Calendar
May 2023
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Boys Varsity Volleyball Game
HomeK-F - Gym - GYMVolleyball - Varsity Boys vs Staten Island Academy -
First Rehearsal for The Tempest on Gym Stage
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
New Parent Welcome Reception
Organizer: S. Díaz Tamayo -
LS Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Assembly
Organizers: K. Bernstein / A. HenryLower School Parents, if you would like to be involved in this assembly recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (or something of your own choosing), please sign up here or reach out to Ms. Bernstein or Dr. Henry. -
Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
8 1/2, Directed by Federico Fellini (Film Showing for Myth and Identity Class)
Organizer: C. Spelman -
Middle & Upper School Orientation
Organizers: S. Díaz Tamayo / L. Eaton- Rising 6th and 9th grade students, new and returning, and their parents, are invited to campus to begin readying for transition.
- Hear from the Division Head and Assistant Heads and meet your classmates.
- Fun activities and refreshments will be provided.
- Please RSVP here.
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Grade 1 Field Trip to New York Hall of Science
Organizer: L. Spitzer -
Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
Virtual Office Hours with Ms. Trotter
This agenda-less gathering is an opportunity for families to share feedback and ask questions in a group setting with the Interim Head of School. Zoom meeting instructions will be sent to all parents the day before the gathering. No RSVP required. -
KFPA General Meeting (Coffee and Conversation)
Venue: Lower School Rotunda
Note from the KFPA:We will be serving coffee and discussing plans for the coming school year. We would like to hear your thoughts on the matter and talk about how parents and guardians can get more involved. -
LGBTQIA+ Activism History Tour with MS/US Students
Organizer: L. EatonStudents who sign up and receive parental permission for the field trip will participate in a youth walking tour in Manhattan to learn about the history of LGBTQIA+ activism in NYC. -
Lower School World Day
- At least one parent should attend.
- Presentations begin promptly at 9:00 am in your youngest child’s classroom.
- This will be a full day of school with regular dismissal time and Afterschool/Mini-Courses taking place.
- For more details, please go here.
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Computer Science Field Trip to Google
Organizer: Y. Zhang -
Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
Bonnie and Clyde (Film Showing for Myth and Identity Class)
Organizer: C. Spelman -
Grade 5-12 Submission Deadline for Minoru Yasui Student Contest
Organized by the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project and the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, the Minoru Yasui Student Contest offers students the opportunity to explore societal topics in connection with the legacy of Minoru Yasui, the only Oregonian to have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
This year’s contest theme is responsibility. Students are asked to express their community responsibilities through a visual art piece and artist statement.The contest has a Junior Division (5th-8th grade) offering a $500 grand prize and Senior Division (9th-12th grade) offering a $1,000 grand prize.
To view the full details of the contest, please visit Minoru Yasui Student Contest. -
Spirit Week
All students and teachers are invited to participate in a fun week of creative dress days to show school spirit leading up to Field Day!
To view the Lower School schedule, please go here. To view the Middle and Upper School schedule, please go here. -
Deadline for MS & US Students to Submit Applications for Inspirit AI
InspiritAI (Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence) is a 25-hour project-based summer AI program that introduces middle/high school students to fundamental AI concepts to build impactful projects across disciplines such as arts and humanities.
This year, fueled by the advances in Generative AI, new projects such as Dall-E: AI and Generative Art and Tiktok Recommendation systems will be featured. The program is taught by Stanford and MIT mentors. No CS experience is necessary.
Application details. -
Deadline for MS & US Parents to Complete Field Day Transportation Survey / Permission Form for Public Transportation Use
Deadline to complete the mandatory Field Day 2023 Transportation Survey
Deadline to complete the Permission Form for Public Transportation Use if your child(ren) will be taking public transportation home from Field Day. Please email to: athletics@kewforest.org. -
Spirit Week
All students and teachers are invited to participate in a fun week of creative dress days to show school spirit leading up to Field Day!
To view the Lower School schedule, please go here. To view the Middle and Upper School schedule, please go here. -
Spirit Week
All students and teachers are invited to participate in a fun week of creative dress days to show school spirit leading up to Field Day!
To view the Lower School schedule, please go here. To view the Middle and Upper School schedule, please go here. -
Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
Spirit Week
All students and teachers are invited to participate in a fun week of creative dress days to show school spirit leading up to Field Day!
