John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Hello Kennedy Families!

Today, all 2nd grade students received a Summer Reading Pack to support reading and learning throughout the summer as they prepare for 3rd grade.

Inside your child’s MyBook Summer Reading Pack, you will find engaging books, fun activity sheets connected to each story, and a summer reading journal.

We encourage students to complete the comprehension questions and activity pages included in the packet. Students who turn in their completed comprehension questions during the first week of school will receive a special prize!

These books are a gift for your family to enjoy again and again. Thank you for supporting literacy at home, and we hope you have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer.

Happy reading, Kennedy Colts!

Reinventing Roosevelt Community Listening Session
🗓️ Thursday, May 14 ⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍Verna McClain Wellness Center

Join us for a listening session on the future of several RSD school sites and nearby parcels. Share your ideas, ask questions and help shape our community's future.

For more information, visit https://www.rsd66.org/reinventing-roosevelt

Today was a pretty magical day for our students ❄️✨
They got to experience a live performance of Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen thanks to our friends at the Herberger Theatre—and they were completely captivated. Even better, they had the chance to meet and interact with some of the dancers, which made the whole experience feel even more special.
Opportunities like this don’t come around every day, and it’s safe to say this is one they won’t forget anytime soon 🎭

Our Garden Club was on TV!
https://www.univision.com/local/arizona-ktvw/jugando-estos-ninos-aprenden-a-cultivar-sus-propios-alimentos-en-este-club-de-jardineria-video



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Free water safety class, April 14th 8:30-9:30am at C.O Greenfield. All participants will receive a life jacket for their children ages 1-5 years old.
Please send me your name, phone number and email address to register.

CPR and First Aid Certification Course to follow, 10:00am- 1:00pm. Learn lifesaving skills and techniques provided by experienced, licensed professionals. Children may not attend the class.
Please send me your name, phone number and email address to register.
Both classes will be in English.

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Family Education and Engagement Coordinator
C. O Greenfield Academy of Design and Innovation
7009 S. 10th St. Phoenix, AZ 85042

Attention Parents/Guardians of Youth. We will have 6 weeks of FREE classes provided by Chicanos Por La Causa at C. O Greenfield. You will receive Curriculum materials, Certification upon completion and these classes are also Court-Approved. Classes will be at Greenfield starting March 26th and will be every Thursday from 9-11am and will end May 7th. If you can't make this time you can schedule ZOOM meetings. These classes will be offered in English and Spanish. Every week is a different class:

Session 1: Teen Development

Session 2: Winning Cooperation

Session 3: Responsibility and Discipline

Session 4: Building Courage and Redirecting Behavior

Session 5-6 Reducing Risks: Drugs, Sexuality and violence

Additional Session 7- Fentanyl

Register by sending me your name and phone number:

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Family Education and Engagement Coordinator

We celebrated Black History Month with visitors at our Student of the Month assembly!

Side By Side Program
Support for families with developmental concerns
The Side By Side Program provides support for families raising children ages birth to 5 years who may be concerned about their child’s development or may have questions about parenting their child. Services include home visits and information about community resources.

How Does the Program Work?
Our Parent Coaches and Specialized Technical Assistance Team (STAT), work alongside families to find ways to support their child’s optimal development in the areas of communication, problem-solving, motor, daily living, behavior and social-emotional skills. Individual visits in the home or other preferred locations are available. Assistance is provided to help with:

Guidance to parents/caregivers on enhancing their child’s development through play and everyday activities.
Strong commitment to addressing the family’s concerns, goals and individual resource needs.
Ongoing developmental and sensory screenings.
Information on community resources and how to access them.
Who is Eligible?
Families of infants, toddlers and preschoolers who have concerns about their child’s development but are not eligible for special needs services provided through AzEIP, Department of Developmental Disabilities or their local school district. Families must reside in the First Things First Phoenix South region. Please contact us for more information about specific ZIP codes served through this program.

Is There a Cost?
The Side By Side Program is provided at no cost to eligible families thanks to a grant funded through First Things First.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SIDE BY SIDE PROGRAM OR TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT ANDI SINOHUI AT (602) 633-8454 OR [email protected].

Free bilingual 8 week reading program for families with children 0-5 years old at John F. Kennedy Family Center. 1st class starts on February 12th from 8:30-9:30am. You will have a specialized teacher that will provide 12 books, make and take crafts, music and movement and healthy snacks.

Decades of research show that children learn best when their families are active partners. Reading routines strengthen parent–child bonds, build language, and support emotional well-being. 90% of the brain develops before age 5.
The brain is most flexible and adaptable to learning during the earliest years.



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Family Education and Engagement Coordinator