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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| 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 March 16, 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 March 16 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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Spring Break - IXL Challenge |
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Spring Break is March 9–13, and students return to school on Monday, March 16th . During the break, we encourage all Kennedy scholars to participate in our IXL Math & Reading Challenge!
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 will receive their IXL QR login codes during Parent-Teacher Conferences. 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 break, Kennedy! 🌟 |
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State testing is right around the corner! In just two weeks, our 3rd grade scholars will take 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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| We are excited to invite you to the Roosevelt School District Performing Arts Festival on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM in the Ed & Verma Pastor Auditorium.
This special evening will showcase the incredible talents of students from across the district. We are especially proud that our Kennedy Music Club will be performing, representing our school and sharing their hard work and musical talents on stage! Families will also enjoy a variety of student performances from schools throughout the district, making it a wonderful night of music, creativity, and celebration. 📍 Location: Ed & Verma Pastor Auditorium
📅 Date: Friday, March 26
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM We hope to see you there! 🎵 |
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On Monday, March 30th , Roosevelt School District will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of César Chávez. In recognition of this important day, there will be no school for students.
César Chávez was a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to improving working conditions and advocating for fairness, dignity, and respect for farmworkers and their families. His work reminds us of the power of perseverance, community, and standing up for what is right. We encourage families to take a moment to reflect on his legacy and the positive impact he made on communities across our nation.
📅 Monday, March 30
🚫 No School – District Holiday |
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🌟 March Focus: The 3 Be's & Social Skills 🌟 |
Throughout the month of March, 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 March 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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🎉Birthdays and Class Celebrations🎉 |
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| Please note that Friday, April 3rd will be a Spring Recess Day, and there will be no school for students.
We hope our Kennedy families enjoy the long weekend. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6th . |
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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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