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March 26, 2010
Comedy Night Fundraiser

Back by popular demand, the John F. Kennedy PPO will be holding its 4th Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser. This year, we’ve added a little extra. You will be served a meal prior to the show. For more information on the event and how to get tickets, click here.

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March 10, 2010



During lunch period on Wednesday March 10th, JFK was hosting a fund raising BBQ to the benefit of our international exchange students. Thank you to all the students and teachers who helped organise it and a special thanks to all who came to support with their growling stomachs.!
February 26, 2010
The site's Events Page has been updated with the following
  • Colonel Henri speaks at JFK for black history month.
  • Pie throwing at teachers?!?! That can't be right?
February 24, 2010
Thank you to all whom came and supported our graduating sec fives by purchsasing treats at the Bake Sale.



February 22, 2010
The site's Events Page has been updated with the following
  • Triggered - JFK highschool band (Feb '10)
  • Pie eating contest (Feb '10)
February 18, 2010
Congratulations to all the JFK students who participated in the Montreal Police / JFK student hockey game. Apparently the cops were out-matched! Click the image for a larger view.

February 16, 2010
Here are your winners of the lip print contest. Click the image for a larger view.
  • Sec 5: Laura Paolillo, Christopher Calado & Laura Le, Benjamin Arcieri
  • Sec 4: Angelica Bourgeault, Philip Perez
  • Sec 3: Victoria Vital, Andrew Ferraria
  • Sec 2: Melanie Proulx, Rafael Badaoui
  • Sec 1: Thanuzi Theivendiran, Jonathan Reda
February 15, 2010
The site's Events Page has been updated with the following
  • Montreal Impact Visits (Feb '10)
  • Visit to Quebec City (Oct '09)
  • Hike at the end of Summer (Sep '09)
February 12, 2010
On February 8th, JFK students were the subject of an article in the Gazette Youth Zone on how they contributed to Haiti by doing their own fundraising. This is a perfect examle of how our students are implicated in their community. Click here for a direct link to the Gazette's web site.
February 11, 2010
JFK hosted this year's second Parent / Guardian - Teacher Interviews. Thank you to everyone who participated.
February 9, 2010
This year's Winter Carnival Logo Contest winner is Jessica Szabo, sec 5. Jessica's logo will be featured on the 2010 winter carnival t-shirts. Click the image to see her artistic rendition. Congratulations Jessica!

February 8, 2010
It's time again for JFK's winter Carnival Month. Starting February 8th you will have the chance to participate in all sorts of activities. Click here to see the schedule.
February 5, 2010
The Winter Wonderland School Dance is CANCELED due to lack of interest. Not enough tickets have been sold!.

