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The Kenwood Courier
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4/19/24
Welcome!
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Kenwood News & Events
Check It Out Chess Tournament: Congrats, Locke!
Check It Out Chess Tournament: Congrats Hugo, Adam, Arlo & Henry!
Quarter 3 Specialist Newsletters
Please download the below files to view newsletters from our Kenwood specialists.
Coffee with the Principal
Thank you to all family members who joined Principal Johnson for a conversation about the 2024-25 Budget. Your questions and feedback help us strengthen communications, programming, and coherence in our partnership with families.
Report Cards
Most Quarter 3 Report Cards were sent home this week, but some had to be reprinted and will be sent home on Monday. We apologize for the delay. We’re still learning how to print the reports from our new platform and are figuring out how to resolve technical glitches. Here is the key to the numbers that appear on the reports:
- 4=Exceeding Grade-level Expectations
- 3=Meeting Grade-level Expectations
- 2=Making Progress Toward Grade-level Expectations
- 1=Progress Toward Grade-level Expectations Is Not Evident
Check It Out Chess Tournament
Congratulations to Kenwood students Hugo, Adam, Arlo, and Henry for placing 3rd among teams in grades K-3 in the District-wide chess tournament this past Saturday. Congratulations to Locke for placing 1st in his grades 4-6 division!
Math Masters Competition April 19
We had 17 4th and 5th graders participate in the Math Masters Competition in St. Paul today! Many thanks to community member Laura Murphy for coaching our teams and preparing them for this excellent opportunity. The purposes of Math Masters include: providing math competitions for teams and individual students, challenging students and schools to use critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, giving recognition for academic effort and achievement, promoting math skills and interest among all students, and motivating students to be excited about math.
Time to Order Your Yearbook❗
Order online at ybpay.com (Kenwood code: 14946024).
Standard cost is $14.50 with scholarships available. When you check out online you can select a scholarship book at a lower price or help the scholarship fund by donating when you purchase your book. Order deadline is May 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact daisy.j.simpson@gmail.com.
Reminder: 2-3 Grade Concert Next Thursday, April 25
2-3 Grade Concert
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 06:30 PM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Mpls Kids 2024-25 Registration
Mpls Kids 2024-25 School Year Registration opens on Friday, April 26 at 7 a.m. for new families. Those with a current Mpls Kids before/after school contract can start registering on Friday, April 19 at 7 a.m. Please register early. We expect space to fill fast. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Mpls Kids is the district’s before and after school program with a site at Kenwood for youth in grades K-5. We are a CCAP certified center. MN's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps families pay for child care so parents can pursue work or school. To see if you qualify for this assistance call 612-348-5937, or apply online at mnbenefits.mn.gov. New for 2024-25 at Kenwood: Reduced component rates are available for families that do not qualify for CCAP but are experiencing financial hardship. Rates are determined by school bell times. https://ce.mpschools.org/youth/mpls-kids
Volunteer Appreciation Coffee: Friday, April 26
Please RSVP below or email Keri Mabry if you plan to attend.
Volunteer Appreciation Coffee
Monday, Apr 29, 2024, 10:00 AM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Jackie Bird Performance Assembly: Friday, April 26
In collaboration with MPS American Indian Education, Kenwood is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, a musician, dancer and member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribe of South Dakota and the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, for an assembly on April 26 at 3 p.m. We hope families can join us for this exciting performance! No RSVP needed. Please note this event is standing room only.
Jackie Bird All-School Assembly
Friday, Apr 26, 2024, 03:00 PM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Plant Sale: May 3-5 🪴
Save the date!
The Kenwood Annual Plant Sale is coming up the weekend of May 3rd-5th in the Kenwood schoolyard. Proceeds from the sale benefit the 5th-grade class trip. Please sign up to volunteer with orders and checkout.
PTA Board Election Notice
PTA Board Elections for the 2024/2025 school year will be held at our May meeting - Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m., both in-person in the Kenwood Media Center and remotely via Google Meet. We will be voting on the positions of President, Secretary, and Treasurer at this time. Nominations are still open - if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, or if you have questions, please email KenwoodSchoolPTA@gmail.com. In addition to the board positions above, we are still seeking volunteers to help with the following roles: fundraising, yearbook editor, event photographer (in support of the yearbook editor), and co-teacher appreciation lead, as well as members at large.
