Main Office
Antibullying week
None of us likes to imagine that our child, or any other, is being bullied. However, the fact is that research suggests that in most schools more than half of all children are involved – as either a bully, a victim or a witness. We have worked hard in the last few years to reduce this kind of statistic so that at JFK we have a much safer environment. This is why we started to work with the world’s number 1 program for dealing with school bullying, the Olweus Program, and made a move to generate more interest and awareness of this subject across all ASOMEX schools. This week, our permanent Committee for Anti bullying (ABC) is leading our Anti-bully week to raise awareness of this issue in all areas.
Here is some information for parents that may help you. Please remember that if you believe either your child is a bully, a victim, or talks about others being bullied, please report it to our section or the ABC. We can help discreetly!
Students who are Bullied
Students who are being bullied often exhibit some warning signs. These students may:
● Have few, if any, friends with whom he or she spends time
● Lose interest in doing school work, or suddenly begin to do poorly in school
● Appear sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home
● Complain frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical problems
● Have frequent bad dreams, or trouble sleeping
● Experience a loss of appetite
● Appear anxious and suffer from low self-esteem
● Seem afraid of going to school, or taking part in organized activities (such as afternoon activities or sports) with peers
● In extreme cases: have unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches from fighting
Students who Bully Others
It is important to recognize the characteristics of students who bully, which may help prevent bullying and allow for early intervention. These students may:
● Have a positive attitude toward violence and the use of violent means
● Have a strong need to dominate and subdue other students and get their own way
● Be impulsive, aggressive, or easily angered
● Lack empathy toward students who are bullied
● Have defiance and aggression toward adults, including teachers and parents
● Be involved in other anti-social or rule-breaking activities such as substance abuse (including alcohol) and vandalism,
● Have greater physical strength than that of others in general and the students they bully in particular (especially in boys)
“Children should be able to live a life free from bullying and harassment and it is time that we all took a stand against this.” Katherine Jenkins (1980)
Thanksgiving Dinner
Please join us
Friday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner, flag football, handcrafts and magic show: Mago Gammini
Tickets outside the main entrance (2:00-3:00 p.m.) $250.00 Space limited to 200 assistants
Info: [email protected]
Gaby Platas
● Lose interest in doing school work, or suddenly begin to do poorly in school
● Appear sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home
● Complain frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical problems
● Have frequent bad dreams, or trouble sleeping
● Experience a loss of appetite
● Appear anxious and suffer from low self-esteem
● Seem afraid of going to school, or taking part in organized activities (such as afternoon activities or sports) with peers
● In extreme cases: have unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches from fighting
● Have a strong need to dominate and subdue other students and get their own way
● Be impulsive, aggressive, or easily angered
● Lack empathy toward students who are bullied
● Have defiance and aggression toward adults, including teachers and parents
● Be involved in other anti-social or rule-breaking activities such as substance abuse (including alcohol) and vandalism,
● Have greater physical strength than that of others in general and the students they bully in particular (especially in boys)
Adrian Leece
Main Office
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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Thanksgiving Dinner
Let´s give thanks together; there is always something to be grateful forInstitutional Development Coordinator
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Theater
School of Rock - Middle School play
This November, Middle School students will present "School of Rock", the musical. In "School of Rock", Dewey Finn is a rock singer and jobless guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher in a prestigious school. Upon discovering the musical talent of his students, Dewey forms a rock band with them in an attempt to win the next Battle of the Bands contest. Dewey will learn more than he imagines from his students and will discover that he is not such a bad teacher after all. The play will be on November 27 and 28, in the JFK auditorium with two daily performances: reception at 17:30 and performance at 18:00 hrs. or reception at 19:30 and performance at 20:00 hrs. Don´t miss it!
Gaby Lecuna
Theater Coordinator
It’s a sport that can be played as singles or doubles. Ping-Pong is an Olympic sport since Seoul 1988. According to a study by NASA, the sport is a very difficult one to perform because of the high speed the ball can reach, 190 km/hr for example. Various studies have demonstrated that practicing this sport you will improve response time, visual and motor coordination, concentration and memory.
If you are 9 or older, we invite you to assist to one of our table tennis courses in the following dates:
-1st and 15th of December ( Saturday)
The appointment is in the JFK Auditorium from 10:00 am-11:30 am.