To view the Lower School schedule, please go here. To view the Middle and Upper School schedule, please go here. -
Spirit Week
All students and teachers are invited to participate in a fun week of creative dress days to show school spirit leading up to Field Day!
To view the Lower School schedule, please go here. To view the Middle and Upper School schedule, please go here. -
Field Day
Field Day is a long-standing annual Kew-Forest tradition. Students from their assigned Red Team or Blue Team compete in various events to determine the ultimate Red Team or Blue Team winner for the school year.
Lower SchoolLS Field Day will be held at The Overlook at Forest Park. Faculty and students will walk over to the park at 9:00 am. Please make sure your child is at school by 8:30 am. More details here.
Middle & Upper School- MS & US Field Day will be held at Cunningham Park located at 196-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, New York, 11366.
- Kew-Forest will provide bus service to the park ONLY. Parents will need to collect their child(ren) at 2:15 pm or give permission for their child(ren) to take public transportation (the Q46 & Q76 buses run from Queens Blvd and Union Turnpike to the park).
- Please complete the mandatory Field Day 2023 Transportation Survey by Mon 15 May so we know how your child(ren) will get home.
- If your child(ren) will be taking public transportation home, you must also complete the Permission Form for Public Transportation Use and submit this to athletics@kewforest.org by Mon 15 May.
- More details here.
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Deadline for Grade 8 Parents to Submit Permission Slip for MS Movie Trip
The trip to the movie theater will take place on Wed 24 May. Please complete the Grade 8 Movie Trip Permission Slip by 12:00 pm today. -
Grades 7 & 8 MoMath Field Trip
Organizers: A. Allen, X. Jackon, A. Penoro -
Virtual Info Session for Prospective Families (2023-2024 Entry)
Organizers: S. Díaz Tamayo / L. Eaton- Attendees will hear from the Head of School followed by the Division Heads, on balancing academics and social-emotional learning.
- To attend the info session, please register at kewforest.org/visit. For additional info, please email admission@kewforest.org or call (718) 268-4667.
As our best "word-of-mouth" promoters, if you know of anyone interested in learning more about Fall 2023 or Fall 2024 entry to Kew-Forest, please invite them to this event. -
Deadline to Register for Paint & Sip Athletics Fundraiser (Adults Only)
Date: Thurs 25 May
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: Kew-Forest Gym
Organizers: A. Sanchez / G. Matnadze
The fundraiser supports improvements in the Athletics Department that will enhance the student-athletes experience including updating equipment, making team experiences (Jaguars Night Out) happen, and assisting with support for transportation to/from games.
For more details, please go here.
To register, please go here. -
Bake Sale Fundraiser for Spring 2024 Costa Rica Conservation Trip
Venue: Main Rotunda
Timings: 7:45 am - 8:00 am, 10:00 am - 10:19 am, and 11:57 am - 1:32 pm
Organizer: C. Gambra-Sposato -
Grade 8 Movie Trip
Movie
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 (PG-13)
Time
10:00 am showing
Venue
Cinemart Cinemas (106-03 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375)
Each student will receive a small popcorn and beverage. They may purchase additional snacks if they choose.Students will depart from Kew-Forest around 9:30 am and walk to the movie theater with faculty chaperones. Later, they will return to school where they will have lunch and attend afternoon classes.For students to attend, parents must complete the permission slip form. Permission forms are due by 12:00 pm on Fri 19 May. -
Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
(Canceled) Virtual Office Hours with Ms. Trotter
This agenda-less gathering is an opportunity for families to share feedback and ask questions in a group setting with the Interim Head of School. Zoom meeting instructions will be sent to all parents the day before the gathering. No RSVP required. -
Summer Camp Open House (for Children Entering KG to Grade 5)
Organizer: K. SterlingSummer at The Kew-Forest School (5 July to 11 August 2023) provides children entering Kindergarten through Grade 5 with academic enrichment in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with recreational activities including martial arts, drama, dance, STEM, arts and crafts, special events, and more!- Attendees can expect a tour of the camp facility, an introduction to staff and the Camp Director, as well as activities such as arts and crafts, games, and face painting for children.
- Save $50 if you sign up by Wed 24 May.
- Use promo code "siblingcamp23" for 5% off a sibling registration.
- To attend the Open House, please register at kewforest.org/summer. For additional info, please email summer@kewforest.org or call (718) 551-3123.
