Calendar
December 2024
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CobbleStones Basketball in Gym
Organizer: S. Quintero -
GivingTuesday
Please join Kew-Forest in partnership as we provide a premier education for every student. Your donation makes a difference in our athletics, clubs, technology, arts, and school trips. With your gift, you are giving our students the world.
Your donation will be doubled through Tues 3 Dec, thanks to a generous Kew-Forest alumnus!ONLINE: kewforest.org/giveVENMO: @TheKewForestSchoolThank you for your support. -
College Counseling Virtual Admission Information Session for Middle and Upper School Families
Organizers: A. Hart / L. EatonThis event is for new families interested in learning more about a Kew-Forest education.
Current students and parents are welcome to join to learn more about Kew-Forest's College Counseling Program.Our program provides comprehensive, year-by-year guidance tailored to each student's unique journey. From setting goals and exploring interests in freshman year to crafting strong applications and making thoughtful decisions as seniors, we are dedicated to supporting students every step of the way.Our Director of College Counseling works closely with students and families, offering personalized attention through one-on-one meetings, workshops, and group sessions on topics, such as essay writing, financial aid, and application strategies.This is a great opportunity to see how Kew-Forest equips students for success in college and beyond. If you would like to attend, please join via Zoom here. The passcode is 1918. There is no need to register. If you are not able to attend, the session will be recorded and available upon request.Don’t miss this chance to discover how we can help you achieve your goals! -
No Afterschool Supervision for Middle & Upper School Students Today
Please note there will be no after school supervision with Ms. Gendler in Room 1-4 today. Students awaiting parent pick-up must wait in the Main Rotunda. -
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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Upper School Art Field Trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Organizer: G. Matnadze -
Grade 11 College Prep 101 Meeting
Organizer: H. FangThe session will cover:- The overall timeline (from now until the end of the college application process)
- College research strategies and resources
- Strategies for exploring potential majors
- Activities to consider outside of school (for spring and summer)
- And more!
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Afterschool Movie Day
Organizer: K. Sterling
Location: Cafeteria
If your child is not registered in Afterschool, but you would like your child to attend, please email ksterling@kewforest.org. The rate for non-registered students: $35 until 4:30 pm and $45 until 6:00 pm. -
Park Lane North Annual Meeting
Organizer: S. Quintero
Location: Gym -
Deadline for Families to RSVP for KFPA All-School Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Party
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Event Date: Fri 13 Dec
Event Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Kew-Forest Gym
Please RSVP here.Please join us for some cookie decorating, holiday Bingo, prizes, a photo booth, food, treats, and drinks!Note: All Lower School children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Any questions should be emailed to kfpa@kewforest.org. -
KFPA Coffee Morning Grab and Go!
Organized by the Kew-Forest Parents Association
Please help yourself to a cup of coffee during morning drop-off outside the Main Entrance & Lower School Entrance.
The KFPA will also be handing out flyers containing details of the KFPA Faculty and Staff Appreciation Fund. Please stop by to grab a cup of coffee and hear more about the Fund! -
Deadline for Current Grade 9-11 Families to Register for the Virtual Info Session: March 2026 Costa Rica Conservation Trip
Organizers: C. Gambra-Sposato, J. Alvarez,
G. MatnadzeThe virtual informational meeting will be held today at 6:30 pm. Please register here. Registration is mandatory to attend. There are limited spots on this trip, so we'd love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!For more details, please refer to this communication dated Wed 4 Dec. -
Virtual Info Session: March 2026 Costa Rica Conservation Trip (for Grade 10-12 students in 2025-2026)
Organizers: C. Gambra-Sposato, J. Alvarez,
G. MatnadzeGrade 10-12 students in 2025-2026 who are enrolled in their second year or more of Spanish are invited to join us on an educational travel experience to explore Spanish and conservation in Costa Rica in March 2026! The trip will occur through EF Tours, our educational travel partner, and is a multidisciplinary partnership between the Spanish, Science, and Arts departments at Kew-Forest.When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. This trip in particular combines experiential learning with a component of volunteer service oriented toward environmental conservation projects in Costa Rica.Importantly, the experience will emphasize in situ (on-site) learning, which is one of the best methods to absorb, and naturally learn, and advance a foreign language and understanding of a culture. We believe this trip will dramatically enhance our Spanish program at Kew-Forest while building the skills that are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow.We would love to have your child join us on this adventure. To read about the opportunity in more detail, please visit here.Come hear all the details including EF’s risk-free enrollment period at our virtual informational meeting today at 6:30 pm. In this info session, we'll talk about:- how this opportunity will benefit your child,
- what we'll see and do on our trip,
- everything that's included in this experience,
- how your child can earn academic credit,
- how we'll be keeping the trip safe and affordable,
- and how to enroll on the trip (before it fills up!).
