Kennedy Families: Campus Safety and Visitor Reminder
Dear Kennedy Families,
Student safety is our highest priority. To maintain a safe and secure campus, please review our arrival, dismissal, and visitor procedures.
Arrival and Dismissal
During morning arrival from 7:30–8:00 a.m., students may exit the vehicle and walk into school independently, or families may walk students to the entrance gate.
* Families may not pass the gate during morning arrival or after-school dismissal unless they are following an approved procedure.
* Pre-K and ALC families may continue walking their students to class throughout the school year.
* The final day for kindergarten families to walk students to class is Wednesday, August 5.
Beginning Thursday, August 6, kindergarten families may walk students to the gate but may not enter the campus.
* If your child needs additional assistance entering school, please contact the front office so we can develop a supportive arrival plan.
**Visitors and Student Items**
* All visitors must report to the front office, present a valid photo ID, sign in, and wear a visitor badge.
* Lunches, schoolwork, and other student items must be dropped off at the front office. Staff will ensure that the items are delivered.
* Family lunch visits are permitted only during designated family events or when approved in advance by school administration.
Thank you for helping us keep Kennedy safe, welcoming, and focused on learning. Please call the front office at **602-232-4220** with any questions.
🐴🛍️ THE FIRST ROUND OF SHOPPING AT THE KENNEDY COLT STORE IS HERE! 💰🎉
Our Kennedy Colts are officially putting their hard-earned Colt Cash to good use! What an exciting first shopping day at the Kennedy School Store! 🤩
Our students had the opportunity to choose their favorite rewards and experience the joy of earning something special through their positive choices, good behavior, and responsibility.
We are so proud of our scholars for practicing the 3 Be’s:
💙 Be Safe
💛 Be Respectful
❤️ Be Responsible
Every positive choice counts, and today, our Colts got to see their hard work pay off! Way to go, Kennedy Colts! Keep earning, saving, and shining! 🐎🌟
Our Kennedy Colts are officially putting their hard-earned Colt Cash to good use! What an exciting first shopping day at the Kennedy School Store! 🤩
Our students had the opportunity to choose their favorite rewards and experience the joy of earning something special through their positive choices, good behavior, and responsibility.
We are so proud of our scholars for practicing the 3 Be’s:
💙 Be Safe
💛 Be Respectful
❤️ Be Responsible
Every positive choice counts, and today, our Colts got to see their hard work pay off! Way to go, Kennedy Colts! Keep earning, saving, and shining! 🐎🌟
🚨❤️ SAFETY FIRST, KENNEDY COLTS! ❤️🚨
Our Kennedy teachers took part in an important training on lifesaving measures and emergency response! 🩺🚑
From learning essential lifesaving techniques to understanding how to properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), our dedicated educators are equipping themselves with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently in case of an emergency.
Because being prepared can make a life-saving difference! ❤️
At Kennedy, we care not only about educating our students but also about keeping our entire school community safe.
Prepared Teachers. Safer Schools. Stronger Kennedy Community! 💪❤️
Our Kennedy teachers took part in an important training on lifesaving measures and emergency response! 🩺🚑
From learning essential lifesaving techniques to understanding how to properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), our dedicated educators are equipping themselves with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently in case of an emergency.
Because being prepared can make a life-saving difference! ❤️
At Kennedy, we care not only about educating our students but also about keeping our entire school community safe.
Prepared Teachers. Safer Schools. Stronger Kennedy Community! 💪❤️
Picture Retake Day is Coming!!
Friday November 13, 2026
Friday November 13, 2026
Parents and Guardians,
Please join us this coming Friday 11/06/26 @3pm for our Parent/Guardian volunteer registration. This opportunity is open to all parents from both John F. Kennedy and C.O. Greenfield Elementary . The registration process will only take approximately 15 minutes and will be presented in both English and Spanish.
Registration will be held in the new Family Resource Office.
Please join us this coming Friday 11/06/26 @3pm for our Parent/Guardian volunteer registration. This opportunity is open to all parents from both John F. Kennedy and C.O. Greenfield Elementary . The registration process will only take approximately 15 minutes and will be presented in both English and Spanish.
Registration will be held in the new Family Resource Office.
🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN AT SCHOOL! 👻🎃
Dear Parents,
Get ready for some Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes or dress down on Friday, October 30, 2026, for our special Dress Down Day in the Courtyard! 🎃👗🦸♂️
Let’s make it a fun and festive day for our little Colts! 🐎🧡
Thank you, and have a spook-tacular Halloween! 🍬👻
Dear Parents,
Get ready for some Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes or dress down on Friday, October 30, 2026, for our special Dress Down Day in the Courtyard! 🎃👗🦸♂️
Let’s make it a fun and festive day for our little Colts! 🐎🧡
Thank you, and have a spook-tacular Halloween! 🍬👻
Loving Library is Back!!
This Friday 10/30/26 @3:10pm in the NEW Family Resource Center at the rear of the school.
