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JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL  •   SY 2010 – 2011

*new announcements

• Do you have a big idea?  Want to have your own business?  Participate in this year’s Junior Achievement (JA) Company Program.   JA is sponsored by several local businesses.  For more information, see Ms. Perez in J106, call 487-4452, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Pregnant students, please report to the nursing office to register.
• GCC College Access Grant participants:  Tutoring services starts this week during lunch in the Media Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Interested 9th, 10th, and 11th graders college-bound students:  You are invited to attend the U.O.G. Upward Bound Open-House Information Meeting on Fri., Sept. 3rd from 5:30-6:30 P.M. at the U.O.G. Cafeteria.
• JFKHS’s Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new campus is scheduled for this Thursday, Sept .2nd at 3:00 P.M.  All are invited to attend this momentous occasion.
• Future Educators of America (FEA) meeting on Thursday, Aug. 26th during lunch in J207.

• ATTENTION SENIORS:  Class meeting today in K205 during lunch.

• ATTENTION JUNIORS:  Class meeting today in A202 during lunch.

From Student Support Services, Ms. Hanzsek – Assistant Principal

• When being dropped off, follow the flow of traffic and depart from your vehicle in the designated drop-off area.
• Lock-outs will be conducted soon to deter students loitering in the hallways.  Be warned!
• Random searches will be conducted as deemed necessary.  Students in vehicles (cars and busses) and classrooms are subject to search.  Be warned!
• All bags and back packs need to be clear or mesh material.  Bags will be confiscated and returned only to parents.  All confiscated items will be donated to a charitable organization after the 5th day.
• Electronic devices are not to be used during instructional time.  These items will be confiscated and returned to a parent or guardian.
• All student drivers – today (Aug. 31st)  is the last day to purchase your 1st semester parking decal.   Failure to comply will result in the towing of vehicles without a valid parking decal.  Second semester decals may be purchased at a later date (be be announced).
• Effective Sept. 1st, all pullover sweaters/sweatshirts and hoodies will be confiscated and only released to a parent or guardian.
• Absolutely no students should be in the hallways without the proper pass.
• Students are to use the sidewalk to and from the main office.

From the Counselors:

• 11th and 12th graders interested in taking the ASVAB in September, see Mr. Ballares in the Counseling Office.
• The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Wednesday, Oct. 13th.  Payment can be made with Ms. Mina Palas, FOAS office, for $14.00 to reserve your seat.  Submit your receipt to Ms. Santos (Counselor) to pick up your study guide.
• Gates Millennium Scholarship for minority students (Asian & Pacific Islanders).  Visit www.gmsp.org.  Deadline is Jan. 10, 2011.

FOR TEACHERS:

• Speed limit on campus is 5MPH.  Consider safety first!
• At 6:45 A.M., the National Anthem is played daily.  If you are in your vehicle during this time and you are driving through the paved parking area in front of the flag pole, please stop your vehicle until the Anthem ends.
• The campus is locked and secured daily at 4 P.M. and on weekends.
• Reminder:  September 6th is Labor Day Holiday -- No classes.

• From Ms. Camacho, Assistant Principal of Curriculum

1. Counselors will continue calling students out for schedule changes this week.  All schedule changes made from this week forward will require add/drop teacher signatures.  Thank you for your patience and support as we work through schedule issues.

3.  1st Quarter Progress Reports will go out September 7, 2010.  Do what is necessary to prepare.

4.  When completing the “Student grade change form,” please see Ms. Camacho for approval.  Do not leave the forms with any of the office clerks.

• Literacy Project (LP) Updates:  The LP Star Chart will be set up in the main office by Sept. 1st.  For the quarter, select 3-5 literacy strategies from the “Literacy-to-go” packet.  Submit your documentation in the filing cabinet (top drawer) located in the I-building photocopy room.
• Teachers’ PTEP prep period meetings on September 9th & 10th in the I-building teachers’ lounge.  Mandatory attendance for first year teachers and/or new teachers to JFKHS.  Veteran teachers are invited to attend, if necessary.
• From Melissa Meno, Admin. Officer:  Please send students whose names are listed on the Obligation Roster to the FOAS office.  Students need to pick up their parent letter regarding their obligations.  Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
• Faculty meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1st from 1:40-2:40 P.M. in E103 & E104.  Please mark your calendar.  Room assignments are posted at the main office counter.
• Nursing Office will be pulling out Special Education students on Sept. 1st for hearing screening.  Thank you for your cooperation.
• If you have extra student planners, please return them to the FOAS Office.  These planners are needed for new student enrollment.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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