JFK Times Blog

ES students had the opportunity to learn about the importance teamwork while having fun. Mónica Herrera , Physical Education Administrative Assistant From October 21 to 25, the “Gimme Five” project took place in the Elementary School playground, organized by the Physical Education Department. During the recess periods for Lower and Upper Elementary, a different activity was held each day from Monday to Friday, focused on promoting play and physical activity. A total of five different activities, such as Angry Birds and Pickleball, were held, providing students in the Elementary section with opportunities for integration through recreational, cooperative, and teamwork-based activities. According to Raymundo Hernández, Physical Education teacher, “the level of participation in Elementary School exceeded our expectations this time, with interest growing throughout the week, fostering interaction among students from different grades.” This is the second year that Gimme Five has bee

From October 7 to 10, we celebrated Physical Education Week, with the goal of promoting self-care and raising awareness about the healthy habits we can adopt. Throughout the week, we reflected on the importance of good nutrition, regular exercise, and proper hydration to maintain a balanced physical and social well-being. Our Physical Education teachers organized a variety of activities, such as movement breaks with music, where both students and teachers exercised in a fun way. In addition, we held tournaments in various sports, motor skills circuits and stations, as well as activities focused on coordination, balance, and strength. There were also matrogymnastics sessions and reflections on the benefits of Physical Education, where students shared what they enjoy most about this subject. At the school entrances, we invited the student body and staff to participate in the “hopscotch game,” and we had great participation from everyone. Through these activities, we not only streng