tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66660196630592294032024-03-13T10:50:18.147-04:00JFK PTONews and Events from the JFK Middle School in Florence, MA, part of the Northampton Public School DistrictJFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-17549715851499331032022-01-18T14:57:00.006-05:002022-01-18T14:57:42.518-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>JFK Middle School</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">2021-2022 School Year</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>January 2022</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Please email the JFK PTO anytime at: <b>jfkmspto@gmail.com</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">You can also reach out by phone or text to PTO members Liz Horn at 646-234-8805 </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">and Lisa Clauson at 617-429-1677</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We typically meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Our next meeting is <b>Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6:00 pm via Zoom </b>(link tba)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>All caregivers and staff warmly welcome!</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Thank you for supporting JFK.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Donations to JFK PTO provide items and opportunities that are not in the tight school budget – and which help make JFK a great experience for all our kids and our amazing staff!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In the past year contributions have helped provide:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Art supplies for in-school and at-home use<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support for cultural and community celebrations and game nights<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Starting funds for the after school program<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">T-shirts for all students<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Book Fair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">8<sup>th</sup> grade celebration<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Field trips<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Staff appreciation goodies<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Items for families in need:<span> </span>school supplies, winter clothing, holiday gifts<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Disinfecting wipes for classrooms<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And much more!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">You can give online:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Or bring in or mail in a check</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, made out to JFK PTO<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Address: JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Rd., Florence, MA 01062<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">More, easy ways you can also support JFK Middle School:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><h3 style="font-size: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Shopping on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Amazon Smile</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> and choosing </span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Parent-Teacher Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School <o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vote for JFK Middle School PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> in the <b>Florence Bank Community Choice Awards</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Please <b>vote by Dec. 31</b> to help JFK PTO earn a grant! Every Florence Bank account holder can vote, so please encourage your family, friends and neighbors to write in JFK Middle School! You can vote <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">in person at any branch, or online at </span><a href="https://www.florencebank.com/customers-choice-community-grants" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.florencebank.com/customers-choice-community-grants</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> (choose JFK Middle School from the Education drop-down menu)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Some other useful sites for the JFK community:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">https://northamptonschools.org/project/jfk-middle-school/</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">https://northamptoneducation.org</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK PTO Update
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear JFK Families,</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the request of NPS, we wanted to share the following updates with
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please find below links to the Community Needs Survey and letter from
the Superintendent. These links can also be found on the District
Website. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Northampton Community Needs Survey: To access the survey, please
click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_aZNDDDx3USEuFm_JNLu-Q7Z5OnyWPtqfH88nswdpa3yYiw/viewform?usp=sf_link"><span style="color: #3c9ce6;">THIS LINK</span></a>. </span></li>
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in SPANISH, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftnZuwzkVEu5O4Uj326QahpXZuDmOqLV-KeM7zKg88aVckqA/viewform?usp=sf_link"><span style="color: #3c9ce6;">THIS LINK</span></a>.</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To read the Letter to the Community from Superintendent Dr. Provost,
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To view this letter in SPANISH, please click</span><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RF7bJ5Ar3LM1Qflm9bh74A8iCLuVVWch/view?usp=sharing"><span style="background: #F8F8F8; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">HERE</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="background: #F8F8F8; color: #d0e0e3; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">..</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To see the new video from Superintendent Dr. Provost about classroom
considerations for reopening in the 2020-21 school year, click </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/06/08/nps-reopening-video/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">JFK Middle School Student Item Pick Up </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SCByR_tnPCk-dDLjsrRSupeLnyTzWPQz/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">schedule</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for returning
student belongings from lockers and classrooms and for students to drop off
school-issued supplies and materials can be found on the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/05/21/nps-students-belongings-cleanup-chromebook-drop-off-plan/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">district website</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. The schedule
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June 11</span></li>
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June 12 </span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chromebook information: Only grade 8 students will return Chromebooks on
their designated drop-off day. Grade 6 and 7 students will keep Chromebooks
over the summer. Please see link for information from the online copy of </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQrbRTqzUo--Y9eTxBkbcUnjlXjhe_nLyxStbQJoSjY/edit"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">Northampton Public
Schools Students’ Belongings Cleanup & Chromebook Drop Off Plan</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You are encouraged to complete a Free/Reduced School Meals Application
for the 2019-2020 school year. Free/Reduced meal status carries over for the
first 30 days of the upcoming school year, at which time a new application will
be required. If you feel as though your families’ financial circumstances have
changed, you are encouraged to complete a form. Applications will be available
at each school when students’ belongings are picked-up. These should be
completed by 6/30/2020 and returned to JFK Middle School. Applications are also
available online:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mistelle Hannah, Food
Service Director, at (413) 587-1487 or </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mhannah@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">mhannah@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In order to celebrate JFK's eighth graders, JFK will be hosting a drive
thru celebration on June 10, 2020 for our grade eight students! </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwrZ5Ng-N6pu4zptVGw8K-sxlcpy_b9D/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">Attached</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> are the
details of this celebration. Social Distancing Expectations:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8th Grade Families: A Note about Our JFK PTO List-Serve</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear 8th Grade Families, if you would like to be removed from the JFK
PTO email updates, send us an “unsubscribe” email to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. The
Northampton High School PTO welcomes incoming families to subscribe to their
weekly e-newsletter. Visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://hamphigh-nhspto.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">hamphigh-nhspto.org</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and click the
subscribe button in the right navigation.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ASPEN Update Emails from JFK</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are not receiving JFK emails from Principal Wilson and the admin
team via ASPEN, contact Tammy Cook at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:tcook@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">tcook@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. The team has
been updating the system so families receive school communications.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK Yearbook Is Still On Sale!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Stay tuned for the details on pick up time and day. We will have extra
yearbooks available for purchase on pick-up day for $29 cash, or, by check made
out to <i>JFK Middle School</i>.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2020-2021 School Calendar Posted</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You can find the link to the NPS School Calendar </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUvFYYw4_0UUrNItAedEXUSuRiLIXgqU/view"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Volunteer with the JFK PTO in 2021!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK PTO seeks parent volunteers to help with tasks for the unique
upcoming school year. We will focus our efforts on fundraising support for
teachers as they strive to meet the needs posed by changes in response to
COVID-19. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you can help, send us an email at </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or sign up
online at: </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto1"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto1</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs and teacher grants at JFK. We accept donations
year-round!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: Verdana;">Click </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: Verdana;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! Boxtops also has an online app for
donations. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. Thank you, FSB, for
your generous support of our programs!</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please continue to check the NPS site </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/category/district-announcements/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for the latest
updates or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></a></span></div>
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hands of young Pioneer Valley readers in need during the stay-at-home advisory.
We strongly believe that in times of hardship, books are an important resource
that help lift up, educate, and inspire children. Titles will include those by
local authors and illustrators, in addition to those published by Interlink
Publishing and hand-picked by High Five Books. We are working directly with
resident services coordinators at the various housing sites across the Pioneer
Valley to match participating children’s ages with high-interest books that
offer entertainment, education, and parental relief during this crisis. Donate
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or modified, but the sidewalks, bike paths and parks are still open! There’s no
better way to social distance you or your family than going for a walk or hike
around the neighborhood, following along to a workout video, going for a bike
ride, and receive a medal or certificate! Start anytime but complete by June
12! More info </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonma.gov/2172/30665/Virtual-50K-Challenge?activeLiveTab=widgets#liveEditTab_versionsList"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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at Look Memorial Park, has officially been rescheduled to next year on June 26,
2021. The Northampton Family Fourth Celebration Committee hopes that families
and community members are staying safe during this difficult time. We look
forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary together next June. For updates,
please visit our website at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptonfamilyfourth.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">northamptonfamilyfourth.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or email us at
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Passes Available-Tennis and pickleball courts to reopen-Look Park Turns 90!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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responses cannot be used against you. Your census responses are safe and
secure. See our community’s response rate so far at:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F2020census.gov%2Fen%2Fresponse-rates.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2sQTWbx2sBGISiLfcrURvJZAd8mPyyZOzd1dfB24XabTe2w1Ih0R2SNqE&h=AT3h5oBNU4UHbc_bbHjGvMS54RwhznxeQpDYlRRJL6suWxd7MNaJ7y7azFMdAp668AfMIR1Tx5O0xxt-SDtAenQtFYY9yXdSI1OmHQjfhMRP72nC7QMVM3KWUBiGYkqOCdU3bnVDmoS-qQmTPcT94dzJpGr7zw8tF5SlHNg3G1Nn9vt2mnPLj1YME-H9tQKVrPOCjanf1goQPyYYru3lna2Hfij1CwnTOXDOwcsdjnADbJp0ws-TNTpg96PYFZWOtLeN7_5b9uVPGXpY8kFj2rXwqEolu7xMmGJlWFBCkCzBarM8zJHvaW2DRBxaaU-BJMAG2zeJ91Xku0rqIQ61TcKgOQXeQ-"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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drop off school-issued supplies and materials can be found on the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/05/21/nps-students-belongings-cleanup-chromebook-drop-off-plan/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">district website</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. The schedule
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drop-off day. Grade 6 and 7 students will keep Chromebooks over the summer.
Please see below for information from the online copy of </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQrbRTqzUo--Y9eTxBkbcUnjlXjhe_nLyxStbQJoSjY/edit"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">Northampton Public
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throughout the summer. During the first few days back to school, chromebooks
will be examined for damage and functionality and caregivers may elect to
enroll in the protection plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The student will
use the same chromebook they have now throughout their time at JFK.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to turn on before your scheduled drop off time. Bring both your chromebook and
the charger that goes with it. Please bring your own pen to sign off when the
chromebook is submitted. This will be happening at the middle school. You will
also need to stay 6ft apart from any other people while dropping off your
chromebook. Please wear a face mask as well. Once you arrive an IT staff member
will look over the chromebook to verify it is in the same condition for which
it went out using a checklist and have you sign off afterwards to verify it has
been submitted. Missing adapters, damage or loss of case will cost $25 each
item; physical damage to the chromebook costs $89 without insurance. You will
need to plan to pay for any of these conditions at the time of drop off. Write
your checks out to Northampton Public Schools. Missing payments will result in
us holding your report card. If you cannot make the time assigned to you, then
you need to coordinate a meeting time for Tues, June 16th. Please email </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:npsit@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">npsit@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. Once you arrive
an IT staff member will look over the chromebook using a checklist and have you
sign off afterwards to verify it has been submitted.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">They will follow this schedule:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;" valign="top">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Oceans 8:</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bisbee 8-8:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Costello 8:30-9</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Rossman 9-9:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Usted 9:30-10</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spencer-Bunch 10-10:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt;" valign="top">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Carbon Knights:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Soucy 10:30-11:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Andrew 11:00-11:30 </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Martinez 11:30-12:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Picard/Way 12:00-12:30 </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Graham 12:30-1:00 </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Extras (students who couldn’t
make their slot) 12:30-1:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">JFK Middle School Student Item Pick Up </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></b>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Specific details on item pick-up will be shared by the
building principal.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Medications will be available for pick-up on the
date/time listed for each grade; medications must be picked by a caregiver.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you have students in multiple grades and plan on
picking up items on one day, please contact the Associate Principals.</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></b><br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">June
11</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">June
12</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">June
15</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;"><br /></td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Green Revolution</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mack</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8:00-8:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Pearl</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8:30-9:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Levy</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9:00-9:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Masenior</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9:30-10:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bartlett</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10:00-10:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Green Monsters</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Walden</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10:30-11:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">N. Smith</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11:00-11:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Schlichting/Urbank</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11:30-12:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Parrott</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">12:00-12:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dawson-Greene</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">12:30-1:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Extras (students who couldn’t
make their slot) 1:00-2:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun Devils</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hodgdon</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8:00-8:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Frappier</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8:30-9:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bangs</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9:00-9:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hybrid Huskies</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Arabian</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9:30-10:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chandler</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10:00-10:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Gallant</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10:30-11:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Recyclones</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Martin</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11:00-11:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Myers</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11:30-12:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">St. Pierre</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">12:00-12:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Extras (students who couldn’t
make their slot) 12:30-2:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Oceans 8</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bisbee</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8:00-8:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Costello</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8:30-9:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Rossman</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9:00-9:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Usted</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9:30-10:00</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spencer-Bunch</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10:00-10:30</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Carbon Knights</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You are encouraged to complete a Free/Reduced School Meals Application
for the 2019-2020 school year. Free/Reduced meal status carries over for the
first 30 days of the upcoming school year, at which time a new application will
be required. If you feel as though your families’ financial circumstances have
changed, you are encouraged to complete a form. Applications will be available
at each school when students’ belongings are picked-up. These should be
completed by 6/30/2020 and returned to JFK Middle School. Applications are also
available online:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">English: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XwQxiVggetw1Zl3J56dy75G-RkP6gPMm/view"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XwQxiVggetw1Zl3J56dy75G-RkP6gPMm/view</span></a> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spanish: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9cChZkOR7j8J6OQBHzEpdkKGN1IinOM/view"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9cChZkOR7j8J6OQBHzEpdkKGN1IinOM/view</span></a> </span></li>
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Service Director, at (413) 587-1487 or </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mhannah@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">mhannah@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In order to celebrate JFK's eighth graders, JFK will be hosting a drive
thru celebration on June 10, 2020 for our grade eight students! </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwrZ5Ng-N6pu4zptVGw8K-sxlcpy_b9D/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">Attached</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> are the
details of this celebration. Social Distancing Expectations:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8th Grade Families: A Note about Our JFK PTO List-Serve</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear 8th Grade Families, if you would like to be removed from the JFK
PTO email updates, send us an “unsubscribe” email to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. The
Northampton High School PTO welcomes incoming families to subscribe to their
weekly e-newsletter. Visit the NHS PTO website at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://hamphigh-nhspto.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">hamphigh-nhspto.org</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and click the
subscribe button in the right navigation.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ASPEN Update Emails from JFK</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are not receiving JFK emails from Principal Wilson and the admin
team via ASPEN, contact Tammy Cook at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:tcook@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">tcook@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. The team has
been updating the system so families receive school communications.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK Yearbook Is Still On Sale!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Stay tuned for the details on pick up time and day. We will have extra
yearbooks available for purchase on pick-up day for $29 cash, or, by check made
out to <i>JFK Middle School</i>.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You can find the link to the NPS School Calendar </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUvFYYw4_0UUrNItAedEXUSuRiLIXgqU/view"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Volunteer with us in 2021!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK PTO seeks parent volunteers to help with tasks for the unique
upcoming school year. We will focus our efforts on fundraising support for
teachers as they strive to meet the needs posed by changes in response to
COVID-19. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you can help, send us an email at </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or sign up
online at: </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto1"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto1</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Student Competes in Online Scrabble Finals</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Jack Carpenter, a seventh grade student at JFK, made it to the final
match of an annual Scrabble tournament for players across North America in
grades 3 to 8 on May 31. Be sure to read the Gazette coverage </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.gazettenet.com/Scrabble-HG-060320-34576562"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. Congrats!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs and teacher grants at JFK. We accept donations
year-round!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! Boxtops also has an online app for
donations. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. Thank you, FSB, for
your generous support of our programs!</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please continue to check the NPS site </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/category/district-announcements/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for the latest
updates or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For city info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For statewide info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Leeds Elementary School PTO Online Auction is hosting an </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=20931"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">online auction</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. This
week-long event will allow you to bid on items from home.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Un sitio para promover y compartir información y actividades locales de
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hands of young Pioneer Valley readers in need during the stay-at-home advisory.
