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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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• April 10 and 24: American Indian Student Affinity Group
• April 11: Coffee with the Principal
• April 11-June 6: Kenwood Chess Club Spring Session Begins (see below for details)
• April 15: Kenwood Latine Affinity Group
• April 16: Eat Pizza & Raise $ for Kenwood School (PTA Fundraiser), black sheep pizza on Washington Ave.
• April 17: Poem in Your Pocket Day
• April 21-May 6: 4th Grade Dance Residency
• April 22: Kindergarten Registration 8:15-9:15 am
• April 24: 2nd-3rd grade Music Concert
• April 25: All School Morning Meeting
• April 25 Volunteer Appreciation
• Apr. 28-May 2: Pits and Alleys

Dear Kenwood Families,

It’s good to be back in school together after a well-deserved Spring Break! I hope you had a lovely vacation.

I’m pleased to report that Suzy Martin, English Language Teacher, started working at Kenwood this past Monday. Suzy has 17 years of elementary and EL experience, and we’re so lucky to have her here!

During this last quarter of school we will continue strong literacy, math, science, social studies, PE and arts instruction. Our students are developing excellent skills and making tremendous progress. Let’s work together to make sure students arrive at school and are ready to learn by 9:25 in the morning, get a good night’s sleep, spend time outside, and reduce time on devices. I’d like to gently remind you that cell phones and smart watches aren’t permitted at Kenwood. Some families have requested an exception to the rule to support after-school communication, and I have granted permission after a conversation. With that permission, though, phones and smart watches must stay in students’ backpacks in lockers for the duration of the day. Teachers or I will store phones for students who aren’t able to follow this expectation until you’re able to pick it up from school. Thank you for your support and understanding.

I look forward to seeing you throughout the month as we celebrate poetry, eat pizza together, enjoy the 2nd and 3rd grade music concert, and appreciate school volunteers. Happy Spring!

Warmly,

Heidi Johnson, Principal at Kenwood

Mark your calendar! Mpls Kids 2025-26 Registration opens Friday, April 18 at 7am for CURRENT families. NEW family registration opens Friday, April 25 at 7am.

An important update for the 2025-26 school year, Mpls Kids will continue to offer its before-school program at Kenwood. For after-school care next year, we will be consolidating our afternoon Kenwood program into Emerson Mpls Kids. This means that students who wish to participate in after-school programming will have the opportunity to join Mpls Kids at Emerson. Families who wish to utilize after-school care may request transportation between Kenwood and Emerson to meet their scheduling needs. Visit the Before and After School section of our website for more information.

For questions contact: Anita Adams | Anita.Adams@mpls.k12.mn.us Mpls Kids Program Coordinator | Kenwood

Feed the crew dinner or join friends for happy hour, all while raising money to support Kenwood School.

Grab a pizza any time on Wednesday, April 16th & 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Kenwood! PTA fundraiser.

Throughout the school year, our community shows appreciation to Kenwood’s teachers and staff, often through meals coordinated by the PTA. On Thursday, April 17 we’ll provide lunch for the entire staff to pop in and grab lunch as their schedule allows.

These meals depend on volunteer contributions of either food, drinks, or funds. We need your help! Please either sign up to bring items via this link (also below) or support the efforts with funds sent via Venmo to @KenwoodPTAMpls.

Please bring all items to the school Staff Lounge by 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4FA8AF2FA0FD0-55953001-staff#/

Notes from the Music Room!

Congratulations to the Kindergarten and 1st grade students for their fantastic performance back in February. It was so much fun to see them singing their little hearts out with lots of smiles coming from the audience! Since our show, we have been playing the soprano ukuleles, singing and dancing.

Our 2nd and 3rd graders are preparing for their concert which is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 PM. We are excited to show you what they have been learning. The third graders are going to show off their recorder skills. We also have lots of fun songs to sing for you!

The 4th and 5th graders did a fantastic job with our musical, “A Kid’s Life”. It was great to see so many develop confidence in acting and singing. All of the students will be performing again on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 in the gym. Ms. Hunt is also working on some songs for the band to play.

Kenwood students love to sing and play instruments and there is a lot of natural talent. I feel lucky to be their music teacher!

Support to our families in need by donating to the Kenwood closet. Drop off your donations in the bin located in the main lobby. Please see the flyer below for more details.

