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We were delighted to welcome families to our Foreign Language Open House this week, where parents had the opportunity to observe their children's progress in Spanish and French. Our JC scholars demonstrated oral language skills through conversations, interactive games, and musical performances in their chosen foreign language. The open house provided families with a glimpse into their children's daily learning experiences and highlighted the strength of our foreign language magnet program.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Gryak (Spanish teacher), Mrs. Barnett (Spanish teacher), and Mrs. Leger (French teacher) for their preparation and leadership in organizing this event. Their dedication to our foreign language program and commitment to showcasing student learning made this event memorable. We also thank the families who attended and supported their children's. Your participation and encouragement play a vital role in your child's continued success in language learning.
Information for End-of-Year Device Collection & Summer Tech Info
Grades K–2 (iPads): All K–2 iPads will be collected at the end of the school year unless your child is attending summer school (including the Horizon program) or you choose to opt in to keep the device over the summer.
Parents who wish to keep their child’s iPad must complete the Parent Opt-In Form by Friday, June 13.
Grades 3–5 (Chromebooks) All students in grades 3–5 will take their Chromebooks home for the summer.
Rising 6th graders will bring their devices with them to middle school in the fall.
In May, we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrate Grandparents Day on Friday, May 9, and recognize Mother’s Day—a perfect time to share Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, a radiant picture book that celebrates culture, family, and the beauty found in our differences.
This lyrical story follows a young Taiwanese girl who notices that her eyes look different from those of her classmates. While they have big, round eyes with long lashes, hers “kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea.” At first, she wishes to look like her peers—until she comes to see that her eyes are just like her mother’s, her little sister’s, and her Amah’s (grandmother’s). Her eyes hold stories from generations before her—stories filled with love, tradition, and pride.
Written by Joanna Ho and illustrated by Dung Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is a tender and empowering tribute to self-love, cultural heritage, and the bonds between mothers, daughters, and grandmothers. It’s a book that helps young readers see the beauty in themselves and the strength in where they come from.
As we read, students are invited to reflect on what makes them special and the meaningful connections they share with the women in their lives.
