The Kenwood Courier

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.
  

• Dec. 13: Teacher PD Day (No School for Students)

• Dec. 20: Pajama Day, K-5; All School Morning Meeting

• Dec. 21-Jan. 5: Winter Break
• Jan. 10: Coffee with the Principal, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
• Jan. 23: Prospective Family Event, 10-11 a.m.

Next week Friday, Dec. 20, is the last day of school before winter break. As we close out 2024, we wish to extend our gratitude for your partnership and support. We hope the break brings moments of joy and togetherness for your family and loved ones. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year, ready for new adventures in learning on Monday, Jan. 6.

ALC meets Tuesday and Thursday next week. Classes will resume the week after the break (Tuesday, Jan. 7, and Thursday, Jan. 9).

As the holiday season nears, we're reminded of the generosity of spirit that makes our Kenwood community so special. In this same spirit, we're proud to launch our Winter Giving Program to help ensure that every family in our school community enjoys a warm and joyful winter break. We invite you to join us by donating Target gift cards, which will be distributed to families in our school who may need extra support buying essential items this holiday season.

How to Give:

1. Direct Donation: Drop off Target gift cards in $25 increments at the main office with Danielle Sanders by the end of the school day today, Thursday, Dec. 12. We of course welcome larger donations, but ask that they be provided in $25 increments for ease of distribution.

2. Venmo: Venmo your contribution to @KenwoodPTAMpls and PTA will purchase gift cards on your behalf.

If your family could benefit from this program, please contact Social Worker Ally Adamski.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference for our Kenwood families. Thank you for showing your Kenwood Pride and for supporting all families who make our school community so special!

Hello Woodchucks! A quick update on our fundraising efforts for our outdoor classroom: We’ve raised nearly $50,000 of our $80,000 goal! If family members are asking for any additional gift ideas, don’t forget that our kiddos want to get outside. We want to bring this home by spring.

While we're still a few months away from the start of in-class programming with Art Adventure from the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA), there are a number of upcoming opportunities for adult volunteers to attend an in person training at MIA in preparation. Art Adventure is an opportunity for students to experience art from MIA's collection across various cultures and periods, up close and personally through reproductions, technology, and props, encouraging creativity, critical thinking and global awareness.

Art Adventure relies on adult volunteers to introduce classroom students to a variety of preselected artworks from MIA. No art expertise is needed but past volunteers have found the in-person training sessions available at MIA very beneficial in preparation.

We are still looking for volunteers to work with the following classrooms: Ms. Elfering; Ms. Maupin; Ms. Tostenson; and Ms. Kronmiller. If you would like to volunteer or learn more, please email Marstal Aamodt at marstal.aamodt@gmail.com.

Beef Taco Meat with Cheese

Fiesta Crumble with Cheese

Bagel Yogurt Pack

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

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Tofu Bites

Roast Turkey and Cheddar on Flatbread

• Served with Brown Rice, Seasoned Peas & Carrots

Meatballs with Marinara & Penne

Italian Crumble Pasta Bake

Smoked Turkey and Swiss on Pullman

• Served with Dinner Roll, Green Beans

Baked Herb Chicken

Herb Baked Soy Nuggets

Cheddar Chickpea Flatbread Pack

• Served with Dinner Roll

Turkey Hot Dog with Bun

Black Bean Burger

Turkey Bologna & Cheddar on a Bun

• Served with Baked Potato Wedges

Taste of Anwatin is an annual community tradition that is held in December of each year at Anwatin Middle School (256 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis, 55405). This event takes place today, Dec. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy food, games and activities, a craft fair, band and choir concert, and more!

Girls ages 4-10, come try hockey with members of the Minneapolis Girls High School Hockey and Minneapolis Storm programs on Jan. 5 at Parade Ice Garden from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Bring your skates, helmet (bike helmets work), gloves, and warm attire. Free skate rentals available if needed. Pizza and drinks provided!

Questions? Email cmaciver@mplshockey.com.

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

Website: https://kenwood.mpschools.org

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

Phone: 612-668-2760