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JFK  Hybrid Model Questionnaire

This form is intended to confirm which style of learning your SECONDARY student is intending to do as we move to a hybrid model.

Weekly Caregiver Update – January 19, 2021

Greetings!
2021 is off to quite a start.  As you have probably heard, we are continuing the pause for one more week. Hybrid learning for 6th grade will begin Monday the 25th!  Students on the Monday/Tuesday schedule will report on 1/25/21.  The 25th marks the beginning of the 6 week period where we are unable to honor requests for changes.  As things currently stand, most 6th grade requests for change could require a team switch in order to honor it.
We continue to work on 7th and 8th grade schedules and should be able to share those schedules the week of 1/25.  I will announce all teacher changes for remote teams and hybrid teams by the end of next week.  I ask all 7th and 8th grade caregivers to attend our upcoming Hybrid learning town hall meeting.  Despite the pause, 7th and 8th grade hybrid is currently set to begin 2/1/21.
Flu Vaccine

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is removing the requirement for flu vaccination for attendance in childcare/preschool, primary, secondary and postsecondary education.  Preliminary data show that this has been a mild flu season to date, presumably as people have received their seasonal flu vaccine and have been adhering to mask-wearing and social distancing due to COVID-19.   Given the intensive Commonwealth-wide efforts regarding COVID-19 vaccination, DPH wants to alleviate the burden to obtain flu vaccination and focus on continuing our COVID -19 vaccination efforts.

DPH continues to strongly recommend that everyone age six months and older receive their seasonal flu vaccine each year.

Emergency Covid Funds Available from your PTO!
WeAreCommunity, the joint PTO and REAL fundraiser for all Northampton public schools, has raised money for staff and family needs related to Covid. Let us know how we can help you!
If you need help, please reach out to your PTO or Principal Caldwell at the emails below – or let your teacher or counselor know to reach out to us.
All requests will be considered and will be kept confidential.
Principal Caldwell: dcaldwell@northampton-k12.us
Sixth Grade Hybrid Information 
Arrival
  • Drivers should pull into the SIDE LOT.  Please avoid using the front circle.
  • Students with classrooms starting with a “1” will enter through the main entrance.
  • Students with classrooms starting with a “2” will enter through the doors near the Community Room
  • There will be staff outside with schedules and directing students who need help.
Entering the building
  • Students will enter one at a time, slowly, to maintain the necessary 6 foot distancing.
  • Once inside students should use hand sanitizer.
  • Students will follow the posted signage and escorts to their classrooms.
  • Upon entering the classroom, students will be greeted, use sanitizer and proceed to their seat.
Lunch “10/20” Plan
  • The first 10 minutes of lunch is quiet as students eat without talking.
  • Once finished eating, students will be directed to discard their trash and return to their seats.
  • Once given the direction, students will be able to talk while wearing their mask.
Masks 
  • Masks must be worn properly at all times.
  • Masks should cover both the nose and mouth
  • Masks must fit snugly
  • If a mask does not fit or does not meet safety standards, another will be provided.
  • Non-compliance with masking can result in removal from the hybrid group and change in schedule.

7th/8th Grade

The hybrid transition date for grades 7 and 8 remains February 1.  As we shift our attention to the 7th and 8th grade we find ourselves in a very different situation.  Due to various needs, we have had to split teachers on both grade levels into a remote team and a hybrid team.  While students will have teachers they know and have relationships with, this means all students will  have some teachers new to them in February.  This is unavoidable, but it isn’t a bad thing.  The very good news here is that there will be no need for long-term substitute teachers AND students will maintain their FLEX groups.  We will share new schedules and teacher teams in the coming weeks AND I will be scheduling a town hall meeting in the very near future to explain how we got here, why this is the best move forward, and what it will look like for students.  Thank you for your understanding.

Request for caregiver feedback

In an effort to provide more support to parents in our district, we’d like to get a sense of what’s going on in your family right now. Please take a few minutes to complete this confidential survey so we can offer parent workshops geared towards meeting the needs of families in our district.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DqnIfbJ08ohIGVhAvhj8S0gY93GgmBMfgvg34D-QaaU/edit?usp=sharing

Water Bottles 

As we shift to hybrid we want to remind families that students can have water bottles at school.  We do not want students drinking with their mouth directly from the water fountains.

