K-F Life
Calendar
September 2024
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Lower School New Student Orientation
Organizer: A. Hart
Location: M/US Library -
Middle & Upper School New Student Orientation
Organizer: A. Hart
Location: M/US Library -
First Day of School (PS-12)
Lunch will be served.Middle & Upper School will follow a modified schedule today. To review the schedule and for more information, please refer to the communication from Ms. Vessio and Ms. Coratti dated Fri 30 Aug. -
PS/PK, & K Half Day of School
Dismissal at 11:30 am.
No lunch will be served. -
Pre-Loved Uniform & Jagwear Collection for KFPA Uniform/Jagwear Resale
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We sell clean, gently used pieces for $5 each. In preparation for our next Uniform & Jagwear Resale on Fri 13 Sept, from 8:00-9:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm, we will be collecting donations from Wed 4 Sept through Wed 11 Sept.If you have clean, gently used Lands End uniforms and/ or Jagwear you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Lower School Entrance or Main Entrance.Note: Only uniforms from Lands’ End are permitted for donation. Uniforms from Flynn O’Hara are no longer permitted. -
PS/PK, & K Half Day of School
Dismissal at 11:30 am.
No lunch will be served. -
Pre-Loved Uniform & Jagwear Collection for KFPA Uniform/Jagwear Resale
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We sell clean, gently used pieces for $5 each. In preparation for our next Uniform & Jagwear Resale on Fri 13 Sept, from 8:00-9:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm, we will be collecting donations from Wed 4 Sept through Wed 11 Sept.If you have clean, gently used Lands End uniforms and/ or Jagwear you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Lower School Entrance or Main Entrance.Note: Only uniforms from Lands’ End are permitted for donation. Uniforms from Flynn O’Hara are no longer permitted. -
Common App Crash Course (Seniors Only)
Organizer: H. Fang
Location: Room 1-1 -
PS/PK, & K Half Day of School
Dismissal at 11:30 am.
No lunch will be served. -
Pre-Loved Uniform & Jagwear Collection for KFPA Uniform/Jagwear Resale
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We sell clean, gently used pieces for $5 each. In preparation for our next Uniform & Jagwear Resale on Fri 13 Sept, from 8:00-9:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm, we will be collecting donations from Wed 4 Sept through Wed 11 Sept.If you have clean, gently used Lands End uniforms and/ or Jagwear you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Lower School Entrance or Main Entrance.Note: Only uniforms from Lands’ End are permitted for donation. Uniforms from Flynn O’Hara are no longer permitted. -
Registration for Afterschool Complimentary Week is Now Closed As We Have Reached Full Capacity.
Organizer: K. SterlingDetails about the 2024-2025 Afterschool Program ("AfterCare") for children in PS - Grade 6 are available in the Afterschool 2024-2025 Registration Guide.If you have any questions, please reach out to ksterling@kewforest.org. -
Deadline for PS - Grade 5 Families to Sign Up for Morning Care
Organizer: K. Sterling
The Morning Care program is designed for parents who need to drop off their child before the school day begins, between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. During this time, teachers monitor students in the Gym, where they can interact and play with each another. When the school day begins, students are sent to their classrooms.The program is currently free of charge. Please go here to sign up, by TODAY.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Keesha Sterling at ksterling@kewforest.org. -
Pre-Loved Uniform & Jagwear Collection for KFPA Uniform/Jagwear Resale
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We sell clean, gently used pieces for $5 each. In preparation for our next Uniform & Jagwear Resale on Fri 13 Sept, from 8:00-9:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm, we will be collecting donations from Wed 4 Sept through Wed 11 Sept.If you have clean, gently used Lands End uniforms and/ or Jagwear you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Lower School Entrance or Main Entrance.Note: Only uniforms from Lands’ End are permitted for donation. Uniforms from Flynn O’Hara are no longer permitted. -
First Day of Morning Care for PS - Grade 5 Families
Organizer: K. Sterling
The Morning Care program is designed for parents who need to drop off their child before the school day begins, between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. During this time, teachers monitor students in the Gym, where they can interact and play with each another. When the school day begins, students are sent to their classrooms.The program is currently free of charge. Please go here to sign up, before Fri 6 Sept.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Keesha Sterling at ksterling@kewforest.org. -
Pre-Loved Uniform & Jagwear Collection for KFPA Uniform/Jagwear Resale
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We sell clean, gently used pieces for $5 each. In preparation for our next Uniform & Jagwear Resale on Fri 13 Sept, from 8:00-9:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm, we will be collecting donations from Wed 4 Sept through Wed 11 Sept.If you have clean, gently used Lands End uniforms and/ or Jagwear you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Lower School Entrance or Main Entrance.Note: Only uniforms from Lands’ End are permitted for donation. Uniforms from Flynn O’Hara are no longer permitted. -
Pre-Loved Uniform & Jagwear Collection for KFPA Uniform/Jagwear Resale
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We sell clean, gently used pieces for $5 each. In preparation for our next Uniform & Jagwear Resale on Fri 13 Sept, from 8:00-9:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm, we will be collecting donations from Wed 4 Sept through Wed 11 Sept.If you have clean, gently used Lands End uniforms and/ or Jagwear you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Lower School Entrance or Main Entrance.Note: Only uniforms from Lands’ End are permitted for donation. Uniforms from Flynn O’Hara are no longer permitted. -
PS-Grade 6 Afterschool Registration Forms and Deposit Due
Organizer: K. SterlingAfterschool is for children needing care after normal school hours. Children are supervised at all times by the Directors and various assistants who make students’ individual needs a priority.Afterschool begins TODAY and takes place beginning at dismissal until 4:30 pm (part-time) or 6:00 pm (full-time).For more information about Afterschool including cost, please visit here. To register, please fill out the Afterschool 2024-2025 Registration Form by end of day, TODAY.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Keesha Sterling at ksterling@kewforest.org. -
Deadline to RSVP for All School KFPA Magical Mix & Mingle
Organizer: The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Event Date: Fri 13 September
Event Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Event Location: Kew-Forest GymTo kick off an enchanting school year, the KFPA is hosting an evening of magic, illusion, food, and fun for the entire Kew-Forest community!Please RSVP here by TODAY.
Please join us and enjoy The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig. The show will include amazing grand illusions and special effects, bringing a theater-style magical experience to our school! After the show, the audience will be invited to mingle - and discover why Kew-Forest is a magical community filled with friendship, learning and fun!
After the show, the KFPA will invite the audience to mingle and enjoy pizza, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert.
Schedule
3:00-3:15 pm Warm Welcome and Introductions
3:15-4:15 pm Magic and Illusion Performance
4:15-5:00 pm Mix & Mingle Closing Party
Note:
All Lower School children NOT enrolled in Afterschool must be accompanied by an adult.
All Middle School students staying for the Mix & Mingle must be accompanied by an adult. -
Middle & Upper School Clubs Fair
Location: M/US Library -
Jagwear Friday
Jagwear (spiritwear) is a collection of apparel inspired by our school colors, red (maroon) and blue (navy), and mascot (jaguar), designed to promote school pride.What counts as Jagwear?- Official Jagwear apparel, the Physical Education (PE) uniform, Field Day t-shirts and/or any other official school related apparel that has been sold in the past to promote school spirit.
If I am a new student, faculty or staff member, or have outgrown my Jagwear, what can I wear?- It is NOT a requirement to wear Jagwear on Jagwear Fridays.
- Students: If you do not own Jagwear, students should wear their PE uniform or academic uniform. Students can also opt to wear solid-colored red and blue clothes with no patterns or logos.
- Faculty and staff: Faculty and staff without Jagwear should dress as they normally do. They are encouraged (but not required) to wear a mix of our school colors, red (maroon) and blue (navy).
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KFPA Uniform & Jagwear Resale
Organizer: The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Location: Kew-Forest CafeteriaThe KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We will be selling clean, gently used articles for $5 each.
Acceptable payments methods:- Cash (preferred)
- Check
- Venmo
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KFPA Kick Off Meeting
Organizer: The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Location: Kew-Forest CafeteriaAll parents are invited to attend this informal "meet and greet" where you get to meet your fellow K-F parents and guardians, the KFPA Executive Committee members, and more importantly, we get to meet you!
