
Principal e-Note
Kennerly Elementary School
Veteran's Day!
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce our upcoming Veterans Day assembly, where we will honor and celebrate the service of our veterans. This special event will be held on November 11th and begins at 9:00 for the Veterans in the library with the assembly beginning at 9:20 in the gymnasium.
We warmly invite all veterans in our community to join us for this meaningful occasion. Our students are excited to show our appreciation for sacrifices made by those who have served in the armed forces.
Upcoming Dates
- Nov. 11th - Veteran's Day Assembly
- Nov. 12th - PTP Social Event
- Nov. 14th - Kindergarten Literacy Night
- Nov. 20th - 1st Grade Powder Valley Field Trip
- Nov. 22nd - School Picture Retake
- Nov. 27th - 29th - No School (Happy Thanksgiving)
For a full list of dates, please click on the 2024-25 District Calendar, which is linked below.
Fastbridge Reading Screening Results Now Available
Results for the fall FastBridge universal reading screening are now available on Infinite Campus. All Lindbergh students in grades K-3 are screened multiple times each school year to assess reading development and determine areas of growth and instructional need. Here is a copy of the Lindbergh Family Reading Screening Guide.
To access your student’s results, please follow the steps below:
Log in into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
On the left menu, click the MORE option
Then select ASSESSMENTS
Board of Education Candidate Information Session Nov. 21
Filing for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education Election will open on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 8 a.m. and close on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. Two positions are available for three-year terms. The election date is April 8, 2025.
Individuals interested in running for the Board of Education are invited to attend a candidate information session on Thursday, Nov. 21, immediately following the 7 p.m. regular Board of Education meeting. This will take place at the District Administration building, 9350 Sappington Road, and is open to any individuals who are interested in running for the board. Questions? Contact andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws.
Kennerly Reading Specialist are excited to meet with our Kindergarten Families once again for part two of our Kindergarten Literacy Night Series. Bring your kindergarten to the Kennerly Library on Thursday, November 14th, from 6 PM to 7 PM. Be sure to bring your needlepoint screen too. Act fast, the sign-up genius will close November 1st. Can’t wait to see you!
Save the date for part three, January 23, 2025
Nominate a Special Lindbergh Teacher for #TeacherProud Tuesday
Calling all students, parents, and community members: Lindbergh Schools wants your nominations for #TeacherProud Tuesday! Tell us about a teacher who works in our schools who has made a difference in your life, and they might be selected to be featured on social media as part of #TeacherProud Tuesday, a statewide social media initiative that is designed to recognize outstanding teachers and promote public education. On the second Tuesday of each month,
Lindbergh/Kiwanis Winter Wear Collection
Thank you again for participating in the Lindbergh/Kiwanis Winter wear collection.
Conferences are just around the corner for your school. This is the perfect opportunity
for parents to help fill the blue bins. In doing so, they help others while having an easy
opportunity to clear outgrown or unneeded garments from their homes. Attached is a
short blurp to share with your parents.
Thank you in advance for your help and participation.
2025-26 School Year Calendar Now Available
The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted to approve the 2025-26 school year calendar. The first day of school for students will be on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, and the last day will be on Friday, May 22, 2026. For more details, please click the link below.
Checkmate Challenge Chess Tournament Fundraiser
Calling all chess lovers! Join us on Nov. 9 at Lindbergh High School for the Checkmate Challenge: Community Chess Tournament Fundraiser. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the game, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels—fun for the whole family! Come play, win prizes, and have an awesome time!
Date: Nov. 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM check-in, 9:30 AM first round
Location: Lindbergh High School
For additional information, please contact pegsparentgroup@gmail.com.
Student Drop Off and Pick Route
Student Pick Drop Off & Pick Up:
If you are driving your child(ren) to school, please follow our parent drop off and pick up route. Please DO NOT park on Sunset Drive to pick up or drop off students. Thanks for help!
- Students should not arrive at school before 8:25am
- Please practice caution and put cell phones away during student drop off and pick up
- Please put your car in park when students are loading and unloading
- Please have students enter and exit on the passenger side
- Parents/guardians please remain in your car
- When on Kennerly Road and waiting to enter the school's parking lot, please put on your hazard/flasher light to alert on coming drivers. Thanks.
Please be sure your child knows how they are getting home from school. Safety is our top priority and we want to make sure morning arrival/dismissal goes smoothly.
Kennerly PTP Information
Background Check Needed to Supervise a group of students on a Field Trip
In order to supervise/work with a group of students with limit teacher supervision a background check is needed. Please see the below attachment of the step by step process. Thanks for your help.
Contact Information
Karen Foerstel, Administrative Assistant
DeAndre Thomas, Principal
Jessica McArthy, Assistant Principal
Andrea Barnes, Counselor
Julie Cohen, Counselor
Katie French, Instructional Design Coach
Jenny Raineri, School Nurse
Faith Rose, Special Education Area Coordinator
Kennerly Elementary School
Email: kennerly@lindberghschools.ws
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/kennerly
Location: 10025 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-729-2440
Kennerly Attendance: 314-729-2445
Attendance Email: kennerly-attendance@lindberghschools.ws
Facebook: facebook.com/KennerlySchool
Twitter: @KennerlyFlyers