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A young girl with a pearl headband smiles in the foreground, standing before a green cardboard tree decorated with colorful apples and a nature-themed backdrop.

Jennifer Anderson's class is FALLing in love with learning about apples. Students learned about the life cycle of an apple, the different parts of an apple, varieties of apples, and even made apple sauce!

A firefighter helps an excited young boy hold a spraying hose in the foreground, while a group of children and another official watch from the background.

Fire Prevention at JFK: It’s Fire Prevention Week! Firefighters from Brewster and Putnam Lake were at JFK Elementary, spreading the word about fire safety and prevention.

Children hold up colorful balls while sitting at a table in a classroom with a rainbow-colored rug and storage bins in the background.

Building Bridges Between Languages! JFK Dual Language Kindergarten students are learning how their knowledge in one language can help them learn and make connections in another.

A group of children and adults gather in a sunny outdoor area to cut a bright green ribbon.

A brand-new place to climb, slide, swing and play! JFK students officially opened their new Brewster-green playground!

Four young children play with colorful translucent building blocks on a table in a classroom filled with toys and supplies.

1st Day of School for Pre-K students at St. James!

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Profile of a JFK Learner

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.

Learner Attributes

Critical Thinker

 

A reflective thinker who collects, assesses, and analyzes relevant information to create, innovate, change, and improve.  A habitual and proactive intellectual risk-taker who leverages the intersection of interdisciplinary content knowledge and skills to the application of real-life situations.

Creative Innovator & Collaborator

 

An adaptable problem-solver who uses imagination and flexible thinking to develop new ideas and products. Confidently collaborates across diverse perspectives, sharing responsibility to drive toward a shared goal.

Communicator

 

Clearly and confidently engages with various audiences through speaking, writing, and a variety of media. Actively and respectfully listens to different perspectives to foster understanding and build relationships. 

Reflective & Future Focused

 

Engages in self-reflection to identify strengths and areas for growth, sets meaningful goals, and demonstrates responsible decision-making.  Brings a sense of courage to unfamiliar situations. Exhibits resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset by embracing feedback, taking responsibility for mistakes, and viewing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and personal growth.

Civic Engagement

 

Engages with and takes an active role in improving our local, global, and digital communities. Acts responsibly and ethically to promote and positively contribute to the interconnectedness of our world.

Curious Scholar

 

A lifelong learner with a sustained passion for knowledge and exploration. Actively takes ownership of personal growth by experimenting with new ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and applying fresh insights to make meaningful discoveries.

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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!