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Two children are focused on a crafting activity, stringing colorful beads on a table, with a classroom setting in the background.

PreK is growing in independence, kindness, and creativity, while having fun and mastering school routines!

Twp JFK students standing in front of a line of busses on the first day of school.

Off to a BEAR-y good start! 🐻✨

Children engaged in a science experiment, mixing ingredients to create a model volcano on a tray in a classroom setting.

Young Scientists in action at JFK Elementary School

A young child in a green graduation cap receives a diploma from an adult on stage, while other children celebrate in the background.

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation – Class of 2037

JFK students digging in a sandbox

Dig-O-Saurus! JFK students can now dig for fossils during recess in a new paleontology sandbox.

Children play with a colorful parachute on a sunny day on a sports field, promoting teamwork and outdoor fun.

UPK Field Day!

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Profile of a JFK Student

At Brewster, we believe that every student is on a journey toward becoming a capable, confident, and compassionate individual. The Profile of a Brewster Student describes the essential skills and mindsets students are encouraged to build throughout their time in our schools.

Our Student's Values

Critical Thinking

 

Conveys the ability to solve problems, reflect, and use logical reasoning. Collects, assesses, and analyzes relevant information to create, innovate, change, and improve. Habitually takes intellectual risks without prompting. Applies skills to real-life situations.

Collaboration/Communication

 

Exhibits the ability to work as a team member to discuss, negotiate, problem solve, and compromise to achieve a common goal. Shares the responsibility and communicates effectively and confidently to accomplish a common goal. Consistently works with others to acquire information needed to complete a task or goal.

Adaptability

 

Displays the ability to be open-minded and engage in dialogue with others to consider multiple viewpoints. Brings a sense of courage to unfamiliar situations. Exhibits the ability to accept criticism, admit mistakes, and view failure as an opportunity to learn.

Civic Responsibility

 

Projects the ability to make a difference in the civic life of our communities. Promotes and contributes to the interconnectedness of our communities through both political and nonpolitical activities.

Perseverance

 

Puts forth a “stick to it” attitude and possesses stamina and persistence. Works confidently until the goal is met and the task is accomplished. Overcomes and learns from mistakes through the adoption of a “not yet” growth mindset.

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Kindergarten
Pond Project

A group of children and adults poses together outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and a bright blue sky filled with clouds.

The creation of the new JFK Pond Sign is a powerful example of the Profile of a JFK Student in action. What began as a classroom lesson turned into a collaborative, student-led project that brought together learners across grade levels.

Rosella Perez’s kindergarten class used critical thinking to explore the pond’s ecosystem and write persuasive letters proposing the sign. They demonstrated perseverance by following through on their idea—seeing it from concept to completion. With support from high school students, they practiced collaboration and civic responsibility, working across age groups to create something meaningful for the entire school community. Throughout the process, students showed adaptability as they learned to communicate their ideas, revise their work, and contribute to a shared goal.

Watch the video to learn more!

Dig-O-Saurus Paleontology Sandbox

Children enthusiastically dig in sand to uncover a dinosaur skeleton, using small brushes for excavation. Relaxed outdoor learning environment.

The Dig-O-Saurus paleontology sandbox brings the Profile of a Brewster Student to life through hands-on, imaginative play. As students collaborate to uncover fossils, they practice critical thinking by asking questions and making observations, build perseverance as they carefully dig and brush through the sand, and demonstrate adaptability by working as a team and following safety guidelines. Even during recess, Brewster students are growing into curious, capable learners.

Kids Heart Challenge

A child in a spotted sweater climbs a colorful rock wall, reaching for yellow grips with determination in a gym setting.

As part of a school-wide fundraiser for the American Heart Association, JFK students participate in the Kids Heart Challenge—an obstacle course in PE that promotes heart health, physical activity, and helping others.

Through the Kids Heart Challenge, students showed perseverance, civic responsibility, and adaptability as they tackled heart-healthy activities while helping others. It’s a fun and active way to build character—and stronger hearts!

Holiday Food Drive

Children gather around boxes filled with various snacks and food items on a vibrant classroom rug.

Through their work on the JFK Holiday Food Drive, students showed true civic responsibility, collaboration, and perseverance—creating posters, counting donations, and helping those in need. Their efforts resulted in nearly 1,000 items donated to the Brewster Community Food Pantry. Thank you for supporting our students and community!