John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry

Good evening Kennedy Families! It’s time to re-enroll for the upcoming school year! You can complete re-enrollment online or by visiting our front office. This week, our teachers are beginning to roster students for next year, and in order for your child to be assigned to a teacher, they must be re-enrolled. Help us plan ahead and ensure a smooth start to the school year—please re-enroll today! Thank you for being a valued part of the Kennedy community!

📣South Phoenix parents and community members📣 Join us to review the 2028 Student Academic Outcome Goals hosted by the RSD Governing Board. 📅 May 8 ⏰ 5:30 p.m. 📍 Verna McClain Wellness Center Childcare and dinner will be provided, so RSVP today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qiyBhyJjFr

🥗 Health With a Latin Twist 📅 May 1-22* ⏰ 9-10:30 a.m. 🏫 Cloves C. Campbell Sr. School Improve your lifestyle in this interactive eight-session program. Learn to eat better, stay active, and commit to a healthier life for you and your family. To register, email Dulce.Renteria@rsd66.org. Topics include: • How to choose healthier foods • Practice portion control • Understand nutrition labels • The importance of physical activity • Adopt shopping strategies at the supermarket • Practice healthy recipes to make at home *Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are only available in Spanish.

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we can't wait to celebrate our teachers! Monday, May 5, your child is invited to: 🍎 Bring a special treat and/or a heartfelt note for their teacher 🎨 Wear their teacher’s favorite color to show their appreciation! Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible teachers.

📣 Don't miss out on the exciting opportunity to work at one of our thriving schools! 📣 Connect directly with school leaders and participate in on-the-spot interviews. Remember to bring your CV or Resume. RSD Job Fair April 26 | 9 a.m. – Noon 6000 S. 7th Street There's still space available - register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ-Nze2bL10bjj-5qAsiZbgNz5QLtf2kFNhqtzxvz9hGt7KQ/viewform

Earth Day! Thank you to all of my helpers that donated, dug holes, and planted over 50 flowers, fruits and vegetables! We already harvested a few strawberries. I have been so grateful to our students willingness to work hard to make this happen. Everyday they ask to help water the garden. Our students are seeing the results of their hard work. Our students picked up trash and learned about taking care of the earth. Thank you Ms. Hart for donating a humingbird feeder and tools! Melissa.Downs@rsd.k12.az.us #earthday #bethechange #sustainability #academy #elementary #handsonlearning #scienceeducation

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share how we build safe, reliable and efficient routes. Please review this important update from our Transportation Department: https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/transportation-updates

Join us for the Roosevelt School District Job Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 AM–12 PM at the Governing Board Room (6000 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ)! We’re hiring Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Student Aides—come be part of a team making a difference every day!

Kennedy Families! It’s time to re-enroll for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year! You can complete re-enrollment online or stop by our front office for assistance. Families who re-enroll by May 2, 2025, will receive a FREE Kids Meal Certificate to Applebee’s! Secure your spot for next year and enjoy a treat on us!

🚗💡 Our 2nd graders are on the move—literally! In our Wonder Rooms, students are diving into STEAM with a hands-on project: building rubber band cars! 🎉🛠️ They're exploring science, engineering, and creativity all at once—and having a blast doing it! #WonderRooms #STEAMLearning #RubberBandCars #2ndGradeInnovation #HandsOnLearning

Welcome to our Wonder Rooms! ✨ Where learning comes to life through hands-on exploration and innovative technology. 💡🧠 --our students are engaged, inspired, and future-ready! 🚀📚 #WonderRooms #HandsOnLearning #STEM #TechInTheClassroom #FutureReady

💼 RSD Job Fair 📅 April 26 ⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon 📍Roosevelt Governing Board Room (6000 S. 7th Street) Work for one of our thriving schools! The RSD Job Fair will connect qualified candidates directly with school leaders in conversation and on-the-spot interviews. Remember to bring your CV or Resume. Register Today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ-Nze2bL10bjj-5qAsiZbgNz5QLtf2kFNhqtzxvz9hGt7KQ/viewform

Next week Wednesday, 4/23, T.G. Barr will be hosting a Family Resource Fair to help families get connected with community resources to help provide services, therapies, and supports to students with Autism, other developmental delays, and to their families, as well.

Please register using this link: English- https://raisingspecialkids.org/event/positive-behavior-support-2025-0424/ Spanish https://raisingspecialkids.org/es/event/apoyo-al-comportamiento-positivo-2025-0424/

No School on Friday, April 18th

We are seeking donations of snacks to support our teachers and staff. If you’d like to contribute, please feel free to drop off any snacks in the front office for our staff snack cart. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated!

Good Morning Kennedy Families! Its time to re-enroll for the upcoming school year! You can do this online or in our front office. The class with the highest number of re-enrollments by tomorrow will win a FREE Kona Ice party to celebrate! Re-Enroll today!

🍎We are looking for parents and community members to join a focus group dedicated to updating our school’s mission and vision for the 2025-2026 school year. 🔹 Mission Statement – Defines our core values, identity, and how we serve our community. 🔹 Vision Statement – Outlines our hopes for the future and what we aspire to become. If you are interested in being part of this important process, please complete the sign-up sheet (click the link below). https://forms.office.com/r/keL7dWzgUW?origin=lprLink Your input will help shape the future of Kennedy for our students and school community!

Soccer with Mr. Ramos!\\

Yoga Friday’s! Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility.