Back To School Newsletter #2
Kennedy Elementary School - August 21, 2024
Note From Mr. Rustad
Kennedy Families,
The Minnesota State Fair starts this week which means the school year is right around the corner. It is exciting to think about all the great things that will happen at Kennedy this year and all of the ways that our students will grow academically and socially. It will be awesome!
From this newsletter you can follow the links to find out who the teacher will be for your Cub as well as the link to signing up for entrance conferences. Also, check out the rest of the newsletter to learn about exciting opportunities here at Kennedy.
We look forward to seeing you all soon! It's Great to be a Cub!
Steve Rustad
Kennedy Principal
Who Will Be Your Student's Teacher? Log In and Find Out!
Log in through your Campus Parent account starting today, August 21, 2024, to see your student's teacher.
If you have any problems accessing Infinite Campus/Parent Portal, please email icsupport@isd77.org.
Below are the steps to finding your student's schedule:
Step 1: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
Step 2: Select your Kennedy student from the home page.
Step 3: Select SCHEDULE from the menu on the left side of the page.
Sign Up for Entrance Conferences Today!
Entrance Conferences on are Tuesday, September 3rd from 8 AM to 6 PM and Wednesday, September 4th from 8 AM to 12 PM. You will need to know the name of your student's teacher to sign up for conferences. Click on the button below to take you to the conference sign up website.
Reminders: Annual Census Verification and School Supply Lists
Each year, Mankato Area Public Schools asks our families to review and update census information through the online census verification. This ensures that student information is accurate. We are asking that you complete your family's census verification online through your Campus Parent Portal as soon as possible.
If you have any problems accessing Infinite Campus/Parent Portal, please email icsupport@isd77.org.
Below are the steps to complete the Census Verification process.
Step 1: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
Step 2: Select MORE from the menu along the left side of the screen.
Step 3: Select CENSUS VERIFICATION
Step 4: Select Begin Registration
Interested in Serving at Kennedy? Consider Helping with the Kennedy PTO!
The PTO at Kennedy is a valuable connection between families and the school. The Kennedy PTO hosts many great family nights throughout the year as well as an all school fundraiser. If you have questions about how you can connect, email the PTO at kennedypto.isd77@gmail.com.
Looking for a Job? Take a Look at the Opportunities at Kennedy!
Kennedy is hiring!
We have several positions available at Kennedy for the upcoming school year. Check out the list below for more details. If you are interested in any of the positions, click on the buttons below to learn more about them. You should also email Steve Rustad, the Kennedy principal, at srusta1@isd77.org so that he can give you more specific information about the job you are interested in at Kennedy.
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
Title 1 at Kennedy
Kennedy is a Schoolwide Title 1 School
As a schoolwide Title 1 school we are able to utilize resources flexibly to support any students that would benefit from additional reading support. This fits wonderfully with our small group instruction blocks when students receive acceleration or enrichment based on their specific needs. For further information, contact Steve Rustad, principal at Kennedy Elementary.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, September 3rd:
- Entrance conferences are from 8 AM to 6 PM
- Wednesday, September 4th:
- Entrance conferences are from 8 AM to 12 PM.
- Thursday, September 5th:
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL