At John F. Kennedy, we lead with safety, kindness, and community. We set high expectations, challenge every scholar, and prepare them for a future of excellence—while caring for the whole child every step of the way! |
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📊 Our Kennedy Schoolwide Goals 📊
At Kennedy, we believe in setting high expectations for learning and working together to help every scholar succeed. This year, our goals are:
📚 Reading & Math: Strive for at-least 45% proficiency in both Reading and Math by the end of the school year. English Language Learners
At least 15% of Kennedy’s English Language Learners will be reclassified as fully proficient in English as measured by the AZELLA assessment,
With your partnership at home and our dedication at school, we know our scholars can rise to the challenge! Together, we can make it happen. 💙
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School Wide Progress Monitoring Data #3 |
📊 Understanding Progress Monitoring
At Kennedy, we regularly check in on student learning through progress monitoring—this helps us track how students are growing throughout the year.
🧠 What does this mean?
✔️ We monitor what your child is learning
✔️ We track growth in reading and math
✔️ We provide extra support when needed
📈 Why it matters
Progress monitoring helps us:
✨ Catch learning gaps early
✨ Adjust instruction to meet student needs
✨ Support continuous growth for every student
🤝 How families can help
📖 Read with your child daily
➕ Practice math skills at home
💬 Ask your child about their learning
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Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open in the Roosevelt School District, and we are excited to welcome our returning and new scholars!
Your decision to enroll at John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry means so much to us!
📝 Please Complete Enrollment by April 20, 2026
Early enrollment is very important for our school. The number of students enrolled helps determine:
🚌 Bus routes and transportation planning
👩🏫 Teacher staffing and classroom assignments
📚 School funding and budget planning
🏫 Programs and services for our scholars
Completing enrollment by April 20th helps ensure we are fully prepared to support your child and helps secure your child’s seat for the upcoming school year.
Please click the link below to begin or complete your enrollment:
Click Here to RE-Enroll for the 2026-2027 School Year!!!
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IXL is an online learning program that helps students practice important math and reading skills. Just 30 minutes of practice a day can help strengthen the skills students are learning in class.
Students received their IXL QR login codes during Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you are in need of another QR code please reach out to your childs teacher. Families can simply scan the QR code with a phone or tablet to sign in and begin practicing.
The class with the most skills completed and minutes logged will win a prize!!
Let’s keep our learning strong over beyond school hours, Kennedy! 🌟
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Our
3rd grade scholars are currently taking the
Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA).
The AASA is the statewide achievement test for Arizona public school students in Grades 3–8, measuring progress in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At Kennedy, our 3rd grade students are the only scholars participating in this assessment.
This test is very important because 3rd grade students must demonstrate reading proficiency on the AASA in order to be promoted to 4th grade, as required by Arizona law.
📝 How Families Can Help Students Be Successful
You can help your scholar do their best by ensuring they:
✔ Attend school every day during testing
✔ Get a good night’s sleep the night before
✔ Eat breakfast
✔ Arrive at school on time and ready to learn
✔ Encourage them to do their best and stay confident
Our teachers and staff have been working hard all year preparing students, and we know our Kennedy Colts are ready to shine!
📅 Testing Schedule
Please review the testing schedule below and make every effort to have your child present and on time on these days.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our scholars. Together, we will help our students succeed!
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🎈 Kids Day Festival | Día del Niño 🎉
Kennedy families, get ready for a day full of fun, laughter, and celebration! We’re excited to share information about the upcoming Kids Day Festival | Día del Niño—a special event dedicated to celebrating our amazing students and community 💙
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
📌 Address: 2101 W. Alta Vista Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041
This is a great opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a joyful day filled with activities and community connection!
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Kindergarten Promotion Celebration |
🎓✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎓
Our Kennedy Kindergarten scholars are getting ready for a big milestone, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us as we recognize our amazing students and their exciting journey to 1st Grade.
📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 School Cafeteria
Families are warmly invited to attend this special celebration as we honor the hard work, growth, and achievements of our kindergarten students this year. It will be a joyful morning filled with smiles, pride, and Kennedy spirit! 🎉
🎓 Cap & Gown Option:
Students are welcome to wear a cap and gown for promotion day. This is optional, and your child’s kindergarten teacher will send additional details soon about cap and gown purchases. The school will not provide cap and gowns for students.
📌 Be sure to mark your calendars—we look forward to celebrating this special milestone together! 💙🐎 |
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🌟 April Focus: The 3 Be's & Social Skills 🌟
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Throughout the month of April, our school is continuing to practice our school-wide expectations, known as the 3 Be’s:
✅ Be Safe
✅ Be Respectful
✅ Be Responsible
Alongside the 3 Be’s, our scholars will also be learning and practicing important Social Skills of the Month to help them succeed in school and beyond.
Our April focus includes:
• Listening – Paying attention and following directions the first time
• Working with Others – Cooperating, sharing ideas, and being a positive teammate
• Accepting Feedback – Learning from mistakes and using suggestions to improve
• Using Anger and Self-Control Strategies – Managing emotions and making positive choices
✨ Families can support by modeling these skills at home.
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🎓✨ 3rd Grade Promotion Ceremony ✨🎓
We are excited to celebrate our amazing 3rd grade scholars as they take the next step in their academic journey! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, May 21
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: School Cafeteria
Families are invited to join us as we recognize and honor our students’ hard work and accomplishments. 💙
👗 Dress to Impress!
Students are encouraged to dress their best for this special occasion.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! 🎊
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Student Identification Badges |
As part of our commitment to campus safety, ALL students will be required to wear their school ID badges at all times during the school day. They help ensure that we are accountable for who is accessing our schools at all times
🚌 Student ID badges will be used to:
💳 Lost or damaged ID cards?
There will be a $5.00 replacement fee for any lost or damaged badges .
Please help us by reminding your scholar to wear their badge daily and to treat it with care. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school safe, organized, and running smoothly! 💙🙌
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