Please register here for the virtual informational meeting by 12:00 pm today. Registration is mandatory to attend. There are limited spots on this trip, so we'd love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! -
Deadline for Upper School Students to Apply to Research Science Institute (RSI) Program 2025
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) co-sponsor the Research Science Institute (RSI), a six-week program that nurtures high school scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). CEE seeks talented 11th (or the equivalent) Grade STEM Students who have a desire to complete an unforgettable research program through the RSI program. For more information about the application process, please visit RSI application materials at this website. The deadline to apply is today.
If you have any questions, please contact Maite Ballestero, Executive Vice President, Programs, maite@cee.org. -
Lower School Dismissal Protocol for Today
For those attending today's KFPA Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Party, we will use the same procedure as we did for the Movie Afternoon to streamline the transition from dismissal to the gym. Please see below for dismissal details.- Beginning at 2:50, all students will be dismissed from the LS entrance, regardless of whether they attend Cookie Decorating.
- Students who are not attending will sign out as usual and leave school with their grown-up.
- Lower School students attending the event will not sign out.
- Students attending the event will go with their adults around the side of the building to the Kew-Forest Lane entrance.
- Security will be at the gate to allow entrance.
- Adults and children will enter the gym through the entrance closest to the K-F Lane gate.
- Parents will sign in once they enter the gym. Staff will be on hand with iPads to help everyone sign in.
- Parents: if you have not yet set up your SchoolPass, please follow these instructions before arriving at Kew-Forest.
- The Kew-Forest Lane gate and the LS entrance will close at 3:15. Parents arriving after 3:15 will enter through the main entrance to sign in and pick up their children in Afterschool.*
*If you are looking for parking, please pick up your child before 3:15 from the Lower School Entrance to avoid them having to go to Aftercare and incurring the Emergency Drop-Off fee.This should help alleviate congestion and confusion and expedite everyone's (re)entry into the building for the event.Enjoy the Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Party! -
KFPA All-School Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Party
Organized by the Kew-Forest Parents AssociationLocation: Kew-Forest Gym
Please join us for some cookie decorating, holiday Bingo, prizes, a photo booth, food, treats, and drinks!
Please RSVP here.Note: All Lower School children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Any questions should be emailed to kfpa@kewforest.org. -
Deadline for PS-Grade 6 Families to Register for Winter 2025 Afterschool and Winter 2025 Mini-Courses
Organizer: K. Sterling
For more details and to register, please go here.For more information about our Afterschool program including cost, please review our Afterschool 2024-2025 Registration Guide.For more information about Winter 2025 Mini-Courses including cost, please review our Winter 2025 Mini-Course Registration Guide. Some of our Courses for Winter 2025 include Special Effects, Moviemaking, Minecraft Club, Martial Arts, Junior Chefs, Musical Theater, Music Production, and Chess. Fees vary from course to course. To register, please fill out the Winter 2025 Mini-Course Registration Form by today.If you have additional questions, please email Ms. Keesha Sterling, Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs, at ksterling@kewforest.org. -
Deadline for Middle and Upper School Families to Submit Permission Slip and Payment for Ice Skating Trip
Organizers: M. Vessio / J. Coratti
Event Date: Fri 20 Dec
Event Time: 8:30 pm to 12:00 pm
Location: World Ice Arena (131-04 Meridian Road,
Queens, NY 11368The purpose of this trip is multifaceted. It will provide an opportunity for students to continue to get to know one another cross divisionally, as well as their teachers in a fun setting. It will also allow faculty and students to celebrate the start of winter break together!Due to the trip, there will be NO CLASSES on Fri 20 Dec.The cost to attend is $10.00. Payment can be made in cash or by check paid to the Kew-Forest School. The payment should be placed in a SEALED envelope with the child’s first and last name on the front and given to Ms. Vessio no later than 3:00 pm TODAY.Trip Details:- Students are permitted to dress down for the trip, but are expected to dress appropriately.
- Students must arrive at Kew-Forest by 8:10 am and report to their Homeroom class for attendance.
- Students and faculty will take private buses to and from the World Ice Arena.
- Buses will depart from Kew-Forest at 8:30 am sharp for the World Ice Arena.
- Students will ice skate from approximately 9:00-11:15 am.
- Buses will depart from World Ice Arena skating rink at 11:30 am and will return to Kew-Forest no later than 12:00 pm.
- Lunch will NOT be provided by the School. Your child may bring money to purchase food, snacks, and beverages; however, we strongly advise no more than $25.
