At JFK Academy, 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!
Kennedy School
📊 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: Support our EL scholars so that at least 15% are reclassified as fully proficient in English.
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. 💙
📝 Progress Monitoring Testing this Week!
📝 Progress Monitoring Assessments
This week, students are taking progress monitoring assessments. These assessments help us see where our scholars are academically and how we can address learning gaps both in class and during intervention. Your support in making sure students are present and on time is greatly appreciated!
📅 Testing Schedule
Wednesday, September 17th
1st & 2nd Grade: Math District Assessment
3rd Grade: Math District Assessment
Thursday, September 18th
3rd Grade Only: ELA District Assessment
Tuesday, September 23rd – Friday, September 26th
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: CBM Testing
✅ Please make sure your child is at school each day, well rested and ready for testing.Thank you for your continued support in helping us achieve excellence at Kennedy!
The 3 B’s—Building a Positive School Culture
Throughout September, our school is focusing on learning and practicing our School Expectations—known as the 3 B’s:
✅ Be Safe
✅ Be Respectful
✅ Be Responsible
We encourage you to talk with your child at home about what the 3 B’s look like in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, and beyond. By working together, we can help all of our scholars grow in both academics and character.
Each morning, teachers engage students in lessons and conversations about social skills that help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. Our scholars have also been learning and practicing our school-wide expectations throughout the campus—whether in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, or playground.
We will continue to build and reinforce these expectations throughout the month of September to create a safe, respectful, and responsible school environment for everyone.
Thank you for partnering with us in encouraging your child to practice the 3 B’s every day! Together, we are creating a positive and supportive learning community.
📣 Cheer Tryouts
We are excited to announce Cheerleading Tryouts for 2nd and 3rd grade students for the 2025–2026 school year! Ms.Garcia will be the cheer coach for this upcoming school year!
📅 Tryout Dates & Times:
Monday, September 22, 2025 – 3:15 to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 3:15 to 4:00 PM
📍 Location: School Cafeteria
📌 Permission slips are due by Friday, September 19, 2025.
Garden Club
🌱 Garden Club is Back! 🌱
We are excited to announce that our Garden Club with Mrs. Downs will meet on the 1st and 2nd Monday of each month from 3:15–4:15 PM, with support from Spaces of Opportunity.
This cross-curricular club incorporates math, science, and sustainability, giving our students hands-on experiences in the garden while learning valuable skills for the future.
We can’t wait to see our young gardeners in action! 🌼🥕🍅
Sports Club
🏀 Sports Club with Mr. Ramos ⚽
We are excited to share that Mr. Ramos will be hosting Sports Club for 2nd and 3rd grade students every Monday from 3:15–4:00 PM.
Students will have the opportunity to learn key fundamentals of sports while building teamwork and sportsmanship.
This session, we are kicking off with basketball training! 🏀
Breakfast Reminder
🍎 Friendly Reminder: Breakfast Time
Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
To prevent disruptions to learning, we kindly ask that if your child will be eating breakfast at school, they arrive between 7:30–8:00 AM. Once instruction begins at 8:00 AM, students will no longer be able to eat breakfast in class.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the day for all scholars! 🌟
Income Eligibility Form
📢 Memo to Families
Last week, you received a link from our Community Engagement team to complete the Alternate Income Eligibility Form.
✨ Why it matters: The information collected helps our school receive the funding we need for programs, resources, and services that support all students.
✅ If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to fill out the form—your support makes a big difference for our Kennedy scholars!
👉 Complete the Alternate Income Eligibility Form Here
Thank you for your partnership!
Family Literacy Night !
Thursday, September 18, 2025
📚 You’re Invited: Family Literacy Night 📚
We are excited to invite all of our families to Family Literacy Night on:
📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Kennedy School Cafeteria
This will be a wonderful opportunity to:
Connect with teachers and staff
Learn fun and practical ways to support your child’s reading at home
Explore the literacy resources and curriculum we use every day in our classrooms
✨ Plus! There will be food trucks, music, and fun for the whole school community.
We’ll kick off the evening together in the cafeteria at 4:00 PM before diving into engaging activities.
Extended Day Tutoring
📘 Tutoring Begins This Month
We are excited to share that tutoring will begin September 16,2025, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:10pm for select students in 2nd and 3rd grade. For any tutoring questions, please contact Mrs. Titla, Tutoring Coordinator.
Please note: there will be no bus transportation provided. Parent pick-up is required.
Thank you for partnering with us to provide this extra support for our scholars! 🌟
Hispanic Heritage Month
🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month 🎉
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, 2025 and runs through October 15, 2025.
This is a special time to celebrate and learn about the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States, and to honor their lasting impact on American society.
🪪 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:
Access RSD bus transportation and school meals during lunch
💳 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! 💙🙌
🍂 Fall Break Reminder 🍂
Kennedy will be closed for Fall Break from October 6–10, 2025.
We hope our students and families enjoy a safe and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, October 13th!
🚸 Crossing Guard Needed!
Kennedy is looking for a Crossing Guard to help keep our students safe before and after school. The Crossing Guard supports safe pedestrian traffic at the crosswalk and ensures students get to and from school safely each day.
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school office for more information. Training is provided. Please apply by clicking the link : Crosswalk Application