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Students perform academically when instructed in an
environment that is safe and supported by students and
staff who care. At Kennedy School we encourage students
to “get caught” in random acts of kindness toward
others. Throughout the year we organize student and
adult led community service projects including the
diabetes walk, penny drives, the collection of
toiletries and/or other clothing items to promote
awareness of the larger community around us.
The staff and community work together closely to promote
a school culture where effort and achievement are
commonplace. We actively celebrate successes within our
own walls. Each month we gather in the auditorium to
honor students for embodying academic excellence and
good character.
Our
PTO provides many enrichment activities for students
such as Artists–in-Residence, which provides
students the opportunity to interact with a well-known
artist, and Read-a-Mania, a reading incentive
program that encourages students to read at
home. Annually we invite families to join us for fun
reading and math activities. In celebration of Dr.
Seuss’ Birthday, Read Across America Day begins
was breakfast and a new book for every child who attends
JFK.
Other
JFK programs/resources include:
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Challenge Resource Program
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Welcome Committee
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Book Buddies
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Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)
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Student Assistance Model
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Book clubs
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Family Resource Center
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Town-wide Cultural Program
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Math, Science and Language Arts Teacher Leaders
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