We’re eager to connect and partner with you this 2023-24 school year in support of your children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. You can expect to receive the Courier every Friday.

• On the top of the page, you will find ADA and Translation features. To translate, click on the Translate button and choose your desired language.
• En la parte superior de la página, encontrará funciones de ADA y traducción. Para traducir, haga clic en el botón Traducir y elija el idioma que desee.
• Dusha sare ee bogga, waxaad ka heli doontaa ADA iyo sifooyinka Turjumaada. Si aad u turjunto, dhagsii badhanka Turjumka oo dooro luqadda aad rabto.
  
• В верхней части страницы вы найдете функции ADA и перевода. Для перевода нажмите кнопку «Перевести» и выберите нужный язык.
  
• د پاڼې په سر کې، تاسو به د ADA او ژباړې ځانګړتیاوې ومومئ. د ژباړې لپاره، د ژباړې تڼۍ باندې کلیک وکړئ او د خپلې خوښې ژبه غوره کړئ.
  
• در بالای صفحه، شما ویژگی های ADA و ترجمه را پیدا کنید. برای ترجمه، روی دکمه ترجمه کلیک کنید و زبان مورد نظر خود را انتخاب کنید.
  

Flags made by talented students in the Latine Affinity Group!

We celebrated the many years of love, dedication, wisdom, and passion for teaching that Mrs. Gregory and Ms. Ferrell have shared with the Kenwood School Community with a popsicle salute this afternoon! Happy Retirement, dear colleagues!

Please download the files below to view newsletters from our Kenwood specialists.

Please return all Kenwood Library books. Paper copies of overdue notices have been sent home. Please check your child's backpack for the notices. Thank you for your partnership in teaching responsibility with borrowed materials.

As a part of our school improvement work, we ask for parent/caregiver feedback related to how their children and they feel about Kenwood several times a year. Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to complete this survey to share your thoughts with us! Apologies if the link didn't work for you last week.

Our school garden is green and growing. We are looking for families to help weed, water, HARVEST and enjoy the garden this summer. No gardening experience necessary! 2-3 families share a week at a time - see signup genius to pick your weeks!

Questions or want to help with garden planning in the future? Contact Amy Sanborn: amysanborn18@gmail.com or 612-868-8664.

Kenwood Parents love the ease of purchasing school supplies through the PTA.

3rd & 5th Grade parent Jeff Lin says, "Just wanted to confirm that if we buy/donate school supplies from here https://www.kenwood-pta.org/shop/school-supplies that means we will not have to fight the crowds at Target ourselves and scramble last minute to drive to 12 different locations looking for glue sticks??? ... this is brilliant. Thank you for setting this up."

Let Kenwood PTA save you time and money while assisting members of our community by letting us do your school supply shopping. Avoid the last-minute scramble to find the correct supplies - we will shop early and in bulk to find the exact items requested by Kenwood teachers. Supplies will be delivered directly to your child's classroom before school starts. If there are proceeds from this sale, they will go towards extra supplies to support families in need. Let us check that to-do off your list! Please place your order by July 12 - https://www.kenwood-pta.org/shop

We’re fortunate to have the Bridges and Number Corner curriculum serve as our foundation for mathematical learning in MPS. Did you know there are online resources available to students and families? Please take a look at this website to discover grade-level overviews, activities, and apps.

All families should submit the Transportation Request Form by Friday, June 14, even if your student will not need a bus or if your information will stay the same for next school year:

• Transportation Request 2024-25 (English)
• Transportation Request 2024-25 (Espanol)
• Transportation Request 2024-25 (Soomali)

The last delivery for the Every Meal Weekend Program is the last day of school, Friday, June 14. Please see the attached flyers regarding the Free Meals for Kids App that families can access during the summer months. For an additional list of food resources during the summer, click here.

Kenwood Super Summer is back! This summer we will be offering weekly camps such as Taylor Swift Fan Club, Fishing Adventures, E-Sports, Horseback Riding, and many more. Programming will run from June 24 -August 8 with morning (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions. If parents need a little extra time we also offer extended care that goes from 4-5 p.m. There’s an option for everyone. We can’t wait to see you at Kenwood Super Summer!

Thank you for your generous donations throughout the school year to help families within the Kenwood community! The items are sincerely appreciated and enjoyed by students and families. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer.

Chicken Alfredo with Penne

Alfredo with Penne

• Served with Mixed Vegetable Blend

Honey Chipotle Fish

Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce

Dinner Roll

• Served with Baked Potato Wedges

Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup

Kick off summer fun at East Cedar Lake Beach! Featuring interactive drum and dance with Brother Ghana and the BAYE Fall Djembe & Duniya Drum & Dance. All KNO events are free except for food truck items. Tasty summer treats featuring the Bread & Pickle and shaved ice food trucks.

Reserve your tickets and “Seize the Day” with fun and educational experiences! Merchants will demonstrate a variety of crafts such as glass blowing, print making, candle making, face painting, musical instruments, pottery, sculpture and more. Order tickets online at RenaissanceFest.com and select the Festival Friday-School/Home School Ticket, or by filling out the attached form.

K-5 students can get FREE support in developing their reading skills this summer. Students and trained volunteer tutors meet weekly one-on-one to work on grade level reading skills.

Let's Read is intended for students:

• In grades K-5
• Reading below grade level
• Able to meet with their tutor every week on the same day and at the same time

For more information and a list of Let's Read locations, click here. Sessions are scheduled in advance by appointment only. To schedule a session, please speak with staff at any Let's Read location or email LetsRead@hclib.org.

Need to renew your Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare? Are you or do you know of families on Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare that received an envelope with a blue circle on it? If so, then it’s time to renew. Families can check their renewal date on the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ website. For assistance, families can reach out to MPS Family Resource Center at 612-668-4280, Portico Healthnet at 651-489-2273 or search for another navigator on the MNsure website.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently announced a Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program to begin in Summer 2024. The S-EBT program will provide families with eligible school-aged children $40 per month per child ($120 total) during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds on EBT cards.

What do I need to do to ensure my student receives S-EBT?

For MPS students already approved for free/reduced eligibility:

• Ensure that household contact information is up-to-date with the district, including parent or guardian name, address and phone number. Contact your child’s school if updates are needed.

For MPS students whose household did not yet complete an Application for Educational Benefits:

• Complete an Application for Educational Benefits online on LINQ Connect. You will receive a letter in approximately 10 business days letting you know if your child qualifies for free, reduced or paid eligibility. Only free or reduced students qualify for S-EBT benefits.

S-EBT Benefits will be distributed by MDE and the Minnesota Department of Human Services during the summer months. Visit the MDE website for more information on S-EBT program.

Email: keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: https://kenwood.mpschools.org

Location: 2013 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Phone: 612-668-2760