Wednesday Words

John F. Kennedy School

(650) 991 – 1239

Remember to call our absence hotline if your child is going to be absent.  The number is (650)746-2596. Leave your child’s name, room number and the reason for absence. You can call this number at any time. Thank you.

October 28, 2009

Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at JFK@jsd.k12.ca.us

Fun Things Are Happening

You are invited by the PTA to Game Night

Tomorrow Night, Thursday @ 6:15PM

On October 29, you are invited to a PTA meeting which includes Game Night presented by Mr. Fahey.  On this night, Ms. Casey will explain how to read test scores and give information about the Title 1 program.  Then, to the fun stuff!  Learn how to play games: cards, logic, Mancala, Jenga, Scrabble…   At the end, there will be a game give-away.

Say Boo to Drugs Costume Parade

This Friday, for our Red Ribbon activity, students are invited to wear costumes to school (no props please).  We will do our regular morning activities (flag and birthdays), go to class, and return to the yard at 8:40AM for the costume parade. Please be sure that your child’s costume is appropriate for school age children.  Any student in a costume deemed inappropriate by the teacher or principal will be sent to the office and not allowed to partake in the parade.  NO Candy, NO Weapons or Props, NO costumes that depict a negative lifestyle or occupation.  If you have any questions please call (650) 991-1239.

After the parade, all students in grades 1 – 5 must take off their costumes for the rest of the day.  If you do not want your child to participate in the parade, please be sure you notify your child’s teacher.

Art Night

Please join Mrs. Spusta on Tuesday, November 3rd @ 6:15PM.  We will be working on the PTA Reflections theme of “Beauty is …”See flyer for additional information and sign up sheet.

Garden Day –Note Change Of Date !!!!

Join Mrs. Aguirre and Ms. Poppin, Mrs. Garcia and other JFK staff on Saturday, November 14 between 9:00AM and noon to work on the gardens. 

QSP Catalogue Fundraiser

We received many, many orders.  We expect delivery before Thanksgiving.  Thank you, thank you for your support!

H1N1 Flu Information

see back of bulletin

Dates to Remember:

Nov. 11 – Veteran’s Day, No School

Nov. 17-19 – Parent Teacher Conferences – Minimum Days

Nov. 25 – Minimum Day

Nov. 26, 27 – Thanksgiving Recess – No School