We strongly believe that in times of hardship, books are an important resource
that help lift up, educate, and inspire children. Titles will include those by
local authors and illustrators, in addition to those published by Interlink
Publishing and hand-picked by High Five Books. We are working directly with
resident services coordinators at the various housing sites across the Pioneer Valley
to match participating children’s ages with high-interest books that offer
entertainment, education, and parental relief during this crisis. Donate at:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/valley-book-rally"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://www.gofundme.com/f/valley-book-rally</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Arts Council is administering a COVID-19 Artist Relief Grant for all artists
and cultural producers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and who
contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Northampton, Florence, and Leeds. We
invite members of the community to donate to our artist relief fund via this
GoFundMe campaign. Donate </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/covid-19-artist-relief-fund?mc_cid=9eabcfeebb&mc_eid=b960943429"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Begins May 14 and you must submit your miles by June 12, 2020. Many
things may be closed or modified, but the sidewalks, bike paths and parks are
still open! There’s no better way to social distance you or your family than
going for a walk or hike around the neighborhood, following along to a workout
video, going for a bike ride, and receive a medal or certificate! Start anytime
but complete by June 12! More info </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonma.gov/2172/30665/Virtual-50K-Challenge?activeLiveTab=widgets#liveEditTab_versionsList"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Northampton Family Fourth Celebration, scheduled for June 27, 2020
at Look Memorial Park, has officially been rescheduled to next year on June 26,
2021. The Northampton Family Fourth Celebration Committee hopes that families
and community members are staying safe during this difficult time. We look
forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary together next June. For updates,
please visit our website at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptonfamilyfourth.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">northamptonfamilyfourth.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or email us at
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The census is online at: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://2020census.gov/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://2020census.gov</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. By law, your
responses cannot be used against you. Your census responses are safe and
secure. See our community’s response rate so far at:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F2020census.gov%2Fen%2Fresponse-rates.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2sQTWbx2sBGISiLfcrURvJZAd8mPyyZOzd1dfB24XabTe2w1Ih0R2SNqE&h=AT3h5oBNU4UHbc_bbHjGvMS54RwhznxeQpDYlRRJL6suWxd7MNaJ7y7azFMdAp668AfMIR1Tx5O0xxt-SDtAenQtFYY9yXdSI1OmHQjfhMRP72nC7QMVM3KWUBiGYkqOCdU3bnVDmoS-qQmTPcT94dzJpGr7zw8tF5SlHNg3G1Nn9vt2mnPLj1YME-H9tQKVrPOCjanf1goQPyYYru3lna2Hfij1CwnTOXDOwcsdjnADbJp0ws-TNTpg96PYFZWOtLeN7_5b9uVPGXpY8kFj2rXwqEolu7xMmGJlWFBCkCzBarM8zJHvaW2DRBxaaU-BJMAG2zeJ91Xku0rqIQ61TcKgOQXeQ-"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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JFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-29604648258256726832020-05-26T20:20:00.000-04:002020-05-26T20:20:08.825-04:00JFK PTO Update – May 26, 2020
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this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l1jfgCnsG7yzFQCOa_Rw5NNoV0c0p9VQ/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">May 25 letter</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We
hope this email finds you and your family well. We continue to prioritize the
well-being of our students and families, while providing learning opportunities
aligned with the state power standards and the JFK Remote Learning Plan. Please
let us know, or connect with your child’s school counselor if there is anything
we can do to help.</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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district, the return to school working groups continue to meet. The focus
of these teams is described in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4o7diRr6HA&feature=youtu.be"><span style="color: #1155cc;">NPS Reopening Framework Video</span></a> recently
shared by the Superintendent.</span></i></li>
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from lockers and classrooms, and for students to drop off school issued
supplies and materials can be found on the district website. We will also
share the detailed information through the PTO and team emails. The
schedule is organized by homeroom on the following dates:</span></i></li>
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information: only grade 8 students will return Chromebooks on their
designated drop off day. Grade 6 and 7 students will keep Chromebooks over
the Summer.</span></i></li>
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are currently planning ways to celebrate the end of the year for our
fantastic students, with a little something special for those amazing
eighth graders! More information to follow.</span></i></li>
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week, May 26–May 29, is remote <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Husky Spirit Week</span></a>! Please be sure to ask
your student about the activities and join in the fun. There will be
prizes drawn daily from those who participate and shout outs on our newly
launched social media pages: LINK To our New <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JFK-Middle-School-Northampton-MA-106507697745888/?modal=admin_todo_tour"><span style="color: #1155cc;">JFK Facebook Page</span></a> / Follow us at
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We
miss our wonderful students. You are all in our hearts. Be well and stay safe.</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1siuPXaA8eF8J168yHP2LjLfzxqGbTH5I/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">An updated letter
from JFK</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> as well as the letter in Spanish </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yvUEgcOs4yas9KpV6otVZFK9mfQBXpL_/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">sobre nuestro plan
de aprendizaje remoto</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> (April 28). The last
day of school will be June 15, 2020.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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
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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
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hasta el mediodía en los siguientes lugares: Hampshire Heights * Florence
Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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. For more
info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.growfoodnorthampton.com/covid-19-emergency-food-project/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">COVID-19 Emergency
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our next meeting will be held by Zoom on
Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7pm. Email </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for the link to join. This is the final meeting of the year!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">$29 check or cash will be accepted until
June 1st. Email Michelle Mallory to reserve your copy: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mmallory@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">mmallory@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
The books will be delivered to JFK in June, and we plan to have a pick up time
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Calendar </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUvFYYw4_0UUrNItAedEXUSuRiLIXgqU/view"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. Thank you FSB for
your generous support of our programs!</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Valley ADHD Parent Support Group will
be meeting virtually on Monday, June 1 from 6:30-8pm. Our guest speaker this
month is Rachael Goren, MPH,PsyD, clinical psychologist from Learning
Solutions, who will be joining us to speak about neuropsychological testing and
assessment and at-home accommodations. Please bring your questions! For Zoom
meeting link or more information, please contact </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:valleyadhdfamilies@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">valleyadhdfamilies@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.valleyadhd.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.valleyadhd.org/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Auction is hosting an </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=20931"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online auction</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
This week-long event will allow you to bid on your favorite items from home.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Needs Your Input!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Northampton Prevention Coalition has been a local youth substance abuse
prevention agency for over 10 years and we are at the end of our federal grant.
As we look to continue our work within the community it is important for us to
evaluate ourselves and see where we are succeeding and where we need to
improve. NPC has contracted with the Collaborative for Educational Services to
create a program evaluation for NPC. We first distributed this survey in 2015
at the end of our first federal Drug Free Communities grant cycle. As we near
the end of our second and final DFC grant, the time has come to re-evaluate
where we are and how we are doing. Please take a moment to complete and submit
this survey. Answers from parents, caregivers, students, teachers,
administrators, or any person or sector who we have ever collaborated with or
offered an event or training to are encouraged to participate. Include your
email if you want a chance to win a Big Y gift card. Some questions may not
apply to you; for those, reply “No opinion.” For all others tell us what you
think.</span></div>
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rallying to put books into the hands of young Pioneer Valley readers in need
during the stay-at-home advisory. We strongly believe that in times of
hardship, books are an important resource that help lift up, educate, and
inspire children. Titles will include those by local authors and illustrators,
in addition to those published by Interlink Publishing and hand-picked by High
Five Books. We are working directly with resident services coordinators at the
various housing sites across the Pioneer Valley to match participating
children’s ages with high-interest books that offer entertainment, education,
and parental relief during this crisis. Donate here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/valley-book-rally"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.gofundme.com/f/valley-book-rally</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Artist Relief Fund</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
Northampton Arts Council is administering a COVID-19 Artist Relief Grant for
all artists and cultural producers who have been financially impacted by
COVID-19 and who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Northampton, Florence,
and Leeds. We invite members of the community to donate to our artist relief
fund via this GoFundMe campaign. Donate </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/covid-19-artist-relief-fund?mc_cid=9eabcfeebb&mc_eid=b960943429"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Rec Virtual 50K Challenge: FREE to ALL AGES!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Begins May 14 and you must submit your
miles by June 12, 2020. Many things may be closed or modified, but the
sidewalks, bike paths and parks are still open! There’s no better way to social
distance you or your family than going for a walk or hike around the neighborhood,
following along to a workout video, going for a bike ride, and receive a medal
or certificate! Start anytime but complete by June 12! More info </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonma.gov/2172/30665/Virtual-50K-Challenge?activeLiveTab=widgets#liveEditTab_versionsList"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to support ServiceNet shelter staff.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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/
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Northampton Recovery Center is hosting
meetings online. Call 413-834-4127 or visit their Facebook page: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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for telephone meetings; </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=eb68461118&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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(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
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responses cannot be used against you. Your census responses are safe and
secure. See our community’s response rate so far at:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F2020census.gov%2Fen%2Fresponse-rates.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2sQTWbx2sBGISiLfcrURvJZAd8mPyyZOzd1dfB24XabTe2w1Ih0R2SNqE&h=AT3h5oBNU4UHbc_bbHjGvMS54RwhznxeQpDYlRRJL6suWxd7MNaJ7y7azFMdAp668AfMIR1Tx5O0xxt-SDtAenQtFYY9yXdSI1OmHQjfhMRP72nC7QMVM3KWUBiGYkqOCdU3bnVDmoS-qQmTPcT94dzJpGr7zw8tF5SlHNg3G1Nn9vt2mnPLj1YME-H9tQKVrPOCjanf1goQPyYYru3lna2Hfij1CwnTOXDOwcsdjnADbJp0ws-TNTpg96PYFZWOtLeN7_5b9uVPGXpY8kFj2rXwqEolu7xMmGJlWFBCkCzBarM8zJHvaW2DRBxaaU-BJMAG2zeJ91Xku0rqIQ61TcKgOQXeQ-"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Dear JFK Caregivers, </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Today’s the day! Not only is today
#GivingTuesday as well as Cinco de Mayo, it’s also <b>National Teacher Day</b>
and we are honoring our amazing team of JFK teachers and staff with a special
photo montage. Please have your students submit a thank you image to the Google
form link that we sent out.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Here are a few ideas they might choose to
include in their pictures:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Artwork, poems, props and/or personal messages of
appreciation to celebrate their teachers (individual and/or Teams)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Students should feel free to include this
hashtag: <b>#ThankJFKTeachers</b></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The deadline for submissions to the photo
montage is today Tuesday, May 5th. </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Students can only
submit ONE image. They will not be able to access the form more than
once. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Some other ideas that you or your student
may want to consider as an additional way to celebrate their teachers are:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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appreciation via email </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send a teacher a virtual award </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">On Thursday, your student can upload a #TBT of
their favorite teacher and thank them using #ThankJFKTeachers to social
media including our own JFK Middle School PTO. Here is a<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jfkmspto/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;">LINK
to our Facebook page</span></a>.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Don’t forget: May 4th-8th is <b>National Teacher
Appreciation Week</b>. </span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thank you so much for participating in
this collaboration to appreciate our wonderful JFK faculty and staff!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sincerely,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK ASK Student Ambassadors, JFK
Administration, and the JFK PTO</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">P.S. All of the links you need are the
blue and underlined hyperlinks in the message above. If you need any help,
please reach out to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jmanfredi@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">jmanfredi@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
(Ms. Manfredi)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">News and Updates:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">At the request of NPS, we’d like to share
with you </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1siuPXaA8eF8J168yHP2LjLfzxqGbTH5I/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">an updated letter
from JFK</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> as well as the letter in Spanish </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yvUEgcOs4yas9KpV6otVZFK9mfQBXpL_/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">sobre nuestro plan
de aprendizaje remoto</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Please continue to check the NPS site </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/category/district-announcements/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
for the latest updates or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">For city info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">For statewide info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Happy Lunch Hero Day! (May 1)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A very special proclamation for the School
Lunch Heroes who have been supporting so many families through this health
crisis. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://youtu.be/FbKaeIIU5ZQ?fbclid=IwAR1P0ZSHiqFzpnQay1irwGUP6OaoLnA9R_73j8W_FhX8V7M0SrQP6x2mrY4"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://youtu.be/FbKaeIIU5ZQ</span></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reminder: Meals for Children 18 or Younger</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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.</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The JFK Yearbook Is Still On Sale!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">$29 check or cash will be accepted until
June 1st. Email Michelle Mallory to reserve your copy: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mmallory@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">mmallory@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
The books will be delivered to JFK in June, and we plan to have a pick up time
and day.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020! </span><span id="docs-internal-guid-07af3bf4-7fff-09f9-679e-5dddcea03b46" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Thank you FSB for your generous support of our programs!</span></li>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear JFK Families,</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the request of NPS, we’d like to share
with you </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1siuPXaA8eF8J168yHP2LjLfzxqGbTH5I/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">an updated letter
from JFK</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. Key updates include:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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portal by next Monday, May 4. Grade reporting will follow the procedures
described in the Remote Learning Plan.</span></li>
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us to let grade eight students know that the Mayor’s Dance has been
cancelled. Though this decision is made with the best intentions for the
safety and health of our community, nonetheless, it is difficult to hear.
We are working on ways to recognize and celebrate the contributions and
successes of our students as we near the end of the year. We especially
want to honor our eighth graders. We are collaborating with students,
teachers, and community members to make some plans.</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Previous updates included:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Spanish language version (<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1td8FC42a1FEpC7Tppu4ycQrfcPiAYfwP/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Las recomendaciones de aprendizaje remoto</span></a>).
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19MA0GpBkiHeqoi4-7a04yN4UqNhB1CLh/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Attached</span></a> is a 5 minute video message from
Christa Chiarello highlighting the most important points of the plan.</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please continue to check the NPS site </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for the latest updates or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For city info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For statewide info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Letter from the Massachusetts Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education: </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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estudiantes mientras las escuelas están cerradas (</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgsVb027rzj0VgZ2Wh2xG5n2W4C78YXI/view?usp=sharing"><i><span style="color: #1155cc;">carta de DESE de 3/30/20</span></i></a><i>)</i></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tuesdays: 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11am-12pm at the following sites:
Hampshire Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Serán disponibles a las 11 de la mañana
hasta el mediodía en los siguientes lugares: Hampshire Heights * Florence Heights
* Meadowbrook Apartments</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MqWQm18G2Y6NHgPUyobvrfnNazodNHX2/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">COVID-19 Community
Food Distribution Project</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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.</span></li>
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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: <a href="https://www.growfoodnorthampton.com/covid-19-emergency-food-project/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">COVID-19 Emergency Food Project</span></a> </span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">$29 check or cash will be accepted until
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We are looking for a couple of parent
volunteers to help us host an awesome teacher appreciation day. Email us at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jffmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jffmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.The
JFK teachers say “hi” to you: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkPB4vibE8&feature=youtu.be"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkPB4vibE8&feature=youtu.be</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. This year we’re
hoping to get above 50 votes to receive support for our teacher grant programs.</span></li>
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(Tuesday, April 28 at 4pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Register HERE: or copy and paste into your
browser </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://mindingyourmind.org/TTQ-SPIFFY"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">mindingyourmind.org/TTQ-SPIFFY</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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is a presentation for parents focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on our
children. This forum will:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Identify the process of loss (prom and
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Presenters are Jon Mattleman, New England
Clinical Director from Minding Your Mind with support from Kristal Cleaver,
Director of Community Education from Clinical & Support Options. Minding
Your Mind provides mental health education to adolescents, teens and young
adults, parents and caregivers, teachers and school administrators with the
goal of ending the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with
mental health challenges and conditions. For more information: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.mindingyourmind.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.mindingyourmind.org</span></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">"Side-Effects May Include" Youth
Video Premiere (April 29 at 4pm)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, April 29 at
4pm to CELEBRATE the film premiere of </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZmDcj7WnjgargUBMx5qPbUwjutVTJ6ws/view"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Side Effects May
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positive and negative impacts of social media on teens. Register free HERE or
here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://collaborative.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdemhpzIrGNC_ovZ6n2V0CrT37zPRiMom"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">bit.ly/zoompremiere</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Talk with the 7 teen filmmakers from
Amherst Regional High School who spent their February break crafting, filming
and editing the video and an accompanying discussion guide for educators. Hear
about the youth-led process from program sponsors: SPIFFY Coalition, Community
Action Youth Programs, and local filmmaker and activist, Ali Pinschmidt. See
you on Wednesday at 4pm!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">City of Northampton Health Department
Seeks Face Covering Donations</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Northampton have partnered to streamline collections, to launder and package
donations, and to distribute face coverings to those in need. Face coverings
can be simple and homemade, made of cloth, fabric, or other soft or permeable
material without holes that cover the nose and mouth. For more info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=827"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=827</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> City of Northampton / Attn: COVID-19
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Northampton Recovery Center is hosting
meetings online. Call 413-834-4127 or visit their Facebook page: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for additional schedules and updates. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=ff1dee62b1&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.northamptonrecoverycenter.org</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Alcoholics Anonymous - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=5711eea30a&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://aa-intergroup.org/directory_telephone.php</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for telephone meetings; </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=eb68461118&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Recovery Dharma -</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=6ce4458651&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://recoverydharma.online/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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responses cannot be used against you. Your census responses are safe and
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JFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-86651588917898207722020-04-20T10:41:00.000-04:002020-04-20T10:41:08.246-04:00JFK PTO Update – April 20, 2020
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PTO Update – April 20, 2020</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the request of NPS, we’d like to share
with you an updated letter from JFK on the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h1q3wyhmMYLu0HHcY0CaJKm-Ief6NtjH/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Remote Learning Plan</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,
including the Spanish language version (</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1td8FC42a1FEpC7Tppu4ycQrfcPiAYfwP/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Las recomendaciones
de aprendizaje remoto</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">). </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please continue to check the NPS site </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for the latest updates or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For statewide info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For city info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://northamptonma.gov/2104/COVID-19-Coronavirus</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Letter from the Massachusetts Department
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estudiantes mientras las escuelas están cerradas (</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgsVb027rzj0VgZ2Wh2xG5n2W4C78YXI/view?usp=sharing"><i><span style="color: #1155cc;">carta de DESE de 3/30/20</span></i></a><i>)</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdMxbqiPBF2F0xLyWRLQPGIqocz9Cla4/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Community Resources</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Meals for Children 18 or Younger</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tuesdays: 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thursdays: 3 lunches and 3 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11am-12pm at the following sites:
Hampshire Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Los martes: 2 almuerzos y 2 desayunos</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Los jueves: 3 almuerzos y 3
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Serán disponibles a las 11 de la mañana
hasta el mediodía en los siguientes lugares: Hampshire Heights * Florence
Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MqWQm18G2Y6NHgPUyobvrfnNazodNHX2/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">COVID-19 Community
Food Distribution Project</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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.</span></li>
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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: <a href="https://www.growfoodnorthampton.com/covid-19-emergency-food-project/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">COVID-19 Emergency Food Project</span></a> </span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale. To place
an order, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Teacher Appreciation Day is May 5</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We are looking for a couple of parent
volunteers to help us host an awesome virtual teacher appreciation day. Email
us at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jffmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jffmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
The JFK teachers say “hi” to you: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkPB4vibE8&feature=youtu.be"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkPB4vibE8&feature=youtu.be</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. This year we’re
hoping to get above 50 votes to receive support for our teacher grant programs.</span></div>
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presentation for parents and caregivers, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on
our children. In a dynamic fashion, this talk will address:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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opportunity to ask questions and get concrete answers for practical steps they
can take in real time—who has time to wait?</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.mindingyourmind.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.mindingyourmind.org</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span>
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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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for additional schedules and updates.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=ff1dee62b1&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> www.northamptonrecoverycenter.org</span></a></span>
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413-586-5555. Greenfield CSO 413-774-5411. Holyoke BHN 413-532-8016.
