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Back to School Orientation
Student and Family Orientation Tuesday August 13, 2024
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8:30 - 9:00am |
Quick Staff Meeting (Room 6) ↳Fun & Refreshments ↳ClassDojo and Annual Packet Signatures |
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10:00 - 11:00am |
Pre-K/TK/K Orientation |
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11:00am -12:00pm |
1st Grade Orientation |
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12:00 - 1:00pm |
2nd Grade Orientation |
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1:00 - 2:00pm |
3rd Grade Orientation |
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2:00 - 3:00pm |
4th Grade Orientation |
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3:00 - 4:00pm |
5th Grade Orientation |
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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.
March 3, 2010
Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at www.jsd.k12.ca.us/schools/kennedy
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Spring Pictures
Friday, March 5 is Spring Picture day. Spring Pictures are different than the Fall pictures. All students will have their picture taken, receive a picture packet and have the opportunity to keep and pay for the pictures or return them. There will be free dress for Spring Pictures so the children may wear something nice for the picture. No spaghetti straps or tube tops allowed. If the student is not dressed appropriately the parents will be called.
STAR Testing
STAR testing begins on April 19 for students in grades 2-5 and continues for 4 weeks. Please try to avoid planning trips or activities during that time. More to follow...
Kindergarten Registration
We are continuing to register students for Kindergarten for the Fall. If you have a child or have neighbors with children who were born on or before December 2, 2005 it is time to register them for school. Please call (650) 991-1239 if you have any questions.
Third Grade Showcase Performances
You are invited to the Third Grade Showcase on Thursday, March 11th. There will be a performance at 9:00AM and 2:00PM. Parents are invited to the 2:00PM performance but may attend the earlier show if it fits your schedule better (it will be crowded as most of the student body will be there). Please come and enjoy.
Safety Alert
Last week, a girl from TRP was walking near Hillside and Mission. A vehicle drove up behind her and two men tried to get her in the car. She got away and went to school and the police were called. The girl is okay. However, this is a good time to talk to your children about safety. Please remind them about not talking to strangers, not going over to a stranger’s car or house. They should always walk with a group, in well-traveled areas. Stay away from isolated streets and abandoned buildings, and to yell and scream “help” if they feel unsafe.
Head Lice
In recent days we have started to see a few cases of head lice among the students. Please check your child’s hair frequently. If you find lice make sure they are treated and lice free before sending them back to school. Also, please notify the school so we
can send notices. Thank you.
PTA Executive Board Nominations
The PTA Nomination Committee is looking for parents who are willing to service on the Executive Board of the PTA. This Board directs the activities for the PTA. If you are interested in being nominated for office for the 2010-2011 school year, please complete and return the form below.
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Yes, I am interested in being nominated for the following office(s) of the PTA Executive Board:
(Circle any or all offices in which you are interested)
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Auditor Parliamentarian
Name: _______________________________Phone: (____)__________________
Child’s Name: _______________________________ Room #________
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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 21th and ending Thursday, January 28th, 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.
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Wednesday Words
John F.
(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 13, 2010
Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at www.jsd.k12.ca.us/schools/kennedy
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
No School No Escuela
January 18, 2010 18 de Enero
Science Fair
The Jefferson School District Science Fair is Saturday, January 23, 2010. However, the John F. Kennedy Science Fair will be on Friday, January 22nd. Students will be doing either class projects or group projects or individual projects. If you did a science project at home, please return it to school by January 22nd.
Medi-Cal Health Care
Please see the flyer on the back of this bulletin for information about Health Care for your child.
District English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting
You’re cordially invited! Están cordialmente invitados!
What: District English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting
Tema: Junta del Comité Asesor para los Estudiantes de Inglés como Segunda Lengua del Distrito
Date: Wed, January 13 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fecha: Miércoles 13 de enero de 2010 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Place: John F. Kennedy School Room 15
Lugar: Escuela John F. Kennedy Salón 15
Agenda
*Welcome and introductions Bienvenida e presentaciones
*Approve minutes of October 22, 2009 Aprobación del acta de la junta del 22 de octubre de 2009
* Share CELDT results Compartir los resultados del CELDT
* Explain reclassification process Explicar el proceso de reclasificación
* Share EL Continuum Progress Report pilot Compartir el informe del continuo de progreso EL piloto
* Explain EL/ELA pilot materials Explicar los materiales pilotos de EL/ELA
* Coaching update Información sobre la preparación individual (coaching)
* Open agenda Agenda abierta
Dinner and refreshments provided. Se servirán la cena y refrigerios.
