Cougar Connect
Week of April 18, 2022
Absences
Reminder, families have the choice of calling in their student absences.
This will allow parents to report an absence without having to call the office each morning.
Principal Message Week of April 18th
Kennedy Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and are excited to be coming back this Tuesday. We had an awesome week last week as the Kennedy music program had the opportunity to shine.
Last Thursday's Kennedy Spring Concert was the first in-person event that Kennedy has hosted since March 2020. Great job Mr. Balogh and students for putting on a great show and sharing with all of us the great work you have been doing. The Kennedy music program is a collaborative effort that couldn’t be done without students, families and the greater communities support. Thank you everyone for supporting the program and the students that make the program what it is.
Progress Reports
We will mailing progress reports to families next Friday April 22nd so families should expect to receive them ealry the following week. I-Ready results from March will also be provided.
Open House Rescheduled for Tuesday May 24th
Open house has been rescheduled for Tuesday May 24th 6:00 pm- 7:15 pm. Tuesday May 24th will also be a minimum day with dismissal coming at 2:05 pm.
Let's have a great week everyone,
Nick Fanourgiakis
Principal
Kennedy Middle School
650482-2409- EX 3111
Panorama Survey
Parent Volunteers
As we get closer to the end of the school year we will need parent volunteers for various functions and activities. Some of these functions and activities include school dances, field day and 8th grade graduation activities.
If you are interested in being cleared to help on site, please use this link and get cleared (link). You can also reach out to Jennifer Nichols at the district office for support 650 482-2249
COVID-19 update and Testing
- April 12 San Mateo County updated the Pandemic Recovery Framework. The full document is linked here (Link)
* No major changes with masking still being strongly recommended and regular testing encouraged
- Testing schedule next week Tuesday between 10:15 am -11:45 pm and Thursday from 1:30 - 3:45 pm. Please sign up when you receive the district notification (District link goes out every Friday)
CASSPP / SBAC Assessment
The modified testing schedule is linked here. (Link)
Scheduled assessment snap hot:
- May 2nd May 6th ELA assessments (2)
- May 9th- May 13th Math Assessments (2)
- May 16th -May 20th 8th Grade science and test make-ups (Regular schedule during the week)
ELPAC State Testing in April
Kennedy students that qualify as English learners will be taking the English language proficiency assessment in April. This assessment assesses students in reading, writing, listening and speaking. This assessment is one of the metrics used to reclassify a student as English proficient.
Kennedy currently has 135 students that qualify which amounts to around 20% of the school.
Students will test in their English language development classes.
Kennedys testing schedule is below:
April 20th and April 21st → Reading Domain
*Admin will proctor make up exams.
High School Musical Jr. - Performances April 29-30
Disney’s High School Musical JR. is playing at MIT Theater from Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7pm and Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 3pm and 7pm. The fun-filled 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie and the subsequent National Tour. The Kennedy Middle School cast includes 40+ students led by drama teacher Sara Rosebloom.
Tickets start at $12!
Students get $5 off a ticket with code: KMSSTUDENT
Buy your tickets now at http://www.tktassist.com/Tix?u=KMS
Do you have or know a company that would be interested in supporting the arts? Please consider purchasing an ad that will be featured in the playbill.
If you would like to purchase an ad, please fill out this form. Pricing is listed there. We will contact you to arrange payment.
Seeing Race: Talking with your kids about Ethnicity, Culture and Inclusion (RCSD Sponsored)
Thursday April 21st 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
RCSD is hosting a virtual presentation for all RCSD families and educators with the focus being:- Race
- Ethnicity
- Culture
- Inclusion
This is an online event that you must pre-register to join. Please use the link below if you are interested.(Link)
8th Grade Student Corner
Screenagers Family Education Viewing
Screenagers, Next Chapter, Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, will be airing at the end of April for students and families. Use the link below too register.
Family showing April 28th 6pm-8pm
Students showing April 20th and 21st science classes
Photos of the Week
Spring Concert
UC Berkeley AVID 7th Grade
7th Grade Field trip UC Berkeley Ms. Skinner
7th Grade Field trip UC Berkeley Ms. Skinner
7th Grade Field trip UC Berkeley Ms. Skinner
7th grade science Ms. Strangman
7th grade science Ms. Strangman
7th grade science Ms. Strangman
April Calendar
- April 26th Tuesday - Site Council / PTO 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm, Zoom
- April 28th Thursday - Screenagers Part 2 6:00- 7:30 pm, Zoom
- April 29th-April 30th - Performance McKinley Auditorium
Kennedy Middle School Redwood City
Email: nfanourgiakis@rcsdk8.net
Website: https://www.rcsdk8.net/kennedy
Location: Kennedy Middle School, Goodwin Avenue, Redwood City, CA, USA
Phone: 650-482-2409
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedymiddleschool/