Commander Communicator 8/12/2022

Posted August 12, 2022

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August 12, 2022

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL!

Excited to welcome families back to school, Principal Tiffany Almon shares a special 2022-2023 School year kick-off message!
Click HERE to read.

TAKE COMMAND OF YOUR FUTURE!

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 9th Grade Orientation is on August 22 at 7:30 am
  • School for ALL grades begins Tuesday, August 23 at 7:30 am
  • Picture day is on Wednesday 8/24 and Thursday 8/25 during Math class, students will receive their ID Badges shortly thereafter.
  • Pep Rally – Friday 8/26 for our first PRIDE Celebration, bring money for Kona Ice!
  • Back-to-School Night -Thursday, Sept 1st from 5-7 pm at JFK (park in the student parking lot off of Brown Pl. ) Snacks & Beverages provided

*All students will receive a hard copy of their schedule on the first day of school if they have registered. Schedule changes will only be made if there is a mistake in your schedule or you have an empty block. Click Here to access see the School Supplies List.


*Students MUST bring their district-assigned Chromebook. Ninth Graders who do not have a district Chromebook will have an opportunity to receive one on Monday during orientation. Those who do not receive one on Monday will have a chance to get one during the first week of school.

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

*Online registration information can be found here. If you need support registering your student, please attend any of our Registration Events shown below or contact blanca_lobo1@dpsk12.org.

Take Command
of Your
School Year!

Take Command of Your Health & Safety! 

Apply for Free or Reduced Lunch!


Lunch meals will NO LONGER be provided at no cost to all students

  • Meals will be charged based on Free, Reduced, and Paid meal eligibility.
  • Money can be added to student accounts using www.MySchoolBucks.com
  • Families must complete a free and reduced meal application each school year at www.MySchoolApps.com


2022-2023 Student Handbook

Review the 2022-2023 Student Handbook to find all the information you need for the upcoming school year. The student handbook is a one-stop shop where students and families can find all vital information about JFK. Included in the 2022-2023 Student Handbook are the updated attendance, tardy, and dress code policies.


Cell Phone Policy

We understand that cell phones are essential to our daily lives. However, they can become a distraction to the learning environment. Our policy is that cell phones are not to be used in class for purposes other than teacher-directed activities. In emergencies, families can call the Main Office (720-423-4300) to get in touch with their student(s) during the school day. They will be patched through to the appropriate classroom. Click here to find out more about our Cell Phone Policy.

ID Badges

To ensure school safety all students MUST have ID badges visible AT ALL TIMES Lanyards and clips will be dispersed at no cost when ID badges are distributed.

COVID-19

We now have fewer restrictions because there are no mandates and no public health orders in place. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask may continue to do so. All students may request a mask if they need one.


Masks are strongly recommended for any staff member or student who knows they have been exposed to COVID-19 within the previous 10 days

Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and unlike last year, students and employees who have COVID-19 do not need to test for the virus and then get a negative rapid at-home test in order to return to school or work. We ask that symptomatic individuals please return on day six and wear a mask from day six to day 10.


The on-site Denver Health Clinic provides vaccinations, physicals, and other healthcare needs.


Fill out a General Consent for Treatment form and contact our clinic at 720 423 4344 to schedule an appointment.

Take Command of Your Involvement!

JFK Events Calendar


JFK Athletics Website
  • Saturday, Aug 12 at 10:00 AM:Varsity Softballv. Northglenn at Northglenn H.S.
  • Thursday, Aug 18 at 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:00 PM: Our three levels of Volleyball will take on K.I.P.P. Denver at J.F.K.
  • Thursday, Aug 18 at 4:00 PM: Our Varsity SoccerTeam will face Harrison HS at J.F.K.
  • Friday, Aug 19 at 7:00 PM: Our J.F.K. Commanders Football team will scrimmage Kent Denver under the lights on J.F.K.’s Turf
  • Saturday, Aug 20 at 10:00 AM: Varsity Softball v. Aurora Central at J.F.K.
  • Friday, Aug 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM:Commander P.R.I.D.E. Day, fun, Kona Ice. Bring cash or a card for purchases. We will have plenty of ice-cold water, free of charge.

Opportunities for Families to Get Involved!

*Attending the Commander Conversation nights allows our families to learn more about what is happening at Kennedy, ask questions, and give feedback.


Join our Parent Teacher Student Association, the Commander Connection! Email our Dean of Operations, Tiffani Belcher, at Tiffani_belcher@dpsk12.net for more information.


Get involved in making decisions regarding our English Language Acquisition programming.

Join our ELA – Parent Advisory Committee by emailing Tiffani_belcher@dpsk12.net. See HERE for more information regarding the ELA – Parent Advisory Committee.


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