Questions regarding donation:

• Kenwood Caregivers, please contact Victoria Johnson at Victoria.Johnson@mpls.k12.mn.us
• Community members please scan the QR code below for more donation information.

Note: Next distribution event is at the Spring Picnic on May 15 from 4:30-6 pm

• School Gardens: Coordinate planning, planting with kids and maintaining the vegetable, rain, and pollinator gardens.
• DNR School Forest: Support Kenwood teachers in utilizing the forest.
• Oriole feeding site at Cedar LakeAnnual spring plant sale

If interested, please join this dynamic and fun group of volunteers in helping build on the tremendous work of others toward an enhanced Kenwood School environment for all.

Contact Amy Sanborn at amysanborn18@gmail.com with any questions or to sign up. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://kenwood.mpschools.org/families-community/green-team__;!!MxD8lHs9xPYQ!Nnezyx3Ggxjs2TUGjLwSbny8NZbVB0bpfkD4l6caA5ThQqO9VQnTRJ-yH30VM1IyxbKv3hMGTEnyWKr8bE4oz2SCArqJOE8LzNg$

Kenwood Super Summer camp registration is just around the corner—starting Sunday, February 23 at 5 PM! We’re excited to invite Kenwood families to join us for a summer filled with amazing camps. Whether your child is interested in fishing, horseback riding, or even a Taylor Swift camp, there’s something for everyone. Plus, we’re offering several brand-new camps this year!

We can’t wait to see your child enjoy a fun, memorable summer filled with new adventures. Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to register!

Registration for summer school.

1-5 GEMS-GISE STEM APPLICATION.pdf

1-5 GEMS-GISE STEM APPLICATION-SOMALI.pdf

1-5 GEMS-GISE STEM APPLICATION-SPANISH 1.pdf

Exciting news: Girls on the Run returned to Kenwood for a spring season! Girls on the Run is an afterschool program that uses the power of being active to prepare 3rd - 5th grade girls and non-binary kids for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

Over the course of the 8-week, 16-lesson season, participants will learn life-changing lessons about healthy friendships, teamwork, decision-making, self-respect and more, all while preparing to complete a 5K. Open to all 3rd - 5th grade kids and non-binary/gender expansive youth; no previous running experience required, and generous financial aid is available.

Registration is open at www.gotrmn.org Our season will be each Monday & Thursday 4:05 - 5:30 p.m. from April 7 - May 31/June 1, culminating with a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K the weekend of May 31/June 1. Space is limited so register now! (Girls need to attend both days each week; as each lessons build on the previous) Visit www.gotrmn.org or contact Daisy Simpson at daisy.j.simpson@gmail.com for more information.

Minneapolis Public Schools is currently conducting an Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment on early literacy. We are seeking feedback from caregivers of MPS students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. This survey will help us understand your experiences with reading instruction and the support your student is receiving through their school. Your feedback will be used to suggest improvements to early literacy across the district.

Please take this survey.

Our lost and found is overflowing with forgotten items! Could one of them be yours?

Unclaimed Winter Gear items will be donated after Spring Break April 18th!

Introducing "Skillsville," a new PBS KIDS show produced by Twin Cities PBS that centers on three best friends - Cora, Dev and Rae - and their pupperfly guide, Scout, who helps the kids solve fun challenges and explore different careers in the video-game world of Skillsville. Watch an episode of this new series, meet the characters, participate in activities related to the series and engage with community partners. It will be an epic event that you do not want to miss!

Attached is a flyer for the MPRB's Nature Day camps that are happening at Wirth, Minnehaha, and North Mississippi regional parks this summer. Registration opens on 3/5 at noon and there is a sliding scale fee option for Minneapolis residents that goes down to $0.

The city of Minneapolis offers a website with food shelf information. There is a list of food resources in the area and many of them have a map with food shelf locations. Website: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/homegrown-minneapolis/food-shelves/

Click here to find free meals and snacks

The Section 8 waiting list is opening up on April 9th. Please click on this link for additional information:

https://metrocouncil.org/Housing/Services/Metro-HRA-Rental-Assistance/Applications.aspx

Click here to find a step-by-step guide to finding the right place for your child's care.

HelpMeConnect is a groundbreaking interagency collaboration between Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and, Families; Education; Health; and Human Services. Click here to explore HelpMeConnect and find the support you need.