Calendar

November 2024

  • Nov
    1

    NO SCHOOL (Diwali)

  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Deadline for Lower School Families to Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conferences


    Lower School conferences will be held on Fri 8 Nov, either virtually via Zoom or in person. We encourage families to attend in person whenever possible. We will offer complimentary childcare for all students enrolled at Kew-Forest in Grades PS/PK - Grade 5 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on Fri 8 Nov. Please take advantage of this opportunity - meeting the teachers and seeing the children’s classrooms and their work in person provides a window into your child’s school experience that doesn’t happen when a conference is virtual. Use this link to sign up for child care. The deadline to sign up for child care is Thurs 31 Oct.

    Please read this communication from Ms. Bernstein and Dr. Henry, dated Wed 30 Oct, containing important information and instructions for signing up.

    New Kew-Forest Families: Please also read this invitation communication from Ms. Bernstein, dated Wed 23 Oct.
  • Nov
    2

    Big City Volleyball in Gym

  • Nov
    3

    WEEK B

  • The Journey Church in Gym

  • Nov
    4

    DAY 6

  • All School Dress-Down Week


    Given that one of the presidential candidates attended Kew-Forest, next week students may opt to wear their school uniforms or to dress down according to guidelines below as a precaution to minimize potential interactions with media or others outside of the K-F community.
     
    If you have not done so already, please read the communication from Head of School, Tiffany D. Trotter, sent out earlier this week with the subject line:  IMPORTANT: A Safe Learning Community: News for Next Week
     
    Lower School:
    • Students may dress down as per usual.
    Middle & Upper School:
    • Students who dress down should wear solid-colored clothing (no prints, images, or text).
    • Students whose dress down is not appropriate may be asked to return home to change or to turn their clothing inside out.
    • Upper School off-campus lunch privileges will not be in effect on Wed 6 Nov.
  • Grade 8 Sponsored Veterans Drive (Ends Thurs 7 Nov)


    Please drop items off in the collection box located at the Main Entrance. For more details, please go here.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Nov
    5

    All School Dress-Down Week


    Given that one of the presidential candidates attended Kew-Forest, next week students may opt to wear their school uniforms or to dress down according to guidelines below as a precaution to minimize potential interactions with media or others outside of the K-F community.
     
    If you have not done so already, please read the communication from Head of School, Tiffany D. Trotter, sent out earlier this week with the subject line:  IMPORTANT: A Safe Learning Community: News for Next Week
     
    Lower School:
    • Students may dress down as per usual.
    Middle & Upper School:
    • Students who dress down should wear solid-colored clothing (no prints, images, or text).
    • Students whose dress down is not appropriate may be asked to return home to change or to turn their clothing inside out.
    • Upper School off-campus lunch privileges will not be in effect on Wed 6 Nov.
  • Grade 8 Sponsored Veterans Drive (Ends Thurs 7 Nov)


    Please drop items off in the collection box located at the Main Entrance. For more details, please go here.
  • Quarter 1 Ends

  • DAY 7

  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Nov
    6

    All School Dress-Down Week


    Given that one of the presidential candidates attended Kew-Forest, next week students may opt to wear their school uniforms or to dress down according to guidelines below as a precaution to minimize potential interactions with media or others outside of the K-F community.
     
    If you have not done so already, please read the communication from Head of School, Tiffany D. Trotter, sent out earlier this week with the subject line:  IMPORTANT: A Safe Learning Community: News for Next Week
     
    Lower School:
    • Students may dress down as per usual.
    Middle & Upper School:
    • Students who dress down should wear solid-colored clothing (no prints, images, or text).
    • Students whose dress down is not appropriate may be asked to return home to change or to turn their clothing inside out.
    • Upper School off-campus lunch privileges will not be in effect on Wed 6 Nov.
  • Grade 8 Sponsored Veterans Drive (Ends Thurs 7 Nov)


    Please drop items off in the collection box located at the Main Entrance. For more details, please go here.
  • Quarter 2 Begins

  • DAY 8

  • Admission Open House for Prep for Prep Families


    Organizers: A. Hart / L. Eaton
    Location:     M/US Library
  • Deadline for Middle and Upper School Families to Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conferences, Cancel an Appointment, or Request a Translator


    All conferences will be held via Zoom. Please read this communication from Ms. Vessio and Ms. Coratti, dated Fri 18 Oct, containing important information and instructions for signing up.

    Ms. Vessio is also available for a conference should you wish to speak with her.

    MS and US conference sign-ups close at 12:00 pm today. This is also the cutoff time for canceling an appointment or requesting a translator.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Nov
    7

    All School Dress-Down Week


    Given that one of the presidential candidates attended Kew-Forest, next week students may opt to wear their school uniforms or to dress down according to guidelines below as a precaution to minimize potential interactions with media or others outside of the K-F community.
     
    If you have not done so already, please read the communication from Head of School, Tiffany D. Trotter, sent out earlier this week with the subject line:  IMPORTANT: A Safe Learning Community: News for Next Week
     
    Lower School:
    • Students may dress down as per usual.
    Middle & Upper School:
    • Students who dress down should wear solid-colored clothing (no prints, images, or text).
    • Students whose dress down is not appropriate may be asked to return home to change or to turn their clothing inside out.
    • Upper School off-campus lunch privileges will not be in effect on Wed 6 Nov.
  • Grade 8 Sponsored Veterans Drive (Ends Thurs 7 Nov)


    Please drop items off in the collection box located at the Main Entrance. For more details, please go here.
  • DAY 9

  • Grade 8 Sponsored Veterans Drive (Ends Today)


    Please drop items off in the collection box located at the Main Entrance. For more details, please go here.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • TEAK On Campus


    Location: MS Classrooms
    S. Quintero
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Deadline for PS-Grade 6 Parents to Submit Winter 2025 Mini-Course Parent Interest Form


    Organizer: K. Sterling

    As we plan another session of mini-courses, we’d like your input. Please fill out this Winter 2025 Mini-Course Parent Interest Form to submit your ideas and suggestions.
  • Nov
    8

    Middle & Upper School Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)


    Attn: Middle & Upper School Parents
    Please register here: MyConferenceTime.
     
    All Middle & Upper School conferences will be held via Zoom, so please locate and save your child(ren)’s teachers’ Zoom information in advance.  You will find it next to their names in when you go to sign up for meetings, and you can also find it in this Faculty PMI/Passcodes 2024-25 sheet.
     
    Note regarding meetings with Ms. Eaton:
    In order to make herself available for translation needs of international families, Ms. Eaton's schedule is reserved for international family parent-teacher conference translation first. However, if Ms. Eaton is teaching your child in Dance class and you would like to set up a meeting with her regarding their performance in her class, she would be more than happy to schedule a meeting with you. To schedule a meeting with Ms. Eaton about your child's performance in Dance class, please email Ms. Eaton directly (leaton@kewforest.org).
     
    Important notes as you schedule your meetings:
    • Please register only to see teachers who currently teach your child(ren).
    • Please register for only one conference slot per teacher, per student.
    • If your child(ren) has a single teacher for two different classes (e.g. Drama and English), please sign up for two different conference times, one per class.
    • Zoom information for each teacher can be found next to the teacher's name in your sign-ups.  Please log into their Zoom account one minute prior to your scheduled time.
    • If you need a translator, be sure to let us know by Wed 6 Nov 2024.
    • Conference sign-ups will close at 12:00 pm on Wed 6 Nov 2024, and the cutoff time for canceling an appointment online is 12:00 pm that day.
    • If you need help signing up, watch these videos.
    Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
  • Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)


    Please note: School is closed for children today. However, childcare will be available during your conference window.
     
    Parent/Teacher conferences provide an important opportunity for you and your child’s teaching team to review academic and social progress thus far and discuss specific strategies for helping your child continue to develop as a student and community member. 
     
    Conferences will be held either virtually via Zoom or in personWe encourage families to attend in person whenever possible. We will offer complimentary childcare for all students enrolled at Kew-Forest in Grades PS/PK - Grade 5 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity - meeting the teachers and seeing the children’s classrooms and their work in person provides a window into your child’s school experience that doesn’t happen when a conference is virtual. Please use this link to sign up for child care. 
     
    Please see below for important information about Fall 2024 Conferences:
     
    Scheduling a Conference with your child's classroom teacher(s)*: Please schedule your conference appointments using the Fall 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences with Classroom Teachers online sign-up sheet. 
    1. On the sign-up sheet, locate your child's grade level and the name of their classroom teacher(s).
    2. Select a 20-minute time slot.
    3. Click "Join" and enter the names of parent(s) who will be attending. 
    4. In the "Leave a Comment?" section, enter your child's first name and whether you plan to attend in person or on Zoom.
    *Parents of students in 2nd Grade: Ms. Cahill will make separate arrangements for your conferences.