As our best "word-of-mouth" promoters, if you know of anyone who is interested in learning more about Summer Camp, please invite them to this event. -
Bake Sale Fundraiser for Spring 2024 Costa Rica Conservation Trip
Venue: Main Rotunda
Timings: 7:45 am - 8:00 am, 10:00 am - 10:19 am, and 11:57 am - 1:32 pm
Organizer: C. Gambra-Sposato -
Graduation Invitations, Parking Passes, and Caps & Gowns Ready to Be Collected by Seniors
Seniors, please see Mr. Polk today to pick up paper invitations, parking passes, and caps and gowns. -
(New Date) SchoolPass for Lower School Begins
SchoolPass campus entry for Lower School students begins today. Preprinted QR codes will be given to students to keep in or attached to their backpacks. The QR codes will be scanned each morning when students arrive.- To become familiar with SchoolPass features, including for recording absences and latenesses, please watch the tutorial vidoes linked below.
- More information about SchoolPass can be found in the emails sent on March 2 and March 15 .
Parent Training Videos:
Please look out for an email containing additional information from Ms. Bernstein, Head of Lower School, and Mr. Verni, Director of Safety & Security.
Questions should be emailed to kewforest@kewforest.org. -
Paint & Sip Athletics Fundraiser (21+ Years Old Only)
Organizers: A. Sanchez / G. Matnadze
Venue: Kew-Forest Gym
Please join us for a fundraiser to help support improvements within the Athletics Department to enhance the student-athletes experience. This includes updating equipment, making team experiences (Jaguars Night Out) happen, and assisting with support for transportation to/from games.
For more details, please go here.
To register, please go here. -
Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
Lands' End Back-to-School Sweepstakes Ends Today
WIN A $250 GIFT CARD FOR UNIFORMS - NO PURCHASE NECESSARYEnter for a chance to win one of 20 $250 gift cards from Lands' End School. -
Virtual Kindergarten Rising Coffee
(Meeting ID: 687 490 1158 / Passcode: lower)
This is an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher for 2023-2024.
Please RSVP here. -
Deadline for Juniors and Seniors to Submit Prom 2023 Permission Slip and Prom 2023 Student Agreement
Organizers:
M. Vessio, A. Penoro, J. CorattiProm will be held on Fri 9 June, from 5:45 pm to 11:00 pm, at The West Side Tennis Club, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, NY 11375
The Prom 2023 Permission Slip must be completed by seniors, their parents, and guests, and emailed to apenoro@kewforest.org by Tues 30 May.
The Prom 2023 Student Agreement must be completed by seniors and emailed to apenoro@kewforest.org by Tues 30 May. -
Deadline to Register for KFPA Lower School Movie Night
Date: Mon 5 June
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue: Kew-Forest Gym
Movie: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Organized by the KFPA
Join your friends in pajamas and enjoy a screening of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Please feel free to bring a pillow or small blanket to sit on.
Please note: All children NOT enrolled in afterschool will need a chaperone to attend.Please RSVP here. -
"A Day in the Life" Photoshoot at Kew-Forest
Organizer: J. Wiederholt
Professional photographer, Christopher Taggart, and Joseph Moyles, a videographer, will be at Kew- Forest all day taking “A Day in the Life” type photos of our students, faculty, and staff. These photos will be used by the School in the Admissions, Development & Alumni Relations, and the Marketing & Communications departments for the 2023-2024 school year, and beyond.Here’s what you need to know:- Parents/guardians - please make sure your child(ren) come(s) to school in their academic uniform best.
- Faculty/staff - please dress to impress on this day.
- Students - please make sure to be in your academic uniform best*.
- *NOTE - ALL students must wear their academic uniform even if they have PE class on Wednesday, May 31. PE class will still meet.
Mr. Taggart will be taking photographs on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. and Mr. Moyles will be on campus taking videos from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Our students and staff should go about their day as usual. We ask that everyone in the K-F community make them feel welcome. Thank you for your help. -
Virtual Grade 1 Rising Coffee
(Meeting ID: 687 490 1158 / Passcode: lower)
This is an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher for 2023-2024.
Please RSVP here. -
Final Dress Rehearsal for The Tempest
Organizer: A. Johnson
Venue: Gym Stage -
Sports Awards Assembly
Organizer: A. Sanchez
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.