Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, September 22nd
Orland Park Dental at Kennedy (PATs Room)
New Teacher Meeting -2:45pm (Room B105)

Tuesday, September 23rd
Orland Park Dental at Kennedy (PATs Room)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Quinlan!

Wednesday, September 24th
Orland Park Dental at Kennedy (PATs Room)
PreK Consult- 11:40am
CPT Meetings
SIP Committee Organization Meetings- 2:45pm

Thursday, September 25th
Kennedy Singers (2:30-3:00pm)
MTSS Committee Meeting- 2:45pm (Conference Room)

Friday, September 26th
Renee Galvin Author Visit
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!

Sunday, September 28th
Happy Birthday, Gina Cacioppo!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, September 15th
Reading Room Begins
Bilingual Coordinator Meeting @ 3:30pm (at Washington)

Tuesday, September 16th


Wednesday, September 17th
1/2 Day for Students- 10:55am dismissal
1/2 Day Agenda
Board of Education Meeting @ 6pm (at Lincoln)

Thursday, September 18th
Equitable Advisors Visit during lunches
Kennedy Singers Begins (2:30-3:00pm)

Friday, September 19th
Picture Day
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
Happy Birthday, Alexa Cotton!
Happy Birthday, Erica Macias!

Saturday, September 20th
Happy Birthday, Michelle McMorrow!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, September 8th
Kindergarten Color Days Continue
Fire Drill with the SPFD- 9:30am
New Teacher Meeting @ 2:45pm (Room C109)
Happy World Physical Therapist Day to Ken Jude!

Tuesday, September 9th
West40 Walkthrough
Evacuation Drill @ 9am
SLT @ 2:45pm (Conference Room)

Wednesday, September 10th
PreK Consult @ 11:40am (E105)
CPT Meetings

Thursday, September 11th
Happy Birthday, Emily Romza!

Friday, September 12th
Reading Room Opening Day!
Lockdown Drill
Fall Spirit Wear Sale Begins
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
Happy Birthday, Alexis Makaris!
Happy Birthday, Anna Petraitis!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, September 1st
No School- Labor Day

Tuesday, September 2nd
Kindergarten Color Days Begin!

Fall MAP Testing Begins
New Teacher Meeting @ 3:00pm (in Room E201) – Curriculum Night Check-In

Wednesday, September 3rd
CPT Meetings

Thursday, September 4th
Kennedy Curriculum Night (6:00pm-7:30pm)

Friday, September 5th
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday! Remember, positive postcards can be found in the main office! 

Saturday, September 6th
Happy Birthday Emily Aylesworth!

The first full week of the 25-26 school year is officially behind you! We are so grateful for your patience, grace, understanding, flexibility, and perseverance as we begin this new year together.

It is heartwarming to see how you’ve already connected with students, supported families, and cared for one another. You are making Kennedy a place where kids feel safe, loved, and excited to come back every day!

Kim, Stacey, and I believe in you and want you to know you are VALUED and APPRECIATED. Every day you make a positive impact on our Kubbies by loving them, challenging them, and helping them grow.

**If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to fill out this GETTING TO KNOW YOU survey! Thank you!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, August 25th
Fall Benchmarking Week
1st Day of Pre School! ALL HANDS ON DECK for their arrivals (8:25am and 12:10pm) and dismissals (10:50am and 2:35pm)
New Teacher Meeting (2:45pm)

Tuesday, August 26th
Faculty Meeting (3rd Grade Presentation Space) @ 2:50pm
Happy Birthday, Carmen Gonzalez!

Wednesday, August 27th
CPT Meetings

Thursday, August 28th

Friday, August 29th
Kennedy Bus Evacuation Drills–> email with more information to come!

09/01 – LABOR DAY (No School)

As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the lasting impact you’ve made on our Kennedy Kubbies. Your dedication, creativity, and care have shaped not just minds, but hearts. You’ve built a year full of growth, joy, and meaningful learning—and our students are better because of you.

Thank you for everything you’ve done this year!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, June 2nd
V- Video Day
Kindergarten Graduations 8:15am-1:00pm

Tuesday, June 3rd
W- Walk Day
Kindergarten Screenings/Signing Day
1st Grade Picnic (10:30am-1:30pm)
Discipline Committee Meeting @ 3:45pm (LMS Conference Room)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Seren!

Wednesday, June 4th
X- eXchange Autographs Day
Preschool Screenings
3rd Grade Fly-up to Washington (8:45am-10:15am)
2nd Grade Picnic (10:30am-1:30pm)
Class Building CPT
SLT 3:00pm
Happy Birthday, Allie Parisi!

Thursday, June 5th
Y- Year End Cleaning
Preschool Screenings

Friday, June 6th
Z- Zoom into Summer!
Spirit Assembly- 9:00am
1/2 Day for Students
Dr. B’s Retirement Party

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!

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

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.

🌮🎉 ¡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