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

• On the top of the page, you will find ADA and Translation features. To translate, click on the Translate button and choose your desired language.
• En la parte superior de la página, encontrará funciones de ADA y traducción. Para traducir, haga clic en el botón Traducir y elija el idioma que desee.
• Dusha sare ee bogga, waxaad ka heli doontaa ADA iyo sifooyinka Turjumaada. Si aad u turjunto, dhagsii badhanka Turjumka oo dooro luqadda aad rabto.
  
• В верхней части страницы вы найдете функции ADA и перевода. Для перевода нажмите кнопку «Перевести» и выберите нужный язык.
• د پاڼې په سر کې، تاسو به د ADA او ژباړې ځانګړتیاوې ومومئ. د ژباړې لپاره، د ژباړې تڼۍ باندې کلیک وکړئ او د خپلې خوښې ژبه غوره کړئ.
  
• در بالای صفحه، شما ویژگی های ADA و ترجمه را پیدا کنید. برای ترجمه، روی دکمه ترجمه کلیک کنید و زبان مورد نظر خود را انتخاب کنید.
  

It's not too late to volunteer! Please click here to sign up.

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 today or bring it to the Crawl tomorrow. Checks can be made payable to Kenwood PTA. Donate online at https://kenwoodpta.square.site.

• 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 at the Crawl 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.

Please look for conference sign-ups from your child’s classroom teacher this week.

Principal Johnson will give two 20-minute State of the School presentations in the Collaboration Room at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Two additional buses have been routed at Kenwood. Parents/caregivers may see that students originally on bus 1 and 2 are now on bus 4 and 5. Students should have received updated tags in their backpacks and families may have received automated calls from the district.

All families should complete 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, including free bus cards and discounted internet service.

Visit MPS LINQ Connect for more information. Submit the application at https://LINQConnect.com.

Registration brochures for the Weekend Meal Program will be sent home next week. This program directly provides students with four to five pounds of good food to take home at the end of each week. Families may choose from five food bag options tailored to various cultural dietary preferences or situational needs.

Questions? Contact School Social Worker Ally Adamski at allison.adamski@mpls.k12.mn.us or Family Liaison Keri Mabry at keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us.

We appreciate Lead Engineer Bernie Mceachern and Engineer Will Rodgers for all they do for our school and will recognize Custodian Appreciation Day on Monday, Oct. 2.

If you would like to donate toward an appreciation gift for Kenwood's Engineers, please email Family Liaison Keri Mabry at keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students who bike, walk, or roll to school on Wednesday, Oct. 4 will receive a special sticker!

A limited number of printed walking route maps/posters are available in the main office. To download the MPS walking and biking guide, click here.

Let's Roll MPS will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11. For more information, click here.

Kenwood families are invited to help harvest pumpkins on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as a fun family get-together at the Young Walser Farm in Dennison. Bob and Julie grow food on their farm for the sole purpose of donating fresh foods to local food shelves, and generously allow Kenwood School space for our pumpkins. Bring your own picnic lunch, and enjoy some fresh air and community, harvesting, cleaning, and transporting pumpkins back to Minneapolis. Transportation is not provided.

Contact parent volunteer Greta Schmitt with any questions: greta.p.schmitt@gmail.com.

We will be holding meetings at Kenwood from 9:45 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. biweekly on Thursdays. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12.

For more information, please contact Amanda Turbett at amanda.turbett@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-405-3773. Miigwech!

Picture Day is Thursday, Oct. 12. If families have questions, they can reach the Lifetouch Customer Success team at 1-800-736-4753.

In addition, we are seeking volunteers to help out on Picture Day between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If interested, please contact Family Liaison Keri Mabry at keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us.

The annual Fall Festival will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are seeking volunteers to help make the Fall Festival a success. If interested, please contact Family Liaison Keri Mabry at keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us.

We are still looking for lunch volunteers. If you can commit to a weekly or every other week shift that would be ideal. If you would like to be a substitute volunteer, please fill out this form.

Below are the lunch times and days we need volunteers:

• Kindergarten: 11:55-12:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• 1st Grade: 12:55-1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• 2nd & 5th Grade: 12:25-12:55 p.m. on Wednesday
• 3rd Grade: 11:30-12:00 p.m. on Thursday
• 4th Grade: 1:25-1:55 p.m., any day (especially Thursday)

If you can help with any of the shifts above, please complete this form or contact parent Kelly Henry at Kellybhenry@gmail.com or via text at 612-518-6331.

If you have a student in Ms. DeMery’s class, please consider volunteering as a Room Rep!

I am Madeline Kronmiller (she/her), students know me as Ms. Kronmiller. This is my first-year teaching at Kenwood, and I am thrilled to be a part of this school community.

I am passionate about reading, spending time outside, and growing/cooking tasty food.

I am from Saint Paul, Minnesota and attended Saint Paul public schools K-12. I did some time traveling after high school, spending time in South Africa, Central America, and on the west coast of the United States. In 2011 I moved to Colorado to finish my undergraduate degree. I spent 8 years in the mountains working as a farmer/gardener and learning about the outdoors. I moved back to Minnesota in 2019 to be closer to my family and attend graduate school. My undergraduate degree in environmental science is from Naropa University (Boulder, CO). My master's degree in teaching is from Augsburg University (Minneapolis, MN).

I am thrilled to continue to get to know our Kenwood community and to learn and grow together!

Breaded Chicken Patty

Meatless Option: Black Bean Burger

Smoked Turkey & Cheddar on Pullman

• Served with Baked Beans

Kenwood wants to hear from students and families! Have ideas or suggestions for features that you'd like to see in the Courier? Email Family Liaison Keri Mabry at keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Families are also invited to share images for possible inclusion in the yearbook and/or newsletter by clicking the button below.

SPAC will meet this evening, Friday, Sep. 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact Ahmed Keynan at Ahmed.Keynan@mpls.k12.mn.us for more information and meeting details.

Join us for a back-to-school powwow at North High School's Football Field from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Schedule:

• 1 p.m. One grand entry
• 3 p.m. Honoring for students
• 5 p.m. Meal

Tutors are available online in English and Spanish from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. Drop-in in-person help is also available. Find the weekly schedule for your local library here.

Questions?

Call: 612-543-5669

Text: “hclib” to 612-400-7722

Chat: www.hclib.org/askus

LPAC will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact Fanny Newton at Fanny.Newton@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-806-7286 for more information and meeting details.

Enjoy world-class dance performances designed for K-12 audiences in a historic theater! During Student Matinees, students are encouraged to be active participants. They are invited to question dance, engage their curiosity, envision themselves as dancers and art-makers, and move their bodies either from their seats or on the stage. Tickets are $5 per person. Learn more here.

• Pantoum for a Golden Cage: This art exhibit by Mexican artist Hedgiee and Argentinian artist Constanza Carballothis will be on display until Friday, Oct. 13, at the Davis Center Art Gallery (1250 W. Broadway Ave).

• Literacy Event: Please share with us about who you are and what makes you proud of your identity! Submit video, audio, writing, poetry, music, art, and more by Wednesday, Oct. 4. Find ideas and templates here.
  

• MPS Latino Heritage Month Celebration: Join us for food, music, games, a soccer clinic, and more on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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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