PTO Updates

JFK Hooded Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and Long Sleeve Shirts on Sale NOW!!

All orders are due in this coming Monday, March 21st. Don't miss out, and show your School Spirit!!    JFK Spirit Wear forms

From our Nurse: Sixth grade Puberty classes will take place on April 5-6-7 this year.  Parents/Guardians: please take a moment to discuss this topic with your child and watch the videos that will be viewed.  

Video links:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dg2eMCx9TE

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_mFJ2d0qxQ

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvw7QGytgNQ

Resources:  http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/male_bodyimage.html

                http://girlshealth.gov/about/

A letter with more info will be going home in backpack mail on 3/24/16.

Feel free to call the nurse at 587-1488 if you have any questions.

Community:

Fantastic local opportunity! Smith Splash will be April 9th, 2016.   Students in grades 6-12 can register to take classes taught by Smith College students.  Check out our course catalog or register   Smith Splash 2016 Program fee of $15, including pizza lunch. Full financial aid is available.

Yale Splash will be April 2, grades 7-12.  Registration opens soon, more info here 

Teen Brains and Risk Taking, Dr. Ruth Potee will speak about addiction and the developing teen brain on Thursday March 24 at Northampton High School at 7 pm (pizza dinner starts at 6:30 pm--til it runs out). more information on Facebook 

Dr. Gilman from Harvard Medical School will present on Marijuana: What We Know and Don't Know at Mt. Holyoke College's Hooker Auditorium on March 30 7:30-9 pm. Free and open to the public. flyer

NEF Spelling Bee Wednesday, March 30 We need spellers! We need Sponsors! We need you!  Registration and Sponsorships forms 

Upcoming Events

Friday March 25 Half day- Professional development time

March 29-31 – MCAS English

April 4 6 pm PTO meeting JFK library

April 8 No school - Professional development day

April 8 Student Faculty Volleyball game sponsored by After School Program

April18-22 Spring Break

Communications Chair is graduating in June! Volunteer needed to take over email list  - make it what you want it to be, on your time, at home.  Reply to Tina at this email. 

Need to find out about school lunches? Want to do some easy, at home fundraising?  Need more information about JFK? Links, calendar  and PTO meeting minutes are on the jfkmspto.blogspot.com.   jfk school council meeting minutes are posted on the website. 

Pto meeting agenda

JFK Middle School PTO

Meeting Agenda

Monday, March 7, 2016, 6PM

JFK Library

 

I. Welcome, Introductions, and announcement of next month's meeting date (April 4, 2016 at 6pm) (Lauren, 1 min.)

 

II. February minutes approval (1 min.)

 

III. Summary of last month's events (20 mins.)

·      Treasurer's Report (Phil, 5 mins.)

o   Florence Bank Donation Totals/Banquet

·      PTO Grant Committee Update/Discussion (Lauren, 15 min.)

o   Rundown of grants awarded

o   Discussion of new guidelines

 

IV. Fundraising (17 mins.)

            Valley Gives Committee Update (Phil, Sharon, Paula, Lesley? 7 mins.)

            Future Opportunities/Issues (10 mins.)

 

V. A look ahead to upcoming events (5 mins.)

 

VII. Principal's Report (5 mins.)

 

VIII. Teachers' Report (5 mins.)

 

IX. Adjourn

 

PTO Meeting Agenda

JFK Middle School PTO

Meeting Agenda

Monday, February 1, 2016, 6PM

JFK Library

 

I. Welcome, Introductions, and announcement of next month's meeting date (March 7, 2016 at 6pm) (Libby, 2 min.)

 

II. January minutes approval (1 min.)

 

III. Summary of last month's events (8 mins.)

·      Treasurer's Report (Phil) (5 mins.)

·      Teacher Appreciation (Darla?, 3mins..)

 

IV. Teacher Grant Committee Update  (10 mins.)

 

V. Board Member Selection (Phil 5 mins.)

 

VI. Valley Gives Committee Update (10 mins.)

 

VII. Principal's Report (5 mins.)

 

VIII. Teachers' Report (5 mins.)

 

IX. Adjourn

 

Staff Appreciation Day

JFK Staff Appreciation Luncheon    Friday, January 29^th 2016

Dear parents and guardians,

Friday, January 29^th is a professional day for the JFK Middle School Staff. The PTO is coordinating a luncheon for the staff that day and your help is needed to make this possible.

The PTO annual staff luncheon is an easy and meaningful way to show the JFK staff how much we appreciate their hard work. We kindly ask every family to participate if they are able because we need everyone's help to make it a success. 

We need:

 

*Monetary donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated.  You can send cash or checks (made out to: "JFK PTO") in an envelope labeled "teachers appreciation luncheon donation."

Or donate money online at : 

https://www.razoo.com/us/story/Parent-Teacher-Organization-Of-John-F-Kennedy-Middle-School

 

*Donations of homemade food (salads, main dishes)

v Starting Friday, January 15^th we will have a website where you can sign up to donate   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea9aa2aabff2-jfkstaff

 Or you can email Darla with what you will bring

 

*10 to 12 volunteers to help with luncheon and clean up (11:00-1:00)

 

*Notes of appreciation that will be displayed during the luncheon

 

          Thanks for your help!

If you have any questions, please contact Darla Gormley at joedargorm@gmail.com

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..................

Please fill out and return to your student's homeroom teacher

 

JFK Staff appreciation luncheon- Friday January 29^th 2016

Your name ………………………………………………….

Your child's name……………………………………….

Email………………………………………………..  (only if you are sending in food)

 

Please check all that apply:

 

___ I am sending a monetary donation of $..........

 

___I am sending in food…………………….(each dish should serve 6-8 people) (sigh up an Sign Up Genius)

 

___I am available to volunteer, Friday, January 29^th from 11:00-1:00

 

___I am sending in a note of appreciation

 

Thank you!