Kennedy School Newsletter

October

Oct 2 - SPASH Football Team visit

Oct 6 - 4th grade to the DuBay Cranberry Company 8:50-10:45 a.m.

Oct 6 - Kennedy School PTO Fall Relay Pledge form sent home with students.

Oct 7 - Kennedy School Pumpkin Patch Field Trip (see below for class times)

Oct 8 - 5th grade field trip to the Boston School Forest

Oct 12 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 12 - Kennedy School PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. in the school library or attend virtually

Oct 14 - Kennedy School Fall Pledge form due back to school

Oct 14 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 15 - Kennedy School PTO Fall Relays (info coming home on Oct 6th)

Oct 16 - Rain Date for Kennedy School PTO Fall Relays

Oct 19 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 20 - First After School Drawing Club for 3rd - 6th graders 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 21 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 23 - No School for Students - Professional Development Day

Oct 26 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 29 - Halloween/Fall Festival Celebrations

Oct 28 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 29 - After School Drawing Club for 3rd - 6th graders 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Oct 30 - No School for Students - Kennedy Child Care Closed

November

Nov 2 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Nov 4 - Kennedy School Picture Re-Take

Nov 4 - 5th/6th grade After School Volleyball Begins 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Nov 6 - Report Cards sent home

Fall is here! 🍂 We are excited for all the fun activities, learning, and special moments that the next couple of months will bring!

You can read the full message from Principal Crystal Armstrong here.

To view and print the October lunch and breakfast menus, select the links below.

October Breakfast Menu

October Lunch Menu

Visit Nutrislice for the most up-to-date menu listings, including nutrition and allergen information.

Our annual Pumpkin Patch Field Trip is right around the corner!

On Wednesday, October 7, students will visit Schaefer’s Pumpkin Patch to pick out their very own pumpkin, followed by a scenic tractor-pulled wagon ride through the beautiful woods and horse pastures at Vitort Farm.

What to Wear & Pack Farm grounds can get muddy! Please send your child with rain boots, old shoes, or an extra pair of shoes and socks to change into for the trip.

Volunteers Volunteers are welcome to join the fun! You can meet the group directly at the pumpkin patch or ride along with the classes on the wagons.

Class Schedule

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: 1st & 2nd Grade

• 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: 3rd Grade & Child Care

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: 5th & 6th Grade

• 12:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.: Kindergarten & 4th Grade

• 1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.: 4K

👩🏻‍⚕️Here are key health and safety reminders from Nurse Acacia Provost:

• Immunizations: Please return updated immunization records to the school if you received a notice. A local Immunization Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the PJ Jacobs Junior High Cafeteria.

• Illness Guidelines: Children with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea must remain at home until 24 hours after symptoms have resolved without medication.

• Fall Weather & Halloween Safety: Please send students with warm, weather-appropriate clothing. For Halloween, ensure costumes fit well, use reflective tape or flashlights for visibility, and inspect candy before eating.

Check out more of the Nurse's October Reminders.

You can also review additional tips on the Wisconsin DHS Halloween Safety Page.

🎉Kennedy Child Care has openings! We provide a safe, supportive and engaging environment for your child to learn, play and grow! Serving children ages 3 to 5 years 11 months, Hours: 6:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For rates and details please call the Kennedy School Main Office at 715-345-5614 or email Director Crystal Armstrong at carmstro@pointschools.net

As we prepare for winter weather, the Stevens Point Area Public School District will conduct a test of our family notification system on October 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Families should receive the test by email, phone and text based on the contact information and preferences currently on file.
If you do not receive the test on all of your preferred devices, please log in to Skyward Family Access to review and update your contact information or contact your school office for assistance.

Testing the system now helps ensure you receive important information when weather or other circumstances affect the school day.
Thanks for helping us make sure everyone stays connected!

Please save the date for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast!

Join us at Kennedy School on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for a special breakfast honoring our veterans and active military members.

The breakfast will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m.

More information and a formal invitation will be sent home with all students on October 16th.

We look forward to seeing you there as we honor and thank our local veterans and active military members.

Please join us for our annual Winter Concert, featuring students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade!

The concert is a vocal-only performance. Please note that our band and orchestra will have their own separate concert at a later date.

We will hold two identical performances to accommodate our families. You are welcome to attend whichever show works best for your schedule.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026

Location: Kennedy School Gym

Performances:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 2:00 p.m.