Saturday, January 4, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Deadline Monday, November 11 To Sign Up For Make-Ups, Retakes, & Sibling Photos On Thursday, November 14 (Day 4)
  • Virtual Information Session For Afterschool & Summer Camp On Wednesday, November 13 + Open House For Middle & Upper School On Saturday, November 16
  • Uniform Reminders: Only Uniform Pieces From Lands' End Are Permitted
  • Lunch At Kew-Forest With Butter Beans

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FORMS, RSVPS, SIGN UPS, & SURVEYS  

10 DAY SCHEDULE

 
WEEK A
  • Monday
    • Day 1
  • Tuesday
    • Day 2
  • Wednesday
    • Day 3
  • Thursday
    • Day 4
  • Friday
    • Day 5

SOCIAL MEDIA

 
 
 

CONTACT US:

HEAD OF SCHOOL
Tiffany D. Trotter
 
DIVISION HEADS
Karin Bernstein
Head of Lower School
 
Michelle J. Vessio '08
Head of Middle & Upper School
 
THE WEEKLY JAGUAR  NEWSLETTER CONTENT
Jade Wiederholt
Director of Marketing & Communications
 
GENERAL INQUIRIES
 
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
 
 
 

Important Upcoming Dates

  • Monday, November 11:
    • Middle & Upper School:
      • AP World, AP English Language, 8th Grade Health, Ecosweep Club, Drama Club, Extra Help - 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • 5:00 p.m. deadline to sign up for make-up & retake photos and sibling photos on Thursday, November 14
  • Tuesday, November 12:
    • Middle & Upper School:
      • RULER with Ms. Garfinkel for grades 7 and 8 during Homeroom.
      • BIPOC Club, 8th Grade Health, Myth, Extra Help - 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 13:
    • PS-Grade 6 Afterschool & Summer Camp Virtual Admission Information Session - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    • Middle & Upper School:
      • Mandatory Middle School Assembly in Library on Internet Safety - 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
      • 7th Grade Health, AP US History, AP Government and Politics, Friendship Club, Felting Club, Science Research Club, Music Club, Extra Help - 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 14:
    • Make-ups, Retakes, & Sibling Photos
    • Middle & Upper School:
      • B Block Upper School Classes, AMC, Extra Help - 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, November 15:
    • Jagwear Friday
    • KFPA Wildlife Assembly During School
      • PS-Grade 5 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
      • Grades 6-8 - 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
      • Grades 9-12 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
  • Middle & Upper School:
    • Model United Nations - 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. 
 
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Deadline Monday, November 11 To Sign Up For Make-Ups, Retakes, & Sibling Photos On Thursday, November 14 (Day 4)

YOUR SCHOOL PHOTOS ARE READY!
Parents/Guardians - You should have received an email from Cool for School Photo earlier this week with a direct link to your school photo gallery. Please remember to check your spam folder in case the message landed there.
  • Make-ups, Retakes, & Sibling Photos: Thursday, November 14
    • If your student needs a make-up or retake, please sign up here by Monday, November 11.
    • Seniors (Class of 2025) will take formal senior photos (tux & drape) on November 14; no need to sign up. 
    • If you would like a sibling photo taken, please sign up here  by Monday, November 11
  • Order Deadline for Free Shipping: Sunday, November 24
    • To enjoy free shipping to the school, please place your order by this deadline.
    • Late orders will be shipped to home addresses for a fee of $8.
    • Digital files are always instant. 
  • Questions?
NOTE - Each student will receive a 5x7 group class photo, complimentary of The Kew-Forest School.
 
For additional information, visit here.
 
 
 
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Virtual Information Session For Afterschool & Summer Camp On Wednesday, November 13 + Open House For Middle & Upper School On Saturday, November 16

Next Wednesday, November 13, we will be hosting a Virtual Information Session for Afterschool & Summer Camp and on Saturday, November 16, we will be hosting an Open House for Middle & Upper School. As our best "word-of-mouth"promoters, if you know of anyone interested in learning more, please invite them to attend. 
 
Virtual Information Session:
During this time, you can expect greetings from the Head of School and a  presentation by the Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs about Afterschool and Summer Camp. 
  • Wednesday, November 13 - Afterschool & Summer Camp 
On-Campus Open House:
During this time, you can expect a showcase of academic and extracurricular programs with representatives from across the school community – Head of School, Division Head, teachers, students, and parents.
  • Saturday, November 16 - Middle & Upper School 
 
 
If you have additional questions, our Interim Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, Antoine Hart, can be reached at admission@kewforest.org or (718) 551-3125.
 
 
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Uniform Reminders: Only Uniform Pieces From Lands' End Are Permitted

 
 
 
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Lunch At Kew-Forest With Butter Beans

We are excited to be partnering with Butter Beans to provide lunch and snacks again this year.   
  • Daily offerings from our November Lunch Menus will include vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and allergy-free entrees as well as a Chef’s Special Sandwich, a Chef’s Special Salad, a side of the day, and whole or sliced fruit. 
  • If your child has special dietary requirements or allergies, Butter Beans is prepared to accommodate them.  Please reach out directly to Flora McKay, Director of Community & Nutrition at flora@butterbeanskitchen.com. Please copy the school as well at kewforest@kewforest.org.
 
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The Weekly Jaguar Newsletter Can Be Found Online

Missed a Weekly Jaguar Newsletter? 
Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered!
 
All Weekly Jaguar Newsletters can now be found online at:
 
 
 
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