FJC Updates 1/17/25

The week of January 27th, FJC will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC), a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention: 

Powered by Kindness

Wear your favorite superhero shirt!

Color Our World with Kindness

Tie-Dye Day 

(or bright colors)

Work Things Out with Kindness

Wear work-out/comfy clothes

Kindness/Spirit Wear

Wear shirts with Kindness messages

or that show school spirit!

Ms. Sicurella (FJC librarian) and members of the PTA have been hard at work planning a memorable PARP experience for FJC students.

The Book Fair will also be open M-F during school (students will visit during scheduled library periods) and Thursday 2/6 from 6-7:30pm.

In addition, students will be participating in the second annual Masked Reader competition, and taking part in many fun activities that encourage all students to pick up and fall in love with a book.

This January, students at FJC celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by learning about his life and the powerful impact he had on the world. Martin Luther King Jr. worked for civil rights, fighting for equality and justice for all people. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech inspired many, and students reflected on his message of kindness, fairness, and love. They learned how Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream was for everyone to be treated equally and with respect, and they thought about what their own dreams for the world might be.

As part of the celebration, students created beautiful drawings of Dr. King and came up with their own dreams for the future. Some students shared dreams like "everyone is loved" and "every one has a warm bed to sleep in." These thoughtful reflections helped remind us that we all have a role in making the world a better place. We are proud of the creative ways our students expressed their hopes for a world filled with kindness and care for all people, just like Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed.

Ms. Warren's First Grade Class has started the year off with excitement and reflection by creating their very own New Year Resolutions! Each student took time to think about personal goals they wanted to work towards in 2025. Some resolutions included fun and thoughtful ideas like "My goal for this year is to limit myself to 2 pieces of candy a day," "My goal for this year is to see a rainbow," and "My goals for this year are to exercise more, eat healthier, and do my best."

We are so impressed with the creativity and thoughtfulness that Ms. Warren's students put into their resolutions! These goals show how dedicated they are to growing, learning, and making positive changes in their lives. We wish all the students the best of luck as they work toward their goals and can't wait to see all the amazing things they will accomplish this year!

1/6 Kindergarten Registration opens

1/13 Board of Education Mtg-HS Aud 7pm

1/15 FJC Shared Dec. Mtg.- 3:30pm

1/27-1/31 Great Kindness Challenge

2/3-2/7 Pick a Reading Partner Week

2/4 In-School Virtual assembly with the Bronx Zoo

2/5 In-School Assembly with Author Elizabeth Shreeve and Live Animal Show

2/6 Family Literacy Night 6-8pm