Calendar
March 2025
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Lockdown Drill To Be Conducted This Week
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For more details, please refer to this communication from Ms. Trotter and Mr. DeJesus dated Mon 3 Mar. -
Spring Play Auditions
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign-Ups Close Today
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Fri 7 Mar.Semester One reports were released on Fri 14 Feb. The communication included information about signing up for conferences, including links to the WeJoinIn sign-up site. For more information please see go here.
We look forward to talking with you about your child’s progress in the first semester and goals for the second semester! -
Lockdown Drill To Be Conducted This Week
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For more details, please refer to this communication from Ms. Trotter and Mr. DeJesus dated Mon 3 Mar. -
Spring Play Auditions
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
Deadline for Middle School Families to RSVP to Attend the Middle School Trimester 2 Arts Assembly
Organizer: A. JohnsonEvent Date: Thurs 6 MarEvent Time: 8:15-9:15 am
Location: Kew-Forest Gym and Stage
Please RSVP here.
We hope to see you there! -
Lockdown Drill To Be Conducted This Week
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For more details, please refer to this communication from Ms. Trotter and Mr. DeJesus dated Mon 3 Mar. -
Middle & Upper School Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Ups Close Today at Noon
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Fri 7 Mar.
For more details, please refer to the communication from Ms. Vessio and Ms. Coratti dated Tues 4 Mar 2025. -
Spring Play Casting and First Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
Lockdown Drill To Be Conducted This Week
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For more details, please refer to this communication from Ms. Trotter and Mr. DeJesus dated Mon 3 Mar. -
Trimester 2 Arts Assembly
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Kew-Forest Gym and Stage -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
Lockdown Drill To Be Conducted This Week
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For more details, please refer to this communication from Ms. Trotter and Mr. DeJesus dated Mon 3 Mar. -
PS-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Lower SchoolFor details about accessing Semester 1 reports and Winter 2025 MAP Growth Assessment scores, and instructions on how to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences, please refer to this communication from Ms. Bernstein and Dr. Henry dated Fri 14 Feb.
Middle & Upper SchoolFor details about accessing Semester 1 report cards and comments, please refer to this communication from Ms. Vessio and Ms. Coratti dated Fri 14 Feb.We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s first-semester progress and goals for the second semester! -
Young Kew-Forest Alums Pool Party
Organizers: J. Halligan / M. Aragón
Location: The Billiard Company
70-49 Austin Street, 2nd Floor
Forest Hills, NY 11375This is a "no swimming allowed" pool party for young K-F alumni, defined as those who graduated in 2005 or later. Everyone who attends will receive two free games of pool and one pitcher of beer per table. -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
Virtual Alumni Council Meeting
Organizers: J. Halligan / M. Aragón -
Middle & Upper School 2025-2026 Course Electives Assembly
Location: M/US Library -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
Deadline to RSVP for KFPA International Culture Potluck and Talent & Fashion Show
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
Event Date: Fri 14 MarEvent Time: 6:00-8:00 pmLocation: Kew-Forest Gym
KFPA INTERNATIONAL CULTURE POTLUCK
The Kew-Forest community is invited to share dishes from their cultures and dine together in the Gym. Food items are strongly encouraged but not required for attendance. Please note that K-F is a nut aware school. Dishes containing nuts are prohibited. Those with food allergies should use discretion.
B.Y.O.B. (non-alcoholic beverages only, please)
Ethnic dress representing your cultural heritage is stronly encouraged but not required for attendance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
KFPA's FASHION AND TALENT SHOW
Walk the RUNWAY and show your TALENT during the KFPA International Culture Potluck. We are looking to share cultural fashion, activities, presentations, dances, and music.
Please sign up HERE to share dishes from your culture, walk the runway and model your culture's fashion, or perform in the talent show. Please RSVP by TODAY.
STUDENT COUNCIL RAFFLE
Win a chance for ONLY your class to have 3 dress down days on 3 consecutive Fridays. Tickets are $1 each. Cash only. Proceeds will support Student Council activities.