This Friday 10/30/26 @3:10pm in the NEW Family Resource Center at the rear of the school.
🎀 PINK DAY FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS! 💗
Dear Parents and Families,
As we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage all our students to WEAR PINK TOMORROW, October 28, 2026! 🌸💕
Let’s wear pink to show our love, support, and hope for everyone affected by breast cancer. Together, we can spread awareness and remind others that every little act of kindness makes a difference! 🎀💖
Thank you for your support, Kennedy Colts Family! 🩷
Let’s turn Kennedy PINK! 💗🐎
Dear Parents and Families,
As we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage all our students to WEAR PINK TOMORROW, October 28, 2026! 🌸💕
Let’s wear pink to show our love, support, and hope for everyone affected by breast cancer. Together, we can spread awareness and remind others that every little act of kindness makes a difference! 🎀💖
Thank you for your support, Kennedy Colts Family! 🩷
Let’s turn Kennedy PINK! 💗🐎
🎃👻 THANK YOU, KENNEDY COLTS FAMILY! 🐎🧡
What a SPOOK-tacular time! 🧡🖤 A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing Kennedy Colts Family for joining us at our Trunk or Treat last Friday, October 23! 🍬🚗🎃
From the creative trunks and adorable costumes to the sweet treats, big smiles, and endless Halloween fun, you made this event extra BOO-tiful! 👻🍭🕸️
Thank you to all our families, staff, and volunteers who helped make this celebration a fang-tastic success! 🧡 Your time, creativity, and school spirit made the night unforgettable!
We are so lucky to have a family that makes every event MORE fun, MORE magical, and MORE memorable! 🐎✨
Until next time, Colts… STAY SPOOKY, STAY KIND, AND KEEP THAT COLT SPIRIT ALIVE! 🎃🐎💥
📸 Drop your favorite Trunk or Treat pictures in the comments!
What a SPOOK-tacular time! 🧡🖤 A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing Kennedy Colts Family for joining us at our Trunk or Treat last Friday, October 23! 🍬🚗🎃
From the creative trunks and adorable costumes to the sweet treats, big smiles, and endless Halloween fun, you made this event extra BOO-tiful! 👻🍭🕸️
Thank you to all our families, staff, and volunteers who helped make this celebration a fang-tastic success! 🧡 Your time, creativity, and school spirit made the night unforgettable!
We are so lucky to have a family that makes every event MORE fun, MORE magical, and MORE memorable! 🐎✨
Until next time, Colts… STAY SPOOKY, STAY KIND, AND KEEP THAT COLT SPIRIT ALIVE! 🎃🐎💥
📸 Drop your favorite Trunk or Treat pictures in the comments!
🦃🍂 Gobble, Gobble, Kennedy Colts! 🍂🦃
Get ready for a yummy Thanksgiving celebration! 🧡🥧 Our Annual Thanksgiving Meal is coming to Kennedy, and we can’t wait to share this special day with our students, families, and school community!
📅 When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
🍽️ What’s on the Menu?
🦃 Turkey
🥔 Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
🥬 Green Beans
🥖 Dinner Roll
🍎 Seasonal Fruit
🎃 Pumpkin Treat
🎉 Great News! All RSD students eat FREE!
👨👩👧👦 Parents, family members, staff, and other visitors are welcome to join us! Meals are $4.75 per person.
📌 Important Reminder: Please provide your final meal count to the cafeteria manager by Thursday, November 5, 2026. All staff and visitor meals must be paid for before the day of service.
💛 Let’s fill our day with happy smiles, full tummies, and grateful hearts! We are thankful to have YOU as part of our Kennedy family! 🧡🍁
Get ready for a yummy Thanksgiving celebration! 🧡🥧 Our Annual Thanksgiving Meal is coming to Kennedy, and we can’t wait to share this special day with our students, families, and school community!
📅 When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
🍽️ What’s on the Menu?
🦃 Turkey
🥔 Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
🥬 Green Beans
🥖 Dinner Roll
🍎 Seasonal Fruit
🎃 Pumpkin Treat
🎉 Great News! All RSD students eat FREE!
👨👩👧👦 Parents, family members, staff, and other visitors are welcome to join us! Meals are $4.75 per person.
📌 Important Reminder: Please provide your final meal count to the cafeteria manager by Thursday, November 5, 2026. All staff and visitor meals must be paid for before the day of service.
💛 Let’s fill our day with happy smiles, full tummies, and grateful hearts! We are thankful to have YOU as part of our Kennedy family! 🧡🍁
🎃👻 TRUNK-OR-TREAT AT JOHN F. KENNEDY ACADEMY OF INQUIRY! 🍬🚗
Dear Kennedy Families,
Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🧡💜 We are excited to invite you to our Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 4:30–6:00 PM!
📍 Location: John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry
6825 S. 10th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
🎃 Join us for:
🍬 Trick-or-treating and decorated cars
🔢 Fun Math activities
📚 Exciting literacy activities
👻 Halloween fun for the whole family!
