JFK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of March 14, 2022
Greetings, JFK Families!
Last week brought more awesome teaching and learning, closing with a great day of professional learning with our staff. We delved into social-emotional supports in the morning, followed by some ongoing literacy work in the afternoon. We hope that Friday allowed time for students to relax and have some fun!
We continue are Raise Craze fundraiser this week; we hope you will all find a way to participate and contribute as we work towards meeting our donations goals and maximize the Acts of Kindness!
We wish you all a wonderful week ahead!
Raise Craze Update!
Thank you all for your generous support of our Raise Craze fundraiser.
So far, we’ve raised $23,716 and completed 811 Acts of Kindness! How amazing is that?!
We hope to finish strong, so please continue logging your completed Acts of Kindness in the software. We can't meet our goal without YOU!!!
Not registered? Get started at http://my.raisecraze.com/A749YU6
P.S. For the latest class results, check the Leaderboard at
http://my.raisecraze.com/leaderboard/for/A749YU6
Questions? Contact Jessica Yarosh at jfkcapt@gmail.com
Are you looking for part-time work? Join us!
March 21 Is World Down Syndrome Day
For anyone that is interested in more information about World Down Syndrome Day, please take a moment to review their website here.
RESHARE: CAPT Seeking new Spirit Wear Aficionado!
We are hoping to identify someone soon, so that they can work alongside Tena before she vacates her position! Please reach out to CAPT at jfkcapt@gmail.com if you are interested!
RESHARE: March STEAM Connection
The March issue of The STEAM Connection is now available! This newsletter provides fun information, resources, and activities to engage families in conversations about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at home. Be sure to check out the CPS STEAM for Students website for more resources and past issues of The STEAM Connection.
RESHARE: Spring MCAS Testing Dates
RESHARE: 5th Grade Families: Photos Needed!
RESHARE: Community Connections
Canton Public Schools has a new Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources that are available in our community for families and students. Information on this page will be updated periodically.
This site can be reached at this link: About/Around Town.
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We invite you to visit our website for access to the At-Home Antigen Testing FAQ, and information related to our recently approved substitute and bus driver pay increases.
Please access our website here: website
The FAQ's are on the homepage in the COVID-19 box. The Sub and Bus Driver pay increase information can be accessed on both the homepage AND the Human Resources Page (Under Administration).
Absence Hotline
Daily attendance for all students is a critical element of their learning, though we understand that absences sometimes occur. As a friendly reminder, if your child will be absent from school, please call the JFK Absence Hotline at 781-821-5080, Option 1.
What's Coming Up?
- March 7-21 - Raise Craze!
- Wednesday, March 23 - CAPT Meeting
- Friday, March 25 - Report Cards Emailed to Families
Contact Info
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Kate Gallahue, Team Chair/Administrator
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Instagram: @jfk_elementary
Twitter: @JFKGallahue
Email: didonnae@cantonma.org
Website: https://www.cantonma.org/kennedy
Location: 100 Dedham Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781-821-5080
Twitter: @JFKGallahue