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Important Dates:
Thursday, September 28th -
Karate Begins
Monday, October 2nd -
After School Makerspace Begins
Tuesday, October 3rd -
After School Drama Begins
After School Hawk Helpers Begins
Wednesday, October 4th -
JFK PTO Meeting, 7 pm, Media Center
Thursday, October 5th -
Elementary News Network Begins
Karate Begins
Friday, October 13th -
1st Annual Hawk-a-thon!
Friday, October 20th -
JFK PTO Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 29th
JFK PTO Lyman Orchards Pie
Fundraiser Begins
In this issue:
From the Hawk’s Nest! Hawk-a-thon!
FYI Everything below
ELECTRONIC EDITION ONLY! Flyers Sent Home Previously!
JFK PTO Hawk-a-thon Info &
Pledge Sheet
After School Hawk Helpers Grades 3-5
JFK PTO After School Drama
JFK PTO After School Maker Space
JFK PTO After School News Network
Girl Scouts Information
Gr 4/5 Band/Strings Rental Night Info
Check Last Week’s Edition for…
JFK PTO Membership Form 2017-2018
JFK PTO Mum Sale
JFK PTO Box Tops Collection –Fall
Friday, September 22, 2017 Volume 2017-2018, Issue 4
John F. Kennedy School 404 West Avenue
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-3568
Bonnie Etense Christina Groumousas
Principal Teacher Leader
J o h n F . K e n n e d y S c h o o l
Happy Friday JFK Families!
Hawk-a-thon
On Monday, you received the “paper copy” of the JFK
PTO Hawk-a-thon Info and Pledge Sheet. Please reach out to
family and friends to support our JFK community by making
a pledge on your child’s behalf. 100% of the proceeds for this
fundraiser go back to our school and our students. For
example, every classroom receives $200 toward field trip
expenses. Funds are also allocated for arts programming for
our entire school community.
This event is intended to
be the primary fundraiser for the
PTO this year. With its success,
we hope to be able to minimize
future fundraising. Pledge
sheets and funds collected are
due Wednesday, October 11th!
Fondly,
Mrs. Etense
Test Riding One of the Bikes!
We have some great prizes!! Every child that raises
$50 or more will be entered into a raffle to win one
of four bikes! Photo Creds: Mrs. Craig!
JFK ELEMENTARY
1ST ANNUAL HAWK-A-THON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
The JFK PTO is proud to announce the 1st Annual Hawk-a-thon. THIS EVENT WILL BE OUR
BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! THE HAWK-A-THON WILL ALSO BE A DAY FILLED WITH SCHOOL
SPIRIT AND JFK PRIDE! This fun and fit activity will take place during school, outdoors on our field
(weather permitting) or in our school gym. Every student who attends school the day of the
Hawk-a-thon will get to participate. The students will walk/jog/run laps for approximately 20 minutes
and end their session with a short dance party. Each grade will have their own dedicated time slot.
PLEASE MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY FOR THIS ACTIVITY, WEARING
SNEAKERS AND JFK colors or Spirit Wear! The PTO will provide bottles of water for all students. The
students will raise money by soliciting pledges from their friends and family – DO NOT ALLOW
STUDENTS TO SOLICIT DONATIONS DOOR TO DOOR!
PRIZES FOR FUNDRAISING!!!
*GRAND PRIZE* - Students who fundraise $50 or more will be entered into a raffle to win a BRAND
NEW BIKE!
*Prizes will also be given for the class with the highest fundraising total, classes who reach 100% in
fundraising participation and highest individual fundraiser per classroom!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students may begin collecting pledges today and continue to do so right up to Wednesday,
October 11th. All pledge sheets and money must be handed in by 10/11/17 for the student to
be eligible for any of the prizes. Pledges can be made in cash or check (preferred) payable to
JFK PTO. Please turn in pledge sheets and money in a sealed envelope with STUDENT NAME,
ROOM # and HAWK-A-THON labeled clearly on the envelope.
2. Pledges can be made by anyone HOWEVER; DO NOT ASK ANY JFK STAFF MEMBERS FOR
PLEDGES!
3. Each sponsor must fill in the pledge sheet with their name, phone # and amount of pledge.
We thank you in advance for your help with this new event. If you have any questions or would like to
volunteer for this event please contact Jocelyn Porzelt [email protected] or Kate O’Neil
You may also reach us at [email protected] or on Facebook @ Milford JFK PTO .
We will be accepting donations of bottled water the week prior to the Hawk-a-thon. Thank you!!!
JFK ELEMENTARY 1st ANNUAL HAWK-A-THON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
PLEDGE SHEET
Student Name:_____________________________________________
Grade:________________ Room #: _________________________________ Teacher: _______________________________ Dear Potential Sponsor: I am participating in the JFK Elementary Hawk-a-thon. All money raised from this event goes directly back to JFK Elementary and is used to sponsor many in and out of school activities. Pledges may be made in any amount in cash or check (preferred) payable to JFK PTO. THANK YOU! STUDENTS: RETURN THIS PLEDGE SHEET AND ALL MONEY COLLECTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE LABELED HAWK-A-THON WITH STUDENT NAME AND ROOM # BY 10/11/17 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES! NAME OF SPONSOR PHONE # AMOUNT OF PLEDGE 1.____________________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________________________ 4.____________________________________________________________________________________ 5.____________________________________________________________________________________ 6.____________________________________________________________________________________ 7.____________________________________________________________________________________ 8.____________________________________________________________________________________ 9.____________________________________________________________________________________ 10.___________________________________________________________________________________ 11.___________________________________________________________________________________ 12.___________________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF SPONSOR PHONE# AMOUNT OF PLEDGE 13.___________________________________________________________________________________ 14.___________________________________________________________________________________ 15.___________________________________________________________________________________ 16.___________________________________________________________________________________ 17.___________________________________________________________________________________ 18.___________________________________________________________________________________ 19.___________________________________________________________________________________ 20.___________________________________________________________________________________ 21.___________________________________________________________________________________ 22.___________________________________________________________________________________ 23.___________________________________________________________________________________ 24.___________________________________________________________________________________ 25.___________________________________________________________________________________ 26.___________________________________________________________________________________ 27.___________________________________________________________________________________ 28.___________________________________________________________________________________ 29.___________________________________________________________________________________ 30.___________________________________________________________________________________ (Attach additional pages if needed) TOTAL AMOUNT OF PLEDGES COLLECTED: $_____________________________ STUDENT NAME_________________________________ ROOM #__________________________
The intention of this after school program is to bring out the best in your child through helping others. This program will build a sense of community at school and help increase your child’s self-esteem and self-worth. This group will be offering a helping hand around the school. Your child could be cutting, sorting or organizing materials for a teacher, helping clean up our school, or completing a task for our teacher leader, etc., no job is too big for these helpers. Class size is limited to the first 6 students registered from third, fourth, and fifth grade, for a total of 18. This group will meet on Tuesdays, in Room 23, under Mrs. Stuart's supervision. Hawk Helpers will learn that helping others always makes you feel good about yourself!
This after school program will be offered 5 different times this year. Each session will meet 4 times, if your child didn’t make the first session you will be notified by email and have the option for an upcoming session. Any questions, please email Diane Lickteig [email protected].
Student Name: ____________________________________________________________
Grade: _______ Room # _______ Teacher: _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian: _________________________________ Phone: __________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact/Others Permitted to pick up your child:
________________________________________________________________________
First Hawk Helper Session
Tuesdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, and 10/24
3:30pm to 4:30pm Grades 3, 4, & 5 Room 23
Hawk Helpers - First Session 10/3 thru 10/24 Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Please return to school by September 25th
This is a free program, space is limited to 18 students. Pick up is at the front of the school. Parent/Guardian is to wait outside.
Only persons listed on the registration form will be permitted to pick up students. Any question you may email Diane Lickteig [email protected]
Hawk Helpers
JFK PTO AFTER SCHOOL DRAMA!
The theater is coming to JFK Elementary!
All ages and abilities welcome!
Pantochino Productions Presents: Snow Dude – The Musical
Dates of the Program: K – 2: Tuesday 11/14 Tuesday 11/21 Tuesday 11/28 Tuesday 12/5 Thursday (performance) 12/7
3 – 5: Tuesday 10/3 Tuesday 10/10 Tuesday 10/17 Tuesday 10/24 Tuesday 10/31 Tuesday 11/7 Tuesday 11/14 Tuesday 11/21 Tuesday 11/28 Tuesday 12/5 Thursday (performance) 12/7
Performance Date: Friday, 12/7
(all school student show and night performance)
Time: 3:35pm to 4:50pm Cost: $55 per student Grades K - 2
$80 per student Grades 3 -5
Please make checks payable to JFK PTO
Deadline to Enroll: Thursday, September 28, 2017
JFK PTO & Pantochino Productions After School
Sign - Up (Please Print Clearly):
Child’s Name: _________________________ Teacher: ___________________
Room #:_________
Child’s Name: _________________________ Teacher: ___________________
Room #:_________
Parent picking student(s) up from program:
_______________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________
*Parents are required to provide their child (ren’s) own costume for performance day.
