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.
  

Thank you for your participation in conferences this week! It was a joy to connect with you about your child's progress this year. I’m proud of how many Kenwood students have demonstrated typical to aggressive growth from fall to winter. I attribute this to our excellent staff and community partners, as well as to our students’ tenacity, curiosity, and connection to their personal growth goals. We’re grateful for your partnership and support each and every day. It makes a difference in the lives of all our kids!

There's no school next week Friday, March 1. We'll see students on Monday, March 4!

We are so excited to sing and perform for you on Thursday, March 7. The kids have been working hard to learn their songs. The 3rd graders will also play their recorders for you!

The concert will be in the gym and we will begin right at 6:30 p.m. It should last no longer than 45 minutes. Hopefully this will give you time to come home after school, eat something and change into something that students like to wear for special occasions.

We hope to see you there! Please contact Sue Pehrson with any questions.

The Read-A-Thon continues through Wednesday, Feb. 28. Keep up the excellent work reading (or being read to) outside of school and don't forget to track your minutes on your form. There will be lots of cool prizes awarded as well as the classroom trophy.

Please return forms and donations/envelopes to your teacher by Wednesday, March 6.

If you'd like to donate to PTA online, please click here or visit the link below. Thank you!

We’d love for you to share pictures of your students reading at home during the Read-A-Thon. Please submit photos here for our yearbook.

Our next Spirit Day is Thursday, Feb. 29 (Leap Day!). Stay comfy and show your Kenwood pride by wearing your favorite pajamas to school that day.

Volunteers help students open milk cartons and wrappers, support positive interactions among students by having conversations with and among our young Woodchucks, pass out napkins and utensils, and help clean the tables before the next group of students enter the lunchroom.

Please sign up for a shift here. If you have any questions about lunch volunteering or would like to come on a different day, please reach out to Kelly Henry at kellybhenry@gmail.com. Thank you!

For those interested in outdoor adventure and animals, try horseback riding or go on a fishing adventure. If you’re a Swifty, join our Taylor Swift Fan Club class. For more classes and schedules, click here. Registration opens this Sunday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m.

The program runs Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., between June 24 and August 8. This is a sliding fee-based program. Afternoon extended care is available for an additional fee.

Questions? Email Summer Coordinator Nam Pham or call 612-668-2740.

Beef Sambusa

Lentil Sambusa

Bagel Yogurt Pack

• Served with Bariis Rice, Diced Sweet Potatoes, Basbaas Sauce

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sunbutter Sandwich

Roasted Turkey & Cheddar on Flatbread

• Served with Brown Rice, Green Beans

Baked Soy Nuggets & Waffles

Smoked Turkey & Cheddar on Pullman

• Served with Diced Seasoned Potatoes

Chocolate Chickpea Flatbread Pack

• Served with Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll

No School

Registration for all summer sports is now open. To register, visit your local recreation center, go to www.minneapolisparks.org/register, or call 612-230-6400. For more information, download the attached flyer in your preferred language.

Celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Minneapolis during the day off from school! Enjoy an afternoon of student performances, crafts, games, art, food from around the world, and more. Youth ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

K-8 grade students are invited to represent a country at the event. Sign up here by today!

Questions? Please email Adriana.Alicea-Vite@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Registration is now open for 9 - 11U travel players for the 2024 season. Details, including the registration link, can be found here. Full scholarships are available.

Students have the opportunity to choose from two different dates to participate in Round 1 tryouts: this Sunday, Feb. 25, or Saturday, March 2. For more information, download the attached flyer.

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

Website: https://kenwood.mpschools.org

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

Phone: 612-668-2760

Click here to share photos for the 2023-24 yearbook!