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The Parent Talks Congress 2024, themed "Connected with Responsibility," brought together over 320 parents at JFK School to gain practical insights into raising children in the digital age. With expert-led talks covering digital safety, responsible gaming, and the role of parents in a tech-driven world, the event provided valuable tools for navigating modern parenting challenges. October 23rd, the Parent Talks Congress 2024 took place at the JFK auditorium under the theme "Connected with Responsibility". This event was dedicated to providing parents with essential tools for raising and educating children and teenagers in the digital age. It was a day filled with valuable insights, bringing together over 320 parents to learn and reflect. The event began with an opening speech by Adrian Leece, General Director of JFK, who warmly welcomed all attendees and emphasized the importance of creating spaces like this to strengthen communication between the school and familie...

Last week, our school celebrated Say Something and Start With Hello Week, initiatives designed to promote compassion, empathy, and social skills among our students. These programs are part of a broader effort to foster a safe and welcoming school environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Say Something The "Say Something" program is a campaign aimed at empowering young people to speak up about their feelings and concerns. Through this initiative, we teach students the importance of expressing what they feel and seeking help when they need it. This approach promotes a culture of open communication, where students feel comfortable sharing their experiences and worries, and where the value of listening to others is recognized. Speak out Start With Hello "Start With Hello" is another initiative focused on creating connections. This program encourages students to start conversations and be inclusive with their peers. Encouraging students to greet ot...

What is “Say Something”? Have you ever heard about something worrying that happened to a friend or acquaintance, but you preferred to stay silent to avoid problems? Or maybe you knew someone was in danger, but because you didn't get involved, you didn't report it. What you may not have known is that by sharing what you saw or heard, you could have prevented a tragedy. Studies show that 70% of people who commit suicide mentioned it or gave a signal to someone before making that decision. The same goes for those who self-harm, suffer from bullying, or plan to harm others. What is “Say Something” about? The “Say Something” program seeks to raise awareness in our community about the importance of Speaking up and Reporting risk signs to prevent unfortunate situations from occurring. Through activities throughout the school year, the program encourages all members of the JFK community, including parents, students and staff, to take action when they notice concerning behavior....

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...

In order to contribute to an environment of equity and respect in our community, last Friday, March 8th, Alysa Perreras gave a conference to our students from 8th to 12th grade. Alysa began her work in teaching, learning and growing alongside high school students for over a decade. In recent years, her work has expanded to include curriculum design, adult professional learning, strategic planning, and educational consulting, all through an anti-bias, anti-racist, and justice-centered lens. Her consulting services include inclusion strategy development, systems building, and professional learning on anti-racist processes and practices. She has worked with schools all over the world and has presented at several international conferences. She combines her own lived experiences as a multiracial and multicultural woman and intentional study of other social change practitioners to bring an intersectional lens to everything she does. Her academic training includes a Bachelo...

In order to contribute to an environment of equity and respect in our community, next Friday, March 8th, we will have a very special guest, Alysa Perreras, who will share with our students from 8th to 12th grade. Who is Alysa Perreras? Alysa began her work in teaching, learning and growing alongside high school students for over a decade. In recent years, her work has expanded to include curriculum design, adult professional learning, strategic planning, and educational consulting, all through an anti-bias, anti-racist, and justice-centered lens. Her consulting services include inclusion strategy development, systems building, and professional learning on anti-racist processes and practices. She has worked with schools all over the world and has presented at several international conferences. She combines her own lived experiences as a multiracial and multicultural woman and intentional study of other social change practitioners to bring an intersectional lens to everything she does. H...

As part of our social-emotional programs, we have had the following activities this school year: November 19, 2023 Parent Talks Congress "Preventing sexual abuse, exploring boundaries and promoting healthy relationships" with the specialists Mtra. Rosalía I. Alarcón, Marcela Escalera and Dr. Rafael López.   January 17, 2024 “Boundaries for the prevention of sexual abuse” Parent conference with specialist Rosario Busquets “The importance of emotional bonding for the prevention of sexual abuse” Parent conference with specialist Marcela Escalera February 2024 SEXUALITY WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF 3RD AND 4TH GRADE During the week of February 6th, psychologists Tere Cancino and Claudia Ángeles worked with 3rd and 4th grade students on the socio-emotional aspect. During the week of February 12th, Mtra. Desailí Bonilla addressed the physical-biological aspect ONLY WITH 4TH GRADE STUDENTS . On February 13th, speaker and workshop leader Alicia Guzmán worked with student...

En su conferencia, Marcela Escalera nos habló de la importancia que tiene en la relación padre/madre-hijos EL VÍNCULO AFEFCTIVO, y esto es algo de lo más relevante de su plática: El proceso de generar un vínculo de ternura y tolerancia con los hijos, es un trabajo que nunca termina. El vínculo con nuestros hijos bien trabajado: establece una jerarquía, despierta ternura y cuidado, da una sensación de hogar, y genera el deseo de ser bueno. El vínculo da el poder para: hacernos cargo de nuestros hijos, que nos agraden y que busquemos protegerlos, dar descanso y seguridad, y tener poder natural de la autoridad. La falta de obediencia generalmente es una cuestión emocional y no un problema de conducta y usualmente como papá nos vamos al castigo y no al vínculo, ¿cómo está mi relación con mi hijo? VÍNCULO: Se trata de la búsqueda de la proximidad, con el objetivo de facilitar la dependencia y el cuidado, lo que requiere, por tanto, una relación jerárquica. Lo que más lacera de u...

Rosario is better known as the lady limits and she has been giving lectures for 34 years. The most important points of her lecture are: As parents we have the obligation to give our children the greatest possible well-being, this does not mean making them always happy, but rather working on their well-being with the development of adaptive skills and providing a favorable environment, but also ensuring that our children MOVE and do your part. Everything that begins with emotion and excitement becomes EVERYDAY over time. The process of tolerating discomfort day after day without, apparently, this affecting us, can cause us to fall into a tolerance for what is uncomfortable, normalizing the discomfort and generating resistance and adaptation to negative circumstances, which is an imminent risk that can lead any person to be a victim of abuse, referring, in this case specifically, to sexual abuse. Rosario suggests, if your child has the confidence to approach you and share that he...