Refreshments and coffee will be served. -
KFPA Uniform & Jagwear Resale
Organizer: The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Location: Kew-Forest GymThe KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times throughout the school year. We will be selling clean, gently used articles for $5 each.
Acceptable payments methods:- Cash (preferred)
- Check
- Venmo
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Deadline for US Families to Submit Student Agreement Form and Parent Permission Slips for US Lunch Privileges
Upper School students in good academic and disciplinary standing are able to depart campus during their lunch period.In order to depart campus, parental permission must be provided and students must sign a student agreement form no later than 3:00 pm TODAY.To read more about the off-campus privileges and to access the permission slip form and student agreement, visit here. -
All School KFPA Magical Mix & Mingle
Organizer: The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Location: Kew-Forest GymTo kick off an enchanting school year, the KFPA is hosting an evening of magic, illusion, food, and fun for the entire Kew-Forest community!Please RSVP here by Wed 11 Sept.
Please join us TODAY at 3:00 pm and enjoy The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig. The show will include amazing grand illusions and special effects, bringing a theater-style magical experience to our school! After the show, the KFPA invites the audience to mingle - and discover why Kew-Forest is a magical community filled with friendship, learning and fun!
After the show, the KFPA invites the audience to mingle and enjoy pizza, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert.
Schedule:
3:00-3:15 pm Warm Welcome and Introductions
3:15-4:15 pm Magic and Illusion Performance
4:15-5:00 pm Mix & Mingle Closing Party
Note:
All Lower School children NOT enrolled in Afterschool must be accompanied by an adult.
All Middle School students staying for the Mix & Mingle must be accompanied by an adult. -
First Day of Afterschool (PS - Grade 6)
Organizer: K. SterlingAfterschool is for children needing care after normal school hours. Children are supervised at all times by the Directors and various assistants who make students’ individual needs a priority.Afterschool begins TODAY and takes place beginning at dismissal until 4:30 pm (part-time) or 6:00 pm (full-time).For more information about Afterschool including cost, please visit here. To register, please fill out the Afterschool Registration Form by end of day, Wed 11 Sept. -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
TEAK On Campus
S. Quintero -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
Signature Pages Due for Middle & Upper School Student Handbooks
Middle & Upper School Parents and Guardians:
Please review the 2024-2025 Middle & Upper School Handbook with your child and return the last page - signed and dated. -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
Girls' Varsity Volleyball
HomeK-F - Gym - GYMVolleyball - Girls' Varsity vs Long Island Lutheran High School -
TEAK On Campus
S. Quintero -
In-Person PS-12 Back to School Night
Back-to-School Night (BTSN) is an important evening for you to learn more about what happens each day your child(ren) is in school. Please plan to attend!- Complimentary childcare will be available for students enrolled in PS/PK - Grade 6.
- Please use this link to sign up for childcare.
- Parents are expected to attend.
- More information on this event will be sent next week.
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K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
TEAK On Campus
S. Quintero -
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
Jagwear Day (In Honor of Founders’ Day)
Jagwear (spiritwear) is a collection of apparel inspired by our school colors, red (maroon) and blue (navy), and mascot (jaguar), designed to promote school pride.What counts as Jagwear?- Official Jagwear apparel, the Physical Education (PE) uniform, Field Day t-shirts and/or any other official school related apparel that has been sold in the past to promote school spirit.
If I am a new student, faculty or staff member, or have outgrown my Jagwear, what can I wear?- It is NOT a requirement to wear Jagwear on Jagwear Fridays.
- Students: If you do not own Jagwear, students should wear their PE uniform or academic uniform. Students can also opt to wear solid-colored red and blue clothes with no patterns or logos.
- Faculty and staff: Faculty and staff without Jagwear should dress as they normally do. They are encouraged (but not required) to wear a mix of our school colors, red (maroon) and blue (navy).
-
K-12 MAP Growth Assessments
K-12 Kew-Forest students participate in a standardized testing program called MAP Growth Assessments. These assessments are administered three times a year, with the first round beginning the week of September 16. Please look out for more information from Division Heads and the Director of Learning Support. -
TEAK On Campus
S. Quintero
The Kew-Forest School
119-17 Union Turnpike
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
The oldest independent school in the borough of Queens, The Kew-Forest School is an independent co-educational, college preparatory school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.