Understanding the new Mission
It has been such a pleasure sharing our new Guiding Statements with everyone this year. There has been so much enthusiasm and encouragement across all sections, and from so many of you. This is how it should be, as the project to review our mission and consider our new direction really did involve so many parents, students and staff. Our combined efforts will help each of us work to build an even stronger school.
A Mission Statement should help us define our purpose and give clues to the kind of school we are. It should help us understand what it is that motivates us to come and work here every day. It should help students see the purpose and point of them spending so much time here, and it should help parents have an insight in to what kind of school we are, and what kind of learning environment we offer.
Our new Mission is: To lead, serve, and create beauty.
We are now working across the school to consider our daily efforts to align to this challenge, and to guide and support students to aspire to this too:
To lead is to be a critical thinker, be resilient and have a global vision.
To serve is to participate in building community, possess integrity, and to build ties in our communities.
To create beauty is to be inspired in everything we do, maximizing talents and celebrating different abilities.
I will soon be announcing the progress being made and I look forward to sharing with you as we work together to celebrate with pride the extraordinary results and beauty that all our children bring to this world.
“All glory comes from daring to begin.”
Eugene F. Ware (1841 – 1911)
A Mission Statement should help us define our purpose and give clues to the kind of school we are. It should help us understand what it is that motivates us to come and work here every day. It should help students see the purpose and point of them spending so much time here, and it should help parents have an insight in to what kind of school we are, and what kind of learning environment we offer.
Our new Mission is: To lead, serve, and create beauty.
We are now working across the school to consider our daily efforts to align to this challenge, and to guide and support students to aspire to this too:
To lead is to be a critical thinker, be resilient and have a global vision.
To serve is to participate in building community, possess integrity, and to build ties in our communities.
To create beauty is to be inspired in everything we do, maximizing talents and celebrating different abilities.
I will soon be announcing the progress being made and I look forward to sharing with you as we work together to celebrate with pride the extraordinary results and beauty that all our children bring to this world.
“All glory comes from daring to begin.”
Eugene F. Ware (1841 – 1911)
Adrian Leece
General Director
Parents’ Association Elections
Last week we elected a new team to direct the Parents’ Association. We are excited to work together to build community and a sense of belonging for both parents and students.
President: Luz Álvarez
Vice President: Maria Eugenia Martínez
Secretary: Tamara Topete
Treasurer: Fernanda Langrave
Kinder 1 representative: Fernanda Chaparro
Kinder 2 representative: Elisa Gutiérrez
Kinder 3 representative: Georgina Paredes
Thank you, in advance, for your dedication and enthusiasm.
President: Luz Álvarez
Vice President: Maria Eugenia Martínez
Secretary: Tamara Topete
Treasurer: Fernanda Langrave
Kinder 1 representative: Fernanda Chaparro
Kinder 2 representative: Elisa Gutiérrez
Kinder 3 representative: Georgina Paredes
Thank you, in advance, for your dedication and enthusiasm.
Mexican Independence Day
We will celebrate the independence of Mexico with an internal parade on September 14th. Students are encouraged to come in traditional dress or the colors of the Mexican flag. Dismissal will be at 12:45 as usual.
Back to School Nights
It was a pleasure to welcome K1 parents last night and we look forward to receiving K2 parents tonight and K3 on Wednesday, Sept. 5th. If for some reason you are not able to make it to Back to School Night, please contact your child’s teacher to schedule another time when they can receive the information.
Preschool Principal
PowerSchool coming soon
Thank you for the continued patience as we continue to launch PowerSchool. To keep you up to date, teachers are using the platform familiarize themselves with it. Students will be getting access very soon, and after that we will make it available to parents. In the mean time, students will be writing the homework in the notebook in which they complete the assignments.
Mark Dunn
Elementary School Principal
We are back to school, and boy it shows!
We are back to school, and boy it shows! Students are getting used to their new schedules, teachers are beginning to implement projects in their classes, and the weather is starting to change. As we begin our celebrations in September, there are a few events coming up that are of interest to Middle School.
I want to remind the students that Monday, September 10 is our first Flag Ceremony, and they all need to come to school using the Honors dress code: blue JFK pants and gray JFK shirt. (The blue jacket is optional.)
I invite the Middle School parents to join us on Wednesday, September 12, for a Parent Talk about tolerance in the home. On Friday, September 14, Middle School will join the rest of the school to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day with colorful clothing, performances of song and dance, and words designed to help us reflect about this significant holiday.
Finally, I extend a special invitation to the 6th grade parents to join me for a Coffee Talk on September 20 to learn about how teachers grade in the MYP!
I want to remind the students that Monday, September 10 is our first Flag Ceremony, and they all need to come to school using the Honors dress code: blue JFK pants and gray JFK shirt. (The blue jacket is optional.)