Free childcare available, please call (650) 746-2731 to arrange.
Habrá cuidado infantil gratis pero, por favor, llame primero al (650) 746-2731 para hacer los arreglos necesarios.
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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 6, 2010
Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at www.jsd.k12.ca.us/schools/kennedy
Happy New Year
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a Happy and healthy New Year. This is a good time to reinforce the importance of school with your child. Remind your child to get to school on time, do all of the assigned homework, return all forms and papers to the teacher and to come to school prepared. Thank you again for giving all of us at JFK the opportunity to work with such wonderful children
Student Council Elections
Politics was alive and well at JFK before the Winter Break! We had our elections for the offices of president, vice president, and secretary. All candidates did an outstanding job. They had to win the primary in their classrooms. They had to make and display posters. They had to write and give a speech. We are proud of all the candidates:
Secretary Vice President President
Marchelle Anonuevo Kyla Apellanes *Alexis Giron
Gabriela Reyes *Alexia Macahilas Gisselle Lopez
*Kenneth Miranda
*the newly elected officers
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
No School No Escuela
January 18, 2010 18 de Enero
Candy and Cakes
Many classes made “Gingerbread Houses” before the winter vacation. At that time, we were asking for donations of candy for decorations. Just a reminder that we don’t allow items containing lots of sugar as a rule per federal regulations (cupcakes, cakes, candy,). So for class parties, please continue with bottles of water, pizza, cheese and crackers, fruit or non food items like pencils, erasers, tattoos, stickers, … Before bringing any party item to school please check with the teacher.
Gum
Gum is not allowed at school. It was becoming a problem before the vacation. We are hoping to stop it for 2010.
Science Fair
The Jefferson School District Science Fair is Saturday, January 23, 2010. However, the John F. Kennedy Science Fair will be on Friday, January 22nd. Students will be doing either class projects or group projects or individual projects. If you did a science project at home, please return it to school by January 22nd.
Mobility Surveys
In your Wednesday envelope you will find a Mobility Survey. These forms are necessary to project class sizes for next year. Please complete the forms and return them to school immediately. If you need a form in Spanish, Tagalog, or Chinese please ask the teacher or the office. Please read the form carefully and answer the questions as accurately as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is coming up for the 2010-2011 school year. The date has not been finalized and the paperwork has not arrived yet, please keep an eye on the Wednesday Words for further information. If you have friends or neighbors whose child was born on or before December 2, 2005 please keep them informed.
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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.
November 25, 2009 Thanksgiving Vacation November 26 & 27
Due to the Thanksgiving Vacation, we are only sending the papers and not the Wednesday Day Envelope. Happy Thanksgiving!
At this time, I would like to say thank you for sharing your children with us. They are wonderful children. I also want to thank the excellent staff at JFK for taking such good care of them academically and emotionally.
How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey (Recipe from a Kindergarten Student) *Go to the shop and buy it. Cook it in the kitchen for 100hours. The oven should be hot so it burns your finger. Chop it to pieces. Eat it.
Gardening Day The Green Team would like to thank all the parents, students, teachers and staff who attended Garden Day. It was a great day of hard work and fun. The children love the gardens and it was great to see everyone working together toward a more beautiful and productive school. Parent Volunteers The staff and students here at JFK would like to thank all of our wonderful parent volunteers. Your help in the classrooms and elsewhere is truly appreciated by all. Volunteering in your child’s school is a great way to share in the educational life of your child.
Parent Conferences Thank you to all the parents and guardians that met with the teachers last week. It is so valuable to be able to sit and talk about successes and concerns. So many parents came – very appreciated! I would also like to thank the teachers for the work they did to prepare for conferences and the work they have done with the children. Lastly, thanks to the office staff who had sooooo many phone calls about conference times and minimum days. Things went pretty smoothly due to everyone’s patience and hard work!
QSP Fundraiser Fundraiser items were sent home last Friday. If you ordered things on time and have not received them, please call our office. If there is a problem with your order, please call the 800 number on the paper in your bag. Thanks again for your efforts in raising funds for the school.
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Wednesday Words
John F.
(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.