🍭 Candy Donations Welcome! We kindly invite families to donate candy. Please drop off your donations at the front office by October 23.
Bring your Halloween spirit, wear your favorite costume, and get ready for an evening full of treats, learning, and fun! 🧙♀️🦸♂️
We look forward to seeing all our Kennedy families! 🧡💜🎃
Dear Kennedy Families,
Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🧡💜 We are excited to invite you to our Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 4:30–6:00 PM!
📍 Location: John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry
6825 S. 10th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
🎃 Join us for:
🍬 Trick-or-treating and decorated cars
🔢 Fun Math activities
📚 Exciting literacy activities
👻 Halloween fun for the whole family!
🍭 Candy Donations Welcome! We kindly invite families to donate candy. Please drop off your donations at the front office by October 23.
Bring your Halloween spirit, wear your favorite costume, and get ready for an evening full of treats, learning, and fun! 🧙♀️🦸♂️
We look forward to seeing all our Kennedy families! 🧡💜🎃
Building a Love for Reading!
A big thank you to the Phoenix Public Library for visiting our students! Our learners gained valuable knowledge about the wonderful resources and services available at our public libraries. They also had the exciting opportunity to sign up for their very own library cards!
We are grateful for this meaningful experience that encourages our students to explore new books, discover new adventures, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Every child deserves a world of stories!
A big thank you to the Phoenix Public Library for visiting our students! Our learners gained valuable knowledge about the wonderful resources and services available at our public libraries. They also had the exciting opportunity to sign up for their very own library cards!
We are grateful for this meaningful experience that encourages our students to explore new books, discover new adventures, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Every child deserves a world of stories!
Hello Kennedy Families,
Click the link below to view our October Family Newsletter, which includes important dates, upcoming events, and school information.
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-school/newsletters/october-family-newsletter-182836
Kennedy families!
As a friendly reminder, Fall Break is October 5–9 and the school will be closed during this time. School will resume on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:00am.
Please encourage your child to read each day over break. Reading together is a wonderful way to keep learning while enjoying time as a family!
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Fall Break!
As a friendly reminder, Fall Break is October 5–9 and the school will be closed during this time. School will resume on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:00am.
Please encourage your child to read each day over break. Reading together is a wonderful way to keep learning while enjoying time as a family!
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Fall Break!
Good afternoon parents of Mr. Ricardos second grade students a letter has been sent out home with your student. Please make sure to check their backpacks.
Thank you,
Spiriti Week!
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Title 1 funding helps support important programs, resources, and opportunities for our students and families. We want to make sure those resources reflect the needs of our school community.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Title 1 Survey. Your feedback helps guide how funding is used to support student success, family engagement, academic programs, and other services on campus.
Scan the QR code to Complete the survey.
Thank you for helping us make informed decisions for our students and families.
Title 1 funding helps support important programs, resources, and opportunities for our students and families. We want to make sure those resources reflect the needs of our school community.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Title 1 Survey. Your feedback helps guide how funding is used to support student success, family engagement, academic programs, and other services on campus.
Scan the QR code to Complete the survey.
Thank you for helping us make informed decisions for our students and families.
☕ Coffee with the Principal
Please join Ms. Hart for coffee and conversation on Friday, September 25, from 7:30–8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.
We will discuss:
• Title I funds
• School enrollment
• Student attendance and any Question or concerns
We value your input and look forward to connecting with our Kennedy families!
📚 Mark Your Calendar: Literacy Night!📚
JFK families, please join us for Literacy Night!
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. -Meet with Principal Hart in the cafeteria for our Title I presentation
4:30 p.m.:- Enjoy literacy activities with teachers in each grade-level area
During this event, families will learn practical strategies and receive resources to support literacy at home.
🎉 Attendance Challenge: The class with the most families in attendance will win either a free dress-down day or a class pizza party!
We look forward to an evening of learning, family fun, and literacy. Thank you for helping make Literacy Night a success!
JFK families, please join us for Literacy Night!
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. -Meet with Principal Hart in the cafeteria for our Title I presentation
4:30 p.m.:- Enjoy literacy activities with teachers in each grade-level area
During this event, families will learn practical strategies and receive resources to support literacy at home.
🎉 Attendance Challenge: The class with the most families in attendance will win either a free dress-down day or a class pizza party!
We look forward to an evening of learning, family fun, and literacy. Thank you for helping make Literacy Night a success!
📚 **Reading Tutoring Available!**
Kennedy Families,
Is your child ready to grow as a reader? Reading tutoring is available on **Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15–4:00 p.m.**
If you are interested in having your child participate, please contact your child’s teacher for more information. We look forward to helping our Kennedy scholars strengthen their reading skills and confidence! 🌟
Kennedy Families,
Is your child ready to grow as a reader? Reading tutoring is available on **Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15–4:00 p.m.**
If you are interested in having your child participate, please contact your child’s teacher for more information. We look forward to helping our Kennedy scholars strengthen their reading skills and confidence! 🌟