We’re eager to connect and partner with you this 2024-25 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.
  

Woody’s Welcome Walk (formerly Kenwood Crawl) is a back-to-school tradition. Kids and caregivers are invited to walk or run around Kenwood Park with other kids and staff from their grade. Join to have fun, meet new friends, and get to know the Kenwood School Community. Create at the ARTrageous Adventures Creation Station. Enjoy food donated by our community business friends: Isles Bun & Coffee, Lunds & Byerlys, and Kowalski’s Market. The Walk is also a PTA fundraiser, supporting Kenwood's arts programs. Everyone walks! Donations are optional. Donate online here.

Like many Kenwood events, the Welcome Walk runs on volunteer power, and we are hoping you may be willing to offer up a bit of your time on Saturday morning to help make this first community event a success. You can sign up here!

Kindergarten – 9:30 a.m.

1st grade – 9:45 a.m.
2nd grade – 10:00 a.m.
3rd grade – 10:10 a.m.
4th grade – 10:20 a.m.
5th grade – 10:30 a.m.

The Kenwood PTA is pleased to announce that flu vaccines (both flu shots and FluMist) will be available for caretakers, staff, and children (6 months of age and older) at the Walk. The vaccines will be administered by trained nurses from Homeland Health. This service is optional and free to families, but please bring a health insurance card if you have one. The PTA will cover those without insurance, and Homeland Health staff can help you apply for a vaccine assistance program. Please contact Meg (megan.j.montgomery@gmail.com or 919-423-2409) with questions.

Principal Johnson will lead a Nuts and Bolts session for parents/caregivers who are new to Kenwood from 5:30-6 p.m.

All parents/caregivers are invited to attend from 6-8 p.m. As part of this event, Principal Johnson will give a State of the School presentation from 6:00-6:20 in the lunchroom to provide information about the current state of our school, our plan for the school year, the Title I program in our school, your right to be involved in your child's education, and our school's plan to engage with families and the community. You'll then have time to attend sessions in your children's classrooms at 6:25, 7:00, and 7:25. We look forward to sharing important information about your children's learning in math, reading, science, social studies, the arts, and physical education!

Back to School Night is intended for parents/caregivers. If you need transportation to attend, please call the main office at 612-668-2760 by Tuesday, Sep. 24. Limited childcare is available. If you need childcare to attend, please call the main office at 612-668-2760 or email Family Liaison Keri Mabry by Wednesday, Sep. 25.

Are you looking for an easy way to get involved at Kenwood? Volunteering in the lunchroom or recess is a great way! Kenwood has volunteers to help in the lunchroom each day and new this year, volunteers will be out at recess for 30 minutes.

Lunch volunteer duties include helping children open their lunches, serving lunch for the younger grades, cleaning up spills, talking with students, and sanitizing the lunchroom before the next group of students arrive. You can sign up during your child's lunch period or do multiple lunch periods. Grandparents, neighbors, caregivers are all welcome to volunteer! We are looking for anyone who can help out for at least 30 minutes weekly or bi-weekly.

Recess volunteers are asked to come ready to play with the students outside. Recess volunteers may supervise games or assist with door duty (managing who comes in and out of the building for bathroom or water breaks). Recess volunteers are new to Kenwood this year, so we will be learning as we go what works best for Kenwood.

• Kenwood Lunch Volunteer Signup
• Kenwood Recess Volunteer Signup

• Kenwood Lunch Volunteer Substitute Signup

If you have any questions about volunteering in the lunchroom, please reach out to parent volunteer Kelly Henry at kellybhenry@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to support Kenwood!

Check out the Metro Brass Quintet on Oct. 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at W. Franklin Ave and Penn Ave (picnic tables). BYO seats. All donations benefit our new outdoor classroom!

Make a tax-deductible donation here. Venmo/check accepted on site. Thanks for your support!

Last year, Kenwood introduced the Family Spotlight feature to celebrate the diverse tapestry of families who make our school such a special place. As part of this journey, we're eager for your family (or a family you know) to be featured in the Courier next month. Your narrative is an essential piece of our collective mosaic. Don't worry about having to write anything yourself; we will reach out to help you craft your story. If you're interested in being featured or would like to nominate a Kenwood family, please email Family Liaison Keri Mabry.

