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The Kenwood Courier
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4/12/24
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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Kenwood News & Events
Let's go 5th grade band!
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.
April Staff Appreciation Lunch: Wednesday, April 17
April's Staff Appreciation lunch is Wednesday, April 17, and the theme is Party Food!
Do you have an appetizer that’s always a crowd pleaser? A dessert you love to make or have wanted to buy? This is the month! It’s a “party foods” lunch for Kenwood staff (approximately 50 people) on Wednesday, April 17.
Please sign up to bring something via the link below, or help us with a financial contribution of any amount via Venmo at @ashly-dull.
Please bring all contributions to the Staff Lounge by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17. Thank you!
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
PTA Town Hall: Tuesday, April 16
Please save the date for the last PTA Town Hall of this school year, Tuesday, April 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Kenwood Media Center. This open forum will focus on how the PTA can best support Kenwood next year. Dinner and childcare provided. Please use this link to RSVP and reserve your spot and childcare. We hope to see you there.
PTA Town Hall
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 04:30 PM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Coffee with the Principal: Friday, April 19 ☕
Parents and caregivers are invited to join for coffee and tea with Principal Johnson on Friday, April 19, from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. in the lunchroom. We'll focus our conversation on the budget for the 2024-25 school year. Please RSVP below or email Family Liaison Keri Mabry if you plan attend.
Coffee with the Principal
Friday, Apr 19, 2024, 09:45 AM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
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.
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.
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
True Food Tasting on Friday, May 3
Still seeking volunteers!
On May 3, Kenwood will host a tasting of fresh, healthy MPS recipes. 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 seeking volunteers between 10:50 a.m. through 2 p.m. to help set up, distribute samples, interact with students, and collect feedback. If interested, please email Keri Mabry. Thank you!
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!
2-3 Grade Concert
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 06:30 PM
Kenwood Elementary School, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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!
Community News & Events
Concert Classique with Rhuizhi Gabrielle Wang: Today at 6 p.m.
Join Alliance Francaise for an enchanting concert of classical music and come (re)listen to pieces from Debussy, Rachmaninoff or Bach played by wonderful pianist Ruizhi Gabrielle Wang.
This event is free and all are welcome! Registration is not required, but please consider registering here and making a $10 donation. Your support helps Alliance Francaise continue the presence of cultural programs which benefit our whole community.
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 13, Wednesday, April 17, or Saturday, April 20. The cost of the exam is $70 per attempt, 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.
Safe Routes to School: Submit Drawings by Next Thursday, April 18!
MPS students are invited to submit their black-and-white drawings of their favorite places to go in
Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is updating their Walking Routes for Youth map, which
shows routes to all the schools in Minneapolis. For more information, 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!