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For 3 months, our 9th grade students worked on the "The Storage Project". This project tackled a real issue: the lack of space to store materials. They started by researching, developing ideas, and finally building full-scale cardboard prototypes. The students faced the challenge of turning ideas into drawings and then into constructions. To achieve this, they had to learn basic geometry concepts and develop three-dimensional products. Building their prototypes required a strategic approach, involving measuring and combining the front and side views of their designs to create functional products. But, what is a prototype? In product design, it's an initial version of the product used to test ideas and see how they work in real life. Our students made cardboard prototypes to assess the feasibility of their ideas and make changes if necessary. Prototypes don't need to be perfect, but they are a valuable visual tool to identify what works and what doesn't. Fá...

Last week we had the privilege of hosting Rebecca Pelayo, a renowned expert in bullying prevention, who delivered an enlightening talk to the parents of our school community. The event provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the critical issue of bullying and its impact on our children and youth. We sincerely thank all the parents who took the time to attend and actively engage with their insights and questions during the session. We recognize that addressing this issue requires close collaboration between families and schools, and your presence and participation demonstrate your commitment to the well-being and safety of our students. We would like to remind all parents and guardians that we are here to support you in this process. We have a specialized team dedicated to bullying prevention, available to provide guidance and resources. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime at abcteam@jfk.edu.mx . Bullying prevention is a shared and urgent responsibility. By working togethe...

Last week our flag football and soccer teams had a great participation in their respective ASOMEX tournaments. The American School of Tampico hosted the ASOMEX children's category soccer tournament where more than 10 schools participated. Our girls team won the sportsmanship award, the only award given in this category. Congratulations to both teams for their great participation! We also had flag football representation at Saltillo’s flag football ASOMEX, where our team Juvenil A category (6 th and 7 th grade) participated for the first time with great results. Our team won the sportsmanship award just like their soccer teammates, congratulations to all of them! ----------------------------------------------- La semana pasada nuestros equipos de tocho bandera y fútbol soccer, tuvieron una gran participación en sus respectivos torneos de ASOMEX. El Colegio Americano de Tampico fue sede del ASOMEX categoría infantil (4to y 5to grado) de fútbol varonil y femenil donde participaron más...

Prefirst students are growing as readers, writers, and illustrators. This week the grade 5 students joined them to help extend their writing skills. They all enjoyed reading and writing and growing together. Prefirst is so excited to invite their parents to see how much they have grown for their presentations the week of May 6th. Christine Scharf, PYP Coordinator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nuestros alumnos de Prefirst están creciendo como lectores, escritores e ilustradores. Esta semana, alumnos de 5° grado se reunieron con ellos para ayudarlos a desarrollar sus habilidades de escritura. Todos disfrutaron de leer, escribir y crecer juntos.  Los alumnos de Prefirst están muy emocionados de invitar a sus papás a ver cuánto han crecido, durante sus presentaciones en la semana del 6 de mayo.  Christine Scharf, PYP Coordinator

Our Middle School MUN Spring Training Event involves the topics of "Removing Tangible Barriers for Children to Escape Poverty" in the United Nations Childrens' Fund and "Discussing the Accountability of the Soviet Union in the Chernobyl Disaster" in an historical General Assembly, in which our delegates will pretend it's 1986.  These topics invited vigorous debate, all the while helping our students polish their skills in parliamentary procedure.   Camille Casses, MS Principal  ------------------------------------- Nuestro evento de capacitación de primavera para MUN in Middle School introdujo los temas de "Eliminar barreras tangibles para que los niños escapen de la pobreza" en el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia y "Discutir la responsabilidad de la Unión Soviética en el desastre de Chernobyl" en una Asamblea General histórica, en la que nuestros delegados fingen que estamos en 1986. Estos temas invitaron a un debate vig...

We congratulate the students of TaeKwonDo, who competed last Saturday, April 20th, in the Student Cup, where more than 1,000 competitors from different states of the republic such as Hidalgo, Estado de México, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, and Querétaro participated, obtaining the following medals: Seungah Baek (3C) 1st PLACE FORMS Aron Jaramillo Martínez (2D) 3rd PLACE SPARRING AND FORMS Paulo Calixto Loza (1C) 3rd PLACE SPARRING AND FORMS Jafet Pérez Rodríguez (2A) 1st PLACE SPARRING AND FORMS Congratulations to our dedicated athletes! Fe García, Extended Learning ---------------------------------------------- Felicitamos a los alumnos de TaeKwonDo, que se presentaron el pasado sábado 20 de abril en la Copa Estudiantil, donde participaron más de 1,000 competidores de diferentes estados de la república como Hidalgo, Estado de México, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí y Querétaro, obteniendo las siguientes medallas:   Seungah Baek (3C) 1er LUGAR FORMAS Aron Jaramillo Martínez (2D)...

During The Great Kindness Challenge week in February of this year, the students of 2A and 2B in elementary school, wrote letters to some elderly people at a geriatric center called Sinankay. They requested our support through the Social Service department to participate in their activity called "Letter to Grandparents" on Friendship Day. The second-grade students demonstrated attributes of the PYP profile by being good communicators and caring individuals. The elderly residents of the geriatric center who received the letters responded with gratitude, sending back letters to the students with their names and lovely drawings. Additionally, we received a written recognition for Mr. Dunn, our principal, for facilitating this activity, which undoubtedly brought joy to the hearts of the elderly residents. Miss Yesica Erriolet Gómez, ES Students Affairs ------------------------------------------- Durante la semana de The Great Kindness Challenge en febrero del presente añ...

The Annual Educators' Conference organized by the Tri – Association is around current themes based on educational research and best practices. The Conference usually host about 800 – 1000 attendees from schools all across Latin America. For the coming conference, which will take place in September 2024 in Mexico City, the organizers received over 100 proposals. Seven of the selected presenters are JFK teachers.  Being selected is truly a honor and a testament to the leading role that the John F. Kennedy School plays as an educational leader in the region. Congratulations to: Ana Calvo, Carlos Sandoval, Dulce María Rodríguez, Erin Pins, María Alejandra Vega, Maria Teresa Soto, Rafael Díaz, Paola Regalado, Edmundo López Jaramillo and Hanna Mckenna. The themes that will be presented  by our teachers are: --------------------------------- La Conferencia Anual de Educadores organizada por la Tri – Asociación gira en torno a temas de actualidad basados ​​en investiga...

Our Physical Education team has developed an exciting new game called "Cabullería." This innovative project utilizes recycled materials from the school to create a fun and stimulating learning environment. "Cabullería" is designed to promote balance, strength, and social skills among young children. Kids immerse themselves in an imaginary world where they use ropes, bars, and other recycled materials to challenge their motor skills and work together as a team. This creative approach not only develops physical abilities but also fosters collaboration and social interaction among the little ones, creating an enriching and enjoyable atmosphere for their holistic development. ---------------------------------------------------- Nuestro equipo de Educación Física ha desarrollado un emocionante nuevo juego llamado "Cabullería". Este proyecto innovador utiliza materiales reciclados de la escuela para crear un espacio de aprendizaje divertido y estimulante. ...

CAS, is one of the core components of the International Baccalaureate program that allows for acquiring meaningful learning from experience. The program inspires students to confront real-life situations to broaden their perspective of the world around them and to become citizens willing to take action by showing social commitment to members of the local, national and international community. Eight of our 11th and 12th grade students had the opportunity to participate a multicultural experience with students from Japan and India, carrying out different challenges related to the three components of CAS. Among the activities they developed, there were service activities such as: cooking for people in vulnerable situations, knowing the life story of homeless people, collaborating in an organic farm, overcoming the challenge of communication to sell magazines and making a donation to homeless people. With the Creativity component, they were able to interview people to detect local need...

Last weekend, the principals of our school gathered for an exciting congress that brought together representatives from ten ASOMEX Schools, ranging from Preschool to High School. The main purpose of this event was to foster networking and share best educational practices across the different school sections. One of the prominent figures who participated in the congress was Kevin Bartlett, known as one of the creators of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and founder of the Common Ground Collaborative. Bartlett, who works with several schools worldwide, shared valuable insights and perspectives on education during the event. It was an enriching experience that will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing development of our educational community. ---------------------------------------------------------------  El pasado fin de semana, los directores de nuestra escuela se reunieron en un emocionante congreso que reunió a representantes de diez escuelas ASOMEX, desde Preschool hasta...

  We're delighted to announce the generous donation of 'Un salto vertical al criptomundo: una guía para principiantes y veteranos' by former JFK student José María Ramos to our library. A heartfelt thank you for enriching our collection! Eloisa de Santiago, Head Librarian  ----------------------------------------------- Estamos encantados de anunciar la generosa donación de 'Un salto vertical al criptomundo: una guía para principiantes y veteranos' del ex alumno de JFK José María Ramos a nuestra biblioteca. ¡Muchísimas gracias por enriquecer nuestra colección!" Eloisa de Santiago, Head Librarian