Xtreme Challenge
This 2nd of June, we will have one of the most challenging competitions at school, filled with motivated runners who will give everything to win. A survival test that requires traversing mud pits, climbing walls, moving stones, carrying logs, climbing ropes, and more.
It is the 5th edition of our famous XTREME CHALLENGE, this year we’ll have a medieval version.
This race consists on a circuit greater than 1 km. and at least an hour and a half of obstacles, tests, and challenges in which the teams will have to demonstrate several skills to win and face other teams.
Each team at the bases will compete with an oponente to ensure the victory at the end of the race.
The Xtreme Challenge Medieval Race will have three categories in which everybody from the youngest to the oldest member can participate. The intention is to have a race where all families and friends enjoy an extraordinary day.
The circuit will have our classic mud obstacle, but there is no need to worry because the outdoor showers will leave everyone clean and ready to enjoy the event.
In addition, there will be a rest area where you can have refreshments, sunbathe or relax in the shade of the tent.
Do not miss it, registration will begin on April 29 through May 24, check more information click here
Gaby Platas
Institutional Development Coordinator
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Sports Results
Sports Team
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Preschool
Children’s Day
Thank you to all the volunteer parents and teachers who helped make Children’s Day so special. The students enjoyed watching a Circus Show and playing different Circus Games.
Open Classes
K2 and K3 parents will have a chance to experience a PYP challenge together with their children in their open classes this month. The experience will begin promptly at
8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM after the mommy and me gym class.
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May 7 |
K2A |
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May 8 |
K2B |
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May 9 |
K2C |
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May 14 |
K2D |
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May 16 |
K3A |
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MAY 17 |
K3B |
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MAY 21 |
K3C |
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MAY 22 |
K3D |
Mothers’ Day
It is our pleasure to invite all mothers to a special celebration on Monday, May 13th. We will have a brief ceremony with a special surprise from 8:00-8:30 to celebrate all that our moms do for us on a daily basis. We hope to see you there!
Debra Cortney
Preschool Principal
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Elementary School
JFK Piggy Bank Challenge
Imagine a beautiful plaza where students can picnic with friends and family in shaded areas at recess or after school…a place where parents and MS/HS students have free access to charging stations for their devices and a strong wifi signal…a place where children play safely in natural green spaces. This is the vision for the JFK annual fundraising campaign of “La Plaza de Banderas.” The following could be chosen by each classroom as fundraising activities for the Piggy Bank Challenge in order to
fundraise for this project which will benefit all JFK Jaguars (please note this is a voluntary participation for all JFK students and families):
1. Does your class have a great idea to raise money? Each classroom will be assigned a day to fundraise at recess time.
Here are some possibilities (cupcakes, cookies, popcorn, bracelets, churros, cotton candy, pizza, etc.). Or the classroom could choose to have a Raffle (family donates an item, and class sells tickets to raffle it off).
2. Would your mom or dad like to spend a recess at JFK doing a fun activity? Recess time parent led “fun” projects (e.g. braid hair, dye hair, make keychains, make ecologically friendly slime, etc.). Parents can volunteer to join us and do this fun activity with students who would pay a fee for the “taller.” (workshop).
3. You don’t want to wear the uniform for Flag Ceremony or PE class? During this campaign, if you donate $20 pesos to your classroom Piggy, you can wear what you choose (just don’t forget your tennis shoes).
4. Do you want to help out at home? Helping out at home checklist (with suggested fees for parents’ consideration). For one week, I will…
---take care of pets (e.g. walk the dog, clean the litter box, etc.) $25
---wash the dishes after lunch or dinner $25
---clean my room $25
---eat nutritious desserts (e.g. fruit instead of candy, chocolate, or ice cream) $25
Other ideas: wash the car, do the laundry, babysit little brother, etc.
Coffee Talk: Living Inquiry
Parents met on Monday to begin an inquiry into sugar to learn more about how they can take care of their own health and that of their family. They started their journey embracing the essential elements of PYP in an inquiry unit parallel to how their children are learning in preschool and elementary school with the implementation of the PYP.
Their reflections included, " Me gustó la dinámica y me pareció MUY interesante!"
"Siento que el aprendizaje es más permanente... se razona a fondo sobre el tema."
"Me gustó trabajar así porque hay más información y diferentes puntos de vista."
It's not too late, you can still join us next Monday 13 at 8 am in the ES SUM where we will be going deeper and learning more about how to know how to support my family in making good dietary choices.
Join us!
Elementary School Principal
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Middle School
JFK Piggy Bank Challenge
Hello Middle School Community,
Our students have been learning about fundraising to help with their Social Service efforts, and now it’s time to put some of that theory into practice. This month, every Thursday at lunch our students will host the “JFK Piggy Bank Challenge” event, Sweets & Snacks.
Students from each group will bring delicious snacks to sell, and all of the proceeds will go towards redesigning the Plaza de las Banderas at the front of the school. The group with the most fundraising in this month will have the honor of sharing their ideas for the space with the school’s infrastructure committee.
Students will prepare esquites, dorilocos, cakes, cookies, and cupcakes and other delicacies at home, and sell them at a fundraising cost in order to foment more enthusiasm and support for our school’s open spaces. Thanks to all the teachers for the planning and supervision of this event, and to our Parents’ Association for helping to spread the word. Good luck in the Piggy Bank Challenge, Middle School!
Students from each group will bring delicious snacks to sell, and all of the proceeds will go towards redesigning the Plaza de las Banderas at the front of the school. The group with the most fundraising in this month will have the honor of sharing their ideas for the space with the school’s infrastructure committee.
Students will prepare esquites, dorilocos, cakes, cookies, and cupcakes and other delicacies at home, and sell them at a fundraising cost in order to foment more enthusiasm and support for our school’s open spaces. Thanks to all the teachers for the planning and supervision of this event, and to our Parents’ Association for helping to spread the word. Good luck in the Piggy Bank Challenge, Middle School!
Camille Casses
Middle School Principal
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High School
Discover the extraordinary in you
I’m very excited to announce a series of Coffee Talks in the month of May, for parents to discuss the changes to High School next year as a result of our new convenio with UNAM starting in August 2019! Each Coffee Talk will contain a general overview of the new Discover the Extraordinary in You high school program as well as generation-specific information.
11th Grade: Thursday, May 9th from 8:00-9: 15 am in the Flex Room in Elementary
10th Grade: Friday, May 17th from 8:00-10: 00 am in Elementary Multipurpose Room
9th Grade: Wednesday, 22nd from 8:00-9: 30 am in Elementary Multipurpose Room
10th Grade: Friday, May 17th from 8:00-10: 00 am in Elementary Multipurpose Room
9th Grade: Wednesday, 22nd from 8:00-9: 30 am in Elementary Multipurpose Room
Before each generation’s parent Coffee Talk, I will also be meeting with students to explain all the exciting changes. It is my goal for students and parents to have meaningful conversations about the Discover the Extraordinary in You model after these presentations as well as to provide a space for parents to have any questions answered by our High School Leadership Team.
I look forward to seeing parents again and sharing all the wonderful plans to lead, serve, and create beauty at JFK!
Shrek The Musical
Shrek and his faithful companion Donkey will make an appearance on June 5th and 6th in the auditorium of the JFK, to take you with them in their magical adventure to rescue princess Fiona. Do not miss the chance to be a part of this journey with four shows: Wednesday and Thursday at 6 and 8 pm.
Once upon a time, in a far far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly interrupted by the invasion of noisy fairy tale characters. Each one of them was banished from their kingdoms at the hands of the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save his home, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad and readies himself to rescue princess Fiona so that she can marry Farquaad.
A musical that guarantees a good laugh, with 8 Tony Awards nominations and winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design comes alive with 40 eleventh grade actors and a set design and special effects worthy of a fairy tale. Tickets for sale now.
High School Theatre presents Shrek The Musical
June 5th and 6th
6 and 8 pm at the JFK Auditorium.
Bob Callahan
High School Principal