As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the lasting impact you’ve made on our Kennedy Kubbies. Your dedication, creativity, and care have shaped not just minds, but hearts. You’ve built a year full of growth, joy, and meaningful learning—and our students are better because of you.

Thank you for everything you’ve done this year!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, June 2nd
V- Video Day
Kindergarten Graduations 8:15am-1:00pm

Tuesday, June 3rd
W- Walk Day
Kindergarten Screenings/Signing Day
1st Grade Picnic (10:30am-1:30pm)
Discipline Committee Meeting @ 3:45pm (LMS Conference Room)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Seren!

Wednesday, June 4th
X- eXchange Autographs Day
Preschool Screenings
3rd Grade Fly-up to Washington (8:45am-10:15am)
2nd Grade Picnic (10:30am-1:30pm)
Class Building CPT
SLT 3:00pm
Happy Birthday, Allie Parisi!

Thursday, June 5th
Y- Year End Cleaning
Preschool Screenings

Friday, June 6th
Z- Zoom into Summer!
Spirit Assembly- 9:00am
1/2 Day for Students
Dr. B’s Retirement Party

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 26th
No School- Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27th
R- Rotation Day
Kinder/1st Grade Field Day
Happy Birthday, Vicky Chaidez!

Wednesday, May 28th
S- School Spirit Day
Last Day of PreK

Thursday, May 29th
T- T-Shirt Day
2nd/3rd Grade Field Day
Kindergarten Picnic- 9am-11am

Friday, May 30th
U- USA Day
Summer Birthday Celebration in the Lounge
3rd Grade Picnic- 10am- 1pm
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 19th
M- Marker Day
Spring Benchmarking
May Buddy Event

Tuesday, May 20th
N- Neon Day
Spring Benchmarking
1st Grade Memorial Day Rehearsal- Presentation Space (8:05am)
Yearbook/STEM Club (2:30pm- 4:00pm)
Happy Birthday, Kimi Klein!

Wednesday, May 21st
O- Outside Day
Baby/Bridal Shower & Support Staff Luncheon- 11:15am-12:30pm
1/2 Day SIP
School Board Meeting- 6pm @ Washington School

Thursday, May 22nd
P- Pajama Day
PreK Student & Parent Workshops
1st Grade Memorial Day Rehearsal @ LMS (8:45am-10:15am)
2nd Grade North Park Field Trip (10:00am- 11:30am)
Kindergarten Brookfield Zoo Field Trip (9:15am- 1:15pm)

Friday, May 23rd
Q- Quiet Day
Preschool AM Picnic- 8:45am-10:30am
1st Grade Memorial Day Concert @ LMS (9:30am)
Poppy Award Winners- 10:30am
Preschool PM Picnic- 12:30pm- 2:15pm
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

05/26- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 12th
H- Hat Day
Spring MAP Testing
SLC/SLBC Music Showcase @ Washington (9:00am)
1st Grade Field Trip to DuPage Children’s Museums (9:15am-1:30pm)
MTSS Committee Meeting (2:40-3:10pm)

Tuesday, May 13th
I- “I Spy” Day
Spring MAP Testing
Retirement/Years of Service Party (4:00pm)
Happy Birthday, John Grobe!

Wednesday, May 14th
J- Joke Day
Spring MAP Testing
CPT Meetings

Thursday, May 15th
K- Kindness Day
Spring MAP Testing

Friday, May 16th
L- Lights Out Day
Spring MAP Testing
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

(05/17)- Leyden Family Picnic 10am-2pm
On Saturday, May 17, the yearlong celebration of Leyden’s 100th Anniversary continues with its final event, a community picnic on the grounds of East Leyden. The entire community is invited to this free event featuring a cookout and plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy.

Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided and food trucks will be onsite for an additional charge. Future Eagles from Leyden’s partner districts will provide entertainment. Games, a traveling exhibit and a time capsule presentation are all included.