The Weekend Meal Program provides students with 4-5 pounds of good food to take home at the end of each week. Families may choose from five food bag options tailored to various cultural dietary preferences or situational needs. Families can return brochure enrollment slips that went home earlier this month, or email Family Liaison Keri Mabry to enroll or ask any questions. Brochures are available in the main office.

Beef Taco Meat with Cheese

Fiesta Crumble with Cheese

• Served with Tortillas, Creamy Tex Mex Sauce, Fresh Salsa, Black Beans

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Tofu Bites

Meatballs with Marinara & Penne

Italian Crumble Pasta Bake

Baked Herb Chicken

Herb Baked Soy Nuggets

Beef Hot Dog with Bun

Black Bean Burger

No School? No worries! Textile Center has activities for you! Learn a variety of fiber art techniques to stave off boredom by creating your own hand-stitched game or fidget. Create tactile versions of classics like checkers or chess as well as sensory satisfying fidgets like marble maze, zippers, and clickable clasps. Join us for a single day, or for multiple days:

• Future Fiber Artists: Analog Games, Puzzles, and Fidgets on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
• Future Fiber Artists: Analog Games, Puzzles, and Fidgets on Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Future Fiber Artists: Analog Games, Puzzles, and Fidgets on Friday, October 18, 2024

Open to youth crafters ages 7-12 years.

More info about the MEA camps and Textile Center's youth and family classes can be found on their website: https://textilecentermn.org/youth-family-classes.

Chefs from France, French-speaking countries, and the U.S. use French techniques, traditional recipes, and unique teaching styles to bring the flavors of France and la Francophonie to AFMSP! Classes are available for children (ages 6-12) and adults. For more information, click here.

CFPA is pleased to offer 4 classes this fall for youth ages 7-14: Creative Ballet; Afro-Cont-Igbo; Yoga; and Capoeira.

For details and registration information, please click here. Scholarships are available for each of these classes. To complete the scholarship application form, please click here.

We’re excited to announce that our fall classes are officially open for registration! Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned artist, or want to bond with your family through artistic exploration, our classes offer a safe space to learn new skills, challenge yourself, and find joy in the creative process. Classes are accessible for all ages and skill levels. To learn more, download the attached flyer or visit the Articulture website.

Minneapolis Hockey is hosting Try Hockey For Free (THFF) events this fall. These events are geared at kids ages 4-8 who are interested in learning more about hockey. BYO skates, helmet, and stick if you can. No equipment? No problem! We have plenty you can borrow and skates you can rent.

See sign up links and the flyers below for more information:

• GIRLS ONLY: Sunday, Oct. 6, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Sign up here.
• ALL YOUTH (for all kids): Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Sign up here.
  

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! There are many educational events and entertainment including: Renaissance History, Live Action Jousting, Courtly Dance Lessons, Renaissance Games, Juggling School, and more.

Order tickets online or download and fill out the form below.

This program provides fun opportunities to involve more kids in nature and outdoor activities, including free events monthly for all kids grades 2-5. Events take place on the first Saturday of the month. Snacks are provided!

Visit their website for more details and click here to register.

The newly named Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet will maintain our marque 6-hour or 12-hour events from previous years and help you connect you with the earth in new ways. Come solo or as a team of 4 to run or walk as many 5-mile loops as possible. We’ll also have a Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Little Loopet for kids to walk, run, and romp! This year, we’re also excited to be adding a new Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ 5k Fun Run. This untimed event is perfect for running or walking along the creek, either solo or with friends.

All events will start and finish at the Trailhead, where we’ll have an Indigenous People’s festival for everyone to enjoy. It will feature Native vendors, chefs, running groups, artists, storytellers, and community partners. Take part in sharing Dakota traditions through education, crafts and games.

Learn more on the website and register here.

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

Website: https://kenwood.mpschools.org

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

Phone: 612-668-2760