At the BSS parent-teacher talent show sponsored by our PTO there was a silent auction. Families bid on the chance for their students to have lunch with Principal Choquette. Two first graders ended up being the lucky recipients of the prize. Last week the three headed out to a delicious lunch at Local Burger!
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works. That’s why the students at JFK Middle School joined in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code,...
Click here for Gwen’s full letter. WHAT HAVE STUDENTS BEEN DOING IN PE CLASS? GRADES K-2 students are often exploring the same thematic areas. These include actual physical skill areas, called “skill themes,” and all of the ideas and expressive/creative opportunities connected to those ideas, called “movement concepts.” We recently concluded what we call THE...
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Winter Solstice Celebration We will celebrate the new season on December 21 with a cheerful, noisy parade outside around the school at 2:15 (join in the fun by cheering us on if you are able!). Enjoying the start of each new season is a wonderful tradition here at R.K. Finn Ryan Road School. For the...
Thursday, December 14th, 2017, 9:00-10:30 am Parents & guardians of prospective new J.F.K. students who will be entering grade seven in September 2018 are encouraged to attend. This session will be hosted by Ms. Chiarello and Ms. Toohey from the Guidance Department. The presentation is designed to introduce parents and guardians to...
Click here for Gwen’s full letter. HOLIDAY GIVING/RECEIVING/GIVING TREE The Giving Tree is up! Please send/bring in hats, scarves, mittens, gloves and canned/boxed goods for under the tree! The PTO Emergency Fund needs donations – please consider giving to this with a check to the JSS PTO – in the memo line: “Emergency Fund”. This...