Kennedy Sunday Newsletter

Dear Kennedy High School Parents and Community,

What an incredible first week of school we’ve had! As I visited classrooms, I was thrilled to witness students actively participating in community-building activities and forming strong connections with their teachers. The enthusiasm and positive energy were contagious!

On our first day, I was greeted with countless "high-fives" from students eager to earn their temporary shamrock tattoos. It was a heartwarming display of school spirit! And on Friday, I was amazed by the sea of green as our students proudly wore their Fighting Irish colors. It was also an absolute joy to watch our talented Marching Band and Cheerleading squad perform at our roaming rally during fourth period.

We have a packed week of events coming up! On Monday, August 12th, our Flag Football team will compete at Segerstrom High School. Tuesday, August 13th, features a Volleyball Green & White Game in our Main Gym at 6:00pm. Our Varsity Flag Football team takes on Anaheim High School at Kennedy on Wednesday, August 14th, with the game starting at 4:30pm. Thursday, August 15th, marks the beginning of our Late Start Bell Schedule, meaning no zero period and first period starting at 9:25am. Our Girls' Volleyball team will play at La Mirada High School that same day.

Friday, August 16th, is Make-up Picture Day and another Fighting Irish Green Friday! We'll wrap up the week with our first dance of the school year, the Welcome Back Dance. Tickets are $15 with an ASB card or $20 without.

To help us continue to improve our school, please remember to complete the Kennedy Needs and Assets Survey. Your input is invaluable as we strive to "go from good to great."

Please review the attached flyers for important school policies.

We look forward to a fantastic year filled with academic growth, school spirit, and community involvement. Thank you for your continued support of Kennedy High School.

Sincerely,

Poppy Hill-Bonales

Proud Principal, Kennedy High School

Home of the Fighting Irish

It is really important for you to take this survey for us to improve our campus and service for you. We would also like to hear what you would like to see here at Kennedy. We will be putting the names of those who complete the survey into a raffle to win Kennedy swag.

Click the flyer or link below for access;

https://auhsd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vaCSnPUkQrUATk

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

Any visitors who come onto campus must be checked in through our RAPTOR system in the Attendance Office. With the visitor badge, you are identifiable to our campus as a visitor. This process is in place to keep your students safe! Thank you for your cooperation.

Please call or email the Attendance Office if you need to report an absence. 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.

Just a friendly reminder to all students that meals (breakfast and lunch) are completely free. All you need to do is scan your ID at the school cafeteria. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity provided by the district.

As students are returning to school, the TGR Foundation is hosting a mix of in-person and virtual workshops preparing students for everything college related! Some topics include scholarships support, financial aid management, and how to achieve success as a student athlete. Please visit the link for more information and to register.

https://tgrfoundation.org/collegeaccess/?mkt_tok=Mzk2LU9RRy05NDkAAAGU05_F2XxZljm5seSmkIMp3Cu8u-xKTQSL74KY7rQ17HhbfGBZ2mpNGup6SF2Cs64TVuiDSSPOxu3n2ZepsoY4vlXQhRgzY50wIHEVumdCIsc#events

Fighting Irish Parents!

Our first Coffee with the Principal will be on August 20th. Come and meet our new Principal and hear about upcoming events and dates for late August- early September

We are excited to offer our new Parent Empowerment Program for the 2024-2025 School Year! This will be a three module series where we show parents how to set up their students for success. We are planning to honor those parents who attend all the workshops! Please click on the flyer to RSVP

Fighting Irish! Please consider joining the PTSA this year to help foster the connection between the school and the community. Even if you are busy, you can still participate! Take a look at our spirit wear and birthday announcements available to purchase. Our first meeting will be September 4th.

Please make sure to bring Chromebooks charged and ready to use every day! Again, purchasing Chromebook Insurance is optional, but highly recommended. Please use the link to purchase it.

https://auhsd.graystep.com/Index.aspx#/1131278/product/78723

The district is rolling out with a new volunteer process this school year. You must register through Raptor and choose between Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Tier 2 clearance allows volunteers to participate in overnight trips with students, but requires a tuberculosis test and fingerprint. 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).

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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