Art Supplies-

Hybrid 6th grade students will be receiving an email from Art Teachers with a list of supplies needed.  While the school does have some supplies, we are limited because we can’t have students share supplies.  Therefore families are being asked to purchase some supplies for your student(s).  If you are unable to get the supplies, please just let us know and we can provide them.

#WeAreCommunity 

We are thrilled to say that WeAreCommunity, the all-PTO and REAL fundraiser for all Northampton public schools, has raised more than $33,000 to date!

Our goal is $50,000 by the end of December,
WeAreCommunity is here to help – with basic needs (perhaps gift cards for gas, clothing, food, toiletries?), tools for remote learning, Comcast bills, holiday-related wishes, and more.
Everything is confidential – principals, counselors or staff can contact their PTO to access funds from WeAreCommunity.
Bingo Night! 
Please join us February 11th at 6:30 pm for Bingo Night!!!
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Message from The Resistance Center for Peace and Justice
On Monday, January 18th, join us in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this day-long, virtual gathering that will include a historic tour by the David Ruggles Center from 10am-11am, a convocation with panelists and a keynote speaker from 12pm-1pm, and community workshops with opportunities to get involved in social justice work from 1pm-4pm. This year’s workshops include organizers from Black & Brown Wall Street, Springfield No One Leaves, the Western Mass Area Labor Federation, the Pioneer Valley Workers Center, Climate Action Now, the Springfield Climate Justice Coalition, Indivisible Pittsfield, NuclearBan.US, Pioneer Valley Democratic Socialists of America, and MORE!
Given our divisive socio-political environment, the impact of the pandemic, the progress achieved by the Movement for Black Lives, and in honor of Dr. King’s common refrain, we want to focus our program on the theme of ‘Uniting the Beloved Community’. We seek to explore the connections between Dr. King’s legacy and unite the community around the concrete steps we can and need to take to sustain our fight for civil rights and eradicate the three intersectional evils of systemic racism, poverty, and war.
The event is free and open to all! To keep with the tradition of an open door event, there will be an open Zoom link with no registration required. Visit our website or Facebook event for updates on the schedule.
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Saludos a todos,

¡Saludos! 2021 ha tenido un buen comienzo. Como probablemente haya escuchado, continuaremos la pausa por una semana más. ¡El aprendizaje híbrido para sexto grado comenzará el lunes 25! Los estudiantes en el horario de lunes / martes informarán el 25/1/21. El día 25 marca el comienzo del período de 6 semanas en el que no podemos cumplir con las solicitudes de cambios. Tal como están las cosas actualmente, la mayoría de las solicitudes de cambio de sexto grado podrían requerir un cambio de equipo para cumplirlo.

Seguimos trabajando en los horarios de 7º y 8º grado y deberíamos poder compartir esos horarios la semana del 25 de enero. Anunciaré todos los cambios de maestros para equipos remotos y equipos híbridos a fines de la próxima semana. Les pido a todos los cuidadores de 7º y 8º grado que asistan a nuestra próxima reunión comunitaria de aprendizaje híbrido. A pesar de la pausa, el híbrido de séptimo y octavo grado está programado para comenzar el 2/1/21.

Vacuna contra la gripe

El Departamento de Salud Pública de Massachusetts está eliminando el requisito de la vacunación contra la influenza para asistir a la guardería / educación preescolar, primaria, secundaria y postsecundaria. Los datos preliminares muestran que esta ha sido una temporada de gripe leve hasta la fecha, presumiblemente porque las personas han recibido la vacuna contra la gripe estacional y se han adherido al uso de mascarillas y al distanciamiento social debido al COVID-19. Dados los esfuerzos intensivos de toda la Commonwealth con respecto a la vacunación contra COVID-19, el DPH quiere aliviar la carga de obtener la vacuna contra la influenza y concentrarse en continuar con nuestros esfuerzos de vacunación contra COVID-19.

El DPH continúa recomendando enfáticamente que todas las personas mayores de seis meses reciban su vacuna contra la influenza estacional cada año.

Fondos de emergencia de Covid disponibles de su PTO!

