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. 💙
📝 Beginning of the Year Data
Kennedy Families,
Over the past few weeks, our students were administered the Beginning-of-Year (BOY) benchmark assessments. These tests provide each child’s baseline score and will be used throughout the year to measure growth and progress. The results help teachers identify gaps in learning and tailor instruction to ensure every student receives the support they need.
Below you’ll find a table with our schoolwide grade-level benchmark data. This gives you a snapshot of how each grade level is performing at the start of the year.
If you would like a more detailed report specific to your child, please reach out to your child’s teacher through the Apptegy platform to request a copy of their STAR Report.
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.
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! 🌟
Backpack Giveaway!
🎒 Backpack Giveaway!
Coming This September!
We’re excited to announce that families who attended Meet the Teacher Night in August will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies in September.
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:
📅 Wednesday, 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 this month for select students in 2nd and 3rd grade.
Families, please be on the lookout for permission slips that will be sent home soon.
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! 💙🙌
🍎 Snack Donations for Our Teachers
We love keeping our amazing teachers fueled and energized throughout the day! If you’d like to show your support, we’re collecting snack donations for our staff wellness cart.
Popular items include:
Granola bars
Trail mix
Crackers
Chips
Sparkling water or coffee pods
Donations can be dropped off at the front office anytime during school hours. Thank you for helping us keep our teachers smiling (and snacking)! 💙
