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.

January 20, 2010

Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at www.jsd.k12.ca.us/schools/kennedy

English Language Learners Test Results

When you registered your child for school, you had to complete the Home Language Survey form.  If any of the first three questions had another language besides English, your child was automatically designated an English Language Learner.  Every year English Language Learners have their English proficiency tested.  Today, you will receive the results of those tests.

Science Fairs – You Are Invited!

JFK Science Fair: Friday, January 22 in the MUR between 9:15AM and 10:20AM

Jefferson School District Science Fair is Saturday, January 23, 2010 at  Fernando Rivera Middle School and Thomas Edison School (1255 Southgate) between 10:AM and  12:30AM.

Help for Haiti

JFK staff invites all students and parents to join them in raising funds for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti!  Starting Thursday, January 21^th and ending Thursday, January 28^th, we will collect money donations (cash or checks) to send for the relief effort in Haiti.  Checks can be made out to “Save the Children” and please indicate in the memo area “Haiti Emergency”. The tax ID# for the “Save the Children” organization is 060726487.  Thanks to Ms. Loomis for coordinating the effort.  We will let you know the results in future Wednesday Words. 

No School                                                  No Escuela

President’s Week                                        Semana de Presidentes  

February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19                        Febrero 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Samtrans Fares Change on February 1, 2010

As of February 1 the SamTrans rates will increase.  Youth Fares Will be $1.25.  Other prices have also increased.  For more information please call Sam Trans customer service at 1-800-660-4287.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is starting on Wednesday, February 3.  If your child was born on or before Dec. 2, 2005 he/she is ready to start school in the Fall.  In order to register your child you will need his/her birth certificate, the most recent shot records and proof of your address.  If you have friends or neighbors with a child that age please pass the word on.  If you have any questions please call the office at (650) 991-1239. 

Rainy Days

With the prospect of more bad weather on the way I would like to just remind parents of a few rainy day procedures.  The morning intake and afternoon dismissal procedures are the same as on a non rainy day except that the children are picked up in the multi-use room in the morning.  They are still dismissed to either Price St. or Guadalupe.  DO NOT go to the classroom to pick up your child.  It causes congestion in the hallways and confusion for the students.  Kindergarten students will still be dismissed at Guadalupe.  Please allow a few extra minutes in the morning and be on time to pick up in the afternoon.  The safety of the children is our priority and we ask that it be yours also.  If you come into the parking lot be aware that there are children all around and they may not see you.