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I am thrilled to announce Story School for 0-5 year olds and a family member will start on Wednesday, January 22nd at John F. Kennedy’s Family Center. This is an English/Spanish reading program with a teacher from Make Way for Books! Classes will be held Monday + Wednesday from 9-10am. My parents that joined this program at libraries during covid said their kids loved this program. Register today at www.mystoryschool.org/apply. Contact me at Melissa’s.downs@rsd.k12.az.us if you want help registering. makewayforbooks.org/storyschool

Roosevelt’s annual MLK Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School-4615 S. 22nd St. The community march begins at 9:45. We would love to see you there! If you would like to volunteer for 2 hour shifts, please email be with your name and what time you would like starting at 7:30-1pm

Our South Side Secret Santas came through again this year and brought 100 gifts to our Kennedy and Greenfield families in need. Our families appreciate you so much! Each student in Mrs. Czech’s class received a brand new book. Melissa.Downs@rsd.k12.az.us Family Center

Our families really enjoyed the Winter Showcase! Thank you to Mr. Yirenchie, Mrs. Hinojos, Mr. Ramos, Mrs. Gracia and Mrs. Metzner for making this a wonderful experience for everyone! Https:/www.facebook.com/johnfkennedycolts/ Https://www.instagram.com/jfkacademycolts

Hello Kennedy and Greenfield Families and Happy New Year! If you are on our school’s Facebook or Instagram, please leave a heart for our parents that completed 4 months of English classes going twice a week! I’m sorry I couldn’t take pictures of all participants. We had 2 parents from Kennedy and 5 from Greenfield! Thank you to Unlimited Potential for their wonderful instructors! Www.unlimitedpotentialaz.org

Good Evening Kennedy Families! Click the link below to access our December/January Family Newsletter and stay updated on all the exciting events and important information this month: https://secure.smore.com/n/7ejx0

Hello Kennedy Families, This is a friendly reminder that school will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to seeing everyone then!

Dear Kennedy Families, We’re excited to let you know that funnel cake and nachos will be on sale in the Kennedy parking lot today from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Don’t miss out on these delicious treats! Please note that dismissal is at 1:00 PM.

We are grateful to the Buffalo Soldiers of America for bringing gifts to our students!

🔔 REMINDER 🔔 Tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 20, will be an early release day. Please make arrangements to ensure your students are picked up on time.

Hello Kennedy Families, As a friendly reminder, our Winter Showcase is tomorrow ! Join us on Thursday, December 19th, at 5:00 PM in the school cafeteria for an evening filled with holiday cheer. Our talented students have prepared some wonderful songs to celebrate the season, and we’d love to see you there!

1st annual Shop with a Cop event at Target. 2 students from each Roosevelt school were able to attend this event and buy gifts for their family! Please follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/Johnfkennedycolts/ https://www.instagram.com/jfkacademycolts/

C. O Greenfield Academy of Design and Innovation had their STEM Robot Olympics. Thanks to Ms. Pulver, with her amazing teaching and guidance! Our students were able to code the Sphero and Ozobots to follow 5 different programs. Quote from students “This is very fun and we want to code everyday”!

🔔 REMINDER 🔔 There will be no early release tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 18. Schools will follow a full-day schedule. Friday, Dec. 20 will be an early release day. Please make arrangements to ensure your students are picked up on time on both days.

Congratulations to our spelling bee winners! 1st place goes to Alexander, 2nd place to Yariel and 3rd place goes to Dylan.

Winter Showcase December 19, 2024 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Please join us for our Winter Showcase on December 19th 5-6pm. Each grade level will perform a jolly-holiday song. Please take your child to the Kinder Wonderspace 10 minutes before their performance. See schedule on flyer. We are excited to see all of our families!

Trimester Awards! Here are some pictures of Trimester Awards! Congratulations!! Melissa Downs Family Education and Engagement Coordinator John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry 602.232.4220 Ext: 11450 Please follow and like us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Johnfkennedycolts/ https://www.instagram.com/jfkacademycolts/

Here are some of the pictures of our students with their Trimester Awards! Congratulations!! I can only post 10 pictures at a time. Melissa Downs Family Education and Engagement Coordinator John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry 602.232.4220 Ext: 11450 Please follow and like us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Johnfkennedycolts/ https://www.instagram.com/jfkacademycolts/

Hello, Here are some Holiday events coming up. Please see all 4 pages. I attached the link to register for the event for the District 7+8 Holiday celebration at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, located at 215 N. 7th St. Phoenix. Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington and Councilman Carlos Galindo-Elvira look forward to providing some holiday cheer with free food, gifts, holiday photos with Santa, fun exhibits, and music! Follow us on social media. https://www.facebook.com/johnfkennedyelementary https://www.instagram.com/jfkacademycolts Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us