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Kennedy Sunday Newsletter

Kennedy Sunday Newsletter

Message from the Principal

Dear Kennedy Families and Community Members,


We have a lot of exciting events coming up at Kennedy High School this week!


We're thrilled to announce the re-opening of our Family & Community Engagement Center! This welcoming space is designed to foster connections between our school community and local resources. Please join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 5th at 4:00 PM. We are excited that this space will be able to be a welcoming place within the school for all parents and a place where parents can gather to learn and connect with school and community resources.


On Tuesday, November 5th, over 100 of our seniors will be visiting Cypress College. They'll learn about the Pledge/Charger Experience Program and how to earn two years of free tuition at Cypress College, meet faculty and students from each academic pathway, participate in a Student Services Resource Fair, take the RIASEC assessment to connect their career interests to a Cypress College major, and enjoy FREE BURGERS from The Habit! Additionally, on Tuesday, November 5th, representatives from University California, Irvine will be on campus to provide a College Prep presentation to a select group of Sophomores.


Our student-athletes will be competing at the highest level this week. On Monday, November 4th, our Varsity Girls' Golf Team will compete in the CIF Championships. Then on Wednesday, November 6th, our Varsity Cross Country team will race in the Golden Empire League Finals at Central Park in Huntington Beach. Varsity Football CIF information will be available soon, so stay tuned!


Join us for our Day of the Dead Parent Night on Wednesday, November 6th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Kennedy Quad. This incredible cultural event is sponsored by our World Languages Department.


Finally, don't miss the Kennedy Blarney Stone's dinner and theater production in MP1 on November 7th, 8th, and 9th. These talented students will surely entertain you.


We encourage you to participate in these exciting events and support our students.


Sincerely,


Poppy Hill-Bonales

Proud Principal, Kennedy High School

Home of the Fighting Irish


Parent Center Grand Re-Opening

We will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the grand re-opening of the Family and Community Engagement Center! Please RSVP to hernandez_dav@auhsd.us to confirm your attendance.

Blarney Stone Theater Presents

Come and check out our highly anticipated interactive mystery murder dinner show hosted by our very own Blarney Stone Theater! This is something you won't want to miss!

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

We are having our annual Dia de los Muertos Parent Night in MP1 on Wednesday, November 6th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come and check out all of the amazing artwork from our very own Kennedy students. There will also be a special performance from the Kennedy band! Food and snacks will be available to purchase.

JROTC Fundraiser

Come out and support JROTC on Monday with some delicious, guilt-free Kona Ice!

Message from the Counselors

Calling all Seniors! We are in college application mode right now and counselors are offering support until November 19th! Make sure to utilize these amazing resources on campus before it is too late!! Keep in mind certain teachers and staff have deadlines for Letters of Recommendation as well.


Our scholarship list has been announced! Carefully take a look at which one's you can apply for.


Additionally, the TGR Foundation and Cal State Fullerton are providing additional supports and informational sessions to help you feel confident in applying for your dream school (s).

Dual Enrollment

Interested in taking Dual Enrollment? Take a look at some of the benefits and the course offerings available!

District Volunteer Process

The district has rolled out with a new volunteer process this school year. You must register through the Raptor system and choose between Tier 1 and Tier 2.


Tier 2 clearance allows volunteers to participate in prolonged student contact such as overnight trips with students, but requires a tuberculosis test and fingerprint. All other general volunteer participation would be Tier 1.


If you are interested in volunteering for any program on campus, you must sign up and attend an orientation held by the district. Please see the flyers below for more information (you can click on the flyer).

PTSA Announcements

Juniors and Seniors! Joining PTSA allows you to apply for the scholarships later on in the school year. You must be a member to apply for these! All memberships go towards funding these scholarships.

Attendance Policy

Please call or email the Attendance Office if you need to report an absence or sign out a student. Please refer to the numbers below with the first letter of your last name.


714-220-4131 (A-L)

714-220-4132 (M-Z)

kenattendance@auhsd.us


If planning on signing out a student, please send an email to kenattendance@auhsd.us with sufficient time in advance to prepare. This will not only facilitate the process for parents and students much quicker, but also minimize classroom disruptions. Thank you.

Student Parking Permit

Parking permits are to be displayed at all times when parked in the Kennedy Student parking lot. For reference, here is last year's permit. Please see Mrs. Alvarez in the Student window if you are in need of a parking pass. You can find the application and fees HERE.


Once you complete the form, please bring a photo copy of Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and the current Vehicle Registration with $20 cash or check to complete the process

Contact Us

Main Office:

714-220-4101


Attendance Office:

714-220-4131 (A-L)

714-220-4132 (M-Z)

kenattendance@auhsd.us


Counseling Office:

714-220-3006


FACES:

714-220-4104


Health Office:

714-220-4115


Records Office:

714-220-4121


Registration Office:

714-220-4126

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David Hernandez
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