Springfield BHN 413-733-6661</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://2020census.gov/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://2020census.gov</span></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear
JFK Families,</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At
the request of NPS, we’d like to share with you some updates in a letter from
the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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the 3/30/20 DESE updates <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a7-VOmQ3EP5uWHt3cySOzZf0oHnGVMP1/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc;">here</span></a>.</span></li>
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estudiantes mientras las escuelas están cerradas (</i><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgsVb027rzj0VgZ2Wh2xG5n2W4C78YXI/view?usp=sharing"><i><span style="color: #1155cc;">carta de DESE de 3/30/20</span></i></a><i>)</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdMxbqiPBF2F0xLyWRLQPGIqocz9Cla4/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Community Resources</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Meals
for Children 18 or Younger</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Beginning
Thursday 3/26/2020, 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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tuesdays:
2 lunches and 2 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thursdays:
3 lunches and 3 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">11am-12pm at the following sites:
Hampshire Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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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:</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Los
martes: 2 almuerzos y 2 desayunos</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Serán
disponibles a las 11 de la mañana hasta el mediodía en los siguientes lugares: Hampshire
Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please
continue to check the NPS site </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
for the latest updates or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For statewide info, visit: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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& INFO ONLINE </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Attention Grade 6 Families</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some of you may be experiencing difficulty
connecting to WiFi. Please contact IT services at (413) 587-1235 if you
continue to have difficulties.<b> </b></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK Yearbook Is On Sale (Order Online)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. The last
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK April PTO Online Meeting (4/7/20)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 7.
Stay tuned for info on how to meet with us online. If you can’t join us for
meetings, but still want to help us organize teacher appreciation in May,
please email us at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Student named Poetry Finalist</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Diana Ajjan, 7th grade English teacher
here at JFK Middle School, inspired her students by combining a study of Greek
Mythology with a ROW field trip to the Mill River. She submitted a batch of
wonderfully diverse poems to the annual ROW contest and Trey Rivera was chosen
as a Poetry Finalist. Read the poem </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/03/03/jfk-student-named-poetry-finalist/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK 7th Graders win PLTW Mass STEM Hub
Challenge</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/28/jfk-7th-graders-win-mass-stem-hub-challenge/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/28/jfk-7th-graders-win-mass-stem-hub-challenge/</span></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2019 Official Accountability Report -
Northampton</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As noted in the 2/27/20 edition of JFK
News that went home with students, the School Report Card is available </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=02100000&orgtypecode=5&"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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. </span></div>
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JFK Families,</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">At
the request of NPS, we’d like to share with you some updates in relation to </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdMxbqiPBF2F0xLyWRLQPGIqocz9Cla4/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">available community
resources</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">. 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.</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Meals
for Children 18 or Younger</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/food-services/</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Beginning
Thursday 3/26/2020, 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:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesdays:
2 lunches and 2 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursdays:
3 lunches and 3 breakfasts</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">11am-12pm at the following sites: Hampshire
Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 de sus casas. No
necesitas ser estudiante de las escuelas públicas de Northampton para
participar. Vamos a hacer alimentos disponibles 2 días por semana:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Los
martes: 2 almuerzos y 2 desayunos</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Los
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Serán
disponibles a las 11 de la mañana hasta el mediodía en los siguientes lugares:
Hampshire Heights * Florence Heights * Meadowbrook Apartments</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Please
continue to check the NPS site </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
for the latest updates or visit </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://twitter.com/npsdistrict</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">For statewide info, visit: </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">ACTIVITIES
& INFO ONLINE </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The JFK Yearbook Is On Sale (Order Online)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order
before 3/29 as the price increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is
4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK Student Named Poetry Finalist</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Diana Ajjan, 7th grade English teacher
here at JFK Middle School, inspired her students by combining a study of Greek
Mythology with a ROW field trip to the Mill River. She submitted a batch of
wonderfully diverse poems to the annual ROW contest and Trey Rivera was chosen
as a Poetry Finalist. Read the poem </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/03/03/jfk-student-named-poetry-finalist/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK 7th Graders win PLTW Mass STEM Hub
Challenge</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">2019 Official Accountability Report -
Northampton</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As noted in the 2/27/20 edition of JFK
News that went home with students, the School Report Card is available </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=02100000&orgtypecode=5&"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK April PTO Online Meeting (4/7/20)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 7.
Stay tuned for info on how to meet with us online. If you can’t join us for
meetings, but still want to help us organize teacher appreciation in May,
please email us at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. This year we’re
hoping to get above 50 votes to receive support for our teacher grant programs.</span></li>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">NHS senior uses 3D printer to aid hospital
workers</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.gazettenet.com/NHS-student-3D-prints-face-shields-33550568"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.gazettenet.com/NHS-student-3D-prints-face-shields-33550568</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Emergency Task Force on Coronavirus &
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Northampton Recovery Center Online
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.facebook.com/NRCrecovery/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
for additional schedules and updates.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=ff1dee62b1&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> www.northamptonrecoverycenter.org</span></a></span>
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for telephone meetings</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for online meetings </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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413-586-5555. Greenfield CSO 413-774-5411. Holyoke BHN 413-532-8016.
Springfield BHN 413-733-6661</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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securely online, by mail, or by phone. By law, your responses cannot be used
against you. Your census responses are safe and secure. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://2020census.gov/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://2020census.gov</span></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">At the request of NPS, we’d like to share
with you some updates in relation to Northampton Public Schools providing meals
starting Thursday. </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Beginning Thursday 3/19/2020, Northampton
Public Schools will be providing meals to school-aged children 18 or younger.
You do not need to be a student from the Northampton public school district to
participate. Meals will be available Monday through Friday from 11am-12pm. Read
more </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H6fw_xui82WoNq_yrA2tJPUXZkTPwLt6/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">En </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S9mlB9Z2iDrrYODsAVFCIQRFvan1PtQF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">español</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.
A partir del jueves, 19 de marzo de 2020, las Escuelas Públicas de Northampton
proporcionarán comidas a niños en edad escolar de 18 años o menos. No es
necesario ser estudiante del distrito escolar público de Northampton para
participar.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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continue to check the NPS site </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mayor
Narkewicz Declares a </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14776/Narkewicz-Declares-Local-State-of-Emergency---Coronavirus---March-16-2020-PDF?bidId="><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Local State of
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=789"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Changes at the
Department of Public Works</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Due to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Some of you may be experiencing difficulty
connecting to WiFi. We apologize for the inconvenience. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Please
contact IT services at (413) 587-1235 if you continue to have difficulties.<b> </b></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span>
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faculty member Michelle Mallory is helping to coordinate, will have a section
in the book featuring baby pictures of our 8th grade students. Families can
email a photo to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mmallory@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">mmallory@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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before 3/29 as the price increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Diana Ajjan, 7th grade English teacher
here at JFK Middle School, inspired her students by combining a study of Greek
Mythology with a ROW field trip to the Mill River. She submitted a batch of
wonderfully diverse poems to the annual ROW contest and Trey Rivera was chosen
as a Poetry Finalist. Read the poem </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/03/03/jfk-student-named-poetry-finalist/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK 7th Graders win PLTW Mass STEM Hub
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">2019 Official Accountability Report -
Northampton</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As noted in the 2/27/20 edition of JFK
News that went home with students, the School Report Card is available </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=02100000&orgtypecode=5&"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK April PTO Online Meeting (4/7/20)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 7 in
the JFK library. If you can’t join us for meetings, but still want to help us
organize teacher appreciation events, please email us at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.
Stay tuned for info on how to meet with us online.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops</span></a>! 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. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. This year we’re
hoping to get above 50 votes to receive support for our teacher grant programs.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NEED</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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called Northampton School Closure Working Group - join the group and there
are lots of opportunities to help - an awesome way to find out where to
help and what people need etc. </span></li>
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underlying health issues you can sign up to help through the Massachusetts
Medical Reserve Corps. They need both medical and non-medical volunteers.
The web site for more info is<a href="https://www.maresponds.org/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.maresponds.org/</span></a></span></li>
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remains in service and we are moving our food distribution outdoors.
Clients should expect to be served at their cars and will receive further
instructions when they arrive. Please click this <a href="https://www.northamptonsurvival.org/updates-and-information-for-the-northampton-survival-center-community-on-our-response-to-covid-19/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">link</span></a> for more specific information
addressing a variety of questions – for clients, volunteers, and concerned
community members.</span></li>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">COMMUNITY EVENTS </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Northampton Recovery Center Online
Resources</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The NRC staff, coaches and others will be
available by phone for those who would like continued peer support from home if
it is necessary for you to remain away from the center. We are also working on
the possibility of doing remote All Recovery Meetings from the Center. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=ff1dee62b1&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.northamptonrecoverycenter.org</span></a></span></div>
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<i><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Remote Recovery and Wellness Support
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for telephone meetings</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for online meetings </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Narcotics Anonymous -</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=58d4e4656d&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://virtual-na.org/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Marijuana Anonymous -</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=c739688873&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Recovery Dharma -</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=6ce4458651&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://recoverydharma.online/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Al-Anon -</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=c0eeea4a9f&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In the Rooms -</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonrecoverycenter.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62718aa8dd5dda27737ef1b38&id=5242ee0a84&e=0390ae2082"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.intherooms.com/home/category/community-and-meetings/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">SAMHSA National Helpline 800-662-4357</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Local Crisis Hotlines - Northampton CSO
413-586-5555. Greenfield CSO 413-774-5411. Holyoke BHN 413-532-8016.
Springfield BHN 413-733-6661</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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800-273-8255 </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Postponed</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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been postponed. More information to come.</span></li>
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at the Smith College Campus Center has been postponed. </span></li>
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the Adult Spelling Bee, scheduled for March 25, until this fall. More
information will follow. Go to the NEF <a href="http://northamptoneducation.org/spelling-bee/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">website</span></a> if you’d like to sponsor a
team. </span></li>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">April 1, 2020 Census Count: Everyone
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In mid March households will receive
materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Volunteer
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At
the request of NPS, we’d like to share with you the letter from NPS on actions
in response to COVID-19 and to remind you of the various postponements and
cancellations of community events. Please check online for the latest updates.</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IB5S59j2wLVLkIgpPvDVvLyeaREo-dxMo9nv71KahoM/edit"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Health Info Letter
on COVID-19</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> (Updated 3/10/20)</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Read more from NPS </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=783"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">City update memo
from Mayor Narkewicz</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">TODAY! March 13 - Half Day (Early Release)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">March 15 - JFK Spring Antique Show to
Benefit JFK Afterschool (Postponed)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">March 20 - Seventh Grade Dance (Postponed)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Calling All 8th Graders! Baby Pix Due for
Yearbook (TODAY!)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK yearbook, which our wonderful art
faculty member Michelle Mallory is helping to coordinate, will have a section
in the book featuring baby pictures of our 8th grade students. Families can
email a photo or send one in with their child. Deadline is Friday, March 13.
Emailing is preferred: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mmallory@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">mmallory@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Request for Extra Paint from the Art
Department</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK art department would gladly take
partial containers of latex house paint - any color - but especially shades of
white!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Afterschool Spring Antique Show
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The spring antique show to benefit the JFK
Afterschool Program has been postponed.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seventh Grade Dance on March 20</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> (Postponed)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Please
stay tuned for further info about events.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK Yearbook Is On Sale (Order by
March 29)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Student named Poetry Finalist</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Diana Ajjan, 7th grade English teacher
here at JFK Middle School, inspired her students by combining a study of Greek
Mythology with a ROW field trip to the Mill River. She submitted a batch of
wonderfully diverse poems to the annual ROW contest and Trey Rivera was chosen
as a Poetry Finalist. Read the poem </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/03/03/jfk-student-named-poetry-finalist/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK 7th Graders win PLTW Mass STEM Hub
Challenge</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/28/jfk-7th-graders-win-mass-stem-hub-challenge/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/28/jfk-7th-graders-win-mass-stem-hub-challenge/</span></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2019 Official Accountability Report -
Northampton</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As noted in the 2/27/20 edition of JFK
News that went home with students, the School Report Card is available </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=02100000&orgtypecode=5&"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
2020 MCAS Testing will take place between the dates of April 1-May 22.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Health Screenings for 8th Grade</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">During the month of March, the JFK nursing
staff will be providing interview-based screening for 8th grade students about
the use of alcohol and marijuana. SBIRT screening sessions will be included
with the regular 8th grade health screenings (hearing, vision & scoliosis).
They will be brief (5-10 minutes) and be conducted confidentially in private,
one-on-one sessions. A copy of the screening tool was mailed home on 2/14/20 to
parents/guardians for their review. Results of the SBIRT screening will <b>not </b>be
included in your student’s school record and parents will be notified if a
student is referred to Guidance for further intervention. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You have the right to opt your child out
of these screenings. Contact the JFK School Nurse, Karen Schiaffo, RN at
587-1488 or at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
if you wish to do so. Please indicate if you prefer that your child not
participate in SBIRT, hearing, vision, scoliosis or all of the screenings.
Additionally, students may choose not to answer any of the SBIRT screening
questions as it is voluntary. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Silverware Drive</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK is organizing a silverware collection
to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK April PTO Online Meeting (4/7/20)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 7 in
the JFK library. If you can’t join us for meetings, but still want to help us
organize teacher appreciation events, please email us at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Stay tuned for info on how to meet with us online if an in-person meeting is
not possible. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
We can accept Boxtop donations year-round as long as they are not expired.
Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> of 2020. This year we’re
hoping to get above 50 votes to receive support for our programs.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Second Annual Farm to School Summit:
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Farm to School Summit at the Smith College Campus Center has been postponed. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/farm-to-school/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/farm-to-school/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Spelling Bee: Postponed</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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event, the Adult Spelling Bee, scheduled for March 25, until this fall. More
information will follow. Go to the NEF </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptoneducation.org/spelling-bee/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">website</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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with us! Sign up here if you can help the JFK PTO this year: </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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faculty member Michelle Mallory is helping to coordinate, will have a section
in the book featuring baby pictures of our 8th grade students. Families can
email a photo or send one in with their child. Deadline is Friday, March 13.
Emailing is preferred: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mmallory@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">mmallory@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The spring antique show to benefit the JFK
Afterschool Program will be held in the JFK Cafeteria from 10am to 2pm on
Sunday, March 15. <b>Volunteers are needed to bake for a bake sale table or to
help us with staffing at any of the tables (lunch, raffle, bake sale,
admissions). </b>We would appreciate any assistance as we rely on our
fundraisers to fill in the gaps between cost and income. If you can help,
please contact Nancy Adamoyurka, Coordinator, JFK Afterschool Program at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:nadamoyurka@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">nadamoyurka@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to all the JFK families and staff who made our 6th grade leap year dance a huge
success! What fun to see the students hanging out, enjoying the photo booth,
and having fun in our marvelously decorated cafetorium. The Seventh Grade Dance
is on its way! With the help of the Student Council, the JFK PTO is hosting a
7th grade dance Friday, March 20 from 6:30-8pm in the JFK Cafetorium. DJ, photo
booth, & snacks included! More info included on our flyer </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xsS7Y8nhRUThmCeujKhCIRRHSyzZVXXU/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As
always, we need parent contributions such as snack donations and especially
chaperones! <b>Please sign up to help at our </b></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20202"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sign Up Genius
online</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> <b>Please consider
chaperoning especially if your student is not a 7th grade student. </b>(Sometimes
students don’t want their parents at the dance.) Chaperones are needed to cover
various areas, cafeteria doors, snack/beverage table and bathroom doors to make
sure students return to the cafeteria. We'll definitely find a great place for
you to hang out and keep an eye on the halls and doors while the kids have fun
with our super-experienced DJ and school staff. Thank you so much for your
help!!!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The JFK Yearbook Is On Sale (Order by
March 29)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As noted in the 2/27/20 edition of JFK
News that went home with students, the School Report Card is available </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=02100000&orgtypecode=5&"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
2020 MCAS Testing will take place between the dates of April 1-May 22.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">During the month of March, the JFK nursing
staff will be providing interview-based screening for 8th grade students about
the use of alcohol and marijuana. SBIRT screening sessions will be included
with the regular 8th grade health screenings (hearing, vision & scoliosis).
They will be brief (5-10 minutes) and be conducted confidentially in private,
one-on-one sessions. A copy of the screening tool was mailed home on 2/14/20 to
parents/guardians for their review. Results of the SBIRT screening will <b>not </b>be
included in your student’s school record and parents will be notified if a
student is referred to Guidance for further intervention. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You have the right to opt your child out
of these screenings. Contact the JFK School Nurse, Karen Schiaffo, RN at
587-1488 or at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
if you wish to do so. Please indicate if you prefer that your child not
participate in SBIRT, hearing, vision, scoliosis or all of the screenings.
Additionally, students may choose not to answer any of the SBIRT screening
questions as it is voluntary. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK is organizing a silverware collection
to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. Our next meeting will be April 7 in the JFK
library. If you can’t join us for meetings, but still want to help, email us at
</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
We can accept Boxtop donations year-round as long as they are not expired.
Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>. We’re looking forward to
attending this year’s ceremony on March 10 to have a chance of winning a $500
grant to help our school.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">TOMORROW! VINS 15th Annual Dog Show at NHS
(March 7)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The annual </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAUkJpUm9xd2VpRHRIYTE2QlU2Nzg1YlpndFdF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">VINS Dog Show</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
is Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. Snow date is Sunday, March 8. This is a great
fundraiser for Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc. You can read more on the
attached </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAUkJpUm9xd2VpRHRIYTE2QlU2Nzg1YlpndFdF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Free entry! Only dogs pay. Registration for dogs is $12 at the door ($5 for
non-competing dogs). Dogs compete for prizes like best fetcher, best hair, and
best smile. All dogs must be on a non-extending leash. Join us for awards,
raffle, food and fun. For more info, call (413) 587-1332 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:vinsvolunteer@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">vinsvolunteer@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/northamptonvins/events/vins-dog-show"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://sites.google.com/site/northamptonvins/events/vins-dog-show</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FBcZ2Nx4Gy8NMtTVqwOwxJ-A77LKBX48/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Next Strengthening
Families Program starts March 17</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A top-rated, free evidence-based program
that promotes family bonding and a love and limits model with certified
facilitators. For families of 10-14 year olds.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tickets are on sale for this year’s
Northampton High School musical, The Sound of Music (March 19-21). Go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4457454"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brown Paper Tickets</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
to buy your tickets today! (Remember that last year’s musical sold out.)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Second Annual Farm to School Summit (March
21)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Join us for the 2nd annual Northampton
Public Schools' Farm to School Summit at the Smith College Campus Center. Since
we last gathered, so much progress has been made to include student choice and
voice in decisions, incorporate more local items on the cafeteria menu, build a
District-wide Farm to School network, and bring programming up to the Middle
and High schools. This year's Summit will continue the momentum by
strengthening our network and focusing on students. Schedule: 8:30-9am:
gathering and refreshments. 9am-12pm: speakers, breakout groups, and
discussion. 12-1pm: Lunch. Childcare and lunch will be provided.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Who should attend? Students - Caregivers
and family members -Teachers, all grades - School administrators - Local
elected officials - Food service professionals- Anyone interested in connecting
students with healthy food; it doesn't matter if you are familiar with Farm to
School work. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At some point after registering, we'll
send a follow-up email with a few questions about reserving spots for childcare,
the age of your children, and your role in the community. Please stay tuned, as
we need that information for planning purposes. Thank you to the Northampton
Education Foundation and the USDA Farm to School grant program for their
support! </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/farm-to-school/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/farm-to-school/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Spelling Bee (March 25)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Northampton Education Foundation
Spelling Bee needs sponsors and teams of spellers! On March 25, NEF will hold
its beloved annual event, the Adult Spelling Bee, for the 20th time. Each year,
up to 40 teams composed of three adults, most in costume, vie for awards in
spelling, costume, and humor. Funds from the NEF Spelling Bee support our Small
Grants for Teachers program. Last year, NEF awarded $45,324 to fund 20 creative
and innovative grants. However, this was fewer than half of the 43 grant
proposals we received. Help us fund more grants this year by participating in
the Bee! Do you want to sponsor, but have no team? Do you have a team but no
sponsor? Email mrzinn88 at gmail.com and we’ll set you up! The registration fee
is $275.00 per team. We’ll recognize team sponsors in the following places:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> • NEF website and social media</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Go to the NEF </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://northamptoneducation.org/spelling-bee/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">website</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
to register or for more information.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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on Wednesday, March 25. All proceeds from the bake sale (and the Bee!) benefit
the Northampton Education Foundation. If you can bake, please email Jen
Dieringer at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">jendieringer at gmail dot com</span></span></div>
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Worker (CHW) from May to August 2020. The CHW classes will run for 12 weeks on
Wednesday nights from 4-8:30pm. This program is absolutely free of charge,
which includes free tuition, fees, and books. By the end of this program,
students will earn six college credits. The deadline to register is April 25th.
Individuals who are interested in this training must meet certain requirements.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">March 3 - Election Day at JFK / PTO
Meeting Postponed</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">March 5 - Spotlight at JFK for New
Families / JFK Jazz Band Performs</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">March 9 - Stand Up JFK Celebration for
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">March 12 - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/school-committee-meeting-calendar/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">NPS School Committee
Meeting</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> at JFK</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">March 13 - Half Day (Early Release)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">March 20 - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20202"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Seventh Grade Dance</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
(Save the Date! 6:30-8pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">April 22 - Report Cards</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">2020 Presidential Primary and Special
Municipal Election Information</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 Presidential Primary and Special
Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, March 3. Polls will be
open from 7am to 8pm at JFK. More info and specimen ballots on the city website
at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonma.gov/755/Elections"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://northamptonma.gov/755/Elections</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A Note from the Superintendent of Schools:
Budget Options</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">To view the presentation Superintendent
Dr. Provost shared at the Feb. 27th School Committee Meeting click </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/27/fy-21-first-view-budget/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">HERE</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more info on coverage of the budget
override on schools see the recent <i>Gazette</i> articles:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK March PTO Meeting Postponed</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. In March, because of the election on March 3,
our meeting will be postponed to April 7 in the library. But, if you can, feel
free to stop by and say hello at the JFK PTO table at the Spotlight event for
new families on March 5th. The JFK Jazz Band will play a brief concert to
introduce upcoming students to all the unique opportunities at JFK.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Special Announcement from NHS Girls Tennis
and Softball Teams (March 5)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The athletic department at NHS is
currently opening the high school spring sport program to 7th and 8th graders
at JFK middle school for both our high school girls tennis and girls softball
teams. We wish to encourage interested parents to attend the All-Sports night
at NHS at 6pm on Thursday and talk to the coaches about the upcoming season.
Registrations can be made online utilizing the following link:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/athletics/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/athletics/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK 7th Graders win PLTW Mass STEM Hub
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/28/jfk-7th-graders-win-mass-stem-hub-challenge/">http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/28/jfk-7th-graders-win-mass-stem-hub-challenge/</a></span></div>
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as well to JFK 6th grade teacher Emma Martin for the Grinspoon Excellence in
Teaching Award in the Early-Career Educator category. <a href="https://twitter.com/npsdistrict">Outstanding</a>! </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Calling All 8th Graders! Baby Pix Due for
Yearbook (March 13)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The yearbook, which our wonderful art
faculty member Michelle Mallory is helping to coordinate, will have a section
in the book featuring baby pictures of our 8th grade students. Families can
email a photo or send one in with their child. Deadline is Friday, March 13.
Emailing is preferred: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:mmallory@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">mmallory@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK Afterschool Spring Antique Show
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Celebrate the Equinox! (Seventh Grade
Dance on March 20)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thanks
to all the JFK families and staff who made our 6th grade leap year dance a huge
success! What fun to see the students hanging out, enjoying the photo booth,
and having fun in our marvelously decorated cafetorium. The Seventh Grade Dance
is on its way! With the help of the Student Council, the JFK PTO is hosting a
7th grade dance Friday, March 20 from 6:30-8pm in the JFK Cafetorium. DJ, photo
booth, & snacks included! More info included on our flyer </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xsS7Y8nhRUThmCeujKhCIRRHSyzZVXXU/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As
always, we need parent contributions such as snack donations and especially
chaperones! <b>Please sign up to help at our </b></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20202"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sign Up Genius
online</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> <b>Please consider
chaperoning especially if your student is not a 7th grade student. </b>(Sometimes
students don’t want their parents at the dance.) Chaperones are needed to cover
various areas, cafeteria doors, snack/beverage table and bathroom doors to make
sure students return to the cafeteria. We'll definitely find a great place for
you to hang out and keep an eye on the halls and doors while the kids have fun
with our super-experienced DJ and school staff. Thank you so much for your
help!!!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">2019 Official Accountability Report -
Northampton</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As noted in the 2/27/20 edition JFK News
that went home with students, the School Report Card is available </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=02100000&orgtypecode=5&"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.
2020 MCAS Testing will take place between the dates of April 1-May 22.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Cynthia Kelley is the Aspen coordinator
for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">During the month of March, the JFK nursing
staff will be providing interview-based screening for <b><u>8th grade students</u></b>
about the use of alcohol and marijuana. SBIRT screening sessions will be
included with the regular 8th grade health screenings (hearing, vision &
scoliosis). They will be brief (5-10 minutes) and be conducted confidentially
in private, one-on-one sessions. A copy of the screening tool was mailed home
on 2/14/20 to parents/guardians for their review. Results of the SBIRT
screening will <b>not </b>be included in your student’s school record and
parents will be notified if a student is referred to Guidance for further
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">You have the right to opt your child out
of these screenings. Contact the JFK School Nurse, Karen Schiaffo, RN at
587-1488 or at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
if you wish to do so. Please indicate if you prefer that your child not
participate in SBIRT, hearing, vision, scoliosis or all of the screenings.
Additionally, students may choose not to answer any of the SBIRT screening
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/">http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/02/26/dept-of-public-health-advisory/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
We can accept Boxtop donations year-round as long as they are not expired.
Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>. We’re looking forward to
attending this year’s ceremony on March 10 to have a chance of winning a $500
grant to help our school.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">VINS 15th Annual Dog Show at NHS
(Saturday, March 7)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The annual </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAUkJpUm9xd2VpRHRIYTE2QlU2Nzg1YlpndFdF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">VINS Dog Show</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
is Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. Snow date is Sunday, March 8. This is a great
fundraiser for Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc. You can read more on the
attached </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAUkJpUm9xd2VpRHRIYTE2QlU2Nzg1YlpndFdF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.
Free entry! Only dogs pay. Registration for dogs is $12 at the door ($5 for non-competing dogs). Dogs compete for prizes like best
fetcher, best hair, and best smile. All dogs must be on a non-extending leash.
Join us for awards, raffle, food and fun. For more info, call (413) 587-1332 or
email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:vinsvolunteer@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">vinsvolunteer@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/northamptonvins/events/vins-dog-show"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://sites.google.com/site/northamptonvins/events/vins-dog-show</span></a></span></div>
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Families Program starts March 17</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A top-rated, free evidence-based program
that promotes family bonding and a love and limits model with certified
facilitators. For families of 10-14 year olds.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tickets are on sale for this year’s
Northampton High School musical, The Sound of Music (March 19-21). Go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4457454"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brown Paper Tickets</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Second Annual Farm to School Summit (March
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Join us for the 2nd annual Northampton
Public Schools' Farm to School Summit at the Smith College Campus Center. Since
we last gathered, so much progress has been made to include student choice and
voice in decisions, incorporate more local items on the cafeteria menu, build a
District-wide Farm to School network, and bring programming up to the Middle
and High schools. This year's Summit will continue the momentum by
strengthening our network and focusing on students. Schedule: 8:30-9am:
gathering and refreshments. 9am-12pm: speakers, breakout groups, and
discussion. 12-1pm: Lunch. Childcare and lunch will be provided.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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and family members -Teachers, all grades - School administrators - Local
elected officials - Food service professionals- Anyone interested in connecting
students with healthy food; it doesn't matter if you are familiar with Farm to
School work. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">At some point after registering, we'll
send a follow-up email with a few questions about reserving spots for
childcare, the age of your children, and your role in the community. Please
stay tuned, as we need that information for planning purposes. Thank you to the
Northampton Education Foundation and the USDA Farm to School grant program for
their support! </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/farm-to-school/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/farm-to-school/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Spelling Bee (March 25)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Northampton Education Foundation
Spelling Bee needs sponsors and teams of spellers! On March 25, NEF will hold
its beloved annual event, the Adult Spelling Bee, for the 20th time. Each year,
up to 40 teams composed of three adults, most in costume, vie for awards in
spelling, costume, and humor. Funds from the NEF Spelling Bee support our Small
Grants for Teachers program. Last year, NEF awarded $45,324 to fund 20 creative
and innovative grants. However, this was fewer than half of the 43 grant proposals
we received. Help us fund more grants this year by participating in the Bee! Do
you want to sponsor, but have no team? Do you have a team but no sponsor? Email
mrzinn88 at gmail.com and we’ll set you up! The registration fee is $275.00 per
team. We’ll recognize team sponsors in the following places:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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offering FREE Core Competencies and Health Topics class for Community Health
Worker (CHW) from May to August 2020. The CHW classes will run for 12 weeks on
Wednesday nights from 4-8:30pm. This program is absolutely free of charge,
which includes free tuition, fees, and books. By the end of this program,
students will earn six college credits. The deadline to register is April 25th.
Individuals who are interested in this training must meet certain requirements.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">February 25 - Family Game Night at JFK
hosted by the School Council</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">February 28 - Sixth Grade Dance: </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20201"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Parent Volunteers
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
Sixth Grade Dance Is Almost Here! With the help of the Student Council, the JFK
PTO is planning two dances to liven up the winter months. The first dance will
be for <i>6th grade only</i> on Friday, February 28. The next dance will be for
7th grade on Friday, March 20. Both dances will be from 6:30-8pm in the JFK
Cafetorium. <u>Tickets will be on sale ahead of the dance on Wednesday Feb 26,
Thursday Feb 27, and Friday Feb 28 during 6th grade lunch.</u><i> No tickets
sold at the door! </i>More info is attached on our flyer </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TOp8eu_8kxFTsAuasMPExmiGwSNPgTCW/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We’ll
need lots of parent chaperones to help. Please sign up to help at our </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20201"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sign Up Genius
online</span></a></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>. </b>Our volunteer slots include ticket sales
(Wed, Thur, Fri at 6th grade lunch), water donation, seltzer donation, snack
donation, decorating, and chaperoning. Please consider chaperoning especially
if your student is not a 6th grade student. (Sometimes students don’t want
their parents at the dance!) Not sure if your student will come? We recommend
planning on buying a ticket just in case as no tickets are sold at the door for
safety’s sake.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">An evening of FUN playing BOARD GAMES. Try
your skill at CORN HOLE, CAN-JAM, TWISTER, and more. Faculty, staff,
caregivers, students & their siblings--ALL ARE WELCOME to join in the fun!
Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be available (for $1 or blue tickets). Blue
ticket RAFFLE for PRIZES! Student representatives from the ASK Team, Student
Council and Scrabble Club will help facilitate activities. Hosted by the JFK
School Council. Location: The JFK cafeteria (snow date, 2/26). More info </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sJSR2J7JWAm9ajXoNpW_9ZWdikzVf7C-/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Budget Survey</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear Caregivers: We enter this budget season
without knowing the outcome of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. As always,
we will advocate for the high priority needs of our schools. Obviously, we
would be able to address those needs more effectively with additional funding
from the override. We will plan for either outcome by preparing multiple budget
scenarios this year. As is always the case, we will solicit input from the
faculty, staff, students, and community members to help us determine priorities
for our budget planning. We invite you to share your thoughts by responding to
this survey which is posted on the district website and available directly at
this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXvSqHMuAuYrP_Th2IEbv7NnshbBlNDxtkUuEmoNiQj5HFg/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Sincerely, John Provost, Ed.D.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">During the month of March, the JFK nursing
staff will be providing interview-based screening for <b><u>8th grade students</u></b>
about the use of alcohol and marijuana. SBIRT screening sessions will be
included with the regular 8th grade health screenings (hearing, vision &
scoliosis). They will be brief (5-10 minutes) and be conducted confidentially
in private, one-on-one sessions. A copy of the screening tool was mailed home
on 2/14/20 to parents/guardians for their review. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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data consistently demonstrates that a small number of our students try alcohol,
marijuana and other drugs in middle school, and by the end of high school, many
more students report substance use. These screenings are an attempt to help
prevent students from starting to use substances, or intervene with early use.
Results of the SBIRT screening will <b>not </b>be included in your student’s
school record and parents will be notified if a student is referred to Guidance
for further intervention. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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of these screenings. Contact the JFK School Nurse, Karen Schiaffo, RN at
587-1488 or at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
if you wish to do so. Please indicate if you prefer that your child not
participate in SBIRT, hearing, vision, scoliosis or all of the screenings.
Additionally, students may choose not to answer any of the SBIRT screening
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to talk with your child about your expectations around use. For ideas on how to
begin these conversations, please visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonprevents.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.northamptonprevents.org</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
or refer to the <i>Family Checkup</i> resources at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/family-checkup"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.drugabuse.gov/family-checkup</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
Together, schools and parents CAN make a difference in the lives of our youth.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 28, but we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. </span></div>
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benefit JFK Middle School using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or
log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Stay tuned for more info on our dances,
spring teacher appreciation fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can
help with any of these events, join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings
are usually held the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. In March, because
of the election on March 3, our meeting will be postponed to April 7. But, be
sure to stop by and say hello at the JFK PTO table at Spotlight on March 5th.
If you can’t attend the meeting but can help at other times, email us and let
us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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graduation for 8th grade in June? We need folks to help organize our event in
Look Park. Please email </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and let us know. We need someone to coordinate venue, food, and decorations for
a fun day in the sun. Thanks!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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COMMUNITY team at Smith College- Spring 2020! REGISTRATION IS OPEN</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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(twice weekly) after-school program led by trained coaches who lead small teams
through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions,
activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in
6th-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and
establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Each season
culminates with a Girls on the Run 5K event. Learn more on the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvARmhfQkNNdHQ3anVVWkxPZHRYUjZldk1TUTM4/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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longest running community winter arts series in the country. Our upcoming
events include</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonartscouncil.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17bb46fe24861f137663b3d8d&id=cf42331e73&e=b960943429"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Bachata Academy DREAM Project Performance</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,
which is a live introduction to Bachata, a genre of folk music and dance from
the Dominican Republic, featuring Grammy-nominated musicians Martires de Leon
and Abel Martinez taking place at the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33
Hawley Street.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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February 24)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Cafeteria), 20 Florence St., Leeds (Ward 7). Mayor David J. Narkewicz invites
Northampton residents to join him to discuss how the March 3, 2020, Proposition
2½ Override ballot question question will allow the city to renew its fiscal
stability plan after 7 years and preserve its vital city services and excellent
schools. More info here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override</span></a></span></div>
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for info on a free community event coming up in Amherst. Monday, February 24.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Commemorating the Career of Gwen Agna</span></b></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
(Tuesday, February 25) 6pm at Edwards Church, 297 Main St, Northampton. Free
and Open to All. Young People Welcome. Free Childcare Available. Traducción
simultánea en español disponible. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.umass.edu/history/agna-prashad"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.umass.edu/history/agna-prashad</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Area Pediatrics (March 1)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Parenting an ADHD Child or Teen” with Sharon Saline, PsyD and Jonathan Schwab,
MD. March 1st from 4pm to 5:30pm. This workshop is intended to help parents of
children of any age who have, or might have, a diagnosis of ADHD. Dr. Sharon
Saline will discuss concrete parenting methods which can lead to greater
success in both school and life as written in her recent book, “What Your ADHD
Child Wishes You Knew”. For more information, see this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.napeds.com/docs/Workshop%20poster%202019-2020.pdf"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
or contact </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:sharon@drsharonsaline.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">sharon@drsharonsaline.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Copies of Dr. Saline’s will be available for purchase. Enrollment is limited.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Override Vote (March 3)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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JFK. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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(Saturday, March 7)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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has been scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. Snow date is Sunday,
March 8. This is a great fundraiser for Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc.
You can read more on the attached </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAUkJpUm9xd2VpRHRIYTE2QlU2Nzg1YlpndFdF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Free entry! Only dogs pay. Registration for dogs is $8 before February 28 and
$12 at the door ($5 for non-competing dogs). Dogs compete for prizes like best
fetcher, best hair, and best smile. All dogs must be on a non-extending leash.
Join us for awards, raffle, food and fun. For more info, call (413) 587-1332 or
email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:vinsvolunteer@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">vinsvolunteer@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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SHOW KINDNESS BY...” This year’s contest is open for online and mailed entries
until March 13 at 8pm PST. Download instructions and entry form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Spelling Bee needs sponsors and teams of spellers! On March 25, NEF will hold
its beloved annual event, the Adult Spelling Bee, for the 20th time. Each year,
up to 40 teams composed of three adults, most in costume, vie for awards in
spelling, costume, and humor. Funds from the NEF Spelling Bee support our Small
Grants for Teachers program. Last year, NEF awarded $45,324 to fund 20 creative
and innovative grants. However, this was fewer than half of the 43 grant
proposals we received. Help us fund more grants this year by participating in
the Bee! Do you want to sponsor, but have no team? Do you have a team but no
sponsor? Email mrzinn88 at gmail.com and we’ll set you up! The registration fee
is $275.00 per team. We’ll recognize team sponsors in the following places:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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DATES </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">February 17-21 - No School (Enjoy your
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Grade Dance on February 28)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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help of the Student Council, the JFK PTO is planning two dances to liven up the
winter months. The first dance will be for <i>6th grade only</i> on Friday,
February 28. The next dance will be for 7th grade on Friday, March 20. Both
dances will be from 6:30-8pm in the JFK Cafetorium. <i>Tickets will be on sale
ahead of the dance on Wednesday Feb 26, Thursday Feb 27, and Friday Feb 28
during 6th grade lunch. No tickets sold at the door! </i>More info is attached
on our flyer </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TOp8eu_8kxFTsAuasMPExmiGwSNPgTCW/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We’ll
need lots of parent chaperones to help. Please sign up to help at our </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20201"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sign Up Genius
online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. Our volunteer slots include ticket sales
(Wed, Thur, Fri at 6th grade lunch), water donation, seltzer donation, snack
donation, decorating, and chaperoning. Please consider chaperoning especially
if your student is not a 6th grade student. (Sometimes students don’t want
their parents at the dance!) Not sure if your student will come? We recommend
planning on buying a ticket just in case as no tickets are sold at the door for
safety’s sake.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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week! Order the wrong size and need to exchange? Send us an email at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
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your skill at CORN HOLE, CAN-JAM, TWISTER, and more. Faculty, staff,
caregivers, students & their siblings--ALL ARE WELCOME to join in the fun!
Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be available (for $1 or blue tickets). Blue
ticket RAFFLE for PRIZES! Student representatives from the ASK Team, Student
Council and Scrabble Club will help facilitate activities. Hosted by the JFK
School Council. Location: The JFK cafeteria (snow date, 2/26). More info </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sJSR2J7JWAm9ajXoNpW_9ZWdikzVf7C-/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear Caregivers: We enter this budget
season without knowing the outcome of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. As
always, we will advocate for the high priority needs of our schools. Obviously,
we would be able to address those needs more effectively with additional
funding from the override. We will plan for either outcome by preparing
multiple budget scenarios this year. As is always the case, we will solicit
input from the faculty, staff, students, and community members to help us
determine priorities for our budget planning. We invite you to share your
thoughts by responding to this survey which is posted on the district website
and available directly at this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXvSqHMuAuYrP_Th2IEbv7NnshbBlNDxtkUuEmoNiQj5HFg/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Sincerely, John Provost, Ed.D.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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nursing staff will be conducting annual health screenings for 6th and 7th grade
students. Letters went home in backpack mail on January 16. These screenings
consist of checking backs for 6th graders and checking backs, heights and
weights for 7th graders. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be
notified. Otherwise, you will not hear from the Health Office. If your child
has had a physical within the last 6 months and the provider has documented these
exams, your student can be excused from the screening. Please provide a copy of
this physical as soon as possible. You also have the right to opt your child
out of this screening. If you prefer to do this, please contact Karen Schiaffo,
JFK School Nurse via phone at 413-587-1488 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 28, but we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
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benefit JFK Middle School using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or
log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></div>
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spring teacher appreciation fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can
help with any of these events, join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings
are usually held the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. In March, because
of the election on March 3, our meeting will be postponed to April 7. But, be
sure to stop by and say hello at the JFK PTO table at Spotlight on March 5th.
If you can’t attend the meeting but can help at other times, email us and let
us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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COMMUNITY team at Smith College- Spring 2020! REGISTRATION IS OPEN</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Girls on the Run is a unique 10 week
(twice weekly) after-school program led by trained coaches who lead small teams
through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions,
activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in
6th-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and
establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Each season
culminates with a Girls on the Run 5K event. Learn more on the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvARmhfQkNNdHQ3anVVWkxPZHRYUjZldk1TUTM4/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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longest running community winter arts series in the country. Our upcoming
events include </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonartscouncil.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17bb46fe24861f137663b3d8d&id=bb1e5a857a&e=b960943429"><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Blank - An Original
Solo Play About the Truths of Adoption and Identity</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
at the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley Street,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonartscouncil.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17bb46fe24861f137663b3d8d&id=ad2ab72309&e=b960943429"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">KidsBestFest 2020</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">: A Film Festival for
Kids and Their Adults and</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonartscouncil.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17bb46fe24861f137663b3d8d&id=72360afb49&e=b960943429"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Back to the Baystate</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> a
one-of-a-kind event that features performances and stories from legendary Bay
State era musicians paired with archived audio/video excerpts at the Academy of
Music Theatre. This year we added another show,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://northamptonartscouncil.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17bb46fe24861f137663b3d8d&id=cf42331e73&e=b960943429"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #007c89; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Bachata Academy DREAM Project Performance</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,
which is a live introduction to Bachata, a genre of folk music and dance from
the Dominican Republic, featuring Grammy-nominated musicians Martires de Leon
and Abel Martinez taking place at the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33
Hawley Street.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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February 24)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Cafeteria), 20 Florence St., Leeds (Ward 7). Mayor David J. Narkewicz invites
Northampton residents to join him to discuss how the March 3, 2020, Proposition
2½ Override ballot question question will allow the city to renew its fiscal
stability plan after 7 years and preserve its vital city services and excellent
schools. More info here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override</span></a></span></div>
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for info on a free community event coming up in Amherst. Monday, February 24.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Commemorating the Career of Gwen Agna</span></b></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
(Tuesday, February 25) 6pm at Edwards Church, 297 Main St, Northampton. Free
and Open to All. Young People Welcome. Free Childcare Available. Traducción
simultánea en español disponible. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.umass.edu/history/agna-prashad"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.umass.edu/history/agna-prashad</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Override Vote (March 3)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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JFK. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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(Saturday, March 7)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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has been scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. Snow date is Sunday,
March 8. This is a great fundraiser for Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc.
You can read more on the attached </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAUkJpUm9xd2VpRHRIYTE2QlU2Nzg1YlpndFdF/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Free entry! Only dogs pay. Registration for dogs is $8 before February 28 and
$12 at the door ($5 for non-competing dogs). Dogs compete for prizes like best
fetcher, best hair, and best smile. All dogs must be on a non-extending leash.
Join us for awards, raffle, food and fun. For more info, call (413) 587-1332 or
email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:vinsvolunteer@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">vinsvolunteer@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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until March 13 at 8pm PST. Download instructions and entry form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Spelling Bee needs sponsors and teams of spellers! On March 25, NEF will hold
its beloved annual event, the Adult Spelling Bee, for the 20th time. Each year,
up to 40 teams composed of three adults, most in costume, vie for awards in
spelling, costume, and humor. Funds from the NEF Spelling Bee support our Small
Grants for Teachers program. Last year, NEF awarded $45,324 to fund 20 creative
and innovative grants. However, this was fewer than half of the 43 grant
proposals we received. Help us fund more grants this year by participating in
the Bee! Do you want to sponsor, but have no team? Do you have a team but no
sponsor? Email mrzinn88 at gmail.com and we’ll set you up! The registration fee
is $275.00 per team. We’ll recognize team sponsors in the following places:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">February 14 - BoxTops Due for Spring Funds
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Student Council, the JFK PTO is planning two dances to liven up the winter
months. The first dance will be for <i>6th grade only</i> on Friday, February
28. The next dance will be for 7th grade on Friday, March 20. Both dances will
be from 6:30-8pm in the JFK Cafetorium. Info on ticket sales is attached on our
flyer </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TOp8eu_8kxFTsAuasMPExmiGwSNPgTCW/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We’ll
need lots of parent chaperones to help. Please sign up to help at our </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-20201"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sign Up Genius
online</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. Our volunteer slots include ticket sales
(Tues, Wed, Thur at 6th grade lunch), water donation, seltzer donation, snack
donation, decorating, and chaperoning. Please consider chaperoning especially
if your student is not a 6th grade student. (Sometimes students don’t want
their parents at the dance!) Not sure if your student will come? We recommend
buying a ticket just in case as no tickets are sold at the door as a safety
precaution.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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week! Order the wrong size and need to exchange? Send us an email at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and hopefully we can help. We ordered a few extra sizes just in case. And we’ll
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Family Game Night! (Tuesday, 2/25
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">An evening of FUN playing BOARD GAMES. Try
your skill at CORN HOLE, CAN-JAM, TWISTER, and more. Faculty, staff,
caregivers, students & their siblings--ALL ARE WELCOME to join in the fun!
Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be available (for $1 or blue tickets). Blue
ticket RAFFLE for PRIZES! Student representatives from the ASK Team, Student
Council and Scrabble Club will help facilitate activities. Hosted by the JFK
School Council. Location: the JFK cafeteria (snow date, 2/26). More info </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sJSR2J7JWAm9ajXoNpW_9ZWdikzVf7C-/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear Caregivers: We enter this budget
season without knowing the outcome of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. As
always, we will advocate for the high priority needs of our schools. Obviously,
we would be able to address those needs more effectively with additional
funding from the override. We will plan for either outcome by preparing
multiple budget scenarios this year. As is always the case, we will solicit
input from the faculty, staff, students, and community members to help us
determine priorities for our budget planning. We invite you to share your
thoughts by responding to this survey which is posted on the district website
and available directly at this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXvSqHMuAuYrP_Th2IEbv7NnshbBlNDxtkUuEmoNiQj5HFg/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
Sincerely, John Provost, Ed.D.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">During the next two months, the JFK
nursing staff will be conducting annual health screenings for 6th and 7th grade
students. Letters went home in backpack mail on January 16. These screenings
consist of checking backs for 6th graders and checking backs, heights and
weights for 7th graders. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be
notified. Otherwise, you will not hear from the Health Office. If your child
has had a physical within the last 6 months and the provider has documented these
exams, your student can be excused from the screening. Please provide a copy of
this physical as soon as possible. You also have the right to opt your child
out of this screening. If you prefer to do this, please contact Karen Schiaffo,
JFK School Nurse via phone at 413-587-1488 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and “yearbook”
in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 14, and we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></div>
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benefit JFK Middle School using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or
log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Stay tuned for more info on our dances,
spring teacher appreciation fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can
help with any of these events, join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings
are usually held the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. In March, because
of the election on March 3, our meeting will be postponed to April 7. But, be
sure to stop by and say hello at the JFK PTO table at Spotlight on March 5th.
If you can’t attend the meeting but can help at other times, email us and let
us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">NHS Funktionlust Improv LIVE! TONIGHT,
February 7 at 7pm </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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troupe Funktionlust returns to the NHS Black Box Theater for another always
funny, always family-friendly night of improv. Admission is $5 at the door.
Doors open at 6:45pm. Seating is limited. Funktionlust is now in its 15th year
at NHS. They are spontaneous, creative and funny. Bring your ideas and objects
for props! Then enjoy what these talented improvers can do. Tickets are $5 and
sold only at the door. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Bake sale too, maybe!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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COMMUNITY team at Smith College- Spring 2020! REGISTRATION IS OPEN</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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(twice weekly) after-school program led by trained coaches who lead small teams
through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions,
activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in
6th-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and
establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Each season
culminates with a Girls on the Run 5K event. Learn more on the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvARmhfQkNNdHQ3anVVWkxPZHRYUjZldk1TUTM4/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">flyer</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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longest running community winter arts series in the country. The Northampton
Arts Council Presents, as part of Four Sundays in February, a 32 piece live
Orchestra featuring the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonartscouncil.org/2019/11/overtures-and-arias-ya-heard-featuring.html?mc_cid=c8f293b3ad&mc_eid=b960943429"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Panopera Orchestra </span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">and
soloists in a concert playing a variety of operatic favorites. Two hours of
music by Mozart, Bizet, Donizetti, Verdi, Purcell and Wagner, featuring
Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Sandra Piques Eddy as Carmen. When: Saturday,
February 8th – 2:00 PM Showtime, Doors Open at 1:30PM. Where: Sweeney Hall at
Sage Hall-Smith College, 144 Green Street Northampton, MA 01063.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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How Can Parents and Medical Providers Help (Sunday, February 9)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Northampton Area Pediatrics with Jonathan Schwab, MD from 4-5:30pm at 193
Locust St., Northampton.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Northampton residents to join him on the following dates and times to discuss
how the March 3, 2020, Proposition 2½ Override ballot question question will
allow the city to renew its fiscal stability plan after 7 years and preserve
its vital city services and excellent schools. More info here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override</span></a></span></div>
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Elementary School (in the Gymnasium), 498 Ryan Rd., Florence (Ward 6)</span></li>
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School (in the Cafeteria), 20 Florence St., Leeds (Ward 7)</span></li>
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SHOW KINDNESS BY...” Friendship, smiles, thank yous, and hugs. But kindness is
so much more than just being nice. This year’s theme invites you to tell us how
you show kindness. Is it by helping around your home? Volunteering in your
community’s green space? Maybe it’s comforting someone who’s down, or picking
up trash in the park. However you define it, let us know how you bring a little
bit more kindness into the world. Take your ideas and bring them to life in
your doodle! This year’s contest is open for online and mailed entries until March
13 at 8pm PST. Download instructions and entry form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">February 4 - JFK PTO Meeting in JFK
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Stay tuned for info on our winter raffle
calendar sales, 6th and 7th grade dances, spring teacher appreciation
fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can help with any of these events,
join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month, and our next meeting is scheduled for February 4 from
6-7pm in the JFK Library. If you can’t attend the meeting but can help at other
times, email us and let us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save the dates! With the help of the
Student Council, the JFK PTO is planning two dances to liven up the winter
months. The first dance with be for 6th grade only on Friday, February 28. The
next dance will be for 7th graders on Friday, March 20. Both dances will be
from 6:30-8pm in the JFK Cafetorium. Info on ticket sales will be coming home
soon, and we’ll need lots of parent chaperones to help.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spirit wear orders are in and should be
going home next Monday or Tuesday. Order the wrong size and need to exchange?
Send us an email at </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
and hopefully we can help. We ordered a few extra sizes just in case. And be
sure to rock your new spirit wear at movie night!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Dear Caregivers: We enter this budget
season without knowing the outcome of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. As
always, we will advocate for the high priority needs of our schools. Obviously,
we would be able to address those needs more effectively with additional
funding from the override. We will plan for either outcome by preparing
multiple budget scenarios this year. As is always the case, we will solicit
input from the faculty, staff, students, and community members to help us
determine priorities for our budget planning. We invite you to share your
thoughts by responding to this survey which is posted on the district website
and available directly at this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXvSqHMuAuYrP_Th2IEbv7NnshbBlNDxtkUuEmoNiQj5HFg/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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nursing staff will be conducting annual health screenings for 6th and 7th grade
students. Letters went home in backpack mail on January 16. These screenings
consist of checking backs for 6th graders and checking backs, heights and
weights for 7th graders. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be
notified. Otherwise, you will not hear from the Health Office. If your child
has had a physical within the last 6 months and the provider has documented
these exams, your student can be excused from the screening. Please provide a
copy of this physical as soon as possible. You also have the right to opt your
child out of this screening. If you prefer to do this, please contact Karen
Schiaffo, JFK School Nurse via phone at 413-587-1488 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27.