WeAreCommunity, la recaudación de fondos conjunta de PTO y REAL para todas las escuelas públicas de Northampton, ha recaudado dinero para las necesidades del personal y las familias relacionadas con Covid. ¡Permítenos saber en qué te podemos ayudar!

Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con su PTO o el director Caldwell en los correos electrónicos a continuación, o informe a su maestro o consejero para que se comunique con nosotros. Todas las solicitudes serán consideradas y se mantendrán confidenciales.

TDF: jfkmspto@gmail.com

Director Caldwell: dcaldwell @ northampton-k12.us

Información híbrida de sexto grado 

Llegada

  • Los conductores deben entrar en el LOTE LATERAL. Evite usar el círculo frontal.
  • Los estudiantes cuyos salones comiencen con un “1” entrarán por la entrada principal.
  • Los estudiantes con aulas que comiencen con un “2” entrarán por las puertas cercanas al Salón Comunitario.
  • Habrá personal afuera con horarios y dirigiendo a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda.

Entrando al edificio

  • Los estudiantes ingresarán uno a la vez, lentamente, para mantener la distancia necesaria de 6 pies.
  • Una vez dentro, los estudiantes deben usar desinfectante para manos.
  • Los estudiantes seguirán la señalización publicada y los escoltas a sus aulas.
  • Al ingresar al salón, los estudiantes serán recibidos, usarán desinfectante y se dirigirán a su asiento.

Plan de almuerzo “20/10”

  • Los primeros 10 minutos del almuerzo son tranquilos mientras los estudiantes comen sin hablar.
  • Una vez que terminen de comer, se les indicará a los estudiantes que desechen su basura y regresen a sus asientos.
  • Una vez que se les dé la dirección, los estudiantes podrán hablar mientras usan su máscara.

Mascaras

  • Las máscaras deben usarse correctamente en todo momento.
  • Las mascarillas deben cubrir tanto la nariz como la boca.
  • Las máscaras deben ajustarse cómodamente
  • Si una máscara no se ajusta o no cumple con los estándares de seguridad, se proporcionará otra.
  • El incumplimiento del enmascaramiento puede resultar en la eliminación del grupo híbrido y un cambio de horario

7mo / 8vo grado

La fecha de transición híbrida para los grados 7 y 8 sigue siendo el 1 de febrero. A medida que cambiamos nuestra atención al séptimo y octavo grado, nos encontramos en una situación muy diferente. Debido a diversas necesidades, hemos tenido que dividir a los maestros en ambos niveles de grado en un equipo remoto y un equipo híbrido. Si bien los estudiantes tendrán maestros que conocen y con quienes se relacionarán, esto significa que todos los estudiantes tendrán algunos maestros nuevos en febrero. Esto es inevitable, pero no es malo. La muy buena noticia aquí es que no habrá necesidad de maestros sustitutos a largo plazo Y los estudiantes mantendrán sus grupos FLEX. Compartiremos nuevos horarios y equipos de maestros en las próximas semanas Y estaré programando una reunión en el ayuntamiento en un futuro muy cercano para explicar cómo llegamos aquí, por qué este es el mejor avance y cómo se verá para los estudiantes. Gracias por su comprensión.

Solicitud de comentarios del cuidador

En un esfuerzo por brindar más apoyo a los padres en nuestro distrito, nos gustaría tener una idea de lo que está sucediendo en su familia en este momento. Tómese unos minutos para completar esta encuesta confidencial para que podamos ofrecer talleres para padres orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de las familias en nuestro distrito.

https://docs.google.com/forms/ re/ 1DqnIfbJ08ohIGVhAvhj8S0gY93Ggm BMfgvg34D-QaaU / editar? Usp = compartir

Botellas de agua

A medida que cambiamos a híbridos, queremos recordarles a las familias que los estudiantes pueden tener botellas de agua en la escuela. No queremos que los estudiantes beban con la boca directamente de las fuentes de agua.

Artículos de arte-

Los estudiantes híbridos de sexto grado recibirán un correo electrónico de los maestros de arte con una lista de los materiales necesarios. Si bien la escuela tiene algunos útiles, estamos limitados porque no podemos permitir que los estudiantes compartan los útiles. Por lo tanto, se les pide a las familias que compren algunos útiles para su (s) estudiante (s). Si no puede obtener los suministros, háganoslo saber y se los proporcionaremos.

