📢 Kindergarten Drop-Off Reminder
Dear Kindergarten Families,
As a friendly reminder, Friday, August 8, 2025 will be the last day parents will be able to walk students to class in the morning.
Starting Monday, August 11, 2025 , we ask that all kindergarteners in Ms.Simmons, Ms. Nellas, Ms. Salles, and Ms. Lampkin be dropped off at the designated gate or drop-off area 🚗🚪. A Kennedy staff member will be there to greet your child with a smile and guide them safely to class 😊📚.
To help our students build independence and smoothly settle into their morning routine, we kindly ask that parents refrain from entering the Kinder building during arrival 🚫🏫. We promise your child will be in great hands from the moment they arrive! 💙
Thank you so much for your support as we work together to create a calm and confident start to each day 🌟👏.
about 1 month ago, Britné Hart- Principal
Just a reminder that today is Early Dismissal Wednesday August 6, 2025, we dismiss at 1:00 pm
about 1 month ago, Ana Collazo
Welcome Back to School!
Family Center schedule:
I will be at John F. Kennedy on Monday’s and Thursday’s and CO Greenfield on Tuesday’s and Friday’s. I rotate on Wednesday’s. Please stop in to visit, to volunteer, learn about reading program etc.
Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.usInstagram; jfkacademycolts
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about 1 month ago, Melissa Downs
🧡 Kindergarten Family Reminders 🧡
We are so excited to welcome our Kindergarten scholars as they begin their educational journey here at John F. Kennedy! Our team is eager to meet each of our young learners and their families. Below are a few important reminders to help ensure a smooth start to the school year:
🚗 Morning Drop-Off
• Kindergarten students may be dropped off in the Vineyard parking lot during morning arrival.
• If you plan to walk your child to the cafeteria, please park in a designated parking space. Avoid stopping in the roundabout—this helps keep traffic flowing and reduces congestion for everyone.
🍽️ Breakfast: 7:30–7:50 AM
• Kinder students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria each morning from 7:30 to 7:50 AM.
• During the first week of school, families are welcome to:
o Sit with their child during breakfast
o Walk them to class afterward
🕗 Classroom Entry Guidelines
• To support a smooth transition and minimize disruptions to instruction:
o All parents must exit classrooms and the school building by 8:00 AM.
o Parents may not remain in the classroom once instruction begins.
📍 Dismissal
• Kindergarten dismissal will also take place in the Vineyard parking lot.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out the front office at 602-232-4220
about 1 month ago, Britné Hart- Principal
Join us for our 2025-2026 Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 4- 6 PM. Get to meet your teacher, other school staff and your classmates.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Ana Collazo
Kennedy Families,
📬 Check Out Our July Family Newsletter! ☀️
Our July Family Newsletter is now available! It’s filled with important back-to-school reminders, key updates for the new school year, and helpful info to make sure your family is ready for a strong start. 🎒✏️
👉 Don’t miss:
✅ Start-of-year dates and events
✅ Campus safety reminders
✅ School updates and more!
📖 Click the link to read the newsletter and stay in the know ---> July Family Newsletter
about 2 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
Attention RSD Families!
You're invited to our Back-to-School & Health Fair
on Saturday, July 19 at Ed and Verma Pastor Elementary School
📍 2101 W. Alta Vista Rd.
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a fun and resourceful morning with:
🎒 Free backpacks
💉 Vaccinations
✏️ School supplies
..and so much more!
We can’t wait to see you there!
2 months ago, Roosevelt School District
Free Sports Physicals Information
When: 7/26 from 8am- 12pm
Where: Central High School:
4525 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (North or South gym, final location TBD)
2 months ago, Roosevelt School District
Kennedy School extends a heartfelt thank you to Access Auto Insurance for sponsoring our 2nd Grade STEM activities. Your generous support helped our students design and build rubber band cars, sparking creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. We truly appreciate your partnership in making STEM come alive for our scholars
Access Auto Insurance Agency of Arizona, LLC (Access Auto) is a renowned agency offering personal and commercial auto insurance options to Arizona residents. Since 1975, we have delivered quality customer service to families and small businesses looking for coverage that meets their specific needs. Our trusted, Spanish-bilingual agents can help you find auto insurance solutions that work for you.
