The end of the school year brings a wonderful opportunity for reflection. Please reflect on the following questions as we head into our final 5 days with students….

1. What did I do well this year?
   2. Where do I need to grow?
   3. What things will I challenge myself with next year?
   4. How will all of these answers impact the learners I serve?

Remember …. in these last days with your students….. take the time to tell your students what they mean to you! Have lunch together….ask each student to share their favorite memory. Share YOUR favorite memories with your class. Send a Kennedy Kubbie positive postcard and put it in the mail on the last day of school to wish them a great summer! Enjoy your last days….. it’s the happiest and saddest time, all in one. So while you’re crossing off those final items from your end-of-year TO DO list, remember to enjoy your final time together & make your end of the year count!

Keep in mind, the end of the year is not always happy for some of our students, whose only security and love comes from US. Thank you in advance for loving the students and reassuring them that we love them and can’t wait to see them again soon!

For those of you moving on to new adventures, remember that you’re only as good as your last exit…and for those of us returning, know that students remember the educators that we are the last week(s) of school — so let’s make sure they remember the best of what we have to offer! Finish strong and wrap up the year with a beautiful bow! Have a wonderful week….and remember to be great for our Kubbies and each other.

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 30th
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 31st
V – Video Day
3rd Grade Fly Up Day to Washington School (9-10am)
K-2 Fly Up Presentation (1:30-2:00pm)
Last Full Day of School for Kindergarten Students
8th Grade Graduations @ LMS (evening)

Wednesday, June 1st
W – Walk Day
Kindergarten Graduations in Kinder Project Space
*Please avoid using this hallway with your class that day!
CPT Meetings

Thursday, June 2nd
X – eXchange Autographs/Yearbook Signing
Last Day of School for PreK Students
DARE Graduations @ Washington School

Friday, June 3rd
Y – YODA best (Star Wars/Baby Yoda Day)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Seren 🙂
PreK Screenings

You’ve almost reached the end of the 2021-2022 school year!

We have so much to be grateful for! The students have come so far!

We are here. May 23rd, 2022.
2 more weeks of school with this group of amazing Kubbies.
And here you are.

Let’s keep going! We’ve got this!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 23rd
Book Fair – Browse Day
Q – Quiet Day

Tuesday, May 24th
Book Fair – Browse Day
R – Relax and Read Day

Wednesday, May 25th
Book Fair – Buy Day
S – Sunglasses & Sandals Day
Support Staff Breakfast in the Lounge @ 7:30am
2nd/3rd TAPS Check-In

Thursday, May 26th
Book Fair – Buy Day
T- Tie Dye Day
3rd Grade Virtual Dinosaur Fair

Friday, May 27th
FIELD DAY!
U – Wear Your Field Day Uniform Shirt
PreK Parent/Student Workshops

(05/30) NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY

**Reminders:
-Schedule your Spring MAP data meetings with your admin
-TENURED TEACHERS: Schedule your summative meeting with your admin

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 16th
Benchmarking & MAP Testing Begins
“L” – Letter Day

Tuesday, May 17th
“M” – Music Day

Wednesday, May 18th
“N” – Neon Day
K/1 TAPS Check-In
Spirit Committee Meeting @ 2:45pm (1st Grade Project Space)
Board Meeting @ 7pm (Recognizing Newly Tenured Teachers)

Thursday, May 19th
“O” – Outside Day
Retirement Party @ 4:00pm

Friday, May 20th
“P” – Pajama Day

*Next Week: Scholastic Book Fair!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 9th
G- Game Day

Tuesday, May 10th
H – Hat Day
3rd Grade – Chicago Dogs Baseball Game Outing (9:30 am – 1:30 pm)
*Note: No Specials, RR, or Polish Bilingual, as they will be chaperoning 3rd grade
SLT Meeting @ 2:50pm

Wednesday, May 11th
I – Inside Out Day
1/2 SIP Day <—agenda to follow

Thursday, May 12th
J – Jersey Day
PreK Family Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo
Discipline Committee Meeting @ 3:45pm

Friday, May 13th
K – Kennedy Day
Happy Birthday John Grobe
5 by Friday! Keep making those positive connections with families!

Tomorrow marks the start of Teacher Appreciation Week! The entire week is about celebrating ALL OF YOU who influence the lives of our students. I certainly appreciate all the little things you do, but what I appreciate the most is the safe, nurturing learning environments you create for our Kubbies. It’s evident how hard you work every single day to make a difference in your students’ lives and the lives of each other.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the children at Kennedy School. I continue to be both inspired and empowered by your dedication and passion! The children are blessed to have you in their lives. I hope you enjoy your special week and as we enter into the “home stretch”, please keep your eye on the children and know you have made an incredible impact on their lives.

I hope you know how much of a pleasure it is to work with all of you and how proud I am to be your colleague. Thank you for all that you do here at Kennedy School. You are changing lives!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 2nd
“B” Beach Day – Dress for the Beach
SPECIAL EMAIL SURPRISE courtesy of Dr. B and the Board of Education

Tuesday, May 3rd
“C” Wear Your Favorite Color Day
BAGELS for BREAKFAST in Faculty Lounge courtesy of the SPEA
Talent Show Dress-Rehearsal (During the Day @ LMS)
Talent Show @ 6pm – EVERYONE is welcome! Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, May 4th
“D” Disney Day
LUNCHEON in Faculty Lounge courtesy of Dr. B and the Board of Education
Marine Biologist Visits 2nd Grade (Presentation Space)
K/1 TAPS Check-In
Happy Birthday Abby Domingo 🙂

Thursday, May 5th
“E” – Extra Recess Day
MAILBOX surprise from admin
Mentor End-of-Year Celebration (4pm off-site)

Friday, May 6th
“F” – Fitness Day
KEAN’S DONUTS in Faculty Lounge courtesy of Dr. B
Nurse’s Day – Let’s show Jeanne some love!
5 by Friday! Continue to make those positive connections with families!!!!

(05/08) Happy Birthday Jen Mauck 🙂