True Food Tasting on Friday, May 3
On May 3, Kenwood will host a tasting of a fresh, healthy MPS recipe. The goal is to get students excited to try new flavors, textures, and ingredients and encourage them to think critically about their food. All students will receive samples during lunch and a sticker for trying them. We're still seeking volunteers between 10:50 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. to help set up, distribute samples, interact with students, and collect feedback. If interested, please email Keri Mabry. Thank you!
Art Class with 5th Graders: Tuesday, May 7 & Friday, May 10
Dear Parents,
On May 7 and May 10, watercolor artist and mom Angela Erdrich and her daughter, Kenwood alumna, Shivani Patel, will be instructing the fifth grade class on painting watercolor self-portraits.
We are asking that all students submit a digital photo of themselves. Parent volunteers will print it the exact size that we will be painting, 4 x 6 inches. Students will be tracing the photo and Shivani will teach how to transfer it onto watercolor paper. Parents who would like to volunteer on the days of class, please contact Family Liaison Keri Mabry.
- Email digital photos to: jennylefevere@yahoo.com
- Deadline for submitting a photo or drawing: Wednesday, May 1
Instructions for choosing a good photo to paint
- The space is filled with mainly head and shoulders.
- No selfie type photos because the shoulders and face will not appear symmetric.
- For simplicity, choose a closed mouth, "Mona Lisa Smile" because teeth are difficult. For a challenge, choose expression and an open mouth.
- If your child prefers to submit a portrait drawing, it needs to fill most of the 4 x 6 inch space.
- If you have a color printer at home and can print the photo yourself, that would be helpful. Make sure you crop it and print it to fill exactly 4 x 6 inches.
4-5 Grade Concert: Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for our 4th and 5th grade concert on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This event will take place in the gym. The students, Ms. Hunt (band) and Ms. Sue (music) are excited to share what we have worked on this year. It will be a fun night of gathering as a community and enjoying some good music. We hope you can join us!
4-5 Grade Concert
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 06:30 PM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Get Involved with Kenwood PTA
As the academic year wraps, Kenwood PTA is planning for next school year. The PTA would love additional support in these areas - Social Media, Teacher Appreciation, Yearbook, Fundraising, Read-a-thon, Classroom Art Residencies and the School Garden, in addition to always welcoming new members. Please reach out to KenwoodSchoolPTA@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more.
All Community Requests 💛
Questions? Contact Keri Mabry. Thank you!
School Lunch Menu
Monday, April 22
Cheese Omelet with Pancakes
Bagel Yogurt Pack
- Served with Diced Seasoned Potatoes
Tuesday, April 23
Beef Cheeseburger
Beef Hamburger
Black Bean Burger
Roast Turkey and Cheddar on Flatbread
- Served with Baked Beans
Wednesday, April 24
Meatballs with Marinara & Penne
Italian Crumble Pasta Bake
Smoked Turkey and Swiss on Pullman
- Served with Dinner Roll, Green Beans
Thursday, April 25
Baked Herb Chicken with Yellow Rice
Soy Nugget with Yellow Rice
Cheddar & Chickpea Flatbread Pack
- Served with Red & Gold Beets
Friday, April 26
Cheese Pizza Round
Turkey Bologna & Cheddar on a Bun
Community News & Events
Listening Sessions with Superintendent Dr. Sayles-Adams
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams and members of the school board will be hosting sessions throughout the city over the next several weeks to gather feedback from families and community members. Hmong, Somali and Spanish interpreters will be available at all sessions, and childcare will be available at all in-person sessions. For more information, click here.
Minneapolis Schools' Parent Legislative Action Committee
Interested in getting connected to lobbying efforts on behalf of MPS? To join the Parent Legislative Action Committee list, parents and community members can fill out this form.
MPS Lobbyist Josh Downham sends out updates at key points in the session and action alerts. One primary aspect of the work at the state capitol is getting local representatives and senators to elevate education funding to the top of their priority lists and create programming that attracts and retains Minneapolis families.
University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)
UMTYMP is a five year program for middle and high school students. Classes meet once per week. Students have the opportunity to learn at an accelerated rate and earn high school/college credits.
Current 5th grade students who would like to join UMTYMP Algebra next year (2024-25) must take the entrance exam in-person at the St. Paul campus on Saturday, April 20. The cost of the exam is $70, which includes access to a Canvas preparation site. Scholarships for students with financial need are available. Please contact the office if the exam fee is a hardship. For more information and to register, click here.
Let's Stay in Touch!
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!