In order for your child to attend the Ice Skating Event, please complete the Permission Slip Form.We are looking forward to a fun and eventful day! -
Kew-Forest at P.S. 101Q One-oh-Onederland Holiday Shopping Extravanganza
Location: PS101Q The School in the Gardens
2 Russell Place, Forest Hills, NY 11375Please stop by for some winter fun and say hello to Kew-Forest at Booth 7. Get a FREE jaguar tattoo and meet & greet with Santa! We hope to see you there. -
Afterschool Pajama/ Winter Celebration
Organizer: K. SterlingFor families not registered for Afterschool on Mondays, the drop in fee for this event is $35 (until 4:30 pm). If you would like your child to participate, please fill out the Pajama/Winter Celebration Sign-Up form so that we can plan in advance. -
Cobblestones Basketball in Gym
Organizer: S. Quintero -
Lower School Winter Show Rehearsal
Organizer: K. Bernstein
Location: Gym -
Grade 8 Alvin Ailey Performance Class Field Trip
Organizer: L. Eaton -
All School Festive Attire Day
Students are invited to wear festive holiday or winter wear to school. Students may also wear their uniform if they choose. We hope to see Kew-Forest looking festive! -
Donations Needed for KFPA Faculty & Staff Holiday Appreciation Brunch Today
Organized by the Kew-Forest Parents Association
Families, please bring in something sweet or savory for all our teachers and staff to enjoy. Please note that dishes containing nuts are prohibited.Items can be dropped off at the Lower School entrance during arrival time. Please make sure to include your child(ren)'s name(s) with your offering.Please reach out to kfpa@kewforest.org if you have any questions. -
Deadline for Middle and Upper School Families to Complete World Ice Arena Agreement Release and Acknowledgement of Risk Form
Organizer: M. VessioWorld Ice Arena requests that parents complete an Agreement Release and Acknowledgement of Risk. For your child(ren) to participate, this form must be completed by 12:00 pm TODAY.
We are looking forward to the Ice Skating Trip on Fri 20 Dec. -
Lower School Winter Show Rehearsal
Organizer: K. Bernstein
Location: Gym -
Half Day for Students, Faculty, and Staff
No Morning Care or Aftercare.
Lunch will NOT be served. -
Middle and Upper School Ice Skating Trip
Organizers: M. Vessio / J. CorattiLocation: World Ice Arena (131-04 Meridian Road,
Queens, NY 11368The purpose of this trip is multifaceted. It will provide an opportunity for students to continue to get to know one another cross divisionally, as well as their teachers in a fun setting. It will also allow faculty and students to celebrate the start of winter break together!Due to the trip, there will be NO CLASSES on Fri 20 Dec.The cost to attend is $10.00. Payment can be made in cash or by check paid to the Kew-Forest School. The payment should be placed in a SEALED envelope with the child’s first and last name on the front and given to Ms. Vessio no later than Fri 13 Dec.Trip Details:- Students are permitted to dress down for the trip, but are expected to dress appropriately.
- Students must arrive at Kew-Forest by 8:00 am and report to their Homeroom class for attendance.
- Students and faculty will take private buses to and from the World Ice Arena.
- Ms. Vessio, Ms. Sanchez, and Ms. Coratti will come around to board the buses.
- Buses will depart from Kew-Forest at 8:30 am sharp for the World Ice Arena.
- Students will ice skate from approximately 9:00-11:15 am.
- Buses will depart from World Ice Arena skating rink at 11:30 am and will return to Kew-Forest no later than 12:00 pm.
- Lunch will NOT be provided by the School.
- There are vending machines at the rink. Your child may bring money to purchase food, snacks, and beverages; however, we strongly advise no more than $25.
In order for your child to attend the Ice Skating Event, please complete the Permission Slip Form.We are looking forward to a fun and eventful day! -
Lower School Winter Show
Organized by: K. Bernstein
Location: Kew-Forest Gym
Lower School families are cordially invited to the annual Lower School Winter Show. For those unfamiliar, this event showcases the work Lower School students have been creating in Music and Art classes and is a festive way to kick off the long break.
Important reminders:- There will be no morning care this morning.
- Lower School doors will open for students at 7:55 am.
- Students should dress up or wear their academic uniform.
- No sweatpants, t-shirts, jeans, or sweatshirts.
- The program will begin promptly at 10:30 am. Please try to be seated by 10:20 am.
- Each child should have a parent or a family member present.
- Please enter through the Main Entrance.
- You may enter the gym beginning at 10:00 am.
- You will need to sign in using SchoolPass when you enter the building.
- After the program, students will be dismissed to their classrooms, where families will join them.
- Family members will depart with their children from the classrooms.
- No Afterschool will be held today.
- There will be no morning care this morning.
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Cobblestones Basketball in Gym
Organizer: 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.