JFK April 2021 Update | Page 3

Remaining Informed

If you have not already done so , we strongly urge you to make sure your parent portal account via
Powerschool is up to date . This is where you will be able to view your child ’ s academic progress and where we electronically distribute both progress reports and report cards . Furthermore , this is where most district forms may be found ( more information HERE ).
There are several options to stay informed of JFK events and news . We send electronic messages directly to the email address / es filed with the school . Additionally , we send text messages to the mobile number / s you have provided ( you must have SMS text clicked in your parent portal ). In order to receive these vital communications , please ensure you are registered with our district-wide communication system : school messenger . If you are not registered , you will not receive communications directly from the schools ( more information HERE ).
We also have an active school webpage and twitter account ( you do not need a twitter account to view posted content ). Last , all monthly newsletters are posted on our newsletter page via the website ( direct link ).

April 19

A few weeks ago , we sent out a survey requesting your intention for our four day in-person offering . We had many parents / guardians respond with their decision ; however , we understand this is not an easy decision for some families , and the survey was left unsubmitted . We recognize why families may feel cautious and value your sentiment regarding this choice . If you did not submit the survey or have changed your mind about remaining remote , we respectfully request that you contact your house administrator and arrange for a change in status . We will work to have your child back in school for Monday , April 26 - we are requesting that you wait one week so we can adjust to the increase in occupancy for those who indicated their intention to return . The renovation has created a significant squeeze on available space thus we want to make sure we are properly prepared to safely handle an increase in occupancy . If you need to contact your house administrator , please find their contact information below :
• Red House Vice Principal – Mr . David Iacobucci
• White House Vice Principal – Mrs . Sarah Horan
• Blue House Vice Principal – Dr . Andrew Balog
We are excited to offer a school-wide virtual assembly to our students on their first day back to four-day learning ( 4 / 19 ). The assembly is facilitated by Wilderness Classroom and is focused upon the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest . Educators will host this assembly via MS Teams so all students have access to
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