To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price
increases to $29 after that. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 14, and we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">With the help of your donations, the JFK
PTO is able to support teacher grant requests for special equipment to make the
classroom experience better, or, in this case, more delicious. With the help of
the PTO last year, our wonderful Family and Consumer Science teacher was able
to purchase Waffle Makers and Electric Griddles. Students make not only waffles
but have done cookies and cinnamon rolls with this equipment. Students learn
the basics of measuring and love the end result. The equipment in the Family
and Consumer Science room is also used in the afterschool programs and other
functions that students have access to. Just </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">a small donation</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
goes a long way at JFK!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Silver Chord Bowl, in its 36th year,
is the oldest and most respected collegiate a cappella showcase in the region,
hosted in John M. Greene Hall on the Smith College campus. This year’s event
will begin with a performance by Northampton High School’s very own
Northamptones, followed by performances by 6 groups from colleges and
universities around the Northeast. This year we will see the Dartmouth Aires,
Berklee Upper Structure, Skidmore Dynamics, Ithacappella, the UMass Doo Wop
Shop and Smith College Groove. The Silver Chord Bowl 2020 will be hosted by
Smith College President Kathleen McCartney, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz,
and Steve Sanderson of the Northampton Arts Council.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Showtime, Doors Open at 1:30PM</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Where: John M. Greene Hall-Smith College,
60 Elm Street Northampton, MA 01060</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Tickets: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://silverchordbowl.brownpapertickets.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://silverchordbowl.brownpapertickets.com/</span></a></span>
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for info on two free community events coming up in Amherst. Monday, February 3
and 24.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mayor David J. Narkewicz invites
Northampton residents to join him on the following dates and times to discuss
how the March 3, 2020, Proposition 2½ Override ballot question question will
allow the city to renew its fiscal stability plan after 7 years and preserve
its vital city services and excellent schools. More info here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override</span></a></span></div>
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Center (in the Main Room), 90 Park St., Northampton (Ward 5)</span></li>
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(in the Coolidge Museum), 20 West St., Northampton (Ward 4)</span></li>
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(in the Coolidge Museum), 20 West St., Northampton (Ward 4)</span></li>
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Elementary School (in the Gymnasium), 498 Ryan Rd., Florence (Ward 6)</span></li>
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School (in the Cafeteria), 20 Florence St., Leeds (Ward 7)</span></li>
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February 7 at 7pm </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">On Friday, February 7, the NHS Improv
troupe Funktionlust returns to the NHS Black Box Theater for another always
funny, always family-friendly night of improv. Admission is $5 at the door.
Doors open at 6:45pm. Seating is limited. Funktionlust is now in its 15th year
at NHS. They are spontaneous, creative and funny. Bring your ideas and objects
for props! Then enjoy what these talented improvers can do. Tickets are $5 and
sold only at the door. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Bake sale too, maybe!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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How Can Parents and Medical Providers Help (Sunday, February 9)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Free parenting workshop sponsored by
Northampton Area Pediatrics with Jonathan Schwab, MD from 4-5:30pm at 193
Locust St., Northampton.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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plus a $30 US Lacrosse membership, which is required for each player. Teams
continue to be registered by age (U10, U12, U14) rather than by grade. More
information </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonlacrosse.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Override Vote (March 3)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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JFK. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save the Date! The annual VINS Dog Show
has been scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. This is a great
fundraiser for Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc. More info coming soon.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This year’s Doodle for Google theme is: “I
SHOW KINDNESS BY...” Friendship, smiles, thank yous, and hugs. But kindness is
so much more than just being nice. This year’s theme invites you to tell us how
you show kindness. Is it by helping around your home? Volunteering in your
community’s green space? Maybe it’s comforting someone who’s down, or picking
up trash in the park. However you define it, let us know how you bring a little
bit more kindness into the world. Take your ideas and bring them to life in
your doodle! This year’s contest is open for online and mailed entries until
March 13 at 8pm PST. Download instructions and entry form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tickets are on sale for this year’s
Northampton High School musical, The Sound of Music (March 19-21). Go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4457454"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brown Paper Tickets</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In mid March households will receive
materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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
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DATES </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">January 29 - NEW DATE! Snow Sculpture
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A night of snow, hot chocolate, and
cookies! 6-6:30pm Snow Sculpture Contest: Come create a snow sculpture with
your family. Each team needs at least one adult. Bring props or anything else
to make your sculpture stand out. 6:45-7:30pm: Judging, hot chocolate bar, and
cookies. There will be a grand prize of a $150 PINZ gift card for a family
night out. Smaller prizes for runner-ups. Use your blue tickets to buy hot
chocolate and cookies. Sign up for the sculpture contest by returning the
registration form that went home to the main office by January 28.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Stay tuned for info on our winter raffle
calendar sales, 6th and 7th grade dances, spring teacher appreciation
fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can help with any of these events,
join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings are usually held the first
Tuesday of the month, and our next meeting is scheduled for February 4 from
6-7pm in the JFK Library. If you can’t attend the meeting but can help at other
times, email us and let us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JFK Movie Night on February 6 (Doors Open
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Save the dates! With the help of the
Student Council, the JFK PTO is planning two dances to liven up the winter
months. The first dance with be for 6th grade only on Friday, February 28. The
next dance will be for 7th graders on Friday, March 20. Both dances will be
from 6:30-8pm in the JFK Cafetorium. Info on ticket sales will be coming home
soon, and we’ll need lots of parent chaperones to help.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spirit wear orders are in and as soon as
the items are back from the printers, we will let you know. Order the wrong
size and need to exchange? Send us an email and hopefully we can help. We
ordered a few extra sizes in case.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Budget Survey</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dear Caregivers: We enter this budget
season without knowing the outcome of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. As
always, we will advocate for the high priority needs of our schools. Obviously,
we would be able to address those needs more effectively with additional
funding from the override. We will plan for either outcome by preparing
multiple budget scenarios this year. As is always the case, we will solicit
input from the faculty, staff, students, and community members to help us
determine priorities for our budget planning. We invite you to share your
thoughts by responding to this survey which is posted on the district website
and available directly at this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXvSqHMuAuYrP_Th2IEbv7NnshbBlNDxtkUuEmoNiQj5HFg/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.
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for NPS. Learn more about how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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nursing staff will be conducting annual health screenings for 6th and 7th grade
students. Letters went home in backpack mail on January 16. These screenings
consist of checking backs for 6th graders and checking backs, heights and
weights for 7th graders. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be
notified. Otherwise, you will not hear from the Health Office. If your child
has had a physical within the last 6 months and the provider has documented
these exams, your student can be excused from the screening. Please provide a
copy of this physical as soon as possible. You also have the right to opt your
child out of this screening. If you prefer to do this, please contact Karen
Schiaffo, JFK School Nurse via phone at 413-587-1488 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any
time during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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To place an order, send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in
an envelope to school with your student’s name and homeroom number and
“yearbook” in the memo line. Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and click “place an order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price increases
to $29 after that date. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 14, and we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
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Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></li>
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Northampton residents to join him on the following dates and times to discuss
how the March 3, 2020, Proposition 2½ Override ballot question question will
allow the city to renew its fiscal stability plan after 7 years and preserve
its vital city services and excellent schools. More info here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.northamptonma.gov/2076/2020-Proposition-2-Override</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Elementary School (in the Cafeteria), 120 Jackson St., Northampton (Ward
1)</span></li>
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Center (in the Main Room), 90 Park St., Northampton (Ward 5)</span></li>
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(in the Coolidge Museum), 20 West St., Northampton (Ward 4)</span></li>
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(in the Coolidge Museum), 20 West St., Northampton (Ward 4)</span></li>
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Elementary School (in the Gymnasium), 498 Ryan Rd., Florence (Ward 6)</span></li>
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School (in the Cafeteria), 20 Florence St., Leeds (Ward 7)</span></li>
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is the oldest and most respected collegiate a cappella showcase in the region,
hosted in John M. Greene Hall on the Smith College campus. This year’s event
will begin with a performance by Northampton High School’s very own
Northamptones, followed by performances by 6 groups from colleges and
universities around the Northeast. This year we will see the Dartmouth Aires,
Berklee Upper Structure, Skidmore Dynamics, Ithacappella, the UMass Doo Wop
Shop and Smith College Groove. The Silver Chord Bowl 2020 will be hosted by Smith
College President Kathleen McCartney, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, and
Steve Sanderson of the Northampton Arts Council.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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for info on two free community events coming up in Amherst. Monday, February 3
and 24.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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plus a $30 US Lacrosse membership, which is required for each player. Teams
continue to be registered by age (U10, U12, U14) rather than by grade. More
information </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.northamptonlacrosse.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Voting will take place from 7am-8pm at
JFK. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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has been scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. This is a great
fundraiser for Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc. More info coming soon.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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SHOW KINDNESS BY...” Friendship, smiles, thank yous, and hugs. But kindness is
so much more than just being nice. This year’s theme invites you to tell us how
you show kindness. Is it by helping around your home? Volunteering in your
community’s green space? Maybe it’s comforting someone who’s down, or picking
up trash in the park. However you define it, let us know how you bring a little
bit more kindness into the world. Take your ideas and bring them to life in
your doodle! This year’s contest is open for online and mailed entries until
March 13 at 8pm PST. Download instructions and entry form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://doodles.google.com/d4g/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
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Northampton High School musical, The Sound of Music (March 19-21). Go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4457454"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brown Paper Tickets</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
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materials from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail. Responding online is the
preferred method. 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. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-1-2020-census-count-everyone-counts/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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{margin-bottom:0in;}</style>JFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-50742641572153877962020-01-16T10:13:00.000-05:002020-01-16T10:13:02.906-05:00JFK PTO Update – January 16, 2020
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK PTO Update –
January 16, 2020</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span id="docs-internal-guid-30b7f950-7fff-19d4-dfed-840f84e19b41" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 165px; overflow: hidden; width: 161px;"><img height="165" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BYt-5KGwKjgHVpKb9CHfq98-nj1-JrbvB8jVjSlWg80WcMdVx55ZQJdGWdVeYnypSgKZ-9veTI7AplzzgQsvBNeSjVbvc_vwGgRKUkorMcnPyPu_s2WbUBGJyGaBMIr4ZB9FRdb0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="161" /></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">IMPORTANT DATES </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 17 - Half Day (11:50am dismissal)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 17 - Spirit Wear Order Due!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 20 - No School (MLK Day)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 23 - JFK ASK/PBIS Winter Event</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">February 17-21 - No School (Winter Break)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Half Day TOMORROW!</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK Families were notified of a change in the school calendar for
Friday, January 17. The proposed teacher work day will now be a half day with
an 11:50am dismissal. JFK PTO will still be helping to contribute drinks and
nut-free desserts to the staff potluck for the remainder of the teacher
training day. We are looking for donations of a variety of cookies and sweets
(nut-free) and bottles of seltzer and juice to be brought to the office.
Contributions by check are welcome, too!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spirit Wear Orders Due (Friday, January 17)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Orders are due! Be sure to see our order form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uonVWdVL3loAetHmJxYL53YOy3FY-uRO/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> to get your JFK Husky
Hoodie. Last chance this year for a JFK sweatshirt so don’t miss out!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Here’s what we have for sale:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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Hooded Sweatshirts Gray Sweatshirt with JFK Royal Blue Graphic ($25)</span></li>
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Short Sleeve T with JFK Royal Blue Graphic ($12)</span></li>
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sizes prices are $30 for hoodie and $18 for t-shirt</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Didn’t get a paper form? Order online using this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ4yEqN988zw8M_GEpqvpFy5nVozS3nYz4mPMAZmuTSYDZig/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">. However, you will
still need to send payment in an envelope marked with your student’s name and
homeroom and order info with your student to school. Make your check out to <i>JFK
PTO</i> with <i>Spirit Wear </i>in the memo line. Cash is ok, too. Orders will
be delivered by the end of the month, so that’s why we need to get them in
today!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK ASK/PBIS Winter Event: Snow Sculpture Contest (January 23)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Come create a snow sculpture with your family. Each team needs at
least one adult. Bring props to make your sculpture stand out. The event will
start at 6pm on Thursday, January 23 (back up date January 29). Judging will
start at 6:45pm. There will be a grand prize of a $150 gift card to PINZ for
the winning family and smaller prizes for the runners up. Students can use cash
or blue tickets to purchase hot chocolate and cookies.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">A Note from the Superintendent of Schools</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Dear Caregivers: We enter this budget season without knowing the
outcome of the Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. As always, we will advocate for
the high priority needs of our schools. Obviously, we would be able to address
those needs more effectively with additional funding from the override. We will
plan for either outcome by preparing multiple budget scenarios this year. As is
always the case, we will solicit input from the faculty, staff, students, and
community members to help us determine priorities for our budget planning. We
invite you to share your thoughts by responding to this survey which is posted
on the district website and available directly at this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXvSqHMuAuYrP_Th2IEbv7NnshbBlNDxtkUuEmoNiQj5HFg/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">. Sincerely, John
Provost, Ed.D.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Need Help with Aspen?</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Cynthia Kelley is the Aspen coordinator for NPS. Learn more about
how to contact her here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/profile/cynthia-kelley/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Health Screenings for 6th and 7th Grade</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">During the next two months, the JFK nursing staff will be
conducting annual health screenings for 6th and 7th grade students. Letters went
home in backpack mail on January 16. These screenings consist of checking backs
for 6th graders and checking backs, heights and weights for 7th graders. If
your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified. Otherwise, you will
not hear from the Health Office. If your child has had a physical within the
last 6 months and the provider has documented these exams, your student can be
excused from the screening. Please provide a copy of this physical as soon as
possible. You also have the right to opt your child out of this
screening. If you prefer to do this, please contact Karen Schiaffo, JFK
School Nurse via phone at 413-587-1488 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK PTO Meetings</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Stay tuned for info on our winter raffle calendar sales, 6th and
7th grade dances, spring teacher appreciation fundraiser, and the 8th grade
picnic. If you can help with any of these events, join us at our next PTO
meeting. PTO meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of the month, and our
next meeting is scheduled for February 4 from 6-7pm in the JFK Library. If you
can’t attend the meeting but can help at other times, email us and let us know:
</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK Silverware Drive</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK is organizing a silverware collection to reduce plastic use.
You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any time during the school
year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The JFK Yearbook Is On Sale</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27. To place an order, send
a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to school
with your student’s name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the memo line.
Online, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> and click “place an
order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price increases to $29 after
that date. The last day to order is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK. We accept donations year-round!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">
for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 14, and we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">COMMUNITY EVENTS</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Northampton Boys Youth Lacrosse (Registration closes February 10)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The registration fee is $195 per child plus a $30 US Lacrosse
membership, which is required for each player. Teams continue to be registered
by age (U10, U12, U14) rather than by grade. More information </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonlacrosse.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">VINS Dog Show (March 7)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save the Date! The annual VINS Dog Show has been scheduled for
Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. This is a great fundraiser for Volunteers in
Northampton Schools, Inc. More info coming soon.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Doodle for Google</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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kindness. Is it by helping around your home? Volunteering in your community’s
green space? Maybe it’s comforting someone who’s down, or picking up trash in
the park. However you define it, let us know how you bring a little bit more
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 16 - JFK School Council Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 17 - Half Day (11:50am dismissal)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 23 - JFK ASK/PBIS Winter Event</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK Families were notified of a change in the school calendar for
Friday, January 17. The proposed teacher work day will now be a half day with
an 11:50am dismissal. JFK PTO will still be helping to contribute drinks and
nut-free desserts to the staff potluck for the remainder of the teacher
training day. We are looking for donations of a variety of cookies and sweets
(nut-free) and bottles of seltzer and juice to be brought to the office on
Friday, January 17. Check contributions are welcome, too!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Orders are due, but families have another week to get them in! Be
sure to see our order form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uonVWdVL3loAetHmJxYL53YOy3FY-uRO/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> to get your JFK Husky
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still need to send payment in an envelope marked with your student’s name and
homeroom and order info with your student to school. Make your check out to <i>JFK
PTO</i> with <i>Spirit Wear </i>in the memo line. Cash is ok, too. Orders will
be delivered by the end of the month. Last chance this year for a JFK
sweatshirt so don’t miss out!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The next SEPAC meeting will be held January 14 at JFK at 6:30pm.
