John F. Kennedy Elementary School

As we approach the end of another incredible school year, we want to thank all of our families for your partnership, support, and dedication. Together, we have helped our scholars learn, grow, and succeed throughout the year.

We encourage you to take a moment to celebrate all that your child has accomplished this year. Whether they mastered a new skill, made new friends, improved their attendance, or simply persevered through challenges, every achievement matters.

Thank you for trusting us with your children each day. We are proud of our Jaguar Scholars and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such supportive families.

Congratulations on another successful school year, and we wish you a safe, happy, and restful summer!

Our JFK Fun Run was a tremendous success!

Not only did we reach our fundraising goal—we surpassed it! We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support shown by our families, friends, and community members.

A special shout-out goes to:

⭐ Jax Lewandowski – Fun Run All-Star Earner

Additional recognition goes to our Kindergarten fundraising stars:

⭐ Bless
⭐ Cassandra
⭐ Angel
⭐ Adrian
⭐ Ryan

Thank you for supporting our Jaguar Scholars and helping make this event such a success!

The JFK ST Math Challenge began the week of May 18th and encourages students to meet their weekly puzzle goals:

• Kindergarten–Grade 1: 30+ puzzles per week
• Grades 2–5: 50+ puzzles per week

Each week, classrooms compete against other classrooms in their grade level to earn the highest percentage of students meeting their puzzle goals.

Week 2 Winners

Kindergarten: Ms. Allar
Grade 1: Ms. Mahoney
Grade 2: Ms. O'Donnell
RISE: Ms. Ingles
Grade 3: Ms. Cahill
Grade 4: Ms. Rogerson
Grade 5: Ms. Howard

Congratulations to all of our winning classrooms!

Reminder: The week of June 1st is our final ST Math Challenge week. Let's finish strong, Jaguars!

Beginning June 11

This year's theme is:

"Be the Light: Finding Hope in the Shadows"

Through this year's book selections, we hope to highlight stories that illuminate resilience, compassion, and the power of individuals to bring light to challenging moments.

Be on the lookout for more information about Randolph Reads and summer reading opportunities.

Field Day is almost here!

To help students have a safe and enjoyable day, please send:

✓ Water bottle
✓ Sneakers
✓ Towel
✓ Change of clothes

Heat Advisory Reminder:
Temperatures may be high, so students should dress appropriately and stay hydrated throughout the day.

Field Day Expectations

As we near the end of the school year, we ask families to remind scholars to continue demonstrating respect, responsibility, kindness, and good sportsmanship.

Our older students especially serve as role models for younger Jaguars. Students who are unable to meet school expectations may be asked not to participate in Field Day activities.

Thank you for helping us make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Students had a wonderful time celebrating at our Spring Dance. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event memorable.

Our first graders enjoyed an exciting trip to the zoo, where they connected classroom learning with real-world experiences.

On May 11th and 12th, Protecting Smiles visited JFK to help support the dental health of our scholars.

We were honored to welcome Randolph High School's Class of 2026 as they visited JFK during their Senior Walk Through. Their visit celebrated how far they have come while inspiring our scholars to dream big and work toward their future goals.

Families should be on the lookout for important summer information, including:

• Summer Reading opportunities

Additional details will be shared as they become available.

Students will enjoy a special African-inspired meal featuring:

• Jerk Chicken

Join us as we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the African Diaspora through food and celebration!

As we close out another successful school year, we celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of every JFK scholar.

Remember:

Have a wonderful summer! 😎