🌮🎉 ¡Fiesta Time at Kennedy! 🎉🌮
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Kubbies! This week, we’re turning up the heat with a fiesta-themed celebration in honor of YOU — the heart and soul of Kennedy School. From your dedication in the classroom to your endless support for our students and each other, we appreciate everything you do. We hope you enjoy a week full of gratitude, surprises, and a whole lot of spice!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 5th
C- Wear your favorite color day
SLC/SLBC Music Showcase Practice @ Washington (8:45-10:15am)
CPR Class- Kennedy Cafe (3:00-6:00pm)

Tuesday, May 6th
D- Wear Disney Gear
4th Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00pm)
MTSS Committee Meeting (2:40-3:10pm)

Wednesday, May 7th
E- Extra Recess Day
Happy School Nurse’s Day, Denisse & Cycy!
SLC/SLBC Music Showcase Practice @ Washington (8:45-10:15am)
Marine Biologist Visit to 2nd Grade (10-11:45am)- Presentation Space
CPT Meetings

Thursday, May 8th
F- Fitness Day (wear fitness clothes)
Happy Birthday, Jen Mauck!
Kennedy Singers Concert Rehearsal @ LMS (8:45- 10:15am)
PreK Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo (8:45-1:00pm)
Kennedy & Washington Singers Spring Concert @ LMS (6 pm)

Friday, May 9th
G- Game Day
Last Day of RR/Interventions
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

(05/10)- Happy Birthday, Aicha Koukous

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 28th
1st – 3rd Grade to LMS for the Lincoln Musical (Adams Family) – 9:00am
Happy Birthday, Lynn Anama!

Tuesday, April 29th
4th Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00pm)
McTeacher Night (3:30-7:00pm)

Wednesday, April 30th
CPT Meetings

Thursday, May 1st
Kennedy Singers (2:30-3:00pm)
ABC Countdown Begins!

Friday, May 2nd
5 by Friday! Make 5 Positive Connections by Friday!

(05/04)- Happy Birthday, Abby Domingo!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 21st
No School

Tuesday, April 22nd
April Buddy Event
3rd Grade Visit to 8th Grade Buddies (10:15am-11:30am)
4th Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00pm)

Wednesday, April 23rd
2nd Grade Visit to 7th Grade Buddies (9:15am-10:30am)
CPT Meetings
Mentor Celebration @ Moretti’s (4:00pm)

Thursday, April 24th
1st Grade Visit to 6th Grade Buddies (9:15am-10:30am)
Kennedy Singers (2:30-3:00pm)
Kindergarten Roundup (6:00pm)
Board of Education Meeting @ LMS (6:00pm)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Wartner!
Happy Birthday, Maggie Hennelly!

Friday, April 25th
April Spirit Assembly (9:00am)
4th Grade Visits PreK Buddies (9:00am-9:30am)
5th Grade Visits Kindergarten Buddies (1:00pm-2:00pm)
Spring Birthday Celebration in the Lounge

(04/26)- Happy Birthday, Diane Hillgoth!
(04/26)- Opening Day Schiller Park Baseball/Softball
(04/27)- Happy Birthday, Kelly Kerrigan!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 14th
New Teacher Meeting @ 3pm

Tuesday, April 15th
4th Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00pm)
SLT Meeting (2:50pm- Conference Room)
Happy Birthday, Tod Schrader!

Wednesday, April 16th
CPT Meetings
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser

Thursday, April 17th
SLC/SLBC Spring Celebration- Kennedy to Washington (9:00-10:15am)
Kennedy Singers (2:30-3:00pm)

Friday, April 18th
Happy Birthday, Wictoria Jurek!
No School

(04/21)- No School

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 7th
Teacher Institute Day (No student attendance)
Happy Birthday, Beata Dering!
Happy Birthday, Mirta Cruz!

Tuesday, April 8th
Happy Birthday, Sharon Muntova!
3rd Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00)
Yearbook and STEM Club (2:30-4:00)
MTSS Committee Meeting (3:00-3:30)

Wednesday, April 9th

Thursday, April 10th
Kennedy Singers (2:30-3:00pm)

Friday, April 11th
Spring Picture Day
Reading Room Plan Day & Progress Monitoring Day
5 Positive Connections by Friday! 🙂

(04/13)- Happy Birthday, Ani Brugioni!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, March 24th
Happy Birthday, Caroline Mills!

Tuesday, March 25th
Bernie’s Book Bank Delivery
3rd Round of After School Clubs (2:30-4:00)
6pm *ZOOM EVENT* for families: Parenting the Young Child through Meltdowns, Misbehavior & Tantrums

Wednesday, March 26th
TWD- 3:15 pm @ Crust, Rosemont

Thursday, March 27th
Dip Recipe Exchange in the Teacher’s Lounge
Kennedy Singers (2:30-3:00pm)

Friday, March 28th
Spirit Assembly- 9 AM
5 Positive Connections by Friday! 🙂

(03/29) Happy Birthday, Eric Humbles!

March 31- April 4– Have a wonderful Spring Break!

(04/03) Happy Birthday Sandra Gonzalez 🙂
(04/03) Happy Birthday Carli Russo 🙂