It will be a special listening session with the administrators. SEPAC is the
Special Education Parent Advisory Council. More info on how to get involved can
be found here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/special-education-parent-advisory-council/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/special-education-parent-advisory-council/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK Chorus Concert (January 14)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Informational packets were sent home last Friday. Applications
should be returned as soon as possible to reserve space for students. If you
have any questions, contact the main office at 413-587-1489 during business
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Upcoming Racial Equity and Learning Meeting (January 14)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Racial Equity and Learning (REAL) is hosting a meeting for new
members on January 14 from 7:30-9pm, location TBD. ALL are welcome! This will
be an opportunity to learn about REAL’s mission and work in the district; to
meet others who are interested in working toward equity and inclusion; to
reflect, ask questions, share ideas or simply listen. In the meantime, if you
have questions about or would like a one-on-one conversation about REAL, please
do not hesitate to reach out to a co-leader:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Deborah Keisch - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:deborahmdk2@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">deborahmdk2@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Jenny Bender - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:jennybinhbender@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jennybinhbender@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tom Chang - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:kleechez@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kleechez@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK School Council (January 16)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The School Council meets the third school day Thursday of each
month at 5pm in the JFK Library. The next meeting is January 16.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK ASK/PBIS Winter Event: Snow Sculpture Contest (January 23)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Come create a snow sculpture with your family. Each team needs at
least one adult. Bring props to make your sculpture stand out. The event will
start at 6pm on Thursday, January 23 (back up date January 29). Judging will
start at 6:45pm. There will be a grand prize of a $150 gift card to PINZ for
the winning family and smaller prizes for the runners up. Students can use cash
or blue tickets to purchase hot chocolate and cookies.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Northampton Public Schools 2021 Budget Survey has been posted
online. Please click </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/2020/01/06/2021-budget-survey/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for more info and to
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">During the next two months, the JFK nursing staff will be
conducting annual health screenings for 6th and 7th grade students. Letters
went home in backpack mail on January 16. These screenings consist of checking
backs for 6th graders and checking backs, heights and weights for 7th graders.
If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified. Otherwise, you
will not hear from the Health Office. If your child has had a physical within
the last 6 months and the provider has documented these exams, your student can
be excused from the screening. Please provide a copy of this physical as soon
as possible. You also have the right to opt your child out of this
screening. If you prefer to do this, please contact Karen Schiaffo, JFK
School Nurse via phone at 413-587-1488 or email: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Welcome to 2020! We look forward to a great year of school. Stay
tuned for info on our winter raffle calendar sales, 6th and 7th grade dances,
spring teacher appreciation fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can
help with any of these events, join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings
are usually held the first Tuesday of the month. If you can’t attend the
meeting but can help at other times, email us and let us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27. To place an order, send
a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to school
with your student’s name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the memo line.
Or, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> and click “place an
order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price will be $29 after that
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">
for instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 14, and we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID:
573700. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span></li>
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Tree Disposal and Recycling</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> on January 11</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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Vocational High School, 80 Locust Street, on Saturday, January 11 from
9am–12pm. All trees must be clear of ornaments, lights, tinsel, plastic bags,
netting and metal wires. For effective management, trees will be chipped on site.
Artificial trees will not be accepted. This tree collection will be open to all
residents of Florence, Leeds and Northampton. A vehicle sticker will not be
required for this collection, but proof of residency (driver’s license or
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membership, which is required for each player. Teams continue to be registered
by age (U10, U12, U14) rather than by grade. More information </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonlacrosse.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save the Date! The annual VINS Dog Show has been scheduled for
Saturday, March 7 from 12-3pm. This is a great fundraiser for Volunteers in
Northampton Schools, Inc. More info coming soon.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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Friendship, smiles, thank yous, and hugs. But kindness is so much more than
just being nice. This year’s theme invites you to tell us how you show
kindness. Is it by helping around your home? Volunteering in your community’s
green space? Maybe it’s comforting someone who’s down, or picking up trash in
the park. However you define it, let us know how you bring a little bit more
kindness into the world. Take your ideas and bring them to life in your doodle!
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">January 7 - JFK PTO Meeting in the JFK Library</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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tuned for info on our winter raffle calendar sales, 6th and 7th grade dances,
teacher appreciation fundraiser, and the 8th grade picnic. If you can help with
any of these events, join us at our next PTO meeting. PTO meetings are usually
held the first Tuesday of the month, and our next meeting will be January 7
from 6-7pm in the JFK Library. If you can’t attend the meeting but can help at
other times, email us and let us know: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Orders are due January 10! Be sure to see our order form </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uonVWdVL3loAetHmJxYL53YOy3FY-uRO/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> to get your JFK Husky
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Don’t want to fill out a paper form? Order online using this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ4yEqN988zw8M_GEpqvpFy5nVozS3nYz4mPMAZmuTSYDZig/viewform"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">link</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">. However, you will
still need to send payment in an envelope marked with your student’s name and
homeroom and order info with your student to school. Make your check out to <i>JFK
PTO</i> with <i>Spirit Wear </i>in the memo line. Cash is okay, too. Orders will
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Items from the National Grid fundraiser arrived before winter
break. Please pick up any remaining items in the JFK office. They can be picked
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The next SEPAC meeting will be held January 14 at JFK at 6:30pm.
It will be a special listening session with the administrators. SEPAC is the
Special Education Parent Advisory Council. More info on how to get involved can
be found here: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.northamptonschools.org/special-education-parent-advisory-council/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.northamptonschools.org/special-education-parent-advisory-council/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK School Council (January 16)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The School Council meets the third school day Thursday of each
month at 5pm in the JFK Library. The next meeting is January 16.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Save the date. We’ll be needing volunteers to provide food for
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The JFK Yearbook Is On Sale</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">The 2020 JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27. To place an order, send
a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to school
with your student’s name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the memo line.
Or, go to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> and click “place an
order” then “yearbook”. Order before 3/29 as the price will be $29 after that
date. The last day to order your school yearbook is 4/26.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">5 Easy Ways to Support JFK MS PTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Donate <a href="https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc;">online</span></a>. Your donations are tax-deductible and
help fund special programs at JFK.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Link to JFK MS PTO through <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26e"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Amazon Smile</span></a> and donate to <i>Parent-Teacher
Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Click
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">
for instructions on how to use the app.</span></li>
<li><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send in your <a href="https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Boxtops </span></a>with your student to the JFK office.
The next deadline is February 14, and we can accept Boxtop donations
year-round. Online we are: JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be sure to vote for us in the 2020 <a href="https://www.florencebank.com/vote"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Florence
Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">NHS Principal Search Report</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">NPS has posted the following report filed after the Stoneman,
Chandler and Miller Law Firm examined the Northampton High School search committee
process for the new high school principal. The report can be seen by clicking </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5qaPZFH-G90dTBYN3pDVlRLNjh6SlhsLWpZRjZqLU9fMUxn/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=752"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Annual Christmas
Tree Disposal and Recycling</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> on January 4 and January 11 from 9am
to Noon</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Trees may be dropped off in the front right parking lot at Smith
Vocational High School, 80 Locust Street, on Saturday, January 4 and Saturday,
January 11 from 9am–12pm. All trees must be clear of ornaments, lights, tinsel,
plastic bags, netting and metal wires. For effective management, trees will be
chipped on site. Artificial trees will not be accepted. This tree collection
will be open to all residents of Florence, Leeds and Northampton. A vehicle
sticker will not be required for this collection, but proof of residency
(driver’s license or vehicle registration) may be required. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Community Workshop on Main Street (5:30pm Monday January 13)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">City Hall Hearing Room, second floor of City Hall, 210 Main
Street, Northampton. <a href="https://www.northamptonma.gov/2015/Main-Street-design"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.northamptonma.gov/2015/Main-Street-design</span></a>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Upcoming Racial Equity and Learning Meeting</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span>
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be an opportunity to learn about REAL’s mission and work in the district; to
meet others who are interested in working toward equity and inclusion; to
reflect, ask questions, share ideas or simply listen. In the meantime, if you
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Deborah Keisch - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:deborahmdk2@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">deborahmdk2@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Jenny Bender - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:jennybinhbender@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">jennybinhbender@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tom Chang - </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:kleechez@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">kleechez@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">IMPORTANT DATES:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December
16 - Desert Donations Needed for JFK Teachers and Staff!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December
19 - JFK School Council Meets</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December
23 - January 1 - Winter Break (No School)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">January 2 - Back to School</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We Need
Desserts for the Annual JFK Open House for Faculty and Staff on Monday,
December 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s a
great time to say thank you to the staff and teachers of JFK who make a
difference in our students’ lives. We need lots of desserts (just desserts!) to
be served at the annual open house for around 100 faculty and staff on Monday,
December 16. Just drop your dessert item in the office any time before 10am on
Monday 12/16. Turns out donuts, sweet rolls and yummy stuff for the morning is
good, too. If refrigeration is needed, that’s not a problem. But, <b><i><u>no
desserts with nuts or peanut butter</u></i></b>, thanks!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">⭐</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO
Fundraising: Teachers are our Shining Stars!</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here at
JFK PTO our mission is to enrich a student’s academic experience by providing
additional funding for a variety of programming. We send thanks to all our PTO
families who have donated to our PTO so that we can support unique cultural
academic programs that make our school special.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Our goal is still attainable if every family donates $35.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated. 100% of every dollar donated
directly benefits our students.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DONATE to
support special programs at JFK (2 ways to donate!):</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Write a
check payable to <i>JFK PTO.</i> Add “Cultural Arts” to the memo line. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mail the
check to: JFK PTO, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OR: Send
the check to school with your student to drop off in the office. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Look for
our online donation site at Mighty Cause: </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Would you
like to donate in honor of a teacher or staff member at JFK? Just add a note to
your donation check and we will make sure the teacher of your choice receives a
certificate of appreciation noting the donation in their honor. Your donations
help us help teachers, and we are so grateful for all the donations we have
received so far. Be sure to get your tax-deductible donation in before the year is over.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK
School Council</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
School Council meets the third school day Thursday of each month at 5pm in the
JFK Library. The next meeting is December 19.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The JFK
Yearbook Is On Sale</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The 2020
JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27. To place an order, send a cash or check made
out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to school with your student’s
name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the notes. Or go to </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and click “place an order”
then “yearbook”. Be sure to order before 3/29/2020 as the price will be $29
each if ordered after that date. The last day to order your school yearbook is 4/26/20.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO
Meetings in 2020</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our PTO
meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will
be held on January 7. If you can’t attend the meeting but can help via email,
sign up at this link: </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We’re <i>still
</i>looking for volunteers! Want to help organize the 7th grade dance? Come
meet faculty and staff at our PTO meetings and let us know, or email us at </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 Easy
Ways to Support JFK This Holiday Season</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Donate before December 31st.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> for
instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> before December 31.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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office; we can accept Boxtop donations year round. Online we are: JOHN F
KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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organizing a silverware collection to reduce plastic use. You can donate your extra items in the JFK office any time this year. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NHS
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t
miss the 4th annual improv alliance between UMass’s Mission Improvable, the
elite short form troupe at UMass, and Funktionlust, Northampton High School’s
premiere troupe, now in its 15th season. The all-ages, family-friendly show is
Friday Dec. 13 at 7pm in the Northampton High School auditorium. Each troupe
specializes in delighting their audience with original spontaneous material
created like magic! All of their scenes burst from their enthusiasm and the
audience’s offers! Bring your ideas and objects for props! Then enjoy what
these talented improvers can do. Tickets are $5 and sold only at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Bake sale too!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Racial Equity and Learning Meeting</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Racial
Equity and Learning (REAL) is hosting a meeting for new members on January 14
from 7:30-9pm, location TBD. ALL are welcome! This will be an opportunity to
learn about REAL’s mission and work in the district; to meet others who are
interested in working toward equity and inclusion; to reflect, ask questions,
share ideas or simply listen. In the meantime, if you have questions about or
would like a one-on-one conversation about REAL, please do not hesitate to
reach out to a co-leader:</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Keisch - </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="mailto:deborahmdk2@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">deborahmdk2@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jenny
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beginning
June 1, 2020, the sale of flavored combustible cigarettes and other tobacco
products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored chewing tobacco, will be
restricted to licensed smoking bars where they may be sold only for on-site
consumption. Also taking effect on June 1st is the addition of a 75 percent excise
tax on the wholesale price of nicotine vaping products, in addition to the
state’s 6.75 percent sales tax. To learn more, view the DPH press release: </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.mass.gov/news/public-health-council-approves-regulations-restricting-access-to-vaping-and-tobacco-products"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Public
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<br />JFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-47463604175186946302019-12-06T17:24:00.000-05:002019-12-06T17:24:59.835-05:00JFK PTO Update – December 6, 2019<br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">IMPORTANT DATES:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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10 - New Start Date for Scholastic Book Fair at JFK </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11 - JFK Band Concert at NHS</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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12 - </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvALUs5dlhiRnFENS1TQlJfTkc5QzJPMkZGREZz/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">JFK
Arts Night Out</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and Book Fair in the JFK Library</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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16 - Desert Donations Needed for JFK Teachers and Staff</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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19 - JFK School Council Meets</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December Book Fair at JFK (</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Parent
Cashier Volunteers Needed</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
annual Scholastic book fair will take place December 10-13 (note new start date
due to a delivery delay for books). Students will be able to come to, and shop
at, the book fair during the day. An evening event, open to the public, will be
held from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, December 12. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To make
the book fair a success, <b>we need parent volunteers to help run the cash
register</b>, especially during priority times. Training is provided (it’s
easy), but all volunteers should have a CORI background check on file with the
school. <b>Sign up here: </b></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book"><b><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book</span></i></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New this
year for the evening event: Arts Night Out. The book fair is joining forces
with the art department! During our open-to-the-public book fair event on
December 12, there will be an art show displaying wonderful works of art by our
students, including some which will be available for purchase! This event will
feature artwork displayed in the lobby from 6th-8th students that have had art
exploratory/art enrichment so far this year PLUS include some students from
science classes that turned trash into treasure! The Scholastic Book Fair will
be running in the Library during this event! The cafeteria will feature
soloists from the Chorus and Band! There will be light refreshments served,
artwork for sale, bake sale, and more! Please put this date on your calendar
and thanks for all of your support!!! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For the
book fair, there is also an online shopping option. Visit </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.scholastic.com/bf/jfknorthampton"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.scholastic.com/bf/jfknorthampton</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for more information
(including information on the new eWallet system) and to shop a wide selection
of books and other items from the comfort of your home! Proceeds from the book
fair allow us to add to the library and classroom libraries.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO
Fundraising: Teachers are our Shining Stars!</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here at
JFK PTO our mission is to enrich a student’s academic experience by providing
additional funding for a variety of programming. For the fall session, we are
asking families to donate to our PTO so that we can support unique cultural
academic programs that make our school special.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated. 100% of every dollar donated
directly benefits our students.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DONATE to
support special programs at JFK (2 ways to donate!):</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Write a
check payable to <i>JFK PTO.</i> Add “Cultural Arts” to the memo line. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mail the
check to: JFK PTO, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OR: Send
the check to school with your student to drop off in the office. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Look for
our online donation site at Mighty Cause: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Would you
like to donate in honor of a teacher or staff member at JFK? Just add a note to
your donation check and we will make sure the teacher of your choice receives a
certificate of appreciation noting the donation in their honor. Your donations
help us help teachers, and we are so grateful for all the donations we have
received so far.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We Need
Desserts for the Annual JFK Open House for Faculty and Staff on Monday,
December 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s a
great time to say thank you to the staff and teachers of JFK who make a
difference in our students’ lives. We need lots of desserts (just desserts!) to
be served at the annual open house for around 100 faculty and staff on Monday,
December 16. Just drop your dessert item in the office any time before 10am on
Monday 12/16. Turns out donuts, sweet rolls and yummy stuff for the morning is
good, too. If refrigeration is needed, that’s not a problem. But, <b><i><u>no
desserts with nuts or peanut butter</u></i></b>, thanks!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK
Silverware Drive</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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organizing a silverware collection to reduce plastic use. You can donate your
items in the JFK office. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The JFK
Yearbook Is On Sale</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The 2020
JFK Yearbook is on sale for $27. To place an order, send a cash or check made
out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to school with your student’s
name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the notes. Or go to </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and click “place an order”
then “yearbook”. Be sure to order before 03/29/2020 as the price will be $29
each if ordered after 03/29/20. The last day to order your school yearbook is
04/26/20.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK
School Council</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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School Council meets the third school day Thursday of each month at 5pm in the
JFK Library. The next meeting is December 19.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will
be held on January 7. If you can’t attend the meeting but can help via email,
sign up at this link: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We’re <i>still
</i>looking for volunteers! Want to help organize the 7th grade dance? Come
meet faculty and staff at our PTO meetings and let us know, or email us at </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 Easy
Ways to Support JFK This Holiday Season</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This year, Giving Tuesday is December 3rd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for
instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> before December 31.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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office; we can accept Boxtop donations year round. Online we are: JOHN F
KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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EVENTS</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Circuits & Code is Here Again!!! (Saturday, December 7 from
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Circuits & Code is the all-ages end-of-semester student
project showcase at M5, the UMass Amherst Makerspace for Solid-State
Electronics and Computing Machinery. Kids love this expo! Some come every
December and every April… learning something new each time. Students will be
demonstrating many different types of projects they created this semester.