Families, students, parents, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and friends are invited to participate!!
To attend, please RSVP HERE.
If you have any questions, please email kfpa@kewforest.org. -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
Deadline for Afterschool Families to Sign-up for 2025 Spring Celebration
Organizer: K. Sterling
Event Date: Wed 19 Mar
Event Time: 3:15 pm to 6:00 pmActivites will include an egg scavenger hunt, STEM, DIY sundaes, fun games, and much more!Students are requested to bring finger foods (veggie tray, sandwiches, fruit tray) or light snacks (chips, cookies, etc) to serve up to 20 people. For allergy purposes, we ask that all dishes be "nut-free".NOTE:
If your child is not enrolled in Afterschool or mini-courses, but you would like your child to participate, the drop-in fee for this event is $35. Please email ksterling@kewforest.org.
Please sign up here by today. Thank you. -
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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KFPA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser (Ends Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am)
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
The KFPA invites parents to set up a virtual Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!
Help raise money for KFPA programming (movie nights, dances, potlucks, BBQs, etc). The fundraiser is 100% contactless. The KFPA will keep 50% of the profits and the product will ship directly to the buyer.
The fundraiser begins on Fri 14 March at 9:00 am and ends on Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am.Create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra- premium, delicious, and award-winning!
Before the fundraiser begins:- Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
- Enter our event code LAC KEE in the app
- Create your Pop-Up Store
The top selling class in each division will win a pizza party. The first 100 store sign-ups will receive a goodie bag!How to promote your fundraiser:- Be sure to tell everyone - there is no shame in asking neighbors. You only have 4 days, so get the word out as fast as you can.
- Get creative. Even though your storefront is virtual, you can still have fun establishing a physical storefront. Set up shop, and have signs with instructions on how to buy. Include a QR code for people to easily pull up your store and buy popcorn!
- Promote your link!! Do not forget to include your unique URL everywhere you can. When posting to Instagram, be sure to add the link sticker in your story because it’s the fastest, easiest way to drive traffic.
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All School Dress Attire Options for Today
We look forward to the KFPA International Culture Potluck, Fashion, and Talent Show tonight from 6:00-8:00 pm!- To celebrate each family's culture, we invite your child(ren) to dress in traditional attire for the school day and for the event.
- Since today is also a Jagwear Friday, if a student does not come in traditional attire, they may wear Jagwear or their academic uniform during the school day.
Middle and Upper School students who do not abide by the attire guidelines will be sent home to change. -
KFPA Mid-Year Uniform and Jagwear Resale
Organized by the Kew-Forest Parents AssociationLocation: Cafeteria
The KFPA organizes a uniform and Jagwear resale at various times during the school year. Clean, gently used uniform pieces will be on sale for $5 each.
Accepted payment methods: Cash (preferred), Venmo, or check. No credit cards, please. -
KFPA Coffee Morning Grab 'n Go
Organized by the Kew-Forest Parents AssociationLocation: Lower School Entrance
The Coffee Morning Grab 'n Go is a celebration of the launch of the KFPA Popcorn Fundraiser that runs 14-18 March 2025.
Please stop by to learn more, sign up, and get assistance with creating your online store. Thank you for your support!
GO JAGUARS! -
Afterschool Movie Day
Organizer: K. Sterling
Location: Lower School Library
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. -
All School KFPA International Culture Potluck and Talent & Fashion Show
Organized by the Kew-Forest Parents AssociationLocation: Kew-Forest Gym
KFPA INTERNATIONAL CULTURE POTLUCK
The Kew-Forest community is invited to share dishes from their cultures and dine together in the Gym. Food items are strongly encouraged but not required for attendance. Please note that K-F is a nut aware school. Dishes containing nuts are prohibited. Those with food allergies should use discretion.
