The first full week of the 2026–2027 school year is officially in the books! We are incredibly grateful for the patience, grace, flexibility, understanding, and perseverance you’ve shown as we’ve kicked off this new year together.
It has been so heartwarming to see the connections you’re already building with students, the support you’re providing to families, and the care you continue to show one another. You are creating a Kennedy community where our Kubbies feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to come to school each day!
Kim, Stacey, and I believe in you, and we want you to know just how VALUED and APPRECIATED you are. Every day, you make a difference in the lives of our Kubbies by loving them, challenging them, encouraging them, and helping them grow. We are so lucky to be on this team with you!.
BRAVO to you all!
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Here’s our week at a glance:
Monday, August 24th Fall Benchmarking Week 1st Day of Pre School! ALL HANDS ON DECK for their arrivals (8:25am and 12:10pm) and dismissals (10:50am and 2:35pm) New Teacher Meeting (2:45pm)- B112
Tuesday, August 25th Faculty Meeting (3rd Grade Presentation Space) @ 2:50pm- CrisisGo Refresher Please be sure you have downloaded the app/logged in prior to the meeting!
Wednesday, August 26th CPT Meetings Happy Birthday, Carmen Gonzalez!
As we head into the final week of school, I want to thank each of you for the dedication, patience, and care you have shown our students throughout the year. The last week is always filled with excitement, celebrations, and special memories, and it is a reflection of the positive school experience you have created for our Kubbies. Let’s finish the year strong, enjoy these final moments together, and take pride in all that we have accomplished. Thank you for making Kennedy School such a special place to learn and grow!
Monday, June 1st X- Exchange Autographs Day Preschool Screening Kindergarten Screening 1st Grade Picnic at Kennedy Park Discipline Committee Meeting- 3:45pm @ LMS
Tuesday, June 2nd Y- Year End Cleaning Preschool Screening
Wednesday, June 3rd Z- Zoom into Summer Spirit Assembly- 9am Half Day- 10:55 Dismissal End of Year Celebration at Beacon Tap- 12pm-3pm Happy Birthday, Lauren Seren!
Monday, May 18th O – Outdoor Day Happy Speech Pathologist Day to Jen, Kelsey, and Lauren! PreK to K Fly-up- 9am and 12:30pm Math Committee Meeting- 3pm @ Washington
Tuesday, May 19th P- Pajama Day May Buddy Event 3rd to 4th Grade Fly-Up- 9- 10:30am (load buses at 8:45)
Wednesday, May 20th Q- Quiet Day 1/2 Day SIP Day Support Staff Luncheon- 11:15-12:15 Board of Education Meeting- 6pm @ LiMS Happy Birthday, Kimi Klein!
Thursday, May 21st R- Rotation Day MTSS Leads Meeting- 7:30am 1st Grade Memorial Day Concert Practice- 8:45-10am
Friday, May 22nd S- School Spirit Day 1st Grade Memorial Day Concert- 9:30am @ LMS 3rd Grade Picnic- 9am-1pm @ Kennedy Park 2nd Grade Field Trip to North Park- 9:45-11:15am 5 by Friday – Make 5 Positive Connections by each Friday!
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!