#WeAreCommunity

Estamos encantados de decir que WeAreCommunity , la recaudación de fondos del PTO y REAL para todas las escuelas públicas de Northampton, ¡ha recaudado más de $ 33,000 hasta la fecha!

Nuestra meta es $ 50,000 para fines de diciembre,

WeAreCommunity está aquí para ayudarlo: con necesidades básicas (¿tal vez tarjetas de regalo para gasolina, ropa, alimentos, artículos de tocador?), Herramientas para aprendizaje remoto, facturas de Comcast, deseos relacionados con las vacaciones y más.

Todo es confidencial: los directores, consejeros o el personal pueden comunicarse con su PTO para acceder a los fondos de WeAreCommunity.

charity.gofundme.com/ fondos de la comunidad

¡Noche de Bingo!

¡Únase a nosotros el 11 de febrero a las 6:30 pm para la Noche de Bingo!

Volantes adjunto.

Mensaje del Centro de Resistencia por la Paz y la Justicia

El lunes 18 de enero, únase a nosotros para celebrar el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. en esta reunión virtual de un día que incluirá un recorrido histórico por el Centro David Ruggles de 10 am a 11 am, una convocatoria con panelistas y un orador principal de 12 pm a 1 pm, y talleres comunitarios con oportunidades para involucrarse en el trabajo de justicia social de 1 pm a 4 pm. Los talleres de este año incluyen organizadores de Black & Brown Wall Street, Springfield No One Leaves, Western Mass Area Labor Federation, Pioneer Valley Workers Center, Climate Action Now, Springfield Climate Justice Coalition, Indivisible Pittsfield, NuclearBan.US, Pioneer Valley Democratic Socialists of America , ¡y más!
Dado nuestro entorno sociopolítico divisivo, el impacto de la pandemia, el progreso logrado por el Movimiento por Vidas Negras y en honor al estribillo común del Dr. King, queremos centrar nuestro programa en el tema de ‘Unir a la comunidad amada’ . Buscamos explorar las conexiones entre el legado del Dr. King y unir a la comunidad en torno a los pasos concretos que podemos y debemos dar para mantener nuestra lucha por los derechos civiles y erradicar los tres males interseccionales del racismo sistémico, la pobreza y la guerra.
¡El evento es gratis y abierto a todos! Para mantener la tradición de un evento de puertas abiertas, habrá un enlace Zoom abierto sin necesidad de registrarse. Visitar nuestra página web o Evento de Facebook para obtener actualizaciones sobre el programa.

Resultados de la encuesta sobre crisis climática estudiantil

Los siguientes informes son los resultados de una encuesta opcional dirigida por estudiantes proporcionada en diciembre. No comparto los nombres de los estudiantes en los correos electrónicos de los cuidadores, pero quiero agradecer a los estudiantes que participaron en la creación de la encuesta y los informes. Nuestros estudiantes son INCREÍBLES !!!

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Solicitud de comentarios del cuidador

En un esfuerzo por brindar más apoyo a los padres en nuestro distrito, nos gustaría tener una idea de lo que está sucediendo en su familia en este momento. Tómese unos minutos para completar esta encuesta confidencial para que podamos ofrecer talleres para padres orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de las familias en nuestro distrito.

–

Desmond Caldwell

Principal, JFK Middle School

Director, Escuela Intermedia JFK

Important Dates

  • 1/18/21- No School Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
  • 1/21/21- (Thursday) 6:00 pm Town Hall for 7th and 8th grade caregivers.
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  • 1/22/21- (Friday) Weekly Email

Fechas importantes

  • 18/1/21- No hay clases Lunes en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • 21/01/21- (jueves) 6:00 pm Ayuntamiento de Cuidadores de séptimo y octavo grado .

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  • 22/01/21- (viernes) Correo electrónico semanal

Is your chromebook in need of repair?

This Thursday, April 2, Jim Bates from the IT Department will be at 42 Gothic St Northampton MA to do chromebook repairs. If you have a student who needs this, please share that information with the student.
The student must bring his/her chromebook AND charger. He/She should email jbates@northampton-k12.us to coordinate a time so that the door can be opened and the student can place it in the lobby and get a temporary chromebook on loan.
We may have a “repair form” available to fill out as well.

Wondering how to get into your class Meet or Zoom? Follow these steps:

directions for zoom/meets link

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Untitled from Desmond Caldwell on Vimeo.

JFK Mural imageOur middle school is dedicated to fostering high academic achievement and equal access to education in a positive learning environment. Organized on the middle school model, it focuses on the needs and characteristics of young adolescents. An instructional team system is used to provide a smaller learning environment for students, support the practice of interdisciplinary instruction, and build community within and outside of our building. An advisory program brings together students and adults three days a week in small groups, building peer and mentor relationships. A wonderful after-school program provides students with enrichment and academic support. The middle school community is proud of the work of the student Civil Rights Team, Students of Color Alliance, and Gay Straight Alliance. Our dedicated, student-focused, and creative teachers and staff are at the center of our commitment to the success of our students.

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Stand Up JFK

Dear JFK Community,
We have had caregivers reach out to request more information about the Stand Up JFK lessons our community engaged with this spring. 
As educators and caregivers, we understand that people must first have a deep understanding of a problem before they can feel empowered to effect change. Through their coursework and Stand Up JFK, our students have had the opportunity to engage in learning and discussions about the history of race and the impact of racism in our country. This shared learning and work is never complete. To that end, we want to offer the content of the lessons for families who would like a more clear understanding of Stand Up JFK. 
The series of lessons were created in collaboration with our SOCA (Students of Color Alliance) and the School Council with the goal of being accessible and inclusive.
The lessons have been made available on our website and our Facebook page.
Thank you to Mareatha Wallace, SOCA, and the school council for their work on the Stand Up JFK lessons.
Thank you to Gilana Chelimsky for the Google Slides, and appreciation to the faculty and staff for facilitating the learning and discussion.
Take good care and be well,

Lesley Wilson, Jenni Manfredi, and Vinnie Napoli

Stand Up JFK Lessons

Day 1                    Day 2                    Day 3                    Day 4                    Day 5                    Day 6

Day 7                    Day 8                    Day 9                     Day 10                    Day 11

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We miss you all so much!

How much? Well, maybe this little video will remind you all how much we care and miss you.

REAL (Racial Equity and Learning)
hopes to connect with you this school year!
The overarching goals of REAL are to promote learning and dialogue within the Northampton public school community about the origins and functioning of systemic racism; inte
grate anti-racist perspectives into district culture, curriculum, and district and school activities; and build the knowledge and self-reflection required to work together to interrupt and dismantle racism in our society and our schools and to teach our children how to do this alongside us now and in the future.
Participation is flexible: some members have not been to a meeting, while others are regular attendees.  Our first meeting is this Sunday, October 6, 5:00-6:30 – please join us!  All are always welcome, including children.
Our website provides more information: https://realnorthampton.com/
Please contact one of the school reps, if you are interested in joining our list serve, coming to a meeting, or learning more about REAL: 
 
Bridge Street Elementary School— Annie Salsich, salsichannie@gmail.com
Jackson Street Elementary School— Jenny Bender, jenny.bender@comcast.net
Leeds Elementary School— Kristen Elde, elde.kristen@gmail.com
RK Finn Ryan Road School— Lindsay Koshgarian, lkoshgarian@gmail.com
JFK Middle School— Noel Raley, noelraley@yahoo.com
Northampton High School— Jen Berneche, jenberneche@gmail.com

JFK Middle School

Address
100 Bridge Road
Florence, MA 01062
Principal
Desmond Caldwell
dcaldwell@northampton-k12.us
Telephone
(413) 587-1489
Fax
(413) 587-1495
Associate Principals
Vincent Napoli
vnapoli@northampton-k12.us

Jenni Manfredi
jmanfredi@northampton-k12.us
Administrative Assistant
Tammy Cook
tcook@northampton-k12.us
JFK Health Services
Melissa Dion, BSN, RN, CSN (Nurse)
mdion@northampton-k12.us
Phone: (413) 587-1488

Deb Rejniak, RN (Nurse)
drejniak@northampton-k12.us
Phone: (413) 587-1488
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