If you’re on the hunt for a new policy, call Access Auto today at 1-630-570-7172 or get a free insurance quote by visiting our website."
3 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
4 months ago, Roosevelt School District No 66
Families can now begin scheduling their child’s physicals. Our no cost physicals will be happening from May 27 – August 30. We encourage families to schedule their child’s physicals sooner than later, especially if they plan on playing sports/activities. Each physical comes with a free backpack!
It is no cost to everyone, however, if a child is not insured, they will need to meet with eligibility first to see if they qualify for any programs. This would also establish care for the child, for when the year goes on, they will now have a primary care provider without a long wait to make an appointment in the future.
4 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
Friendly Reminder: Today is the last day of school! Please remember that release time is at 1:00 PM. We wish all our families a safe, fun, and restful summer! ☀️📚
4 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
Free meals for kids and teens 0-18
May 27th-June 26th
4 months ago, Melissa Downs
Our 3rd graders made it to the Sweet 16-Final Four Reading Program for the second year in a row! We received a $400 Scholastic book award and our students have enjoyed all of the new books. Students will be receiving prizes.
Feel free to come in to Kennedy’s Family Center for books to read over the summer or join Ocotillo Library’s summer reading competition.
Please let me know if you could donate a large pizza for this Wednesday to be here at 11:15. My email is:
Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us
Feel free to come in to Kennedy’s Family Center for books to read over the summer or join Ocotillo Library’s summer reading competition.
#readingcompetitionfinalfour #academy #elementary #readingforfun #maricopacountyreads
4 months ago, Melissa Downs
Kennedy Teachers were added to the Hall of Fame for Teacher Appreciation Week!
#Teacherappreciation #southmountain #academy #kennedycolts #elementary
#Jfkacademycolts
4 months ago, Melissa Downs
🎉 3rd Grade Promotion – Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM! 🎉
It’s time to celebrate our amazing third graders! Join us for a special ceremony with light refreshments and VIP seating for families (tickets will be provided). Let’s make this day unforgettable! 🎓🎉
4 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
🎉 Kindergarten Promotion – Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM! 🎉
It’s time to celebrate our amazing Kindergarteners! Join us for a special ceremony with light refreshments and VIP seating for families (tickets will be provided). Let’s make this day unforgettable! 🎓🎉
4 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
Your Ocotillo librarian was here today to talk to our students about the summer reading challenge. You can sign up your children and yourself in person at 102 W. Southern Ave, in Phoenix or at maricopacountyreads.org to win prizes. Contest runs from June 1st-August 1st.
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you Ms. Moore!
Reading helps children develop their vocabulary, leading to better communication and comprehension skills.
Children's critical thinking and analysis skills improve, helping them navigate the world around them.
It stimulates children's imagination and creativity, leading to a love of learning and self-expression.
Children develop their memory and concentration, leading to better academic performance.
Reading helps children develop their emotional intelligence and empathy, leading to better social interactions.
Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us
#elementary #ocotillolibrary #summerreadingchallenge #academy #community #southmountain
4 months ago, Melissa Downs
Let’s leave a heart for DL White coming to read to Ms. Lampkin’s class on May 1st! DL read his children’s book that he wrote “The Sensational Letter “S”. This book has been selected by the International Impact Awards, as a positive contributor to early learners, including early word creation and recognition of words.
I am grateful to collaborate with DL White to coordinate reading to our students, submitting art to celebrate peace and showing our students how to grow plants and trees from seeds!
#community #childrensauthor #academy #southmountain #elementary
Melissa Downs
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator
4 months ago, Melissa Downs
🎉 Last week at JFK, our scholars explored creativity and tech skills with Apple Education!
🍦 Kindergarten used Freeform to practice their shape knowledge by building fun creations—like ice cream cones—out of digital shapes.
🌸 First Grade made animated GIFs in Keynote to show their understanding of the life cycle of a flower, slide by slide!
🦁 Second Grade wrapped up their animal research projects by designing engaging infographics in Keynote, complete with images, shapes, and animations.
🚀 Third Grade dreamed big with a "What do you want to be when you grow up?" project—using Keynote to add pictures, videos, drawings, and animations!
We're so proud of how our students are using technology to learn, create, and shine!
🌟 #JFKExcellence #AppleEducation #FutureReady
4 months ago, Britné Hart- Principal
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