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Elementary School is excited to announce the launch of JFK Reads! This program has been reinvented this year to include Reading Journals. This reading incentive program allows Elementary students to track their reading and respond to creative writing prompts. Through JFK Reads, students will have the opportunity to explore various books and stories, enhancing their literacy skills and expanding their global understanding. A unique aspect of this program is the active involvement of parents, who can participate alongside their children in reading sessions and discussions, creating a supportive community around literacy. By promoting reading within the JFK community, we aim to develop critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity in our students—attributes essential to the IB framework. JFK Reads is more than just a reading program; it is a stepping stone towards nurturing well-rounded individuals who appreciate diverse perspectives and are prepared to engage with the w...

 JFK Reads is a voluntary program that encourages students to read for pleasure. All elementary students and teachers are welcome to participate. Students document the pages that they have read into a Google Form.  Students can receive a sticker for every 200 pages (PF-2) or 300 pages (grades 3-5) read.  Once students have received 6 stickers, they have finished the program and are recognized in the JFK Reads Ceremony.  Congratulations to all of our enthusiastic readers!! -- JFK Readers es un programa voluntarios que alienta a los alumnos a leer por gusto. Todos los alumnos y maestros de Elementary pueden participar. Los alumnos registran las páginas que han leídos en un formulario de Google.  Los alumnos reciben un sticker por cada 200 páginas (PF a 2) o 300 páginas (3-5) leídas. Una vez que los alumnos reciben 6 stickers, terminan el programa y se les otorga un reconocimiento en la Ceremonia JFK Reads. Muchas felicidades a todos los entusiastas lectores.