    Please schedulde your conference appointments by Fri 1 Nov. Appointments cannot be scheduled after this deadline. If you have any questions or difficulties scheduling your appointments, please contact Ms. Bernstein or Dr. Henry for assistance. 
     
    If you cannot meet with your child’s classroom and/or a specialist teacher(s) on Conference Day: Provide a suggested date and time within these guidelines.   
    1. The date you choose must be between Mon 4 Nov and Thurs 7 Nov, after 3:30 pm. 
    2. Scroll down to the bottom of the online sign-up sheet until you reach “Appointment Request for Different Date.” Enter an alternative date and time to meet with your child’s classroom teacher(s). Include your name, child’s name, and the names of parent(s) who will be attending. 
    3. Your child’s teacher(s) will contact you via email to confirm the appointment. 
    Meeting with Specialists: This year, conference appointments for special subject teachers will be open first to families with new students in the division. I will notify families of returning students once the schedule is open to everyone.
     
    If your conference is virtual: Each classroom teacher and specialist teacher has a Zoom Personal Meeting ID (PMI) and password that can be used to access their Personal Meeting Rooms. At the time of your appointment, enter the teacher’s Zoom PMI and password via the Zoom desktop client or application. You will be placed in the waiting room, and the teacher will admit you to the meeting. You will find the PMI and passwords on the Conference Sign-Up sheet.
     
    Reports from the conference will be generated and shared with you before Thanksgiving Break. 
     
    As always, if you have any specific questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Nov
    9

    Big City Volleyball in Gym

  • Nov
    10

    WEEK A

  • The Journey Church in Gym

  • Nov
    11

    DAY 1

  • Grade 8 Art Class Trip to West Side Tennis Club: Veterans Day Breakfast


    Organizer: G. Matnadze
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Deadline for Families to Sign Up for Make-ups, Retakes, & Sibling Photos


    Organizer: J. Wiederholt
     
    You should have received an email from Cool for School Photo on Tues 5 Nov 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, and sibling photos will be taken on Thurs 14 Nov.

    • Please sign up here if you would like a make-up or retake of your student.
    • Please sign up here if you would like a sibling photo taken of your students.
    Seniors (Class of 2025) will also have their formal senior photos (tux & drape) taken Thurs 14 Nov. There is no need to sign up for this.

    The order deadline for free shipping is Sun 24 Nov. 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.

    If you have questions regarding your school photos, please contact Cool for School Photo directly at hello@coolforschoolphoto.com.

    Note: Each student will receive a 5x7 group class photo, complimentary of The Kew-Forest School.
     
    For additional information, visit here.
  • Virtual Alumni Council Meeting


    Organizers: J. Halligan / M. Aragón
  • Nov
    12

    DAY 2

  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • TEAK On Campus


    Location: MS Classrooms
    S. Quintero
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Kew-Forest Regular Board Meeting

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Nov
    13

    DAY 3

  • Middle School Workshop on Internet Safety


    Organizers: M. Vessio / J. Coratti

    The workshop is organized through the Queens’ District Attorney’s office. Through the Youth Empowerment Unit*, the Queens’ District Attorney’s office utilizes Assistant District Attorneys, NYPD Options Program, and Credible Messengers to discuss topics ranging from Internet Safety to Building Healthy Teenage Relationships to Bullying.

    During the workshop, there will be discussions on the various ways in which individuals can become victims of cyberbullying and how individuals can manage their online presence in order to avoid potentially dangerous situations. 

    We are very excited for this workshop and hope you will ask your child(ren) what they learned!
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • PS-Grade 6 Afterschool & Summer Camp Virtual Admission Information Session


    Organizers: A. Hart / L. Eaton

    As our best "word-of-mouth"promoters, if you know of anyone who is looking for a new school, please forward this email and invite them to attend.  
     
    Virtual information sessions include greetings from the Head of School and a presentation by the respective Division Head focusing on curriculum and/or presentations by the Afterschool/Summer Camp, College Counseling, and Learning Support Directors.

    Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions:
    • Wed 14 Dec   College Counseling 
    • Wed 18 Dec   Learning Support
    Open houses showcase academic and extracurricular programs with representatives from across the school community including the Head of School, Division Heads, teachers, students, and parents.

    Upcoming On-Campus Open Houses:
    • Sat 16 Nov     Middle & Upper School 
    • Sat 23 Nov    Lower School 

    Learn more and register for an event here.
    View Fall 2024 Admission Events Flyer.

    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.
     
    We look forward to meeting prospective students and their families - your relatives, friends, and colleagues - in the days and weeks ahead!  Thank you for your support.
     
    Please note The Kew-Forest School is a candidate school* for the PYP and the MYP. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

    *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

    For further information about the IB and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.

  • Nov
    14

    DAY 4

  • Cool For School Photo Makeups/Retakes/Sibling Photos


    Organizer: J. Wiederholt
     
    You should have received an email from Cool for School Photo on Tues 5 Nov 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, and sibling photos will be taken today. The deadline for Families to Sign Up for Make-ups, Retakes, & Sibling Photos is Mon 11 Nov, 5:00 pm.

    • Please sign up here if you would like a make-up or retake of your student.
    • Please sign up here if you would like a sibling photo taken of your students.
    Seniors (Class of 2025) will also have their formal senior photos (tux & drape) taken today. There is no need to sign up for this.

    The order deadline for free shipping is Sun 24 Nov. 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.

    If you have questions regarding your school photos, please contact Cool for School Photo directly at hello@coolforschoolphoto.com.

    Note: Each student will receive a 5x7 group class photo, complimentary of The Kew-Forest School.
     
    For additional information, visit here.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • TEAK On Campus


    Location: MS Classrooms
    S. Quintero
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Nov
    15

    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).
  • DAY 5

  • KFPA Wildlife Assembly


    PS-Grade 5      8:30-9:15 am 
    Grades 6-8      9:30-10:15 am
    Grades 9-12    10:30-11:15 am 
  • Model United Nations

  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • 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.
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Deadline for Afterschool Families to Sign Up for Afterschool Giving Thanks Potluck


    Organizer: K. Sterling

    Event Date:         Wed 20 Nov
    Event Time:        3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

    We kindly ask students to bring a food dish that represents their culture. This is a great way to continue to build community and we hope everyone will participate!

    If you would like for your child to participate, please fill out the Giving Thanks Potluck Sign-up Form by TODAY, so that we can plan in advance.

    Attention families not registered for Afterschool on Tuesdays: The drop in fee for this event is $35 (until 4:30 pm).

    Please visit here for next week’s afterschool schedule.
  • Nov
    16

    Big City Volleyball in Gym

  • Middle & Upper School On-Campus Admission Open House


    Organizers: A. Hart / L. Eaton
    Location:     M/US Library, Main Rotunda

    As our best "word-of-mouth"promoters, if you know of anyone who is looking for a new school, please forward this email and invite them to attend.  
     
    Open houses showcase academic and extracurricular programs with representatives from across the school community including the Head of School, Division Heads, teachers, students, and parents.

    Upcoming On-Campus Open Houses:
    • Sat 23 Nov    Lower School 

    Learn more and register for an event here.
    View Fall 2024 Admission Events Flyer.

    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.
     
    We look forward to meeting prospective students and their families - your relatives, friends, and colleagues - in the days and weeks ahead!  Thank you for your support.
     
    Please note The Kew-Forest School is a candidate school* for the PYP and the MYP. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

    *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

    For further information about the IB and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.
  • Nov
    17

    WEEK B

  • The Journey Church in Gym

  • Nov
    18

    DAY 6

  • Grade 11 US History Field Trip: Historic Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan and the Financial District


    Organizer: R. Walsh

    Tour Details: 
    Walk through this historic district and discover New York from its early colonial history and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become the financial capital of the world. On this popular tour, your expert guide will take you on a path through history to visit many important sights from the early Dutch settlement and English colonial era as you learn about the events that inspired the American Revolution and  formation of a free and independent nation. This fascinating walk includes a tour of the Downtown Harbor, Battery Park, Custom House, Stone Street, Fraunces Tavern, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, City Hall, and the 9/11 Memorial.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Nov
    19

    DAY 7

  • (Postponed) Grade 8 US History Field Trip: Historic Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan and the Financial District