November 10, 2009
Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at JFK@jsd.k12.ca.us
Wednesday’s Words on Tuesday!
Veteran’s Day Holiday
| No School | No Escuela |
| November 11, 2009 | 11 de Noviembre |
November 14th is Garden Day!
Garden Day – CHANGE OF DATE: November 14th!!
Join Mrs. Aguirre, Mrs. Garcia, and Ms. Poppin and other JFK staff on Saturday, November 14th between 9:00AM and noon to work on the gardens. Please note: This is a new date! If possible bring a shovel, a wheel barrow and lots of green thumbs.
Parent Teacher Conferences Begin Next Week!
Minimum Days Dias Minimos
November 17, 18, & 19, 2009 11 & 12 de Junio
Pre-K = 8:20AM – 11:20AM Pre-K = 8:20AM – 11:20AM
Kindergarten = 8:20AM – 12:25PM Kindergarten = 8:20AM – 12:25PM
Grades 1 – 5 = 8:20AM – 12:35PM Grados 1 – 5 = 8:20AM – 12:35PM
There is no Wednesday Coverage for minimum days. All students except ASES students have to be picked up on time, please.
Picture Re Takes
Today you will receive the Fall Pictures. Picture re-take day is Thursday, November 19. Children who were absent on picture day will be getting their picture taken. If you want to order, return the order form with payment enclosed. If there is a problem with the Fall pictures, return them with your child on picture day and they will have their picture re-taken.
Dates to Note
Thanksgiving Vacation: November 26 & 27
Minimum Day: December 18, Friday
Winter Vacation: December 21 – January 1
School Resumes: Monday, January 4, 2010
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Wednesday Words
John F.
(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
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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 21, 2009
Wednesday Words may now be found on the JFK Website at JFK@jsd.k12.ca.us
QSP Catalogue Fundraiser
We received many, many orders. We expect delivery before Thanksgiving. If you have not turned in your order form and payment, please do so as soon as possible, late orders may not be delivered before Thanksgiving. Thank you, thank you for your support, your children will benefit from your efforts! Also thank you to the parents who helped organize the orders to be sent to the company.
Rainy Day Information
Rainy days are very difficult at any school. John F. Kennedy has the added difficulty of our poor accessibility for drop off and pick up. Even if it rains, the parking lot is closed (except for staff) between 8:00AM and 8:20. The campus is closed until 8:15AM because staff supervision does not start until 8:15AM (this includes the multi-use room). At dismissal, the parking lot is again closed between 2:45PM and 3:10PM. We have all the children in ASES go to the multi-use room, all the children who dismiss at Price Street line up in the hallway of rooms 1 – 6 and all the children who dismiss at Guadalupe line up in the hallway of rooms 7 – 12 before we take them to Price St. or Guadalupe. Please do not come into the hallways as it gets too crowded and confusing. Please help us keep the children safe by cooperating with the school systems.
Medi-Cal Information
Please see the back of this bulletin for important Medi-Cal Information.
You Are Invited By The PTA To Game Night
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, JFK test scores and 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.
Upcoming Fun Events For The Whole Family
*Art Night with Mrs. Spusta on Wednesday, November 4th @ 6:15PM. We will be working on the PTA Reflections theme of “Beauty is …”
*Garden Day with Mrs. Aguirre and Ms. Poppin on Saturday, November 7 between 9:00AM and noon
Say Boo to Drugs / Harvest Celebration
On October 30th we invite the students to wear their costumes to school for a beginning of the day parade. It is part of our Red Ribbon Week/Healthy Harvest Time Celebration. The parade will take place at approximately 8:40 in the morning. Parents and families are welcome to come and watch the parade. Please watch for more details about the parade procedures in next week’s Wednesday Words. See pink flyer for Red Ribbon Week events.
The Green Team Says “THANKS”
Thank you for all the donations at Back to School Night. They gave a kick start to our winter garden. We purchased seeds, seedlings, and shovels – we could not have done it without you. We are asking you to search high and low once again! This time for old toilets, sinks, wagons, tires, aquariums, bricks and tiles (whole or broken) for our “Silly Garden”. Donations of seeds and plants would also be graciously accepted. If you have any of these items, please drop them off at JFK anytime before Saturday, Nov. 6 – OUR GARDEN DAY. Please come for gardening, crafts and building. Thanks a million
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