Register your Stop and Shop card to
benefit JFK Middle School using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or
log on to www.stopandshop.com
·
Be sure to vote for us in the Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards of 2020. This year we’re
hoping to get above 50 votes to receive support for our teacher grant programs.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FREE WEBINAR: “Teens, Tweens &
Quarantines” (Tuesday, April 21, 7pm)
“Teens, Tweens & Quarantines” is a
presentation for parents and caregivers, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on
our children. In a dynamic fashion, this talk will address:
·
the teen/tween brain
·
explain why this pandemic is so difficult
for this age group
·
survey the process of loss
·
discuss issues related to independence,
autonomy, and privacy
·
offer perspectives and suggestions that
parents and caregivers can implement immediately
In addition, participants will have the
opportunity to ask questions and get concrete answers for practical steps they
can take in real time—who has time to wait? Join Us Live On Zoom Tuesday, April 21 @
7pm-8pm EDT. Can't make it? No problem, register anyway! We believe this
information is so important to share that we are sending a recording to all
registrants. www.mindingyourmind.org
EMERGENCY SHELTER: Volunteers, Donations
& Staff Needed!
Volunteers are needed for 6-8 hour shifts
to support ServiceNet shelter staff.
If you are unable to volunteer, consider
making a donation to support supplies, meals, and other shelter needs. Donate
online at: "northamptonma.gov/COVID19” or make checks payable to the City
of Northampton with “COVID-19 Emergency Fund” in the memo line and place in the
Drop Box located outside the Municipal Office Building behind City Hall or mail
to:
City of Northampton
Attn: COVID-19 Emergency Fund
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Emergency Task Force on Coronavirus &
Equity
Northampton Recovery Center Online
Resources
The Northampton Recovery Center has closed
its doors for face to face meetings, but is still offering all of their support
groups via ZOOM. See schedule below and call, 413-834-4127, or visit their
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/
for additional schedules and updates. www.northamptonrecoverycenter.org
Remote Recovery and Wellness Support
Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous -
https://aa-intergroup.org/directory_telephone.php
for telephone meetings
http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
for online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous - https://virtual-na.org/
Marijuana Anonymous - https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/
Smart Recovery -
Recovery Dharma - https://recoverydharma.online/
SAMHSA National Helpline 800-662-4357
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration)
Local Crisis Hotlines - Northampton CSO
413-586-5555. Greenfield CSO 413-774-5411. Holyoke BHN 413-532-8016.
Springfield BHN 413-733-6661
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
2020 Census Count: Everyone Counts
In mid March households received materials
from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. It’s your choice: you can respond
securely online, by mail, or by phone. By law, your responses cannot be used
against you. Your census responses are safe and secure. https://2020census.gov
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