Hello! We’re eager to connect and partner with you throughout the 2023-24 school year in support of your children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. You can expect to receive these newsletters every Friday.

Thanks to parent volunteer Daisy Simpson for capturing awesome photos of our Circle of Peace!

There will be no school on Monday, Sep. 25, in observance of Yom Kippur.

All families should submit the Application for Educational Benefits annually, regardless of whether you think you qualify. This helps us to secure Title 1 funding. The application determines benefits for students and families such as school meals, free bus cards, and discounted internet service.

Visit https://linqconnect.com or click the image below to complete the application.

It's that time of the year for colds, influenza, stomach illnesses, strep throat, and yes- Covid! We are experiencing an increase of illnesses in our school community. Please help Kenwood students and staff stay as healthy as we can.

• Stay home from school and activities if you are sick.
• Students should not come to school until 24 hours after the last bout of vomiting, diarrhea, fever 100 degrees or higher (without fever reducing medications), or illness symptoms. If your student has been diagnosed with strep throat, they will not be able to return to school until 12 hours after starting an antibiotic and are fever free/well to participate in school.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
• Clean your hands often. Hand washing for 20 seconds several times a day helps control the spread of germs and protects you from germs.
• If you have illness symptoms, consider taking a Covid test.
• Call the attendance line (612-668-2766) if your student has a reported case of strep throat, Covid, influenza, or influenza-like symptoms (fever with cough or sore throat).

We hope this information helps our students, staff, and families have a healthy fall! If you have questions or to report an absence, please call the health office at 612-668-2766. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our school healthy.

-Licensed School Nurse Traci and LPN Jelisa

MPS Site Councils support site-based decision making in partnership with families, staff, community members, and students. MPS values family and community members as active partners in reviewing funding, policies, practices, and programs at our schools.

The next meeting will take place next week, Sep. 26, in the Kenwood Media Center. Interested community members can reach out to Principal Johnson at Heidi.Johnson@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Parents/caregivers are invited to enjoy coffee or tea with Principal Johnson next week, Sep. 29, from 9:45-10:30 a.m. No RSVP needed.

• Kindergarten: 9:30 a.m.
• 1st grade: 9:45 a.m.
• 2nd grade: 10:00 a.m.
• 3rd grade: 10:10 a.m.
• 4th grade: 10:20 a.m.
• 5th grade: 10:30 a.m.

• The class with the highest participation will receive the Kenwood Walking Stick and a recess-in-the-park party.

• Three students will receive a gift card to Birchbark Books from a random drawing.

We want all of you to be there! If you need transportation, please call the school office at 612-668-2760 by Thursday, Sep. 28.

The Crawl is also a PTA fundraiser, supporting the school’s arts programs. Everyone walks! Donations are optional.

If you have a donation to contribute, please return envelopes to your teacher by Friday, Sep. 29, or bring it to the Crawl on Saturday. Checks can be made payable to Kenwood PTA. Donate online at https://kenwoodpta.square.site.

Help to make the Crawl a success! Please click here to sign up to volunteer.

Picture Day is Thursday, Oct. 12. Retakes will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Thursdays and Fridays are Band and Orchestra days for Kenwood 5th Graders. Students can choose from flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and violin. There is no cost to families to borrow a school instrument.

If you have questions, please contact Kenwood’s Instrumental Music Teacher, Ms. Hunt:

Email: Maureen.Hunt@mpls.k12.mn.us

Text: 612-568-2032

Voice Message: 612-688-7822

You are welcome to bring your own skates, helmet, and stick. No equipment? No problem! We have plenty you can borrow. For more information, please email cmaciver@mplshockey.com.

To register for the 2023-24 season, visit https://www.mplshockey.com. Receive a $50 discount if you register before Oct. 1 OR if you attend any THFF session (new MHA players only). Financial aid and equipment grants are available. No student will be turned away due to inability to pay. If you have any questions, contact Cecilia Teeuwen at ctweeuwen@mplshockey.com.

Hello Everyone. I am Nurse Jelisa down in the health office. I've been a Nurse now for 4 years. I've been a School LPN for a year, before then I was a GI Endoscopy Nurse in the hospital. I've seen interesting things that's been swallowed, like a toothbrush. Here's a little about me that you don't know: I am from Chicago, Illinois. I am a Pastor's Kid who loves to sing and dance. I am also a local Roller Skater, who teaches the basics skills of skating.

Also, I will be starting a Black Affinity group here a Kenwood for 4th and 5th graders. This group will be a safe space for people of color to openly talk about feelings and pressures while also exploring ways to empower & advocate for themselves. Discussions will cover topics such as self-esteem, self-awareness, healthy relationships and communication. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I thank all of you for such warm welcomes.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Meatless Option: Bagel Yogurt Pack

• Served with Brown Rice, Green Beans

Chicken & Waffles

Meatless Option: Baked Soy Nuggets & Waffles

Smoked Turkey & Cheddar on Pullman

• Served with Diced Seasoned Potatoes

Chicken Salad on Flatbread

Meatless Option: Lasagna Roll with Marinara

• Served with Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll

Ferndale Turkey Hot Dog

Meatless Option: Spicy Black Bean Burger

Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich

• Served with Baked Potato Wedges

• Trucksploration (Free): Saturday, Sep. 23, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Lake Harriet Upper Campus (50th & Vincent Ave S). For more information, call 612-668-3100.

• Youth Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Class ($5 Registration Fee + $8 Weekly Fee): Register on Saturday, Sep. 23, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Christ Church Gymnasium (3244 34th Ave S). Classes are held every Saturday for 12 weeks. For more information, call 952-997-7732.

Email: keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: https://kenwood.mpls.k12.mn.us/Home

Location: 2013 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Phone: 612-668-2760

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