Friendly Reminder:
This Wednesday is early dismissal.
Students will be released at 1:00 p.m.
ASU America Reads is a FREE program that partners with local schools and community centers to offer tutoring, college readiness, and academic skill-building services to children, kindergarten through eighth grade.
Click link below to register:
https://krocphoenix.org/kroc-phoenix/asu-reads/
Classes de ingles gratis
Any child of school age (2-18) can be scheduled at any one of nine clinics to come get their physical at no cost until August 30th. If a child does not have insurance, they first schedule them with the eligibility team at no cost and will then schedule their no cost physical.
We want to make sure families take advantage of this to begin and continue their school year as healthy as possible.
Things a back-to-school/sports physical include:
• A well-child check-up
• Vision and hearing exam
• Optional visits with a registered dietitian or behavioral health specialist
• Sports physicals with all AIA paperwork included
• And more!
Families can call 24/7 to schedule. (602) 243-7277
#sportsphysicals #academy
Hello families!
Please click on this link to get information on how to stay connected with teachers, family coordinator, workshops and events.
Hello families!
Please click on this link to get information on how to stay connected with teachers, family coordinator, workshops and events.
Family Coordinator
Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us
#familyengagement #academy #elementary #southmountain
We have Kona Ice coming on August 15th at 2pm
#kennedycolts #fundraiser
Hello Kennedy and Greenfield Families!
I have attached our 25-26 school calendar in English and Spanish.
Please note early dismissal at 1pm on Wednesday’s and breaks when school is closed.
Have a great week!
#academy #elementary #kennedycolts #attendancematters
For the safety and independence of our scholars, we are asking that only ALC and Pre-Kindergarten parents walk students to and from their classrooms during arrival and dismissal.
Parents of all other grades ( kindergarten - 3rd grade) may walk students to the front gate or use the vehicle drop-off lane, where our wonderful Kennedy staff will be ready to guide them safely to class. 💙
Thank you for helping us keep arrival smooth, safe, and student-centered! 🚸✨
📢 Kennedy Families
Check out our August Family Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and helpful resources for the month.
📎 Click the link below to read: https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/kennedy-school/newsletters/august-family-newsletter
Free 8 week reading program in English and Spanish for 0-5 year olds and their parent. This is available to the first 15 families that sign up. Classes will be in the Kennedy Family Center starting September 4th on Thursday’s 8:30-9:30am. Their teacher will have story time, music, crafts and snacks.
Brain development is most rapid during the first five years of life, with 90% of brain growth occurring by age 5. We had a lot of fun last year!
Contact me Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us if you have any questions.
📢 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 🌟👏.
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.us
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Facebook: Johnfkennedyelementaryschool
🧡 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
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!
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
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