I invite the Middle School parents to join us on Wednesday, September 12, for a Parent Talk about tolerance in the home. On Friday, September 14, Middle School will join the rest of the school to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day with colorful clothing, performances of song and dance, and words designed to help us reflect about this significant holiday.
Finally, I extend a special invitation to the 6th grade parents to join me for a Coffee Talk on September 20 to learn about how teachers grade in the MYP!
Camille Casses
Middle School Principal
We open doors in high school
I would like to thank all students, staff, and parents for the wonderful energy and start to the year in high school!
We provide amazing experiences for our students to lead, serve, and create beauty and create a support structure so students know what opportunities are available for them as they begin to consider colleges and careers. Here are just a few of the opportunities available for students in September - yes….just September!
Tuesday, September 4th: Ceneval-Excoba Talk for 12th Grade Students at 10:00 in the SUM
Thursday, September 6th: College Thursday Presentation: Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) from 2:20-3:00
Tuesday, September 11th: JFK Career Talks - Neurosciences at 3:00 in the Elementary Multipurpose Room
Thursday, September 20th: College Thursday Presentation: Universidad Panamericana (UP) from 2:20-3:00
I would like to thank our College Counselor Ms. Monica Orozco and our Career Counselor Mr. Steve McGough for making these opportunities happen for our students!
We provide amazing experiences for our students to lead, serve, and create beauty and create a support structure so students know what opportunities are available for them as they begin to consider colleges and careers. Here are just a few of the opportunities available for students in September - yes….just September!
Tuesday, September 4th: Ceneval-Excoba Talk for 12th Grade Students at 10:00 in the SUM
Thursday, September 6th: College Thursday Presentation: Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) from 2:20-3:00
Tuesday, September 11th: JFK Career Talks - Neurosciences at 3:00 in the Elementary Multipurpose Room
Thursday, September 20th: College Thursday Presentation: Universidad Panamericana (UP) from 2:20-3:00
I would like to thank our College Counselor Ms. Monica Orozco and our Career Counselor Mr. Steve McGough for making these opportunities happen for our students!
Bob Callahan
High School Principal
Pre-season a new and successful initiative
For the first time ever, we had a pre-season sports program with high school students. Beginning on the second day of classes and lasting for two weeks, more than 60 students came to train in a variety of different sports.
This was an initiative that was well attended by very committed students.
Go Jaguars!
This was an initiative that was well attended by very committed students.
Go Jaguars!
Exhibition classes
During the first two weeks of classes, we offered exhibition sessions to Elementary and Middle School students. There was a very positive response from new students as well as students interested in trying a different sport
Come join one of our JFK Sports teams and represent your school!
Go Jaguars!
Come join one of our JFK Sports teams and represent your school!
Go Jaguars!
Fernando López Sosa
JFK Sports
JFK Sports
Volunteering in JFK
We started the school year with a new volunteer group. We are full of projects to support our community and the environment and we will undoubtedly need the support of our entire JFK community as always. This is why we share the dates so you can take note:
| FIREFIGHTERS CAMPAIGN | September 17-21 | List of products by generation will be sent previously |
| FIREFIGHTERS VISIT | September 21 | Only PS and ES will participate |
| ELECTRONIC WASTE CAMPAIGN | September 24-27 | Please delete any personal information |
| DONATE A TOY CAMPAIGN | November 20-23 | Donation of clean, complete and in good condition toys that do not require batteries for operation |
| CLOTHING CAMPAIGN | November 26-29 | Donation of used, clean clothes in good shape. |
We will be sending remindings regarding our upcomming campaigns but please keep in mind our PERMANENT CAMPAINGS:
- Collecting plastic lids
- Collecting used batteries
- Disposal of medicines
- Collecting plastic lids
- Collecting used batteries
- Disposal of medicines
Luz Arredondo
Environmental program coordinator
Download our new JFK app
We invite you to know and download our new app in 4 simple steps. You will be able to read the bulletins, newsletters, school calendar and receive important school notifications.
Mónica Duarte
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Welcoming picnic!
Last Saturday, we gladly received many new families that are now part of our JFK community at our traditional “Welcoming Picnic”.
The guests had the chance to meet the school’s Leadership Team, do some integration activities along with our Sports Department and enjoy a delicious menu: hamburgers specially grilled by Jeff Lewis (Services and Operations Director) as well as dishes from different regions and countries that our new families shared with everyone.
Thank you to all those who participated for making this possible!
The guests had the chance to meet the school’s Leadership Team, do some integration activities along with our Sports Department and enjoy a delicious menu: hamburgers specially grilled by Jeff Lewis (Services and Operations Director) as well as dishes from different regions and countries that our new families shared with everyone.
Thank you to all those who participated for making this possible!
Gaby Platas
Institutional Advancement
Institutional Advancement