JFK Parent News

May 17, 2024: Edition 8, Issue 10

May Notes from Mr. Wright

It is hard to believe this is our last newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year. We have had an amazing year filled with new learning opportunities for all. As we reflect, there are many things to celebrate. Throughout the year, we had multiple evening activities for parents/families to come to JFK.

August 22nd: JFK’s Open House as students met their new teacher and families toured our new gym.

September 28th: Families came to school to play BINGO.

October 10th and 12th: Parent Teacher Conferences and Book Fair.

November 15th: 5th Grade Concert.

November 23rd: Fall Band/Orchestra Concert.

December 1st: Movie Night at JFK.

February 5th and 8th: Parent/Techer Conferences and Book Fair.

February 26th: Family Literacy Night at JFK.

March 29th: Spring Band/Orchestra Concert.

April 9th: 2nd Grade Concert.

May 17th: JFK Field Days.

Hopefully, your family made it to many of the activities! Thank you, parents/guardians, for your continued support of our school.

As we turn to 2024-2025, we have new staff joining our JFK team while wishing the very best to a few staff who are moving to a new adventure.

JFK Classroom Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year:

Kindergarten: Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Creviston, Mrs. Dobson, Ms. Hoier, and Mrs. Odegaard.

First Grade: Ms. Muhs, Mrs. Leininger, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Mellegaard, Mrs. Powell.

Second Grade: Mrs. Ryan, Ms. Lenz, Mrs. Tribble, Mrs. Ekholm, Ms. Trapp.

Third Grade: Mrs. Plucker, Mrs. Stallinga, Mrs. Harris, TBD.

Fourth Grade: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Benda, Ms. Matia.

Fifth Grade: Mr. Savey, Mrs. Irsfeld, Mr. Thorson.

RISE Classrooms: Ms. Waite, Mrs. Linn-Felts, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Hanten.

Additionally, our Lead Clerical, Mrs. Ulmer, will be joining our Special Education team as a Special Education Teacher.

We say goodbye and thank the following teachers for their work and dedication to JFK: Ms. Mediger (Kindergarten), Mrs. Smith (3rd Grade), Mrs. Fiegen (5th Grade), and Mrs. Warrington (RISE).

Class lists will not be finalized before students leave for the summer, but please watch your e-mail in August for when this information is available through your Parent Portal.

From all JFK Staff, we wish your family a relaxing, safe, and fun summer filled with positive memories. Before we know it, our Back-to-School Newsletter will be in your email!

Sincerely,

Mr. Wright, JFK Principal

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24-25 School Supply Lists

Our 24-25 School Supply lists have been updated and are ready for you! You can use these lists to shop local stores, or, you can also fill your online shopping carts at the click of a button! Check them out here: https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/58048-john-f-kennedy-elementary

Online Absence Request Change

JFK Parent Handbook

The 23-24 JFK Parent Handbook is filled with information about daily routines, general school rules and expectations, as well as the required annual policy notifications.

School Meal Payment Guide

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Click Here to Access the Free/Reduced Lunch Application

It is imperative that families who MAY qualify for free/reduced meal prices complete the application each year.

Parents/Guardians will incur meal costs in the 2023-24 school year, unless the Free/Reduced Application is approved based on income guidelines.

Beginning December 4th, the District will be enforcing school board policy. When an account has any amount of negative balance, breakfast will not be able to be charged. Once an account reaches a negative (-)$20 balance, the student will be offered a Smart Snack and a milk rather than a hot lunch and $1 will be charged each time to the student account. Once an account reaches a negative (-)$75 balance, no Smart Snack or meal can be served.

Any student who qualifies for Free/Reduced Meals because of limited family income IS and WILL CONTINUE to receive hot meals. The debt, in question, is accruing because those who earn more than the federally identified income – and/or have not filled out a Free/Reduced Meal Application - are not paying for meals eaten by their child(ren).

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

My School Bucks Online Meal Payment System

Save time! Pay for lunches online through My School Bucks.

SD Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards

Please see the linked document above if you have a student who is receiving special education services through an IEP.