Students who did purchase tickets will be able to get a refund.
February 4, 2010
JFK will be hosting a Media Day on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 (Day 9). The day's events will include:
  • TEAM 990 broadcasting live from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Claude Lemieux speaking to our secondary four and five students.
  • Montreal Impact Soccer Team ceremony launching their new season in the gym for sec I, II, and III. This will take place at around 1:45 p.m. “Welcome back Nick De Santis!”
February 3, 2010
A letter from Principal J. Marra & Vice-Principal A. Scrocca to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
January 29, 2010
Pictures from JFK's participation to the 2009 Remembrance Day parade have been posted. Click here to go to the Events pages and see the pictures.
January 26, 2010
Last December, JFK's David Dryden (sec 4) participated in the 2010 Olympic torch relay. Click here to go to the Events pages and see the pictures.
January 21, 2010
JFK is holding a school wide chocolate fundraiser to help subsidize school activities starting on Thursday, January 21.
Prizes will include a Samsung Hype cell phone, an HP digital camera, Boom boxes with iPod docks, iPod shuffle. Click here for more details.
January 19, 2010
We need your help. The Green Plan committee is developping a green policy and action plan, and they need to know which common “Green” practices already exist in our schools. Student and teachers are invited to participate in this survey. Click here for more information.
January 18, 2010
As a preventative measure, John F Kennedy has a Lockdown Procedure to accompany it's evacuation protocol. Click here to read the English memo or French memo.
January 4, 2010
Welcome back to JFK. We hope that you had a pleasant holiday and are ready for next week's exams. Please take note that if the school is closed due to bad weather on an exam day, that exam day (and schedule) will be skipped until further notice. The remainder of the exam week will continue without any changes. The next day that school is open, we will continue with that day's regular exam schedule.
December 17, 2009
On the last Thursday before Chistmas vacation, JFK's Rockschool will be performing live during lunch period. Stay tuned for more details!
December 15, 2009
A letter from Principal J. Marra & Vice-Principal A. Scrocca to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
December 11, 2009
This friday, JFK's own David Dryden (sec 4) will be participating in the 2010 Olympic torch relay. He will be running a portion of the relay in Ste. Anne des Plaines, north of Montreal. For more information , here is a link to the Olympic torch relay site. Congratulations David, we will be cheering for you!
December 11, 2009
Do you like pop music? Also on friday, JFK will be hosting a meet-n-greet with the latest boy-band sensation, WOW. IF you want a chance to meet them and get an autograph, you will be expected to donate 3 non-perishable food items. Please be generous.
November 26, 2009
The Basketball (GMAA) schedule and standings have been updated in our Sports section. To see it, just follow the Sports link in the banner at the top of this page.
November 19, 2009
Grad pictures took place on Thursday November 19th. Hope you like how they turn out.
November 18, 2009
Parent/Guardian - Teacher Interviews: Thank you to all the parents and guardians who participated.
November 17, 2009
A letter from Principal Marra to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
November 16, 2009
It's time again for our annual Book Fair which is held from Monday to Wednesday. Students may purchase books during school hours and parents are welcome to do so during the parent/guardian interviews on the 18th. Encourage your child to read!
November 6, 2009
A letter from Principal Marra to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
November 4, 2009
Our JFK Knights finished their season with a silver medal. Congratulations team! Click the photo for enlargement..
November 3, 2009
Pictures from last week's Halloween Dance have been posted in the Events page. Look under the Recent Events section, at the very top. Click here to go to the Events pages.
October 26, 2009
The JFK-TV page has been updated. A new video showing two of our student' contribution to the Brainwaves benefit gala. Click here to take a look. To learn more about the gala, click here.
October 16, 2009
A letter to JFK parents regarding today's evacuation. Click here to read it.
October 16, 2009
Pictures from last week's Camping trip have been posted in the Events page. Look under the Recent Field Trips section, near the bottom. Click here to go to the Events pages.
October 13, 2009
The pictures from last year's Variety show and this year's Sec1 Orientation day have been posted in the Events section of the site. Click here to go to the Events pages.
October 8, 2009
A letter from Principal J. Marra & Vice-Principal A. Scrocca to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
October 8, 2009
The pictures from last year's trip to Europe have been posted in the Events section of the site. Click here to go to the Events pages.
October 5, 2009
Congratulations to all the elected candidates and to the students who participated in this year's election. Please meet you new student council for the school year:

In the back row, left to right:
Maria Scotto (Official Opposition - President), Cassandra De Masi (Official Opposition - Vice-President), Josephine Omane (Treasurer), Jessica Palmieri (Secretary), Benjamin Arcieri (Vice-President), Laura Paolillo (President)

In the front row, left to right:
Matthew Montanero (Lev 1 VP), Vanessa Pontolillo (Lev 2. VP), Rita Scotto (Lev 2. VP Assistant), Davide Fabbri (Lev. 3 VP), Alexandra Di Lazzaro (Lev. 4 VP)
September 25, 2009
A letter from Principal J. Marra & Vice-Principal A. Scrocca to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
September 22, 2009
The soccer games schedule and team standings have been posted in our sports section. Click on the banner above or follow this link.
September 19, 2009
Thank you to all who supported last Saturday & Sunday's benefit car-wash. We collected a total of $1838 and all of it will go to our 2010 student trip to Europe.
September 8, 2009
A letter from Principal J. Marra & Vice-Principal A. Scrocca to JFK parents. Click here to read it.
August 31, 2009
Welcome back to all our students, both new and old. Don't forget you can get your supplies lists here. Have a wonderfull academic year!

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