B.Y.O.B. (non-alcoholic beverages only, please)
Ethnic dress representing your cultural heritage is stronly encouraged but not required for attendance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
KFPA's FASHION AND TALENT SHOW
Walk the RUNWAY and show your TALENT during the KFPA International Culture Potluck. We are looking to share cultural fashion, activities, presentations, dances, and music.
Please sign up HERE to share dishes from your culture, walk the runway and model your culture's fashion, or perform in the talent show. Please RSVP by Wed 12 Mar.
STUDENT COUNCIL RAFFLE
Win a chance for ONLY your class to have 3 dress down days on 3 consecutive Fridays. Tickets are $1 each. Cash only. Proceeds will support Student Council activities.
Families, students, parents, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and friends are invited to participate!!
To attend, please RSVP HERE.
If you have any questions, please email kfpa@kewforest.org. -
KFPA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser (Ends Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am)
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
The KFPA invites parents to set up a virtual Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!
Help raise money for KFPA programming (movie nights, dances, potlucks, BBQs, etc). The fundraiser is 100% contactless. The KFPA will keep 50% of the profits and the product will ship directly to the buyer.
The fundraiser begins on Fri 14 March at 9:00 am and ends on Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am.Create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra- premium, delicious, and award-winning!
Before the fundraiser begins:- Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
- Enter our event code LAC KEE in the app
- Create your Pop-Up Store
The top selling class in each division will win a pizza party. The first 100 store sign-ups will receive a goodie bag!How to promote your fundraiser:- Be sure to tell everyone - there is no shame in asking neighbors. You only have 4 days, so get the word out as fast as you can.
- Get creative. Even though your storefront is virtual, you can still have fun establishing a physical storefront. Set up shop, and have signs with instructions on how to buy. Include a QR code for people to easily pull up your store and buy popcorn!
- Promote your link!! Do not forget to include your unique URL everywhere you can. When posting to Instagram, be sure to add the link sticker in your story because it’s the fastest, easiest way to drive traffic.
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KFPA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser (Ends Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am)
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
The KFPA invites parents to set up a virtual Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!
Help raise money for KFPA programming (movie nights, dances, potlucks, BBQs, etc). The fundraiser is 100% contactless. The KFPA will keep 50% of the profits and the product will ship directly to the buyer.
The fundraiser begins on Fri 14 March at 9:00 am and ends on Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am.Create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra- premium, delicious, and award-winning!
Before the fundraiser begins:- Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
- Enter our event code LAC KEE in the app
- Create your Pop-Up Store
The top selling class in each division will win a pizza party. The first 100 store sign-ups will receive a goodie bag!How to promote your fundraiser:- Be sure to tell everyone - there is no shame in asking neighbors. You only have 4 days, so get the word out as fast as you can.
- Get creative. Even though your storefront is virtual, you can still have fun establishing a physical storefront. Set up shop, and have signs with instructions on how to buy. Include a QR code for people to easily pull up your store and buy popcorn!
- Promote your link!! Do not forget to include your unique URL everywhere you can. When posting to Instagram, be sure to add the link sticker in your story because it’s the fastest, easiest way to drive traffic.
-
KFPA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser (Ends Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am)
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
The KFPA invites parents to set up a virtual Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!
Help raise money for KFPA programming (movie nights, dances, potlucks, BBQs, etc). The fundraiser is 100% contactless. The KFPA will keep 50% of the profits and the product will ship directly to the buyer.
The fundraiser begins on Fri 14 March at 9:00 am and ends on Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am.Create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra- premium, delicious, and award-winning!
Before the fundraiser begins:- Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
- Enter our event code LAC KEE in the app
- Create your Pop-Up Store
The top selling class in each division will win a pizza party. The first 100 store sign-ups will receive a goodie bag!How to promote your fundraiser:- Be sure to tell everyone - there is no shame in asking neighbors. You only have 4 days, so get the word out as fast as you can.