Requirements: sportswear and a lot of desire to learn and have fun!
For further information: send an email to Jorge Luis Hernández Mendoza [email protected]
Click here to watch video
Volleyball Results click here
Athletics Results click here
Congratulations girls. Go Jaguars!
This past 8,9,19 and 11 of November, the Athletics ASOMEX took place in Monterrey in the American School Foundation. Our school participated with 21 athletes representing different categories, and different sporting events like speed, resistance, jumping and throwing.
Congratulation to the team that participated in this great event. Each of our athletes represents our school’s pride doing their biggest effort in each of the competitions.
We’d like to thank the parents’ support and the coaches’ dedication and compromise to each of the trainings and competitions.
We won 7 golden medals, 10 silver medals and 3 bronze medals
Congratulations and let’s keep on training!
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Motor development training sessión for the 09 and 08 male soccer teams by Prof. Eduardo Pérez.
Click here for video
Our female High School team will represent us with pride in the CONADEIP tournament for the first time in the history of our teams. We wish you the best!
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Sports
Do you like speed?
Come and practice table tennis, also known as “ping-pong”
Sports Results
Soccer Results click hereSwimming ASOMEX
Our next students achieved awards on the Swimming ASOMEX, in Torreón, Coahuila: o Pilar Paras achieved five 1st places and won a 2nd place in the 6 swimming events she participated. She was also recognized as the best swimmer of her category. o Regina Solis won a first place and four 3rd places in the 6 swimming events she participated. o Diane Pérez Simón won a first place and two 3rd places in the 5 swimming events she participated.
Photo Gallery
Thank you Mr. Ricardo Bayardo for sharing with us the photo gallery for the women’s soccer game, Kennedy vs. Salesiano. Click here for photo gallery
Athletics ASOMEX
Jumpe Rope
Motor-soccer circuit video
CONADEIP
Sports Team
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Jaguar Shop
The new lightweight fabric long-sleeve shirt is here!
Since you loved the short-sleeve with its soft, lightweight and dry-fit so much, now you can get it long-sleeved!
Come to the Jaguar Shop and take yours!
Do not miss out on this life memory. This year theme was inspired by the wonderful world of literature.
So many students already have theirs. What are you waiting for? Come and get your dry-fit short-sleeve shirt. It’s so light and comfortable!
We are thankful for your participation every year. The children that receive your help in the Sierra, are equally thankful. Please find a toy in good condition, for your kid to share with a child their age. Reflect upon their solidarity and the fulfillment they will feel when sharing with others to have a better society.
We will be receiving it from the 20th to the 23th of November. You can leave it in our entrance of our school. If you have any more used clothes and accessories, they will be well received.
Thank you!
JFK Volunteers
We are working hard on our anti-bullying campaign this week with the theme “Choose Respect.” Students saw a play presented at the flag ceremony by Middle School students. They are working on brainstorming respectful habits with their teachers and will have a visit from our “Super Jaguar.” Hopefully you can extend this campaign into your home life and routines after school.
As you know, each year we have the Anti-Bullying Week. This year's theme is "Choose Respect." On this occasion, I would love to share with you this article. Let’s remember that a simple step can make a big difference.
Thank you for choosing respect.
The Power of Respect
A survey conducted by CCL found that treating people with respect on a daily basis was rated as one of the most helpful things humans can do to address conflict or tension. “At work and in our communities, we are often faced with uncertainty or tension around our differences, a key challenge for us is to help establish and nurture respectful relationships among many different groups.”
We might think that treat people with respect seems obvious, but it may not be as intuitive as you think. So here are three key factors that indicate what respect really means to people:
Respect is about listening. People feel respected when they have been heard and understood. Being genuinely interested in and open to others strengthens relationships and builds trust. You don’t need to agree with or like the other person’s viewpoint. Taking the time to listen to someone’s experience, ideas and perspectives is respectful, even if you choose another path.
Respect isn’t the absence of disrespect. Eliminating active disrespect — such as rude, insulting or devaluing words or behaviors — doesn’t create respect. Respect is an action: we show respect, we act respectfully, we speak with respect. “As parents we need to know that the absence of disrespect doesn’t have the same positive impact in resolving disagreement, conflict or tension as does the presence of respect,” says CCL.
Respect is shown in many ways. The perception of respect is influenced by culture and family, peers and social relationships. Status, power and role all create the context in which respect is interpreted. Leaders need to take the time to understand how respect is given and received in cultures and groups other than the ones they think of as “normal.” “You may not need to make huge changes in your behavior to be more effective,” CCL notes. “Just understanding and acknowledging as valid what others expect from you will make a difference.”
We can start cultivating a climate of respect in the following ways:
Mark Dunn
Hello Middle School community!
We are closing out our first trimester of grades this week, and I want to recognize the special effort that our students have put into being responsible and communicating their concerns about grades directly with their teachers. Our students have worked hard with Mr. Stuart also, on how to be more organized about missing work or low grades. Thanks Mr. Stuart, for helping students make plans for improvement!
Parents, you should know that report cards will no longer be on SESWEB; the grades are only going to be available on PowerSchool from now on. If you need anything printed, please go to Student Services. If you have issues, please email our new helpdesk at [email protected].
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, and Maritere Soto and her team have put together some amazing activities. For Middle School students, the number one way to prevent bullying is to “Say Something.” Our psychologists and Second Step teachers are using this special week to highlight some of the skills that students need to speak up, be a positive leader, and use their bystander power for good.
I am happy to invite all the Middle School parents to a Coffee Talk on Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 am in the Middle School Multipurpose Room. We will be learning about the Social Service program, as well as brainstorming ideas for how to connect our school with the schools in Amealco, where our scholarship-recipients study. To be effective, service learning must be a reciprocal relationship, and it’s important to develop empathy for those we are working with, through communication and collaboration.
Finally, join Maria del Rosario Busquets Nosti for her Parent Talk on Friday at 8:30am in the Elementary Multipurpose Room, “Soltar a tu hijo en cámara lenta.” Her objective is to explore ways to help our children become more self-sufficient and responsible.
Enjoy the rest of the week! Be sure to ask your children what they are learning in Middle School...you will be astounded!
Bob Callahan
Nayeli Muñoz
Jaguar Shop coordinator
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Toy Campaign
Dear Community,
Next week
Luz Ángela Arredondo Mejía
Environmental program and volunteer coordinator
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Preschool
Parent- Teacher Conferences
Be sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher. It is a difficult task to schedule 230 half hour meetings over the span of 8 days. Please help us by arriving to your meeting on time and avoiding rescheduling. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s development, achievements and struggles. All meetings will be held in the Pre-School office.
Anti-Bullying Week
Debra Cortney
Preschool Principal
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Elementary School
Choose Respect
Dear parents,
● Exhibit an interest in and appreciation of others’ perspectives, knowledge, skills and abilities.
● Express recognition and gratitude for the efforts and contributions of others.
● Openly communicate your needs in an assertive way.
● Take concerns seriously.
● If someone or a group feels “wronged,” seek to understand that perspective and apologize if it is warranted and genuine.
“At its core, respect is a continuous process of paying attention to people. We get into habits and make assumptions that, if unchecked, can lead to misunderstandings and ineffective behaviors,” says CCL.
● Express recognition and gratitude for the efforts and contributions of others.
● Openly communicate your needs in an assertive way.
● Take concerns seriously.
● If someone or a group feels “wronged,” seek to understand that perspective and apologize if it is warranted and genuine.
Elementary School Principal
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Middle School
Parent Talk "Soltar a tu hijo en cámara lenta"
Greetings JFK Middle School
Camille Casses
Middle School Principal
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High School
PowerSchool Research and Design Team
I would like to thank our PowerSchool Research and Design Team for coming up with a number of creative solutions to reduce stress and improve communication between teachers and students as we pilot PowerSchool this year. Ms. Araceli, Mr. Manuel, Ms. Cristina, Noemi, Benito, Frida, Galilea, and Etienne met five times over the course of two weeks to identify needs through empathy. They developed creative solutions to issues emerging from PowerSchool. The team produced a series of teacher and student made tutorials that we are disseminating to all staff and students in the next week. To the Research and Design Team, thank you for being co-responsible for our learning and school environment. You’ve made a path forward for other areas in which we can collaborate to lead, serve, and create beauty!
High School Principal