Welcome to Teacher Appreciation Week, Kennedy Kubbies! 🧺 🌞 We couldn’t have “Picnic-d” a better staff!
We’re so excited to “pack up” a week full of gratitude, treats, and well-deserved recognition just for you. Like a perfect picnic, this week is all about enjoying the little things—good company, thoughtful surprises, and time to feel appreciated for the incredible work you do every day.
As you glance through the week ahead, we hope each day brings a small moment to relax, recharge, and feel celebrated. You make Kennedy such a special place, and this is our chance to spread out the blanket and say thank you for everything you do for our students and learning community.
So grab a seat, enjoy the goodies, and let us take care of you this week—you’ve certainly earned it!
Monday, May 4th E – Extra Recess MAP Testing Begins Kennedy Singers to LMS- 8:45am-10am New Teacher Meeting- 2:45pm (B105) Happy Birthday, Abby Domingo!
Tuesday, May 5th F- Fitness Day Kennedy Singers to LMS- 8:45am-10am Last Day of 3rd Grade After School Clubs– 2:30pm-4:00pm Kennedy & Washington Singers Spring Concert- 6pm @ LMS
Wednesday, May 6th G- Game Day PreK Consult- 11:40am (Conference Room) CPT Meetings- Kindergarten MTSS Happy Nurse’s Day to Denisse & Cycy!
Thursday, May 7th H- Hat Day Kindergarten Brookfield Zoo Field Trip- 9:15am-1:30pm
Friday, May 8th I- I Spy Day Happy Birthday, Jen Mauck! 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
Monday, April 27th K-2nd Grade to LMS for the Lincoln Musical (SpongeBob) – 9:00am SLT- 2:45pm (Kindergarten Project Space) Happy Birthday, Kelly Kerrigan
Tuesday, April 28th ABC Countdown Begins! 3rd Grade to LMS for the Lincoln Musical (SpongeBob)- 9:00am 3rd Grade After School Clubs– 2:30pm-4:00pm Happy Birthday, Lynn Cordon!
Wednesday, April 29th PreK Consult- 11:40am (Conference Room) CPT Meetings- 1st Grade MTSS
Friday, May 1st High Five Friday with SpongeBob Characters School Lunch Hero Day! Spirit Assembly- 9am PreK Parent Workshop (9am, 10am, 1pm, & 2pm) 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
Monday, April 20th SLC Musical Showcase Practice- 8:45am-10:00am (@ Washington) 3rd Grade to 8th Grade Buddies- 10:15am-11:30am
Tuesday, April 21st April Buddy Event SLC/SLBC Musical Showcase- 9:15am (Students load bus at 8:45am) 2nd Grade to 7th Grade Buddies- 10:00am-11:15am Math Committee Meeting- 3pm (@ Washington) 3rd Grade After School Clubs– 2:30pm-4:00pm
Wednesday, April 22nd Happy Administrative Professional Day to Eva, Sue and Mirta! 1st to 6th Grade Buddies- 8:45am-10:00am PreK Consult- 11:40am (Conference Room) CPT Meetings- 2nd Grade MTSS
Thursday, April 23rd Spring Birthday Celebration in the Lounge K to 5th Grade Buddies- 8:45am to 10:00am Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm Mentor/Mentee Celebration- 4pm at Moretti’s
Friday, April 24th High Five Friday with Ketchup and Squeeze from the Chicago Dogs! Wear your favorite Jersey! 4th Grade to PreK Buddies (9 am and 1 pm) 1st Grade Field Trip to Kohl’s Children’s Museum (9:30am- 12:45pm) Arbor Day Presentations 10:05-10:45am- Wartner, Thorn, Zoladz, Cotton 11:05-11:45am- Agos, Hennelly, Taggart 12:45-1:30pm- Tree Planting 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday! Happy Birthday, Lauren Wartner! Happy Birthday, Maggie Hennelly!
Saturday, April 25th Opening Day of SP Baseball/Softball!
Sunday, April 26th Happy Brithday, Diane Hillgoth!
Wednesday, April 15th 2nd Grade Field Trip- Itasca Nature Center (Hennelly, Taggart, Agos) 8:45am-12:00pm SLC/SLBC Musical Showcase Practice- 8:45am-10:00am (@ Washington) CPT Meetings- 3rd Grade MTSS Board of Education Meeting- 6pm at Lincoln Congratulations to our teachers being recommended for tenure- Victoria Antablian, Lynn Cordon, Emily Smith, Lauren Wartner, Kat Zoladz, Alexis Makaris, and Julie Taggart!
Thursday, April 16th Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm Kindergarten Roundup- 6pm-7pm
Friday, April 17th High Five Friday with Skates from the Chicago Wolves! 1st Grade Popcorn Party 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
Saturday, April 18th Happy Birthday, Wictoria Jurek!
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable spring break filled with time to recharge. As we return, we’re excited to continue the great work ahead and finish the school year strong together. Thank you for all you do each day to support our students and one another!
Here’s our week at a glance:
Monday, April 6th No School
Tuesday, April 7th Teacher Institute Day (No Student Attendance) Happy Birthday, Beata Dering! Happy Birthday, Mirta Cruz!
Wednesday, April 8th PreK Consult- 11:40pm- Conference Room CPT Meetings SPED New Teacher Meeting- 3:15pm @ LMS Happy Birthday, Sharon Muntova!
Thursday, April 9th Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm
Friday, April 10th Spring Picture Day 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
The week before spring break is always one of our busiest—and most exciting—times at Kennedy! We can’t wait to see everyone’s festive outfits during our Spring Break Spirit Week, and we’re also looking forward to the Kennedy Talent Show on Thursday night, where our students will have the chance to shine and share their incredible talents!
Let’s celebrate with our Kubbie community before we head into a well-deserved break!
Monday, March 16th IAR Testing Continues New Teacher Office Hours- 2:45-4pm Happy Birthday, Louise Stompor! Happy Birthday, Alexis Garcia!
Tuesday, March 17th No School- Election Day
Wednesday, March 18th PreK Consult- 11:40pm- Conference Room CPT Meetings (1st Grade MTSS) Math Committee Meeting- 3pm @ Washington Board of Education Meeting- 6pm
Thursday, March 19th Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm Talent Show Practice- 2:30pm- 4pm
Friday, March 20th 3rd Grade to LMS to watch the Lapel Show Choir (8:45-10:15) 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