Bring yourself, your friends, and your family to interact with all manner of
tech projects. It looks we’ll also have community member Karen Pava Randall
demonstrating her Leyden Jar Poetry Project! Very cool. M5 is located on the
lower level of Marcus Hall, 100 Natural Resources Road, UMass Amherst. If you
are driving to M5, there are multiple parking lots near Marcus Hall that are
available and free on the weekends. The lots that comprise the so-called Lot 65
are nearest M5. Google maps:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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create an original dance, song, play, poem, or video? Join us for the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAV25kbW5yc0JPX2ZtZm1hdXdJNHNraG1VNUpZ/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> YOUTH
PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> coming to the Northampton Center for the Arts. The inaugural
Youth Performance Festival (YPF) will showcase the work of young artists (8-18
yrs old) in the disciplines of theater, dance, music, poetry, and video. Young
artists will be paired with mentor artists in their field, and over the course
of 6 weekends, the mentor artists will help to guide the young artists in the
creation of original work to be shared with the greater community. Co-sponsored
by the Center for the Arts and Valley Performance Playground, the Festival will
be held February 8-9, 2020. There is an upcoming orientation on Sunday, December
8, 2:30-4pm at the Northampton Center for the Arts (33 Hawley St) for anyone
who is interested.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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interested in sponsoring YPF as a business or an individual? We need your
support! Please contact Kelly Silliman at <a href="mailto:kelly@nohoarts.org"><span style="color: #1155cc;">kelly@nohoarts.org</span></a>
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interested in being a mentor artist? Email Sarah Marcus at <a href="mailto:sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com"><span style="color: #1155cc;">sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Funktionlust + UMass Mission Improvable! (Fri. Dec. 13 at 7pm) </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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miss the 4th annual improv alliance between UMass’s Mission Improvable, the
elite short form troupe at UMass, and Funktionlust, Northampton High School’s
premiere troupe, now in its 15th season. The all-ages, family-friendly show is
Friday Dec. 13 at 7pm in the Northampton High School auditorium. Each troupe
specializes in delighting their audience with original spontaneous material
created like magic! All of their scenes burst from their enthusiasm and the
audience’s offers! Bring your ideas and objects for props! Then enjoy what
these talented improvers can do. Tickets are $5 and sold only at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Bake sale too!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Racial Equity and Learning Meeting</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Equity and Learning (REAL) is hosting a meeting for new members on January 14
from 7:30-9pm, location TBD. ALL are welcome! This will be an opportunity to
learn about REAL’s mission and work in the district; to meet others who are
interested in working toward equity and inclusion; to reflect, ask questions,
share ideas or simply listen. In the meantime, if you have questions about or
would like a one-on-one conversation about REAL, please do not hesitate to
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Keisch - </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:deborahmdk2@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">deborahmdk2@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />JFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-20068868011358543902019-11-29T12:52:00.000-05:002019-11-29T12:52:20.964-05:00JFK PTO Update – November 29, 2019 – Giving Tuesday Update<br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO Update – November 29, 2019</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">IMPORTANT DATES:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1 - JFK Yearbook Super Special Discount Orders Due</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3 - JFK PTO at the NEF Celebration (Plus: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Giving
Tuesday</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11 - JFK Band Concert at NHS</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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9 - Scholastic Book Fair Week at JFK (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-book"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Parent
volunteers needed</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">!)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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12 - JFK Arts Night Out and Book Fair in the JFK Library</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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19 - JFK School Council Meets</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fundraising Update and Giving of Thanks!</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday is coming up on December 3, but don’t wait! Here at JFK PTO our mission
is to enrich a student’s academic experience by providing additional funding
for a variety of programming. For the fall session, we are asking families to
donate to our PTO so that we can support three unique cultural academic
programs that make our school special:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">● 8th Grade Scholastic Writing Program ● </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">● 7th Grade Ancient Greece Program ● </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">● 6th Grade Hero’s Journey ●</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our goal is attainable if every family donates $35.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated. 100% of every dollar donated
directly benefits our students.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DONATE to
support special programs at JFK (2 ways to donate!):</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Write a
check payable to <i>JFK PTO.</i> Add “Cultural Arts” to the memo line. Mail the
check to: JFK PTO, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062. OR Send the check to
school with your student to drop off in the office. Look for our online
donation site at Mighty Cause: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Would you
like to donate in honor of a teacher or staff member at JFK? Just add a note to
your donation check and we will make sure the teacher of your choice receives a
certificate of appreciation noting the donation in their honor. Your donations
help us help teachers, and we are so grateful for all the donations we have
received so far.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December Book Fair at JFK (</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Parent
Cashier Volunteers Needed</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
annual Scholastic book fair will take place December 9-13. Students will be
able to come to, and shop at, the book fair during the day. An evening event,
open to the public, will be held from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, December
12. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To make
the book fair a success, <b>we need parent volunteers to help run the cash
register</b>, especially during priority times. Training is provided (it’s
easy), but all volunteers should have a CORI background check on file with the
school. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sign up here: </b></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book"><b><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book</span></i></b></a></span></div>
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year for the evening event: the book fair is joining forces with the art
department! During our open-to-the-public book fair event on December 12, there
will be an art show displaying wonderful works of art by our students,
including some which will be available for purchase! This event will feature
artwork displayed in the lobby from 6th-8th students that have had art
exploratory/art enrichment so far this year PLUS include some students from
science classes that turned trash into treasure! The Scholastic Book Fair will
be running in the Library during this event! The cafeteria will feature
soloists from the Chorus and Band! There will be light refreshments served,
artwork for sale, bake sale, and more! Please put this date on your calendar
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book fair, there is also an online shopping option. Visit </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.scholastic.com/bf/jfknorthampton"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.scholastic.com/bf/jfknorthampton</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for more information
(including information on the new eWallet system) and to shop a wide selection
of books and other items from the comfort of your home! Proceeds from the book
fair allow us to add to the library and classroom libraries.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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organizing a silverware collection to reduce plastic use. You can donate your
items in the JFK office. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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JFK Yearbook is on sale for a special early bird price of $24 until December 1.
After December 1, the price will increase to $27. To get your early bird price,
send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to
school with your student’s name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the
notes. Or go to </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and click “place an order”
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meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of the month. If you can’t attend
the meeting but can help via email, sign up at this link: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</i>looking for volunteers! Want to help organize the 7th grade dance? Come
meet faculty and staff at our PTO meetings and let us know, or email us at </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For
December, our regularly scheduled meeting falls on the same date as the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://northamptoneducation.org/celebrate/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Northampton
Education Foundation</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> celebration, so our members will be celebrating. The NEF
celebration will be held Tuesday, December 3 from 6-8pm in the Smith College
Campus Center Carroll Room. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, live music
by The Northamptones and the JFK Jazz Band, and presentations about the amazing
things that NEF Endowment grants bring to our public schools. This evening is
free to attend, but please RSVP. Guests will be asked to make a gift or pledge
to NEF. Our regularly scheduled JFK PTO meetings will resume on January 7.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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School Council meets the third school day Thursday of each month at 5pm in the
JFK Library. The next meeting is December 19.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This year, Giving Tuesday is December 3rd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for
instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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office; we can accept Boxtop donations year round. Online we are: JOHN F
KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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create an original dance, song, play, poem, or video? Join us for the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAV25kbW5yc0JPX2ZtZm1hdXdJNHNraG1VNUpZ/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> YOUTH
PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> coming to the Northampton Center for the Arts. The inaugural
Youth Performance Festival (YPF) will showcase the work of young artists (8-18
yrs old) in the disciplines of theater, dance, music, poetry, and video. Young
artists will be paired with mentor artists in their field, and over the course
of 6 weekends, the mentor artists will help to guide the young artists in the
creation of original work to be shared with the greater community. Co-sponsored
by the Center for the Arts and Valley Performance Playground, the Festival will
be held February 8-9, 2020. There is an upcoming orientation on Sunday December
8, 2:30-4pm at the Northampton Center for the Arts (33 Hawley St) for anyone
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interested in sponsoring YPF as a business or an individual? We need your
support! Please contact Kelly Silliman at <a href="mailto:kelly@nohoarts.org"><span style="color: #1155cc;">kelly@nohoarts.org</span></a>
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interested in being a mentor artist? Email Sarah Marcus at <a href="mailto:sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com"><span style="color: #1155cc;">sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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consider attending the upcoming Board of Health meeting to add your voice to
the discussion on restricting the sales of vape and tobacco products in the
City Hall Hearing Room, 210 Main Street, Northampton at 5:30pm. Policy on the
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restrict all vape sales to adult only retail tobacco stores, where you
have to be 21 to enter<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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restrict ALL tobacco and vape sales to adult only retail tobacco stores,
where you have to be 21 to enter<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What you
can do: Speak during the public comment session of these two meetings. Public
comment takes place at the beginning of the meetings at 5:30pm. Please limit
your comment to under 3 minutes. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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resources and factsheets on vaping:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Massachusetts Tobacco Control Partnership, in response to the vaping illnesses
and deaths and the subsequent ban in Massachusetts on vape sales, has
created some </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvATXIyaHVGZ3h5dHdFVnN0RGM1dEJiTDEyQnNz/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">talking
points and tips</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for families to share/ponder over their Thanksgiving meals and
conversations. These include resources for cessation.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Racial Equity and Learning Meeting</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Racial
Equity and Learning (REAL) is hosting a meeting for new members on January 14
from 7:30-9pm, location TBD. ALL are welcome! This will be an opportunity to
learn about REAL’s mission and work in the district; to meet others who are
interested in working toward equity and inclusion; to reflect, ask questions,
share ideas or simply listen. In the meantime, if you have questions about or
would like a one-on-one conversation about REAL, please do not hesitate to
reach out to a co-leader:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />JFK MS PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13921020192510116633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666019663059229403.post-43383536335780210142019-11-21T09:15:00.000-05:002019-11-21T09:15:43.737-05:00JFK PTO Update – November 21, 2019<br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO Update – November 21, 2019</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TONIGHT! Bingo Night at JFK - Last call for coin collection for NEF</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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27 - Early Dismissal (Start of Thanksgiving Break)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3 - JFK PTO at the NEF Celebration (Plus: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/organization/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Giving
Tuesday</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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9-13 - Scholastic Book Fair at JFK (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-book"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Parent
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Bingo Night at JFK </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(TONIGHT 5:30-7pm)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bingo is
free! Pizza, drinks, and cookies will be for sale, and proceeds will benefit
the JFK Student Activity Fund. Students can purchase food with cash OR with
blue tickets! The JFK PTO will be there selling spirit wear, t-shirts and
sweatshirts in limited sizes. Faculty/Staff, Parents & Guardians &
Siblings of JFK Students are welcome. Prizes and Fun for all! And remember, the
bingo is free/NO CHARGE. Plus, you can win an entire grocery cart of
Thanksgiving food items in the raffle.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">LAST CALL
FOR LOOSE CHANGE! </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coin
Collection to Benefit NEF</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you
haven’t had a chance to send in your loose change, Bingo Night is a great time
to bring by your coins. All change collected by students will go to the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://northamptoneducation.org/endowment-grants/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Northampton
Education Foundation (NEF) Endowment</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for amazing grants in all our schools! Coin
jars will be picked up at the end of the day on Friday, so don’t wait and send
in those pennies if you can. Our JFK jar is only half-full...</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fundraising Update and Giving of Thanks!</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Giving
Tuesday is coming up on December 3, but don’t wait! Here at JFK PTO our mission
is to enrich a student’s academic experience by providing additional funding
for a variety of programming. For the fall session, we are asking
families to donate to our PTO so that we can support three unique cultural
academic programs that make our school special:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">● 8th Grade Scholastic Writing Program ● </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">● 7th Grade Ancient Greece Program ● </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">● 6th Grade Hero’s Journey ●</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our goal is attainable if every family donates $35.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK PTO
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated. 100% of every dollar donated
directly benefits our students.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DONATE to
support special programs at JFK (2 ways to donate!):</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Write a
check payable to <i>JFK PTO.</i> Add “Cultural Arts” to the memo line. Mail the
check to: JFK PTO, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062. OR Send the check to
school with your student to drop off in the office. Look for our online
donation site at Mighty Cause: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://tinyurl.com/y529vnzp</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To fund
these three programs, we are hoping to raise $9000. Please help! How about a
new kiln for the art program? A pump for science lab? A book publishing
celebration for English class? These are some of the requests we receive from
teachers at the JFK PTO. Your donations help us help teachers, and we are so
grateful for all the donations we have received so far.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December Book Fair at JFK (</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Parent
Cashier Volunteers Needed</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
annual Scholastic book fair will take place December 9-13. Students will be
able to come to, and shop at, the book fair during the day. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Proceeds from the book fair allow us to add to the library and classroom libraries. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An evening event,
open to the public, will be held from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, December
12. </span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To make
the book fair a success, <b>we need parent volunteers to help run the cash
register</b>, especially during priority times. Training is provided (it’s
easy), but all volunteers should have a CORI background check on file with the
school. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sign up here:</b></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book"><b><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aeaa2ba75-book</span></i></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New this
year for the evening event: the book fair is joining forces with the art
department! During our open-to-the-public book fair event on December 12, there
will be an art show displaying wonderful works of art by our students,
including some which will be available for purchase! For the book fair, there
is also an online shopping option! F</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">or more information
(including information on the new eWallet system) and to shop a wide selection
of books and other items from the comfort of your home, v</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">isit:</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK
Silverware Drive</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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organizing a silverware collection to reduce plastic use. You can donate your
items in the JFK office. Look for more info coming home soon.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our PTO
Survey</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We want
as many parents as possible to participate in PTO. Thanks for taking a minute
to give us your feedback! Click </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://forms.gle/dGyYtPkBMGbCYBHx5"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> to respond.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JFK
Yearbook Super Special Discount</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The 2020
JFK Yearbook is on sale for a special early bird price of $24 until December 1.
After December 1, the price will increase to $27. To get your early bird price,
send a cash or check made out to <i>JFK Middle School </i>in an envelope to
school with your student’s name and homeroom number and “yearbook” in the
notes. Or go to </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.coffeepond.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">www.coffeepond.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and click “place an order”
then “yearbook”.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. If you can’t attend the
meeting but can help via email, sign up at this link: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto"><i><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949AEAA2BA75-jfkmspto</span></i></a></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</i>looking for volunteers! Want to help organize the 7th grade dance? Come
meet faculty and staff at our PTO meetings and let us know, or email us at </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:jfkmspto@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">jfkmspto@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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December, our regularly scheduled meeting falls on the same date as the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://northamptoneducation.org/celebrate/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Northampton
Education Foundation</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> celebration, so our members will be celebrating. The NEF
celebration will be held Tuesday, December 3 from 6-8pm in the Smith College
Campus Center Carroll Room. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, live music
by The Northamptones and the JFK Jazz Band, and presentations about the amazing
things that NEF Endowment grants bring to our public schools. This evening is
free to attend, but please RSVP. Guests will be asked to make a gift or pledge
to NEF. Our regularly scheduled meetings will resume on January 7.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Special Education Advisory Council</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mission of the Northampton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SePAC) is
to work for the understanding, respect, support, and appropriate education for
all children with special needs in our community. The SePAC has both a Facebook
and Yahoo group. For more information, visit:</span></div>
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School Council meets the third school day Thursday of each month at 5pm in the
JFK Library. The next meeting is December 19.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This year, Giving Tuesday is December 3rd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Organization of John F Kennedy Middle School Inc</i>. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Click </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=15576745011&ref%5F=pe%5F732550%5F434054570&pldnSite=1"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">here</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for
instructions on how to use the app.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Savings Bank Customers’ Choice Awards</span></a> before December 31.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL| School ID: 573700. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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using ID#05378. Call 1-877-275-2758 to register or log on to <a href="http://www.stopandshop.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.stopandshop.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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create an original dance, song, play, poem, or video? Join us for the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrP669OUPvAV25kbW5yc0JPX2ZtZm1hdXdJNHNraG1VNUpZ/view?usp=sharing"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> YOUTH
PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> coming to the Northampton Center for the Arts. The inaugural
Youth Performance Festival (YPF) will showcase the work of young artists (8-18
yrs old) in the disciplines of theater, dance, music, poetry, and video. Young
artists will be paired with mentor artists in their field, and over the course
of 6 weekends, the mentor artists will help to guide the young artists in the
creation of original work to be shared with the greater community. Co-sponsored
by the Center for the Arts and Valley Performance Playground, the Festival will
be held February 8-9, 2020. There is an upcoming orientation on Sunday December
8, 2:30-4pm at the Northampton Center for the Arts (33 Hawley St) for anyone
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interested in sponsoring YPF as a business or an individual? We need your
support! Please contact Kelly Silliman at <a href="mailto:kelly@nohoarts.org"><span style="color: #1155cc;">kelly@nohoarts.org</span></a>
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interested in being a mentor artist? Email Sarah Marcus at <a href="mailto:sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com"><span style="color: #1155cc;">sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Parks & Recreation will once again be running our After School Ski program
at Berkshire East for students in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. The program will run
for five weeks on Wednesdays starting January 8 and ending February 5. From
beginners to experienced skiers or snowboarders, this convenient bus trip
departing and arriving at JFK will be a great time! Feel free to check out this
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/895/Ski-After-School"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">link </span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">for more information or
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for winter basketball has begun. Divisions from preschool up to 8th grade. This
is an organized basketball program in which players are placed on teams in
grade divisions and play a full schedule of games. Fundamentals, skill
development, and sportsmanship are emphasized. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for Schools, Parents, Guardians to attend Board of Health Meeting on Tobacco
and Vape Regulations (December 5)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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consider attending the upcoming Board of Health meeting to add your voice to
the discussion on restricting the sales of vape and tobacco products in the
City Hall Hearing Room, 210 Main Street, Northampton, MA and start at 5:30pm.
Policy on the table that concerns youth:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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restrict all vape sales to adult only retail tobacco stores, where you
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What you can do: Speak during the public comment session of these two
meetings. Public comment takes place at the beginning of the meetings at
5:30pm, where the public is encouraged to voice their opinions. Please limit
your comment to under 3 minutes. The schedule for the upcoming BOH meetings is
as follows: Thursday, December 5 at 5:30pm - Hearing for Tobacco Policy
Amendments. The Centers for Disease Control have created a collection of
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