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We are excited to announce that Jiin Park, Quentin Manso, Kaavya Kumra, Ian Morena De Costa Buss, Zoe Hoareau, Lou-Ann Manso, Alexis Dugas, Elissa Bourit, Seungwoo Kim, and Hyunwoo Kim successfully graduated from SWAS.  These students have shown exceptional resilience, dedication, determination, and a positive attitude in their studies, while also adeptly managing multiple languages and adapting to a new country. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to them and express our best wishes for their future paths, confident that the skills they have acquired will prove invaluable in their education ahead. Additionally, we would like to extend our warm thanks to their teachers Karla Mendoza, Pedro Castillo, Karla Moreno, Pili Gonzalez, Ana Paula Jakob, Liliana Hernandez for their fundamental contribution to this process.  Congratulations!  Oxana Vasyl Yeva , SWAS Coordinator ------------------------  Nos complace anunciar que Jiin Park, Quentin Manso, Kaavya Kumr...

Last Thursday, February 22, the ceremony was held where we celebrated the 84th anniversary of one of our most important national symbols: Our National Flag. The ceremony was carried out with great respect, highlighting the value and importance of our national symbol. Within this celebration we had the participation of the 4C group led by Miss Ana Juarez and the support of Miss Mayra Torres with a significant and beautiful presentation alluding to our national symbols. In the second part of the ceremony, the parade of 38 flags that represented our great JFK community was presented. We are very proud and happy to have this great opportunity to meet people from different countries and be able to live with them. Thank you very much to everyone who was part of this celebration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- El pasado jueves 22 de febrero se llevó a cabo la ceremonia en donde festejamos el 84 aniversario de uno de nuestros sí...

This announcement is to proudly inform all JFK families that student Leanne Dugas, coming from Canada, has successfully completed the SWAS program. She graduated from SWAS in December after making a commendable transition into Spanish. Leanne, who joined us in August 2022, brought a unique international perspective to her studies, marked by diligence and a desire for knowledge, which played an important role in her outstanding success. Due to her desire to learn and succeed, she transitioned with flying colors. This significant accomplishment is the result of her incredible dedication, hard work, and the extra mile she consistently went in her studies. We will miss Leanne and her fantastic work ethic, growth mentality, and sweetness. SWAS will always be her home, and we are confident that the positive feedback received during her transition will continue. Congratulations, Leanne!   Additionally, we would like to extend our warm thanks to the Spanish teacher, Karla Mend...

Our SWAS section recently witnessed a unique cultural celebration that seamlessly blended the rich traditions of Mexican culture and the excitement of Halloween. High school students took the initiative to create a captivating Day of the Dead altar and thoughtfully shared its significance with their younger peers from the elementary and middle schools. This educational exchange not only deepened their comprehension of Mexican culture but also forged stronger bonds of unity and a lasting sense of community. As the Day of the Dead approached, our school transformed into a vibrant hub of Halloween excitement. Students of all ages wore creative costumes, setting the stage for a day filled with delightful surprises. From savoring traditional Mexican pan de muerto to participating in the cheerful activities of "trick-or-treating" and the enduring bonding while sharing sweets, the atmosphere was electric. Adding an artistic touch to the altar, 1st and 3rd grade students created cala...

  Multilingual Graduates Mark a Triumph in SWAS Program In a heartwarming celebration of cultural diversity and academic achievement, students Banu Duru Aydin, Saulius Charles Aubron,Seung Ah Baek, Asa James Annestedt, Dami Kim, Sung Chul Jeong,Seunga Kang, Mathias Emilio Besecker Frayre  from primary, middle, and high school gathered for a small graduation ceremony. These students, coming from Korea, France, the USA, and Turquia successfully completed the SWAS language program for Spanish and English. The ceremony served as a testament to their unwavering dedication and hard work. The graduates not only mastered the complexity of language but also forged bonds of understanding and friendship across borders. With their transition into mainstream classes, they carry forward their perspectives as multilinguals, equipped to bridge cultures and foster global connections. Their journey exemplifies the power of education to unite diverse backgrounds and shape future global citiz...

Originally from Ukraine, I have had the privilege of living and working abroad in a variety of roles before my tenure at JFK School. My academic journey has been deeply rooted in language and teaching after having earned a master's degree in English Language and Literature and a PhD in Pedagogy. My experience includes teaching English Language & Literature (L&L) as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) across diverse settings and levels. My research has been dedicated to language acquisition and bilingualism. I was proud to join JFK as an English Language and Literature teacher at the Middle School level, where I dedicated three enriching years before transitioning to the SWAS program. The SWAS program stands as an exemplary sheltered language program designed to bridge the gap for emergent multilingual students. It uniquely focuses on teaching students both academic content and academic language simultaneously, catering to a multilingual framework. Our primary aim i...