    Organizer: R. Walsh

    Tour Details: 
    Walk through this historic district and discover New York from its early colonial history and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become the financial capital of the world. On this popular tour, your expert guide will take you on a path through history to visit many important sights from the early Dutch settlement and English colonial era as you learn about the events that inspired the American Revolution and  formation of a free and independent nation. This fascinating walk includes a tour of the Downtown Harbor, Battery Park, Custom House, Stone Street, Fraunces Tavern, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, City Hall, and the 9/11 Memorial.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • TEAK On Campus


    Location: MS Classrooms
    S. Quintero
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Nov
    20

    DAY 8

  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Afterschool Giving Thanks Potluck


    Organizer: K. Sterling

    We kindly ask students to bring a food dish that represents their culture. This is a great way to continue to build community and we hope everyone will participate!

    If you would like for your child to participate, please fill out the Giving Thanks Potluck Sign-up Form by Fri 15 Nov, so that we can plan in advance.

    Attention families not registered for Afterschool on Tuesdays: The drop in fee for this event is $35 (until 4:30 pm).
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Deadline for Lower School Families to RSVP for KFPA Lower School Movie Afternoon


    Event Date:  Fri 22 Nov
    Event Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Movie:          Trolls 2: World Tour
    Location:      Gym
    Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association

    After a day at school in pajamas, students will attend a matinee screening of Trolls 2: World Tour. Students are free to bring a pillow or small blanket to sit on.

    All students must be accompanied by a chaperone to attend (with the exception of students in Afterschool).

    Snacks and refreshments will be served.

    Please RSVP here by TODAY.

    Note: Fri 22 Nov is Pajama Day for all Lower School students, regardless of whether they attend the movie.
  • Nov
    21

    Rutgers Model United Nations Conference


    Organizer: G. Gordon
    Location:   New Brunswick, NJ

    The Kew-Forest Model UN Club continues to prepare for the Rutgers University Model United Nations Conference (“RUMUN”). Approximately 20 Club members are planning to attend. Most K-F participants will represent Nigeria on a UN Committee. Within the past few weeks, Club Officers have briefed Club members on various challenges confronting Nigeria and provided an overview of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Club Officers also led training sessions on conducting research and on how to write pre-conference position statements to submit to their assigned committees. RUMUN has begun sharing long background guides on various Committee topics with RUMUN participants so Club members will intensify their Conference preparation in the weeks ahead.

    The Club has attended RUMUN many times over the past two decades, most recently in 2019, and is looking forward to returning to this well-established, high-quality conference!    
  • DAY 9

  • Lower/Middle School-Wide Spelling Bee

    Gym

    Organizers: K. Bernstein / M. Vessio
    Location:     Gym

    • For Classroom Champions in Grades 2 - 8.
    • Parents of Classroom Champions are invited (an email was sent to parents of Classroom Champions).
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • TEAK On Campus


    Location: MS Classrooms
    S. Quintero
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Deadline for Middle School Families to RSVP for Middle School Trimester 1 Arts Assembly


    Organizer:      A. Johnson
    Event Date:    Mon 25 Nov
    Event Time:    8:15-9:15 am
    Location:        M/US Library

    Middle School familiies are welcome to attend this event. To ensure we have enough seating, please RSVP here by TODAY
  • Nov
    22

    Rutgers Model United Nations Conference


    Organizer: G. Gordon
    Location:   New Brunswick, NJ

    The Kew-Forest Model UN Club continues to prepare for the Rutgers University Model United Nations Conference (“RUMUN”). Approximately 20 Club members are planning to attend. Most K-F participants will represent Nigeria on a UN Committee. Within the past few weeks, Club Officers have briefed Club members on various challenges confronting Nigeria and provided an overview of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Club Officers also led training sessions on conducting research and on how to write pre-conference position statements to submit to their assigned committees. RUMUN has begun sharing long background guides on various Committee topics with RUMUN participants so Club members will intensify their Conference preparation in the weeks ahead.

    The Club has attended RUMUN many times over the past two decades, most recently in 2019, and is looking forward to returning to this well-established, high-quality conference!    
  • DAY 10

  • Lower School Pajama Day


    Lower School students are invited to wear their pajamas today. Wear your favorite pajamas to celebrate our first Lower School Movie Afternoon of the school year. Students may bring comfy footwear in the classroom but must have shoes to wear outside and for P.E.
  • AP Calculus

  • KFPA Lower School Movie Afternoon


    Movie:      Trolls 2: World Tour
    Location: Gym
    Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents Association

    After a day at school in pajamas, students will attend a matinee screening of Trolls 2: World Tour. Students are free to bring a pillow or small blanket to sit on.

