This week we have some changes to our usual routine — Santa Visits, Assembly, Holiday Celebrations and sharing holiday wishes. Then on Friday, we all head home for Winter Break where our celebrations continue with our family and friends.

From Jennifer Dinielli’s Blog:
“True for some, not for all. As Winter Break draws near, along with all of the excitement, it is not uncommon to see an increase in undesired behaviors and regression to previous behaviors in our students. For many of our students, home is a place where relationships are unhealthy, meals are not prepared, and drugs/alcohol or violence are part of daily life. For these students, many of whom we may not even be aware of their circumstances, the most consistent, positive and secure part of their life is time at school. No wonder they are exhibiting some stress. When these students walk out of our doors on Thursday, there may be no breakfast or lunch, no counseling services, no celebrations, no gifts, and no one to encourage and support them.

So we support our children. We collaborate with our community to provide basic necessities (food, coats, boots, meals). We give our kids books from our classrooms to read over the break. We express that we are thankful for each other and look forward to being together again as a school community in the new year.

And even though we are tired and looking forward to a much-needed break ourselves, we keep an eye on those who are acting out more than usual. We give them structure and routine. We give them a break. We give them encouragement. This may not be their favorite time of the year.”

Thank you for ALL YOU DO for our Kennedy Kubbies EVERYDAY!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, December 16th
Santa’s Secret Shop (THIS WEEK)
Happy Birthday, Sue O’Connell 🙂
Reading Challenge Committee Meeting @ 2:35pm
Wear anything that sparkles or lights up!

Tuesday, December 17th
MTSS Committee Meeting @ 2:45pm
3rd Grade After School Clubs (2:30pm-4:00pm)
Wear your favorite seasonal color like red, blue or green!

Wednesday, December 18th
Happy Birthday, Kim Sendelbach 🙂
Happy Birthday, Denisse Barrios 🙂
Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
Wear a festive holiday headband, hat, necklace or glasses!

Thursday, December 19th
December Buddy Event
Happy Birthday, Marcela Barron 🙂
NO Kennedy Singers
Wear your favorite holiday socks, flannel shirt, something plaid or a scarf!

Friday, December 20th
Spirit Assembly!
Santa Visits Kennedy
Wear your holiday pajamas!

WINTER BREAK! 🙂

12/25 Happy Birthday Kathy Risolvo 🙂
1/2 Happy Birthday Chrysanthe Agos 🙂

1/6 – Teacher Institute Day
Happy Birthday Mayra Tellez 🙂

1/7 School Resumes for Students