John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry

SCHOOL CLOSED NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Thank you to Tiesha Harrison @iamundefinedart.com and our families that were able to attend today’s art presentation! Sunflower Soul Project info: "The Sunflower Soul Project is a trauma-informed care initiative that uses art as a means of promoting healing, self-expression and well-being. Its mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their inner selves through creative expression. By combining art, storytelling, and community building, the Sunflower Soul Project strives to enhance mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, while also aiding individuals in cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness. It is a resource for individuals to connect with one another, explore creativity, share stories, and engage in a therapeutic process that honors unique experiences while supporting one another on their healing journey. We aim to create a positive impact on the lives of those who connect with their art, uplift and empower individuals to overcome adversity while building resilience." Please follow our schools on social media. Facebook- John F. Kennedy Elementary Instagram jfkacademycolts and cogreenfieldacademy

FRIDAY November 8th at 8:30am! I am very excited to have such a talented guest artist and presenter Tiesha Harrison come to our Kennedy campus for our parents, families and caregivers. This will be a free 1-hour workshop! Ms. Hart and Dr. Banks will start at 8:10 with our principal/family meeting with coffee and donuts. Thank you! Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us Instagram-jfkacademycolts and Cogreenfieldacademy

Here are some places that are giving out Turkeys and other free resources. Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us

I would like to thank all of our families, teachers, community education and food trucks that participated in our Fall Festival! Our students had a great time!

Hello Kennedy Families! Thursday, Oct. 31, is FREE DRESS day! Your child can wear regular clothes or a costume (optional). If they dress up, please no masks, fake blood, or toy weapons. Have questions? Call the office! Let’s have a fun, safe day together!

John F. Kennedy Families, The safety and security of students is highest priority at John F. Kennedy. For this reason, we wanted to communicate that a safety concern in our neighborhood. Yesterday, while walking home from school, three students were allegedly approached by two suspicious individuals in a blue Jeep or pick-up truck and attempted to lure them into the vehicle. This happened at approximately 10th Street and Fremont. Upon learning of the incident, we contacted Phoenix PD and have requested an increased police presence at this time. In addition, we have additional staff monitoring the area of campus closest to where this took place during student arrival and dismissal. We encourage all students to report suspicious activity to trusted adults or proper authorities. In addition, we ask adults share the information quickly as well. Timely reporting supports safety throughout our community. This is a good time to remind your children about personal safety. Here are some important tips you may speak with your children about: • Ask your children to alert a trusted adult about any suspicious activity. • Have students travel to and from school or to the bus stop with a friend or parent – establish a buddy system. • Speak to your child about not talking to strangers, accepting rides or anything from people they don’t know. • Reassure your child that our schools are safe; teachers and administrators will be reinforcing safety on each campus. Thanks for partnering with us to ensure safety is a priority at our schools.

Families and students-Please join us for our Fall Festival combining C.O Greenfield and John F. Kennedy! Campesina radio station will be here bringing us the music! This festival will include a Costume Contest and Pumpkin carving contest, please be here by 5pm to be judged. All must be school appropriate. For the Pumpkin contest, please bring it already carved, competitions will be divided by K-4th grade and 5-8th grade-so please let your child be creative. Kona and Ice, Funnel Cake and Bucky Burgers will be in the back of school in the bus area. Teachers will have games and will be passing out candy! We will have family education stations from Bullying Prevention, ASU, Ocotillo Library, Unlimited Potential etc. Event will be at C.O Greenfield. We can’t wait to see you and we would love to see the whole family dress up!

John F. Kennedy and Greenfield will be hosting a FALL Festival on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4-6 PM at Greenfield’s campus. Join us for a night of FOOD, FUN, and FESTIVITIES! All students must be with an adult.Costumes are allowed, and we’re accepting candy donations at our campus! See you there!

📢  RSD Community 📢  Join the upcoming Governing Board Study Session. 🗓  Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. 📍 6000 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042 🖥️  https://zoom.us/j/741989868 The Governing Board will study financial information regarding the district's structural financial deficit as they consider the best way to leverage limited resources to maximize student success. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or community member, your voice matters! Come get involved and be informed.

Fall Break October 7-11th. Enjoy your time off!

Here are 2 resources for Christmas gifts if you are in need this year. 1) I can sign you up for Christmas Angels until Oct. 15th. You will need to have access to your email to register your children 12 and under with me in person. 2) Toys for Tots in now open to register kids 13 and under. https://phoenix-az.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us

📢 Attention RSD Community 📢 Today is our Governing Board Meeting 🗓 Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. 📍 6000 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042 🖥️ https://zoom.us/j/741989868

Families, Did you know that only 2 absences a month can add up to missing 10% of the school year? That is 10% of all of the learning at their grade level. Please help your students achieve all they can by getting them to school every day as long as they are not sick. Thank you for supporting learning!

Spirit Week

Good Evening Kennedy Families, Join us on September 26, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30 for a night filled with fun activities to help boost literacy at home! 📖✨ What to Expect: *Engaging literacy activities for the whole family *A review of schoolwide data and our reading & intervention curriculum *A special 3rd grade meeting to discuss the upcoming AASA test and what you need to know 🎉 Bonus: The class with the highest attendance will win FREE DRESS DOWN! 🎉 We can’t wait to see you there! Together, let’s build a love of reading! 💙

We would like to thank Kiran Shah, Hetal Desai and their wonderful organization for donating school supplies! Please click their link for more information: Https://srlcusa.org/back-to-school/ Donations went to C. O Greenfield Academy of Design and Innovation, John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry, Ed and Verna Pastor, TG Barr and PL Julian schools. Thank you to all of our volunteers and students that made this possible! Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us

Please leave a heart for our wonderful families that have put in a lot of hours making this beautiful poster board to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month!

We will have free Nutrition classes offered by an instructor from the University of Arizona! Any family member of Roosevelt can attend. These classes will start on September 19th at 8:30am and be held at C. O Greenfield Academy of Design and innovation. melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us

Kennedy Families, The City of Phoenix Project Planning Department will be conducting a site visit on Vineyard Road between 7th and 16th street on Tuesday, September 17th from 7:30 am - 9:30 am. They will be on Vineyard to examine and inventory conditions and infrastructure.