Cougar Connect
Week of May 2, 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 May 2nd
Kennedy Families,
I want to thank everyone students, parents, staff, and community members that helped make our Spring Musical truly memorable. Thank you Ms. Rosenbloom for all the work preparing our students these last few month your efforts really paid off. I was fortunate enough to see the Friday evening show, along with my two young kids. The smiles and pure joy on all the students' faces is what keeps running through my head, as well as the many supportive classmates in the audience. Thank you everyone who came out to see the Kennedy Drama program, our young actors and tech crew are flourishing with your support. Families that missed the show and would like to see it we are asking for donations if interested please us this link for more information.
Below is the Principal update for the week of May 2nd we have 6 weeks to go!
Let's have a great week everyone,
Nick Fanourgiakis
Principal
Kennedy Middle School
650482-2409- EX 3111
CASSPP / SBAC Assessment
State Testing begins this week.
Kennedy will begin administering SBAC assessment May 2nd through May 13th to all students. During the weeks of testing students will be on a rotating schedule testing Tuesday through Friday, after recess with most students testing in their 3rd period classes. Please remind students to have their chromebooks fully charged.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)
- Students on Independent Study will be testing May 17- through Friday May 20
Counseling Corner
High-stakes testing can make students feel overwhelmed and anxious, so we are offering students the chance to take care of themselves during lunch after testing time. Our Kennedy mental health counselors have prepared a Testing Week Self-Care Menu for students. These activities will be available to the first 30 students Tuesday-Friday during testing week(s). Students should go to the office during brunch to get a pass in order to participate.
- Tuesday: Mental Health Yoga with Counselor Alex in Room 101
- Wednesday: Rock Art with Counselor Maribel in Room 101
- Thursday: Game Day with Counselor Mariela near the benches behind the field)
- Friday: Mandala Coloring with Counselor Jackie in Room 101
School Dance May 13th Kennedy Gym 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
We are excited to be able to host our first school dance in over two years this month. Student Council will be selling tickets for $5 each during lunch the week of May 9th. The $5 will help with following:
DJ
Photo Booth
Arcade games
Slice of pizza for students
Bottled water
7th Grade Students trip for 8th grade
We have reserved the week of October 30th-November 4th. (Right before the end of the 1st trimester)
Details about the trip will be shared that evening with the zoom link provided during next weeks newsletter.
Screenagers Family Education Viewing
Thank to the families the joined us for the viewing last Thursday. Families can still watch on their own time anytime the next two weeks.
Use the link below :
Screenagers, Next Chapter, Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience (Link)
Students have already had the opportunity to watch the film during their science classes
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 8:30 am -9:30 am and Thursday from 1:30 - 3:45 pm. Please sign up when you receive the district notification (District link goes out every Friday)
8th Grade Student Corner
Photos from Spring Musical
May / June Calendar
- May 3rd -6th 6-8 State Testing
- May 10th-13th 6-8 State Testing
- May 12th Principal's Coffee 8:45 am-9:20 am
- May 13th School Dance 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- May 16th-20th 6-8 State testing Make-ups
- May 20th Color Run
- May 24th Minimum day 2:05 dismissal
- May 24th Open House 6:00 pm -7:15 pm Open
- May 27th 8th grade Great America trip
- May 30th No School
- May Week of 31st Chromebook collection
- May 31st Last Site Council / ELAC
- June 2nd Field Day
- June 6th-9th Superminimum day dismissal 12:06
- June 9th Last Day of School
- June 9th 8th grade Graduation / Dance 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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/