School Board Changes
At a School General Assembly’s meeting on Thursday, May 16th, 2019, the following changes to the School Board were confirmed.
President: Francisco Lafuente (11th grade parent). Fran previously served as Board Secretary, and has been on the Board since May 2015.
Treasurer: José Blanco. (K2, PF and 2nd grade parent) . José remains as Treasurer and has been in this position ever since he joined the Board in May 2015.
Secretary: María Isabel Miranda ( 8th grade parent). Isa is new to the Board, but has previously served on the school Board between the years of 2014-2016 as Board Secretary.
Representatives:
Enlisted in order:
René González ( 8th grade parent). René has been on the Board since May 2015.
Sylvia Rivas (6th, 9th and 11th grade parent). Sylvia has been on the Board since May 2016.
Jean Soupart ( 4th and 7th grade parent). Jean has been on the Board since May 2015.
Fernando Besoy ( K3 and 1st grade parent). Fernando is new to the Board and we wish him the all the best.
Leaving the Board:
Dr. Raúl Paredes
Raúl has served on the Board for many years and most recently as President since May 2016.
Raúl has served on the Board for many years and most recently as President since May 2016.
Martha Naranjo
Martha has served on the Board since October 2010, and previously served on many Parents Associations.
On behalf of the community, I wish to sincerely thank all Board members for their continued support in helping JFK Achieve the Extraordinary, and my special thanks go to both Raul and Martha who have dedicated so much time and effort on building JFK over many years.
We wish you all the best for the future.
Tech in the classrooms for 5th grade parents
Adrian Leece
Main Office
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Requirements for a scholarship
We now have the list of requirements in order to apply for a scholarship from the Secretaría de Educación del Estado de Querétaro for 2019 – 2020. If you want a copy of that list, please ask for it in the Student Records Department or follow this link click here to download it.
Ana Torres
Student Records Coordinator
Xtreme Challenge
On June 2°, we will have at school one of the most challenging competitions, the 5th edition of our famous XTREME CHALLENGE. This year in its medieval version.
Each team at the bases will compete with an opposing team to ensure the victory at the end of the race.
Each team at the bases will compete with an opposing team to ensure the victory at the end of the race.
Do not miss it! Register your team (9 participants) at the entrance of the school from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Check the details: https://www.jfk.edu.mx/apps/pages/XtremeChallenge
Gaby Platas
Institutional Development Coordinator
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Pilar Parás Ochoa, who won two 3rd places, in 4x100 free relay modality in the swimming Olympics in Cancún, Quintana Roo. She was also called by the Federación Mexicana de Natación to represent Mexico in the Central America and Caribbean Championship XXXII in Barbados 2019.
Much success!
Go Jaguars!
Come and cheer our Male Soccer High School team in the great finale against the Fray Luis de León happening this Wednesday, May 22nd at 18:30 pm at the JFK Campus!
Sports Results
Sports Team
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Preschool
Piggy Bank challenge
Many students brought their first donations to the school last Friday. We’re off to a good start! Remember that you have the rest of May to think and create ways that can work to earn money for our improvement of the library plaza.
PYP Verification Visit
It was a lovely experience to have visitors from the IB World Community at our school this week. Students, parents, teachers and administration staff were excited to show off all the deep learning that is taking place at JFK on a daily basis. We look forward to receiving their report in a few months and sharing it with you.
Summer Camp- Superhero Power!
Sign-ups for summer camp will begin on Thursday, May 23rd. Remember that spaces fill up quickly, so be sure to visit the cashier’s office and reserve your place this week!
Debra Cortney
Preschool Principal
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Elementary School
2nd. National Health Week 2019
We would like to inform you that we have the 2nd annual National Health Week where the application of the vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus for 5th grade girls is the main focus this time around. Also, worm parasite prevention medicine (abendazole) will be available for all children from PF to 5th grade. This Campaign will be carried out by the Health Sector of the government.
In order for your child to receive this benefit, the parent or guardian must print the respective form (teachers will upload it on PowerSchool), fill it out with all the information, sign it and hand it in to your child's teacher.
This visit will take place on our School on Thursday, May 30th.
Elementary School Principal
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Middle School
Student's Day Dance
Hello Middle School Community,
We had an awesome time on Friday at the Students’ Day Dance, thanks to the amazing decorations, delicious tacos and sweets, and great tunes. Special thanks goes to our Student Council and Miss Lupita for all the planning and advertisement of the event, and to our very own Parents’ Association for their contributions. A circus themed-night boasted foosball and air hockey tables, a popsicle cart, and colorful decorations.
This is another short week, and we have our third Thursday’s fundraising event during lunch for the Piggy Bank Challenge. Look out, because 6C is in the lead right now! Remember to avoid selling gum or any drinks with caffeine, please. Let’s keep it up to help make an amazing new plaza in front of the library.
We have our second Internal Event coming up Thursday, May 23rd for MiddleMUN, with two committees and even the participation of 5th grade pages! Thanks to Miss Tania, Miss Raisa, and Miss Ana for organizing and helping the delegates debate very important global topics.
Friday is PD day for our teachers, so enjoy your long weekend, students. As you are making your end-of-course plans, please keep in mind that Middle School students will be in classes until 11:30 on June 21.
Have a great week!
Camille Casses
Middle School Principal
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High School
Discover the extraordinary in you
Over the past two weeks, I’ve presented the Discover the Extraordinary in You High School model to different generations based on our new convenio with UNAM. It has been really rewarding to see the energy and enthusiasm coming from our students - an almost Elementary School-like excitement and curiosity for learning. Thank you for your support and trust this year in High School.
There are still two more important presentations this month regarding changes next year:
- 9th Grade Parents - Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:00-9:30 am in the Elementary Multipurpose Room
- Study Abroad Families - Monday, May 27th from 8:00-9:00 am in the Elementary Multipurpose Room
*For any families planning on having their child study one year abroad and then return to JFK
I would also like to give a special thanks to NHS and its supervisor Ms. Veronica Diaz for having worked hard throughout the year to raise $40,625 pesos for the Food Bank of Querétaro. It makes me feel inspired to know that our students are doing their part to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goal “Zero Hunger” in our own local community!
Shrek The Musical
The JFK 11th graders are preparing an incredible recreation of Shrek The Musical, featuring a three-meter dragon! Performances on June 5th and 6th.
Do not miss out on this fantastic adventure about love and friendship.
Bob Callahan
High School Principal