- Get creative. Even though your storefront is virtual, you can still have fun establishing a physical storefront. Set up shop, and have signs with instructions on how to buy. Include a QR code for people to easily pull up your store and buy popcorn!
- Promote your link!! Do not forget to include your unique URL everywhere you can. When posting to Instagram, be sure to add the link sticker in your story because it’s the fastest, easiest way to drive traffic.
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All School Saint Patrick's Day Festive Dress Down Day
Students and teachers may come to school dressed in Saint Patrick's Day colors, Jagwear, or academic uniform. -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
KFPA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser (Ends Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am)
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association
The KFPA invites parents to set up a virtual Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!
Help raise money for KFPA programming (movie nights, dances, potlucks, BBQs, etc). The fundraiser is 100% contactless. The KFPA will keep 50% of the profits and the product will ship directly to the buyer.
The fundraiser begins on Fri 14 March at 9:00 am and ends on Tues 18 Mar at 9:00 am.Create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra- premium, delicious, and award-winning!
Before the fundraiser begins:- Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
- Enter our event code LAC KEE in the app
- Create your Pop-Up Store
The top selling class in each division will win a pizza party. The first 100 store sign-ups will receive a goodie bag!How to promote your fundraiser:- Be sure to tell everyone - there is no shame in asking neighbors. You only have 4 days, so get the word out as fast as you can.
- Get creative. Even though your storefront is virtual, you can still have fun establishing a physical storefront. Set up shop, and have signs with instructions on how to buy. Include a QR code for people to easily pull up your store and buy popcorn!
- Promote your link!! Do not forget to include your unique URL everywhere you can. When posting to Instagram, be sure to add the link sticker in your story because it’s the fastest, easiest way to drive traffic.
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Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
PSAT (Grade 10 Only)
Organizer: H. Fang
Location: M/US Library -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
Afterschool 2025 Spring Celebration
Organizer: K. Sterling
Activites will include an egg scavenger hunt, STEM, DIY sundaes, fun games, and much more!Students are requested to bring finger foods (veggie tray, sandwiches, fruit tray) or light snacks (chips, cookies, etc) to serve up to 20 people. For allergy purposes, we ask that all dishes be "nut-free".NOTE:
If your child is not enrolled in Afterschool or mini-courses, but you would like your child to participate, the drop-in fee for this event is $35. Please email ksterling@kewforest.org.
Please sign up here by Thurs 13 Mar. Thank you. -
Global Citizen Model UN Conference
Organizer: G. Gordon
Location: Times Square Sheraton -
Middle School Assembly
Location: M/US Library -
Spring Play Rehearsal
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
Global Citizen Model UN Conference
Organizer: G. Gordon
Location: Times Square Sheraton -
KG-Grade 5 Soccer Shots Mini-Course
Organizer: K. Sterling
Location: Kew-Forest Gym -
Afterschool Movie Day
Organizer: K. Sterling
Location: Lower School Library
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. -
Deadline for Grade 8-11 Families to Submit 2025-2026 Course Preference Form Online
For more details, please refer to this communication from Ms. Vessio and Ms. Coratti, dated Mon 10 Mar 2025. -
Deadline for PS-Grade 6 Families to Register for Spring 2025 Afterschool and Spring 2025 Mini-Courses
Organizer: K. Sterling
SPRING 2025 AFTERSCHOOL (PS - Grade 6)- To register, please fill out the Spring 2025 Afterschool Registration Form by TODAY.
- For more information about our Spring 2025 Afterschool Program, including cost, please visit here.
SPRING 2025 MINI-COURSES (PS - Grade 6)- To register, please fill out the Spring 2025 Mini-Course Registration Form by TODAY.
- For more information about our Spring 2025 Mini-Course offerings, including cost, please visit here.
Please email questions to Ms. Keesha Sterling, Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs, at ksterling@kewforest.org. -
Global Citizen Model UN Conference
Organizer: G. Gordon
Location: Times Square Sheraton -
Eid-al-Fitr*
Date may change.
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.