Kennedy Sunday Newsletter

Dear Kennedy High School Parents and Community,

Last Friday, our school spirit was electric as we rallied behind our Fighting Irish Varsity Football Team in their FIRST home game against Long Beach Jordan. On campus, it was incredible to see so many of our Kennedy staff members decked out in Kennedy gear!!! At the game, the green and gold sea of students filled the stands, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. A huge thank you to all the students who came out to make our student section one of the best in Orange County!

As we continue to build a positive and supportive school environment, I encourage you to attend our upcoming events. Notable upcoming events include Girls' Varsity Tennis vs Santiago and Varsity Boys' Water Polo vs Orange on Thursday, September 5th at Kennedy High School.

We hope to see ALL our Kennedy Families at Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. From 5:00pm - 6:15 you will be able to support our clubs and student organizations by purchasing food from our Club and School Organization Food Booths. Please stop by our Community Resource Fair during this time, as well. At 5:30pm, our Senior Parents will meet in MP1 for a Senior Parent Meeting, presented by our Senior Counselor, Mrs. Hernandez. At 6:00pm our PTSA will have a PTSA Member Meeting in MP1. Classroom visits go from 6:00pm to 7:50pm. Back to School Night provides an opportunity to connect with your child's teachers, learn about school programs, and enhance the connection between home and school.

Tickets are on sale NOW for the Senior Luau. The Senior Luau will be held Thursday, September 5 from 5-8:45pm in First Court. Tickets are $25 with ASB and $30 without and are on sale at the activities window across from the library. The LAST DAY to buy tickets is THIS Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Don't miss out on the first Senior ONLY event of the year! Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner begins at 6:00pm, and the show starts at 7:00pm.

Saturday Academy is this Saturday, September 7th from 8:00am-12:00pm. Saturday Academy is a great opportunity for enrichment activities, grade improvement, and attendance credit. Students will receive a link to sign up via email on Tuesday. We hope to see you there!

We are grateful for the continued support of our Kennedy High School parents and families. Your involvement in our school community is invaluable as we strive to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for all our students. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the success of our school.

See You Wednesday!

Poppy Hill-Bonales

Proud Principal, Kennedy High School

Home of the Fighting Irish

Irish! We would like to officially invite you to John F. Kennedy Back to School Night on Wednesday. You will have the opportunity to visit each classroom and have an inside peek of your student's schedule. We are also having community partners and Kennedy organizations tabling outside of the Counseling Center! Hope to see you there!

Calling all Kennedy parents and students! THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO TAKE THE SURVEY

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

Nominations are now closed. You will have to opportunity to vote for a parent on Back to School Night at the Family and Community Engagement table.

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

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.

Thank you for taking interest in attending the Anaheim Collaborative Family Summit. This is a great way to learn more about preparing for your student's future. This includes more information about colleges, universities and career paths. We only have a certain amount of spots, so spots will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you for your understanding.

https://forms.gle/ooZKQxDzJhXQRAxL8

We are excited to offer our new Parent Empowerment Program for the 2024-2025 School Year! This series will show parents how to set up their students for success. We are planning to honor those parents who attend all the workshops!

Our next module is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will be focusing on technology (Aeries, Parentsquare, eKadence). Please bring your preferred device to access these platforms.

https://forms.gle/nhLqm6SBCiQgTVL9A

Student Opportunity from Congressman Correa

As a Member of Congress, Congressman Correa has the privilege of nominating the best and brightest students from the CA-46th district to attend our nation's service academies each year. We encourage all highly motivated, well-rounded, and academically successful young men and women to consider the unique opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a military officer in the service of our country.

Applicants from the CA-46th district, which consists of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Stanton, & Fullerton, have proven to be committed and successful at the academies. Congressman Correa is honored to do his part to ensure that our community supports the next generation of outstanding military leaders.

Our office will be hosting a Service Academy Night (Info-Session) on Wednesday, September 4th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. We will have a representative from each service academy come out and answer any questions you may have. Congressman Correa and I will also be giving a presentation on our nomination process. Please notify any student that may be interested in applying and would like additional information. Please RSVP here.

Lastly, our office is now accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2029. If you are interested in being considered for a Service Academy nomination, you must apply through my office by November 8, 2024, to be considered for the class entering the service academies in 2025.

Girls Inc. of Orange County is offering their College Bound Grad Lab Program for seniors! This is an intensive and comprehensive college-readiness program for 12th grade girl-identifying students and/or gender expansive individuals who feel their pro-girl environment is the best fit for them. Through this program, you will develop skills to present yourself as a competitive college applicant and become part of a supportive, uplifting community to navigate college applications and beyond!

Please check the flyer and document below for more information on how to apply!

10th and 11th graders! Looking for the opportunity to take a practice SAT exam? We are offering it Saturday, October 26th from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please click on the link or visit the ASB window to purchase your spot!

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 in MP1. Hope to see you there!

Accepting Imperfection…” is the 2024-25 Reflections Art Program theme. Since 1969, this amazing program has brought the arts to life for more than 10 million students and increased community awareness of the importance of the arts in education.

All students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas. Please click on the corresponding link for the requirements:

• Dance Choreography Eng | Span
• Literature Eng | Span
• Photography Eng | Span
• Film Production Eng | Span
• Music Composition Eng | Span
• Visual Arts Eng | Span

• Accessible Arts Eng | Span

Participation is easy, exciting, empowering, and three simple steps:

1. Download & fill out the form.

2. Read the Category Rules

3. Drop off the completed form by Friday, September 27th, at the FACES office

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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