Kennedy News
#Kennedy BEST 6/12/2024
Note From Mr. Rustad
That's a wrap on the 2023-2024 school year!
I hope that all of you are enjoying a great start to summer break! This is the last edition of the Kennedy News for the 2023-2024 school year. Cub families, thank you again for your wonderful support for our school. Your partnership is a big reason why Kennedy is such a great school.
You will occasionally get updates from the school over the summer but if you need anything from me, I encourage you to email. I will be in and out through June and July but I will be checking my email.
Have an awesome summer! It's Great to Be a Cub!
Steve Rustad
Kennedy Principal
Be Safe * Engage*Show Empathy*Together WE are Kennedy!
Kennedy 5th Grade Graduation
The Kennedy Cub 5th graders began a new tradition this year with a whole school graduation ceremony at East High School!
The tradition started with the entire school having a walking parade to the East auditorium. The 5th graders were escorted by their parents for the ceremony. The event was the culmination of all the hard work that our Cubs have done during their time at Kennedy and it was a chance for them to shine in front of their families, teachers, and fellow Cubs. It was a great celebration for the entire school!
We will miss our 5th graders but we know they are destined for greatness at Prairie Winds Middle School, East High School, and beyond! Once a Cub, Always a Cub!
Kennedy Teaching Teams for 2024-2025
Kindergarten
- Mrs. Lout, Mrs. McConkey, and Mrs. Wiste
1st Grade
- Mrs. Brennan and Mrs. Dahline
2nd Grade
- Mrs. Imhoff and Mrs. Veroeven
3rd Grade
- Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Olmanson, and Mr. Wischnack
4th Grade
- Mrs. Schulz and Mr. Winning
5th Grade
- Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Uhrich
Specials
- Ms. Benson (STEM), Mrs. Carpenter (Music), Ms. Fredlund (Art), and Mrs. Smith (PE)
Reading Intervention
- Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Wittenberg, and Mrs. Julian (Title I Reading Paraprofessional)
Multilingual Language Learners (MLL)
- Ms. Rodriguez
Special Education
- Mrs. Burnham (4th and 5th Resource), Mrs. Hopkins (ASD), Mrs. Konz (Speech), Ms. Nelson (ASD), Ms. Samuelson (K-1 Resource), Mrs. Stenzel (2nd and 3rd Resource), Mrs. Wensel (K-5 Resource)
Student Support
- Ms. Helget (School Counselor) and Mrs. Northenscold (School Social Worker)
Come to the Summer Reading Program with Ms. Benson and Ms. Gustavson!
Join the Kennedy PTO!
We are looking for a few more parents who are interested in being part of the Kennedy PTO! The Kennedy PTO hosts monthly family engagement events, supports the annual fundraiser, and helps bridge the connection from home to school. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, reach out to principal Steve Rustad for more information!
You can also reach out directly to the PTO by messaging them through their Facebook page. You can find the page by searching for Kennedy Elementary PTO or by clicking on this link.
Check out the Sales at the Kennedy Spiritwear Store!
This store will be open and accepting orders all year long, at any time! All orders will be shipped directly to your home and 10% will come back to our Kennedy PTO. Stay warm and cozy with some new Kennedy gear!!
Shop Now: https://1stplace.sale/49843