John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry -

Giving Tuesday! We were honored to have our Mayor of Phoenix, Kate Gallego and our District 8 Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington here to talk with our students about Giving Tuesday and ways to help others. They also emphasized the importance of reading daily. I would love to thank the Loving Library Ambassadors for partnering with the John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry’s Family Center! With the sponsorship of Amazon. https://www.facebook.com/Johnfkennedycolts/ https://www.instagram.com/jfkacademycolts/ Melissa Downs Family Center, Loving Library Chapter

Hi Families, We’re excited to share that we have a few holiday turkeys available! Please stop by the front office at 2:15 PM to pick up a free turkey. Turkeys will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to stop by early! We look forward to seeing you there!

Good Morning, Kennedy Families! Click the link below to access our November Family Newsletter and stay updated on all the exciting events and important information this month: https://secure.smore.com/n/jhk1w

Parents at Greenfield and Kennedy finished 9 weeks of Nutrition classes and received a certificate from the University of Arizona-Extension Food and Nutrition Education Program! We celebrated with a pot luck and our families made food that represent different ethnic backgrounds.

Your family is invited to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and the annual toy drive at Arizona Science Center on November 23rd at 5pm. Admission if free with an unwrapped toy. Arizona Science Center is an amazing place for the whole family. Discounted parking available at the center.

Kennedy Families, We’re excited to share an important initiative for student safety at John F. Kennedy. On Wednesday, Nov. 20th , the City of Phoenix will conduct crossing observations as part of the Vineyard Rd. Pedestrian Safety Study, focusing on traffic and pedestrian safety during drop-off and pick-up times.

We got a special visit from our military veterans to honor Veterans Day. They talked to our students about their military service. Students received flags and were told how to honor the U.S Flag by never letting it touch the ground.

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11/15/2024 Dear Parents, Today, 11/15/2024, John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry had a lockdown drill. To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff members, lockdown drills are common practice. The lockdown drill was at 8:19 am and lasted for 17 minutes. Other than this interruption, the school day proceeded normally with minimal disruption to learning. The safety and well-being of students and staff members are our highest priority at John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry. Please contact the school office at 602-232-4220 if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Britné Hart Principal John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry

Celebrate with us National School Lunch Day

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.