SOARing through the Week at JFK
August 22, 2025
Hello, Hawk Families!
We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school on Thursday, August 28th! Our Hawksome staff have been working hard to prepare our building to welcome our learners back to school. Families, you should have access to your child’s class assignment via PowerSchool. You will need to complete required annual forms in PowerSchool in order to access this information.
Each Friday the school will email out our weekly newsletter, The Hawks' Herald, which includes highlights of the week and important information about upcoming school events. Be on the lookout for it each week along with the Milford Public Schools weekly email blast to keep on top of school information. If you have any back to school questions, be sure to check out “Back to School Central” on the Milford Public Schools website.
Additionally, below are some helpful tips to make our first day of school as successful as possible.
Have a Hawk-mazing weekend, JFK! Remember to take care of yourself, our community and most of all BE KIND! We can’t wait to see you next week!
In partnership,
Amy E. Rizzo
Amy E. Rizzo, Principal
Follow me on X (formerly Twitter) @JFKPrincipalRIz
Important Dates:
MPS Academic School Calendar 25-26
Kindergarten Playdate sponsored by the PTO, Sunday, August 24th 10-11am Please see our K Playdate Meet Up Flier
Pre K and Kindergarten Welcome Tours. Wednesday, August 27th @ 1 pm for Pre-K and 2pm for Kindergarten.
First Day of School for all Students: Thursday, August 28th (full day) (Elementary school hours are from 8:40am to 3:25pm with drop-off beginning at 8:20am.)
September 1st No School- Labor Day
JFK Open House will be Thursday, September 11th 6-8pm.
JFK PTO Family Back-to -School picnic will be held on Friday, September 12th, 6pm
September 23rd- No School- Rosh Hashanah
September 24th- Early Dismissal for Students ~ Professional Learning for Staff
Important News:
Welcome Letter- Last week we emailed this letter to JFK families. Please review it if you haven’t already.
Arrival and dismissal information - Be sure to review this document as it answers many of the common questions that allow for a smooth first day for your child. Be sure to fill out the dismissal form (yellow)which was mailed on Tuesday.
Food Services Update - Information including lunch menus (coming soon) and how to create a food service account please visit the MPS food service website.
For students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals please complete the Free/Reduced-Price Meals application or Direct Certification)
Bus Routes - Click on this link to be forwarded to the bus routes page. We ask that you check back, intermittently, before school starts as routes may sometimes change. Reminder that food and drinks are not permitted on the buses.
Technology Updates - Please click here to view some district technology updates including Youtube access, Securly, Chromebook Insurance info and more.
Please remember to send in a reusable water bottle with your child. Students have access to our water stations and can refill as necessary throughout the day. Please note that students are allowed to drink water during the school day. Outside drinks (DD, Starbucks, etc are not encouraged)
Please label your child’s sweatshirts, jackets, lunch bag, and water bottle.
❤️🩹News from the Nurse
Be sure to send in any updated health forms
📚Keep reading, JFK! We’d love to see some pictures of your summer reading adventures! Send them to Mrs. Rizzo arizzo@milforded.org and Mrs. Koosa dkoosa@milforded.org
Elementary Parent Conferences will be held
Wednesday, October 15th
Thursday, October 16th
Friday, October 17th
We welcome and encourage everyone to join the JFK PTO. Membership is simple and in no way commits you to volunteer and/or attend meetings (although we would love to have you). Simply click the link below and submit your dues/donation. Don't forget to fill out the membership form as well. Once both steps are complete you are able to join our PTO Membership page which has all upcoming events and updates! https://john-f-kennedy-elem-pto.square.site
Additional MPS information can be accessed through the district website at www.milforded.org.
Have a great weekend, JFK!
JFK: A Community Where
ALL
Learners SOAR!