Kennedy Cougars

KENNEDY CONNECTION 2/20

Dear Kennedy Families, 

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon, and we are looking forward to welcoming you into our building. These conferences are an important opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate student growth, and discuss next steps for continued success.

What You Can Expect During Conferences:

1 A review of your child’s academic progress, including strengths and areas for continued growth
2 Updates on social development, classroom engagement, and work habits
3 Examples of student work that demonstrate progress over time
4 Clear goals and strategies to support learning moving forward

Across our school, teachers are preparing meaningful information to ensure conferences are productive and focused on student growth. Our goal is to provide a clear picture of where students are growing and how we can continue to support them.

How We Partner Together:

1 Strong school-home partnerships are key to student success. Families play an essential role by:
2 Maintaining open communication with teachers
3 Reinforcing schoolwide expectations and learning habits at home
4 Celebrating effort, persistence, and progress
5 Supporting consistent routines that promote confidence and independence

When families and educators work together with shared expectations and encouragement, students feel supported and empowered to do their best.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to your child’s success. We look forward to seeing you at conferences.

Parent Conversation Starter:
“What is one goal you would like to focus on over the next few weeks?”

Conferences: Sign-Up Here!

Sincerely,

Kyle Latch
Principal

CONFERENCES OPPORTUNITY!

 

 

If you'd like to help fuel our staff on the late nights they are here, you can send $5-$10 cash in your child's folder labeled "Conference Donation". 

Thank you for supporting our teachers. ♥

CONTACT US

Attendance Line:
651-480-7220

Main Office:
651-480-7221

Health Office:
651-480-7224

Kids' Campus:
651-480-7257

Hastings Bus Company:
651-437-1888

DATES TO REMEMBER

FEBRUARY:
25/26: Evening Conferences
27: NO SCHOOL - Conferences

MARCH:
15 - 20: NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
 
District Calendar

DISMISSAL CHANGES

When there is a change to your child’s normal dismissal plan, please contact the Main Office at 651-480-7220 or 651-480-7221 by 2:30pm.

This allows us adequate time to connect with your child's teacher. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that all students arrive home safely.

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Elementary Conferences are scheduled for the evenings of Wednesday, February 25th and Thursday, February 26th, as well as the morning of Friday, February 27th.

Click the button below to sign up for a 20-minute conference time with your student's teacher!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Our In-Person fair will be held in the Media Center during conferences:

Wednesday, February 25th: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 26th: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, February 27th: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Remember - every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly! (25% back in rewards!)

Shop our Online Store: HERE

We need help to set up the fair! The time frame for this is flexible. If you're available during the day on Monday 2/23 or Tuesday 2/24, let's connect!

Please email rwolkerstorfer@isd200.org or call 651-480-7221 to set up a time that works best for you. 🤓

100th DAY OF SCHOOL

On Wednesday, we celebrated 100 days of learning & growing together. ♥

Our Kindergarten friends were invited to dress up like they were 100 years old! 

They spent their day working on special 100-themed activities.

100 days smarter! 🍎

STEM WINTER OLYMPICS

In STEM this week, students are doing STEM winter olympics! This rotation is "figure skating". We looked in to the science of spinning, and students made tops!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

 

Online Registration is due by February 27th.

Click HERE to get started.

If your student has not completed Early Childhood Screening, call 651-480-7381 or click HERE to get this scheduled.

SNACKS NEEDED!

 

 

The students have a snack time each day! 🥨
Our School Social Worker helps to coordinate snacks for kids who come to school without one. If you want to help make this possible, you can send prepackaged snacks to the Main Office between 7:30am and 4pm.

Student Favorites: popcorn, goldfish, chocolate chip granola bars, applesauce pouches, and pretzels.

We appreciate your support! 🤍

KENNEDY COUGAR PTA

Save the Dates for our PTA Events this year! 📅

We will need volunteers for many events. Check the list below & mark your calendars. Sign-Up Genius will be posted on our Facebook page as we get closer. 😊

Mar. 3rd - Culvers Night
Mar. 26th - Family STEAM Night*
Apr. 6th - 7p - Monthly Meeting
Apr. 7th - Culvers Night
May 4th - 7p - Monthly Meeting

*This event will need volunteer participation. 

Upcoming PTA Meetings:
Monday, April 6th at 7pm
Monday, May 4th at 7 pm


All Kennedy families are welcome to attend! The PTA is a great way to connect with other parents and support school activities.

Kennedy Cougar PTA website