Tag: John F Kennedy Elementary School
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Jamesburg celebrates ‘Week of the Young Child’ at JFK Elementary School
JAMESBURG – John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamesburg hosted a community-oriented event on April 2 to jumpstart the “Week of the Young Child.” The celebratory program, which celebrates early education, educators, children, and family, is an initiative from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The activity-filled day featured fun for attendees…
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Spanish texts will increase love of reading at Jamesburg school
JAMESBURG – A selection of Spanish texts for early learners will help young students practice to read and develop a love of books. The LT Apparel Group of South Brunswick provided just under 100 storybooks to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (JFK) in Jamesburg, according to JFK Principal Pamela Hernandez. “Research tells us that early…
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Jamesburg elementary school gets free ‘little libraries’
JAMESBURG To promote continuous learning and sharing, the United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) partnered with Johnson & Johnson to give John F. Kennedy Elementary School “Little Free Libraries.” Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world,…
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Jamesburg expands preschool
JAMESBURG Utilizing grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Education, the borough’s Public School District has launched full-day preschool. “The district has a plethora of reasons to expand from a part-day to a full-day preschool program. Our goals include higher achievement for our students by offering a standards-based high quality full-day preschool program, including more stakeholders in the district, addressing…
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Jamesburg Police to hold training drill at school on Aug. 15
JAMESBURG – Jamesburg Police will conduct a training drill from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 28 Front St., Jamesburg. Residents are advised that there is no need to be concerned of the heavy police presence. It is only a drill.
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Jamesburg principal goes the distance for students
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer JAMESBURG After months of fundraising, receiving an unexpected donation and committing to hours of cardio training, John F. Kennedy (JFK) Elementary School Principal Pamela Hernandez finished her first marathon. Recognizing that her students were in need of better technology equipment, Hernandez started the “Run All Day for JFK” fundraising campaign…
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Retailer gives $10K grant to Jamesburg school
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Pamela Hernandez, the marathon trainee and John F. Kennedy (JFK) Elementary School Principal, was presented with a donation from Burlington Stores and DonorsChoose.org, providing the funds needed to purchase Google Chromebooks for her students. In a collaborative effort, the department store retailer partnered with the nonprofit organization DonorsChoose.org to donate $10,000…
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Jamesburg principal uses feet to achieve ‘feat’
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Giving the term “a run for your money” a literal meaning, Principal Pamela Hernandez of John F. Kennedy Elementary (JFK) school is preparing to run a marathon in order to give her students better technology materials. The third-year principal’s goal is to raise $10,000 or earn enough funds…