All grades are welcome to enroll.
Is your child part of the Y program? (Please circle) Yes No
(If so, your child will attend after care after this program is over at 4:50pm.)
We need your help! As you many know, a successful drama production needs lots of support!
We need volunteers for:
● Program Design ● Ticket Sales / Concessions ● Parent(s) backstage during performance
Yes, I will volunteer for: _________________________________________________
Parent(s) Name: _______________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________
Parent Phone: _________________________________________________________
Makerspace ~ where students can design, create, and explore new interests. Our PTO, Mrs. Caggiano, and Barnes and Noble have graciously supported our program by providing us with a wide range of materials and supplies including: origami, K’nex, Tinker Toys, Legos, snap circuits, and so much more. Our students will be in control of selecting their own activities and working on their own projects week to week.
Activities will be self-guided, yet supervised. Space is limited to 15 children, so please reply ASAP.
SESSION 1 - FILLED!!!!!
Mondays from 3:25 – 4:25 pm ~ Program Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23
Student Name ___________________________ Grade _____ Room# ____________
Please dismiss my child to: _____ Parent/Guardian Pick-up _____ Aftercare (YMCA)
Parent/Guardian Name & Phone#
___________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email Address:
___________________________________________________________________
Name/Phone# of person picking up child if different from above
___________________________________________________________________
Photo Release:
I give permission for the child(ren) listed above to be photographed during the Makerspace Program.
________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
JFK PTO Elementary News Network
After School Program
If you want to “be on TV” someday, then this is the club for you!
Please return the completed form and check by Thursday, September 28th Make check for $55 payable to Spetrino Pictures.
Student Name: ____________________________________________
Grade: ___________________________________________________
Teacher: __________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name: ____________________________________
_____ YES, I would be interested in being a volunteer helper
Email: ______________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Please sign the form to affirm that you grant permission for your child to be videotaped for the sole purpose of broadcasting the news.
Parent / Guardian Signature: __________________________________
Date: ______________________________
MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Dear Parents,
Congratulations, your child has been accepted into the band or string program! To rent an instrument, you can join us at our rental event which is on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 7:00 - 8:30PM at Jonathan Law High School in the Cafeteria. Please use this sheet as a checklist when shopping around for a musical instrument.
Attached is a list of area music stores from which you may rent your child’s instrument, and purchase books and supplies. Representatives from some of these stores will also be available at our event to help. Student’s Name: _______________________________ School: __________________
Your child’s instrument: ________________________
(For string players) The size of instrument to rent: _________
Instrumental Music Checklist (what your child will need)
For Band (flute, clarinet, oboe, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, percussion)
For Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass)
1. Book Standard of Excellence Book 1 for Band (red book)
2. Instrument 3. For oboe, clarinet, and saxophone:
Make sure you have reeds (strength #2) 4. For percussion (drums):
A mallet-bell kit which includes a practice drum pad and a pair of sticks
5. Music stand (optional)
1. Book Essential Elements Vol. 1 for Strings (orange book)
2. Instrument and rosin 3. For violin and viola: shoulder sponge or
shoulder rest 4. For cello and double bass: rock stop or
cello strap 5. Music stand (optional)
✰ IMPORTANT! Parents, please read below:
The inclusion of a music vendor on this list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Milford Public Schools. You may wish to further research the vendor's ability to provide your student with a quality instrument and prompt, reliable service.
The rental agreement is between you (the parent) and the music store. The music teachers do not have any connection to these agreements. Please contact the store with any rental questions you should have.
For all other questions regarding the Milford public schools’ instrumental music program and lessons, please contact your child’s school instrumental music teacher. Thank you. We look forward to working with your child.
Brian Boots, Band (MDS, MAT, JFK, PD) [email protected]
Kathy Kozinski, Strings (MDS, MAT)[email protected]
John Burns, Strings (JFK, PD) [email protected]
