Kennedy Cubs Have Raised $1,200 for the Backpack Food Program and the Climb to Feed Kids
Kennedy Cubs and their families donated over $1,200 for the Backpack Food Program. Nine staff members from the Kennedy will participate in this years fundraiser event, the Climb to Feed Kids. They will be racing up the tubing hill at Mount Kato and sliding down in a relay race. If you want to come to watch and support our Kennedy team, please join us at 11:20 AM at the base of Mount Kato's tubing hill on Sunday, January 30th. If you can make it, we encourage you to bring signs and Kennedy gear to represent our team. If you would still like to donate to support the Kennedy Climbers and the Backpack Food Program, you can donate online at
https://app.donorview.com/730kv, donate through Venmo @KennedyClimbers, or send a check to school with your student made out to FOCP.
Welcome Back Kennedy BEST Assembly
We had a welcome back Kennedy BEST assembly on Friday, January 7th. Many students were honored at the event for showing their Kennedy BEST during the first week back to school.
Please Remember To Send Your Cub to School with a Mask
Please remember to send your Cub to school everyday with a mask to wear and one to keep as a back up . Students can keep their extra mask in their backpack. There are a large number of students needing masks every morning and we are running short. If you have any extra boxes of child sized masks at your home, consider donating them to the school.
KENNEDY PTO
Kennedy families are encouraged to participate in the PTO. To learn more about it and to get the most current information, you are encouraged to follow the Kennedy Elementary PTO Facebook page. Click here to visit the official PTO website.
Job Opportunities at Kennedy
We have a couple of great opportunities available here at Kennedy. Check them out and see if they would be a great fit for you! If so, you are encouraged to email Steve Rustad with questions or apply through the links provided.
- Substitute Teachers: Do you have a four year degree and would like work the same schedule as your student? Consider applying to be a sub! If you are interested, you can choose to sub throughout the school district or only at KENNEDY! We are always looking for great people to work with our students and that are part of the Kennedy community. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY TO BE A SUB!
- Cafeteria/Playground Supervisor: Looking for a couple of hours of work with kids each day? We have an open playground supervisor position at Kennedy. This position is 2.25 hours per day on student contact days. If this is something you are interested in, please click here to fill out the application or email Steve Rustad with questions.
Important Reminders about Arrival and Dismissal
We have just a few quick reminders about arrival and dismissal at Kennedy.
- Crosswalk: Please remember that students and families should only be crossing the street at the crosswalks at the corners of Kennedy Street and East Main. There is crossing guard there and they will make sure you and your student can cross safely.
- U-Turns: Please do not make u-turns in the middle of the road. This can be a safety issue and can create traffic issues.
- Bus Lane: Do not drop off your student(s) in the bus lane. This lane is on the Kennedy Street side and in front of door 14. The bus loop is only for school buses and pre-school parents.
Click the button below to see all of the Kennedy Arrival and Dismissal Procedures.
Kennedy Elementary School
Principal:
Steve Rustad
Email:
Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) is committed to working together equitably, with families and communities, so that each learner has the knowledge and skills to be a successful and contributing citizen in a diverse global society.