    All students must be accompanied by a chaperone to attend (with the exception of students in Afterschool). Please refer to Ms. Bernstein's communication dated Thurs 21 Nov for details of the entry procedure for the event.

    Snacks and refreshments will be served.

    Please RSVP here by Mon 18 Nov.

    Note: Fri 22 Nov is Pajama Day for all Lower School students, regardless of whether they attend the movie.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Nov
    23

    Rutgers Model United Nations Conference


    Organizer: G. Gordon
    Location:   New Brunswick, NJ

    The Kew-Forest Model UN Club continues to prepare for the Rutgers University Model United Nations Conference (“RUMUN”). Approximately 20 Club members are planning to attend. Most K-F participants will represent Nigeria on a UN Committee. Within the past few weeks, Club Officers have briefed Club members on various challenges confronting Nigeria and provided an overview of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Club Officers also led training sessions on conducting research and on how to write pre-conference position statements to submit to their assigned committees. RUMUN has begun sharing long background guides on various Committee topics with RUMUN participants so Club members will intensify their Conference preparation in the weeks ahead.

    The Club has attended RUMUN many times over the past two decades, most recently in 2019, and is looking forward to returning to this well-established, high-quality conference!    
  • Lower School On-Campus Admission Open House


    Organizers: A. Hart / L. Eaton

    As our best "word-of-mouth"promoters, if you know of anyone who is looking for a new school, please forward this email and invite them to attend.  
     
    Open houses showcase academic and extracurricular programs with representatives from across the school community including the Head of School, Division Heads, teachers, students, and parents. 
    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.
     
    We look forward to meeting prospective students and their families - your relatives, friends, and colleagues - in the days and weeks ahead!  Thank you for your support.
     
    Please note The Kew-Forest School is a candidate school* for the PYP and the MYP. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

    *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

    For further information about the IB and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.
  • Big City Volleyball in Gym

  • Nov
    24

    Rutgers Model United Nations Conference


    Organizer: G. Gordon
    Location:   New Brunswick, NJ

    The Kew-Forest Model UN Club continues to prepare for the Rutgers University Model United Nations Conference (“RUMUN”). Approximately 20 Club members are planning to attend. Most K-F participants will represent Nigeria on a UN Committee. Within the past few weeks, Club Officers have briefed Club members on various challenges confronting Nigeria and provided an overview of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Club Officers also led training sessions on conducting research and on how to write pre-conference position statements to submit to their assigned committees. RUMUN has begun sharing long background guides on various Committee topics with RUMUN participants so Club members will intensify their Conference preparation in the weeks ahead.

    The Club has attended RUMUN many times over the past two decades, most recently in 2019, and is looking forward to returning to this well-established, high-quality conference!    
  • WEEK A

  • The Journey Church in Gym

  • Order Deadline for Free Shipping for Cool for School Photos


    To enjoy free shipping to the school, please place your order by TODAY. Late orders will be shipped to home addresses for a fee of $8.00.

    To access your photos, please refer to the email from Cool for School Photo sent to you on Tues 5 Nov. The email contains a direct link to your school photo gallery. Please remember to check your spam folder in case the message landed there.

    For inquires regarding your school photos, please contact Cool for School Photo directly at hello@coolforschoolphoto.com.
  • Nov
    25

    DAY 1

  • Middle School Trimester 1 Arts Assembly


    Organizer: A. Johnson
    Location:   M/US Library

    Parents are welcome to attend this event. To ensure we have enough seating, please RSVP here, by Thurs 21 Nov
  • Middle & Upper School Assembly


    Location: Gym
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • Nov
    26

    DAY 2

  • Lower School Conference Reports Publish Today


    This year, the Lower School is switching to Toddle for reporting. Please look out for an email from Ms. Bernstein and Dr. Henry today with instructions on accessing the reports.
  • Basketball Varsity Girls Practice

    K-F - Gym - GYM
  • Basketball Boys' Varsity Practice

  • We Not Me Athletics Select Hoops NYC in Gym

  • Nov
    27

    NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)

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    28

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    29

    NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)

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The Kew-Forest School

119-17 Union Turnpike
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.