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
Happy Birthday, Anna Johnston!

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!

Sunday, May 10th
Happy Birthday, Aicha Koukous!

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

Thursday, April 30th
MTSS Leads Meeting- 7:30am (Conference Room)
Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm

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!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 13th
2nd Grade Field Trip- Itasca Nature Center (Wartner, Thorn, Zoladz, Cotton) 8:45am-12:00pm
SLT- 2:45pm (C104)

Tuesday, April 14th
3rd Grade After School Clubs– 2:30pm-4:00pm
McTeacher Night- 3pm-7pm (Rosemont McDonalds)

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!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, March 23rd
Faculty Meeting (All Certified Staff)- 2:50pm (Presentation Space)

Tuesday, March 24th
SLC/SLBC Spring Celebration @ Washington- 8:45am-10:00am

Wednesday, March 25th
Talent Show Rehearsal- 8:45am-10:15am (@ Lincoln)
PreK Consult- 11:40pm- Conference Room
CPT Meetings (Kindergarten MTSS)

Thursday, March 26th
Talent Show Rehearsal- 8:45am-10:15am (@ Lincoln)
Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm
Talent Show- 6:00pm (@ Lincoln)

Friday, March 27th
Spirit Assembly- 9am
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!

Here’s our week at a glance:

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!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, March 9th
IAR Testing Begins
Spring Book Fair Preview
Math Committee Meeting- 3pm @ Washington School

Tuesday, March 10th
March Buddy Event
Spring Book Fair Buying
CPR Class- 4pm- 6pm @ Washington School

Wednesday, March 11th
Spring Book Fair Buying
1/2 Day for Students
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wendy’s Fundraiser- All Day!

Thursday, March 12th
Spring Book Fair Buying
Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm
Talent Show Practice- 2:30pm- 4pm

Friday, March 13th
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!

Sunday, March 15th-
Happy Birthday, Miranda Flanagan!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, March 2nd
No School- Casimir Pulaski Day
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Bricker!

Tuesday, March 3rd
3rd Grade After School Clubs- 2:30-4:00pm
SLT- 2:45pm (D201)
Project Unify Basketball Game- 3:45pm @ LMS

Wednesday, March 4th
PreK Consult- 11:40am
CPT Meetings (2nd Grade MTSS)
IAR Presentation during CPT- Room E201

Thursday, March 5th
Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm
Happy Birthday, Victoria Antablian!

Friday, March 6th
PreK Screening
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, February 23rd:
K-2nd Students to LMS to watch the Washington Musical (Beauty and the Beast)- 8:45-10:15am
New Teacher Meeting 2:45pm (B105)

Tuesday, February 24th:
3rd Grade to LMS to watch the Washington Musical (Beauty and the Beast)- 8:45-10:15am
3rd Grade After School Clubs- 2:30-4:00pm
MTSS Committee Meeting- 2:45-3:30pm (Conference Room)

Wednesday, February 25th
PreK Consult- 11:40am
CPT Meetings (3rd Grade MTSS)
Happy Birthday, Bri Santoro!

Thursday, February 26th:
Kennedy Singers- 2:30pm
Happy Birthday, Jaime Yu!
Happy Birthday, Maggie Tucker!

Friday, February 27th:
5 by Friday – Make  5 Positive Connections by each Friday!

Saturday, February 28th
Happy Birthday, Alicia Peccatiello!