Commander Communicator 9/23/2022

Posted September 23, 2022

Commander Communicator 9-23

A Message From Principal Almon

Dear Commander Community,



“I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable. I am an original.” – Lin Manuel Miranda


This quote reminds me of you, students. You truly are so unique, full of flair and talent. Thank you so much for an amazing homecoming week; I cannot wait to see you all at the game and the dance this weekend! I am so incredibly proud to get to serve as your Principal. 


As Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, please engage in the advisory lessons created by our Latinos in Action class and keep an eye out for other fun events like Hispanic Pride Week. 


The schedule for next week is Monday Green, Tuesday Blue, Wednesday Green, Thursday Blue, and NO SCHOOL for students on Friday due to a teacher in-service day. Please read the information below to prepare for the week ahead!


Have a Commander Kind of Day! 

Tiffany Almon, Proud Principal

She, her, hers, and why they matter

tiffany_almon@dpsk12.net

If you would like to donate to our COVID Relief Fund, Venmo @JFKCommanders


We are so proud of our Latinos in Action students who taught members of the school board about Hispanic culture and traditions in honor of Hispanic Heritage month!

Take Command of Your Future!

Upcoming Dates!


  • Picture Retakes
    • Tuesday, September 27th 
  • Day #1 of ICAP

    • For all grade levels.

    • Counselors will float around during Advisory to offer support with the lessons.

  • No School Friday September 30th
    • Teacher in-service day
  • Commander Conversation – Town Hall
    • October 5th @ 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    • In-person and virtual options to join. Refreshments provided.
  • IB Lock-In 
    • October 7th 6:00 pm to October 8th 7:00 am
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
    • JFK Cafe & Gym
    • October 12 & October 13, 4 – 7 pm
  •  Academic Awards Ceremony
    • For those who earned Academic Awards in the spring of ’22 
    • October 13th from 6 – 7pm
  • The last day of Quarter 1
    •  October 14th  (All quarter 1 assignments are due on October 7th)
  • No School for Students
    • October 14th and October 17th

Counselor Shea Caballero (who helps students with last names that begin with A-Go) will return from maternity leave on Monday, September 26th!

Take Command of Your School Year!

Commander seniors are starting the first steps inthe college enrollment process. If your student has not met with our 12th grade College Advisor Katie Damas, please urge them to visit her in the Future Center in room 205.
For more information view the weekly Denver Scholarship Foundation newsletter Here.

Do you need to take the SAT but don’t want to spend $1000+ on prep classes? We’ve got you covered!
 

There will be another low-cost, high-quality, SAT prep course at University of Denver. There will also be a live online course (you will choose either the on-campus course or the live online course).

This comprehensive prep course will take place on campus starting in Oct. There is also a live online option (the same course but live online).

The entire 27+ hour course at DU costs $175 (plus course materials). The live online course costs $135. Please apply ASAP at campusprep.org, as space is limited.

We have partnered with University of Denver and provided SAT/ACT courses there for over 5 years.

The teacher for the course is a high-scoring expert on the SAT, who has taught hundreds of students over the past 27 years. She was the director of math for Denver Public Schools.

     Schedules: 

Proctored practice exams: 

Sat. 10/15 11-2:20pm

Sat. 11/12 11-2:20pm

Sat. 11/19 11-2:20pm (this practice test will be live online)

SAT at DU

Tuesdays 4-6:30pm

10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15

Live Online SAT

Wednesdays 4-6:30pm

10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

Please apply ASAP at campusprep.org, as there will be more applicants than spaces available. Email any questions to testprep@colorado.edu (please don’t send inquiries to your school’s staff, as they will just direct you to testprep@colorado.edu).

Code2College has officially opened their Winter 2023 Application for classes that start on January 9th. The deadline for students to apply is December 16th, 2022. Click Here to access the application!

Take Command of Your Involvement

Our Commanders had a great homecoming week showing their school P.R.I.D.E. and spirit! We encourage students to stay involved, build relationships, and support their classmates. Click HERE   to see a list of all clubs and organizations offered at JFK.

JFK Athletics Website
JFK Events Calendar