KENNEDY ELEMENTARY NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER |
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Attendance Line:
651-480-7220
Main Office:
651-480-7221
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Health Office:
651-480-7224
Kids' Campus:
651-480-7257
Hastings Bus Company:
651-437-1888
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NOVEMBER
27/28 - NO SCHOOL: Fall Break
DECEMBER
1 - NO SCHOOL: Staff Development
1-10 Ten Days Of Giving
19 - School-Wide Grinch Day!
24-31 - NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
JANUARY
1/2 - NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
19 - NO SCHOOL : Martin Luther King Day
20 - NO SCHOOL: Teacher Workshop
26 - NO SCHOOL: Staff Development
District Calendar |
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A reminder: 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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Check out some new projects created by First Grade Artists: 🎨
Taylor H, Lena N, Aurora T, Alec K, Everlie S, and Taylor S |
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These incredible teachers received $1,000 Adopt-A-Classroom Grants! These grants, funded by Ruth & George Doffing, provide valuable resources to enhance learning experiences in our classrooms. 🤍
Riley Bafaro, 3rd Grade
Samantha Beaver, 3rd Grade
Amanda Pommerening, Resource |
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As the weather begins to cool, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for playing outside. Students spend twenty minutes outside for recess.
When the temperatures start to dip into the 40’s and 50’s, we do strongly recommend students wear a light jacket or sweatshirt outside. When winter weather arrives, winter gear will be required.
If you need assistance finding winter gear, reach out to our School Social Worker, MacKenzie Condon, at mcondon@isd200.org
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Are you looking for something new? We have open Paraprofessional positions throughout the District. Apply now! using this link.🤍
There will be a Job Fair in the High School foyer on November 13th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Join us for an onsite job interview!
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Bullying Policy
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful school environment for all students. Bullying and other harmful behaviors will not be tolerated. When concerns arise, the school will take appropriate steps to investigate, respond, and support students. Together, we can ensure every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy
Bullying Report Form
Cell Phones and Smart Watches
Cell phones should not be out of backpacks during the school day. Smart watches, including all wearable electronic devices capable of sending/receiving messages and phone calls, or accessing the internet are prohibited for use in this capacity during the school day.
For more information, please read District Policy 524.1 Phones and Electronic Devices
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Vision & Hearing Screening
This year we are conducting routine vision and hearing screenings for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade students. If you want to opt your child out of this health screening, contact the health office (651-480-7224 or by email to kmeier@isd200.org). Screenings will be completed during the school day in October & November. You will be notified (phone call and email) if your child has any concerns with vision or hearing after the screenings are completed.
Illness and Keeping Your Child Home
A student should not come to school (and may be sent home from school) if they have or have had:
If your student will not be at school, please call and report the reason for their absence at 651-480-7220. If your student is ill, please report their symptoms and/or any diagnosed communicable condition like chicken pox, strep throat, cough and fever, influenza, or pink eye. It is recommended that you follow the MDH and CDC exclusion guidelines for communicable diseases.
Change of Address or Daycare
If your address or daycare changes during the school year, and this requires a change in transportation, please complete this form and turn it into the office. We will work with the bus company to make the necessary changes. It is very difficult for the bus company to make brief or sudden changes in routes. Call 651-480-7220 if you should need assistance.
Immunizations
In order to attend school, students must show that they're in compliance with Minnesota School Immunization Requirements (see the Minnesota Department of Health Link below for more Information). Hastings School's immunization policy states that students who are not up to date on their immunizations will not be allowed to start school until they provide the school with documentation that they have received the required immunizations.
Parents/guardians may check their student's immunization status by logging on to the parent portal in Infinite Campus. To see the immunization records, click on the HEALTH tab. If your student's immunization status says "current for grade" in ALL immunizations required by law, then the student is up to date and ready for the start of school. If your student is not current, they will need to get the required immunizations to attend the first day of school. Yearly physicals with their healthcare provider are strongly encouraged for students to have optimal health.
Parents/guardians may choose to decline immunizations for their students by filing a legal exemption with the school. Student Immunization Form
If you have further questions, please reach out to Kim Meier, our building nurse. Kim Meier, RN at kmeier@isd200.org or 651-480-7224
Treats at School
The district has adopted a wellness policy. We are still celebrating student birthdays: however, we are not doing so with birthday treats. Healthy or non-food items are encouraged.
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Upcoming PTA Meetings:
(No meetings in December & January)
Tuesday, February 3th at 7pm
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 |
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Early Pick Up & Dismissal Changes
In order to minimize interruptions to the classroom, students should not be picked up early unless it is an emergency. On those occasions when it is necessary to pick your child up during the school day, please go to the school office, with your ID, to sign your child out. If someone other than the parent/guardian is picking up, the office must be notified in advance and their ID also is required. The office personnel will contact your child’s teacher to dismiss them and meet you in the office.
When there is a change to your child’s normal dismissal plan, please contact the Main Office at 651-480-7220 by 2:30 pm if possible.
Teachers will not release students unless the office gives prior approval. This practice has been established to help protect your child.
Your child's safety is of prime importance to us. There are a few procedure guidelines that help us maintain a secured building and limit the number of distractions to our classrooms. Our building is designed to have a single entry point during the school day. Please keep the following in mind:
Always check in at the office whenever you are at school. We have a secure entrance, please ring the doorbell and state your reason for visiting. When delivering things for your child (ex. snow gear), please drop them off at the office. We will deliver articles or call your child down to the office.
Bring Your ID
Please bring your driver's license with you when you are checking out your student, volunteering, or visiting for lunch.
Attendance
Throughout the year, there may be times that your child may be sick, need to go to medical appointments, etc. If your child is absent or will be late, please call the attendance line by 8:50 am at 651-480-7220.
Being on time to school is very important. If you are late to school, please check your student in at the main office.
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