JFK Weekly Update
October 9, 2022
JFK Families,
We have had another busy and exciting week here at JFK, everyone deserves another long weekend! Students continue to show up each day with awesome energy and are excited to engage and work hard in their classrooms.
Sincerely,
Saundra Watson, JFK Principal
What's Coming Up?
- Monday, October 10- No School (Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day)
- Wednesday, October 12- CAPT Meeting at 7:00 PM, JFK Library
- Friday, October 21- Early Release-- Dismissal at 11:50
- Monday, October 24 - Friday October: Book Fair
STEAM Connection!
The latest issue 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.
MA State Seal of Biliteracy 2022-2023
The Canton Public Schools will be participating again in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for the 2022-2023 school year. Please take a moment to take a look at the letter attached at the bottom of the update for more information!
Canton Parent Advisory Council
Please take a moment to review the attachment at the bottom of the update from the Canton Parent Advisory Council (CPACSS), which contains some information about an event next week.
CHS Boys Soccer Fundraiser
Please click here for information and registration for a great fundraiser that is being held through the CHS Boys Soccer program. It is a 3v3 soccer tournament for kids in grades 2-8. All funds raised go to the CYSA George Thomas Scholarship Fund and the CHS Athletic Booster Club- Boys Soccer.
School Issued Device Agreement
Notes From The Nurse
We will be conducting State Mandated health screenings for grades K-4 on Wednesday 10/12 and Wednesday 10/19. Grade 5 will be on Wednesday 10/26.
We make every effort to conduct screenings in a timely manner and are conscientious about minimizing the students time out of the classroom for these screenings. We believe these screenings are a beneficial tool that may help identify potential issues that may affect your students' health and learning. If you have any questions or concerns about these screenings please reach out to me.
Screening by Grade Level
Kindergarten: Vision, Hearing
1st: Vision, Hearing, Height and weight (BMI)
2nd: Vision, Hearing
3rd: Vision, Hearing
4th: Vision, Height and weight (BMI)
5th: Vision, Postural (scoliosis)
** If your child wears glasses please make sure they have them with them for their screening. **
If you do not want your 5th grade student to be screened for scoliosis please notify me with a written note or email.
Updated Health Forms:
If your student has had a physical with their pediatrician within the last year, please forward the health form to me so we can update your students records. Thank you.
If you have any additional questions or concerns please let me know.
Thank you!
~Nurse Stenmon
781-821-5080 ext 5102
Kennedy PE Notes
Thee has been lots of great ball skills developing this week, Grade 2 was working on their dribbling catching and shooting.
Elementary Curriculum Overviews
Information about the curriculum taught at each grade level in core subjects; English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, can be found in the new Curriculum Overviews that are available on the District website. They have been translated into Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. If you need a different language, please contact Deborah Rooney at rooneyd@cantonma.org or your child's teacher.
Parents and Guardians can access this information on the Teaching and Learning page of the District website: https://www.cantonma.org/curriculum-and-instruction/elementary-curriculum-overviews
Around Town
Around Town Events!
Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: https://www.cantonma.org/about/around-town
At a Glance - New Events
- Canton Community Calendar
The webpage will be updated periodically.
School Info.
School Hours: 8:40 - 2:55; Adult supervision provided at 8:20 for breakfast or morning recess.
Breakfast: 8:20-8:35
Early Release: 11:50 (no lunch served)
JFK Bus Routes:
Morning Recess
Morning recess is a great way for students to socialize and burn some energy before the day begins. If your student is coming to morning recess they are to be dropped off at the gate and they will walk themselves to their designated spots, which are listed below. There are plenty of adults outside supervising so family members do not need to walk students to their spots.
K: Playground
1 & 2: Basketball court
3: Courtyard
4: Blacktop behind basketball court
5: Blacktop by the recess door
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Cathy Spera, Administrative Assistant
Kathryn Gallahue, Special Education Team Chair
Email: watsons@cantonma.org
Website: https://www.cantonma.org/kennedy/index
Location: 100 Dedham Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 821-5080
Twitter: @JFKGallahue