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John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Address: 175 Brookvale Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704
Main Office: (631) 376-7801
Attendance Office: (631) 376-7875
Fax: (631) 376-7809
Principal: Ms. Denisha Van Liew
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"We are on our way with J.F.K."

John F. Kennedy Elementary School in West Babylon, New York, is a kindergarten through fifth grade public school. The school opened its doors, for the first time in September 1965. The school was named for the 35th president of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who had been assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963.

Our mission statement reads, "The community of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is committed to encouraging, empowering and engaging children as they are valued, for their individuality, and diverse capabilities. We emphasize the individual needs of the whole child while enhancing learning. We will provide a safe, nurturing learning environment while inspiring children to achieve academic potential as life long learners." The school's motto, "We're On Our Way With J.F.K." was suggested by the students of West Babylon, not long after the building opened.

The JFK staff works as a team to deliver high quality instruction that is aligned with our state learning standards. We are extremely proud of our school which has a well deserved reputation for excellence and friendliness. Please use this website as a resource for you, and your child.

 

School Updates

 

Contact Information

To contact a teacher, find out the teacher's extension in the Staff Directory. (631) 376-7800, press 9, and then follow with the extension number. If the teacher is not available, leave a message on his/her voice mail.

To report a student absence, call (631) 376-7875

 

 

Announcements

Fourth Graders’ Challenge Accepted

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Working in small groups, fourth grade students in Mrs. DeGennaro’s class at John F. Kennedy Elementary School worked on a mystery challenge. Students each chose a challenge card with given criteria to complete a build. In addition, students had a budget and the supplies provided each had a cost. Students were able to successfully build rockets, marble runs, swings and bridges.

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Date Added: 6/17/2024

Second Graders Hold Author’s Tea

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The second graders at John F. Kennedy Elementary School showed off their hard work and dedication to poetry this school year during their author’s tea on May 17. Invited guests came to the classroom to see the students’ poetry displayed on the walls. Each students created their own poetry book filled with the different types of poems they studied this year including Haikus, cinquain poems, acrostic poems, name poems and concrete poems. One by one, the students came to the front of the room to share a few of their favorite poems with attendees. Following the recitations, students enjoyed snacks and tea with their guests and classmates.

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Date Added: 6/7/2024

Wellness Fair Brings Together West Babylon

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West Babylon School District held its annual fun run and wellness expo at West Babylon Junior High School on May 20. Organized by the school’s Wellness Committee, the event brings together community organizations, Parent-Teacher Associations, students and families for an evening of fun and engaging wellness activities.

On the turf field, the elementary school PTAs set up organized activities for attendees such as cornhole, hula-hoops and obstacle courses. Community organizations were on hand to speak to families, and students lined to get their face painted. The fun run was organized by grade level for students in kindergarten through sixth grade with plenty of cheering on the track as they made their way around. Community members were asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the West Babylon Food Pantry.

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Date Added: 5/28/2024

Two JFK Sisters Head to Brookhaven Science Fair

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John F. Kennedy Elementary School held its annual science fair day on April 29. Two students, who are also sisters, were selected to represent their school at the Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Science Fair in June.

Fourth grader Brooke Leo and second grader Mallory Leo have been chosen to represent John F. Kennedy Elementary School, where their projects will be judged against other students from across Suffolk County. Brooke’s project, “The Power of Words,” explored the concept of how positive/negative feedback impacts confidence and performance. Mallory’s project, “Can You Hear Me Know?,” explored sound and whether sound can travel through all materials or only certain materials.

Date Added: 5/17/2024