Week 37: 05/26/2025 – 05/30/2025

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 26th
No School- Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27th
R- Rotation Day
Kinder/1st Grade Field Day
Happy Birthday, Vicky Chaidez!

Wednesday, May 28th
S- School Spirit Day
Last Day of PreK

Thursday, May 29th
T- T-Shirt Day
2nd/3rd Grade Field Day
Kindergarten Picnic- 9am-11am

Friday, May 30th
U- USA Day
Summer Birthday Celebration in the Lounge
3rd Grade Picnic- 10am- 1pm
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

Week 36: 05/19/2025 – 05/23/2025

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 19th
M- Marker Day
Spring Benchmarking
May Buddy Event

Tuesday, May 20th
N- Neon Day
Spring Benchmarking
1st Grade Memorial Day Rehearsal- Presentation Space (8:05am)
Yearbook/STEM Club (2:30pm- 4:00pm)
Happy Birthday, Kimi Klein!

Wednesday, May 21st
O- Outside Day
Baby/Bridal Shower & Support Staff Luncheon- 11:15am-12:30pm
1/2 Day SIP
School Board Meeting- 6pm @ Washington School

Thursday, May 22nd
P- Pajama Day
PreK Student & Parent Workshops
1st Grade Memorial Day Rehearsal @ LMS (8:45am-10:15am)
2nd Grade North Park Field Trip (10:00am- 11:30am)
Kindergarten Brookfield Zoo Field Trip (9:15am- 1:15pm)

Friday, May 23rd
Q- Quiet Day
Preschool AM Picnic- 8:45am-10:30am
1st Grade Memorial Day Concert @ LMS (9:30am)
Poppy Award Winners- 10:30am
Preschool PM Picnic- 12:30pm- 2:15pm
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

05/26- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day

Week 35: 05/12/2025- 05/16/2025

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 12th
H- Hat Day
Spring MAP Testing
SLC/SLBC Music Showcase @ Washington (9:00am)
1st Grade Field Trip to DuPage Children’s Museums (9:15am-1:30pm)
MTSS Committee Meeting (2:40-3:10pm)

Tuesday, May 13th
I- “I Spy” Day
Spring MAP Testing
Retirement/Years of Service Party (4:00pm)
Happy Birthday, John Grobe!

Wednesday, May 14th
J- Joke Day
Spring MAP Testing
CPT Meetings

Thursday, May 15th
K- Kindness Day
Spring MAP Testing

Friday, May 16th
L- Lights Out Day
Spring MAP Testing
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

(05/17)- Leyden Family Picnic 10am-2pm
On Saturday, May 17, the yearlong celebration of Leyden’s 100th Anniversary continues with its final event, a community picnic on the grounds of East Leyden. The entire community is invited to this free event featuring a cookout and plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy.

Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided and food trucks will be onsite for an additional charge. Future Eagles from Leyden’s partner districts will provide entertainment. Games, a traveling exhibit and a time capsule presentation are all included.

Week 34: 05/05/2025- 05/09/2025

🌮🎉 ¡Fiesta Time at Kennedy! 🎉🌮
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Kubbies! This week, we’re turning up the heat with a fiesta-themed celebration in honor of YOU — the heart and soul of Kennedy School. From your dedication in the classroom to your endless support for our students and each other, we appreciate everything you do. We hope you enjoy a week full of gratitude, surprises, and a whole lot of spice!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 5th
C- Wear your favorite color day
SLC/SLBC Music Showcase Practice @ Washington (8:45-10:15am)
CPR Class- Kennedy Cafe (3:00-6:00pm)

Tuesday, May 6th
D- Wear Disney Gear
4th Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00pm)
MTSS Committee Meeting (2:40-3:10pm)

Wednesday, May 7th
E- Extra Recess Day
Happy School Nurse’s Day, Denisse & Cycy!
SLC/SLBC Music Showcase Practice @ Washington (8:45-10:15am)
Marine Biologist Visit to 2nd Grade (10-11:45am)- Presentation Space
CPT Meetings

Thursday, May 8th
F- Fitness Day (wear fitness clothes)
Happy Birthday, Jen Mauck!
Kennedy Singers Concert Rehearsal @ LMS (8:45- 10:15am)
PreK Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo (8:45-1:00pm)
Kennedy & Washington Singers Spring Concert @ LMS (6 pm)

Friday, May 9th
G- Game Day
Last Day of RR/Interventions
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

(05/10)- Happy Birthday, Aicha Koukous