Kennedy School Newsletter
May 2026
No School & E-Learning Reminders:
May 14 - No School for Kindergarten - 6th Grade Students - School in session for 4K students and Kennedy Child Care is Open
May 15 - E-Learning Day for Students
May 25 - No School for All Students - Kennedy Child Care is Closed
Calendar
May
May 1 -1st & 2nd grade field trip to see opera "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" 11:05 a.m. -1:00 p.m. (1st & 2nd grade will eat lunch when they return to school)
May 1 -ABC Count Down "E" Extra Recess Day
May 4-7 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 4 - ABC Count Down "F" Fancy Day - Dress in your fanciest clothing
May 4 - Running Club 3:35 - 4:30 p.m.
May 5 - School Store, ABC Count Down "G" Game Day, STEM Club meets 3:35-4:30 p.m.
May 6 - Running Club 3:35 - 4:30 p.m. ABC Count Down "H" Hat Day, School Store
May 7 - 3rd & 4th grade field trip to Sculpture Park, ABC Count Down "I" Icy Treat Day
May 7 - Cadet Field Trip to Mt. Olympus, 6th grade Orchestra Concert at PJ Jacobs 7:30 p.m.
May 8 - Top Cadet Dells Trip, ABC Count Down "J" Joke Day, Drawing Club 3:35-4:30 p.m.
May 11 - 5th grade Orchestra Concert at SPASH 6:00 p.m., ABC Count Down "K" Kindness Day
May 11 - Running Club 3:35-4:30 p.m.
May 12 - Orchestra Instrument return, 6th grade Band Concert at PJ Jacobs 7:00 p.m.
May 13 - K-2 Spring Performance presenting to upper grades 9:00 a.m.
May 13 - Running Club 3:35-4:30 p.m., ABC Count Down "M" Movie Day
May 14 - No School for Kindergarten - 6th Grade Students - School in session for 4K students and Kennedy Child Care is Open
May 15 - E-Learning Day for All Students
May 18 - Student Council Members attend Leaders to Leaders Event, PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
May 18 - ABC Count Down "N" Neon Day
May 19 - STEM Club Meets 3:35 - 4:30 p.m., ABC Count Down "O" Outside Day
May 20 - 5th & 6th grade Elementary Track Meet, Drawing Club 3:35 - 5:00 p.m.
May 20 - ABC Count Down "P" Puzzle in PJ's Day
May 21 - 5th & 6th grade Elementary Track Meet, ABC Count Down "Q" Quiet Day
May 22 - Rain Date for 5th & 6th grade track meet, ABC Count Down "R" Reverse Day
May 22 - 4th grade field trip to State Capitol & Zoo, Senior Graduates visit Kennedy 1:00 p.m.
May 22 - Last Day for Boys & Girls Club for the school year - - Summer BGC opens June 8th
May 25 - No School - Memorial Day
May 26 - ABC Count Down "S" School Pride Day
May 27 - ABC Count Down "T" Toy Day
May 28 - ABC Count Down "U" USA
May 29 - Kennedy All School Picnic, ABC Count Down "V" Vacation Day
June
June 1 - ABC Count Down "W" Walk Day, 5th grade Architecture Fair 2:15 p.m. in the library
June 2 - 5th & 6th grade field trip to Glacier Hollow, STEM Club Meets 3:35-4:30 p.m.
June 2 - ABC Count Down "X" X-Tra Cleaning Day
June 3 - 6th grade Graduation 2:00 p.m. in the gym, Kdgn & 1st grade field trip Park, Bowling & Belts
June 3 - ABC Count Down "Y" You Did It Day!
June 4 - Last Day of School, Awards Assembly 9:05 a.m., Report Cards go home,
ABC Count Down "Z" Zip Up Your Backpack
May Message from Principal Armstrong 🐾
As we welcome the beautiful month of May, we also welcome one of my favorite times of the year: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
You can read the full message from Principal Mrs. Crystal Armstrong here.
🧺 You’re Invited: Kennedy School Picnic!
Pack your blankets and grab your shades! We are excited to invite you to the Kennedy School Picnic on Friday, May 29th. This is a special opportunity to join your student outside for their lunch and recess periods.
Please remember to bring a blanket or towel to sit on while you enjoy the picnic atmosphere with your student.
🕛 Lunch Schedule
To help you plan your visit, please note the following lunch start times:
Grade Levels and their Lunch Start Time
3rd & 4th Grade - - 11:05 a.m.
2nd Grade - - 11:45 a.m.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - - 11:50 a.m.
5th & 6th Grade - - 12:20 p.m.
🍴 Meal Options & RSVP
Families are welcome to bring a lunch from home, or you may order a hot lunch from our cafeteria:
Choice 1: Hot Dog
Choice 2: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Important: If you plan to eat a school lunch, you must email your choice to Mrs. Kerchefski at kkerchef@pointschools.net by May 22nd.
Adult & Visitor Cost: $4.00 - Please have correct change. Families may charge their lunch to their student's account if the account has a positive balance and the student doesn't receive free or reduced lunches.
We look forward to a wonderful day outside with our Kennedy families!
May Menus
To view and print the May lunch and breakfast menus, select the links below.
Visit Nutrislice for the most up-to-date menu listings, including nutrition and allergen information.
Event Information
📣Your Voice Matters: Annual Board Elections & Meeting
Communication between school and home is the foundation of our students' success. Please join us for an essential meeting to share information and discuss our children's development. Most importantly, we will be electing our new Board Members. We need your presence and your vote to shape the future of our school!
🍿 A "Kernel" of Appreciation!
We want to give a massive Thank You to our incredible team of Popcorn Poppers! Our school days are a little brighter (and much more delicious) thanks to your hard work and dedication.
A special shout-out to:
Judy Moscinski
Kathy Bronk
Karen Dobbs
Nancy Steuck
We truly appreciate you volunteering your time to provide such a fun treat for our students and staff!
Event Information
Event Information
Students should try to arrive by 5:30.
Event Information
Students arrival time: 6:30 p.m.
🛡️ Celebrating Our Safety Cadets!
A huge Thank You to all of our school cadets this year! Your commitment to keeping Kennedy safe while modeling Kind, Respectful, and Responsible behavior is what Cougar Pride is all about.
To celebrate your hard work, we have two exciting days of fun coming up:
🎢 Mt. Olympus Celebration Day
Thursday, May 7th All eligible cadets will enjoy a celebration at Mt. Olympus, sponsored by the Portage County Sheriff’s Department. A special thank you to the Kennedy PTO for providing the transportation for this trip!
🌲 Top Cadet Exploration Day
Friday, May 8th Our Top Cadets who went above and beyond this year will head back to Wisconsin Dells for an additional day of exploration. This trip is also generously sponsored by the Portage County Sheriff’s Department.
Congratulations to all our cadets for a job well done!
Help Build our Outdoor Learning Classroom and Tribute Garden!
Kennedy Elementary School is excited to continue our Phase 2 of our beautiful, secluded outdoor space: the construction of a brick walking path. You can support this project and leave a lasting legacy by purchasing a personalized brick as a tribute to your family, a local business, or a loved one.
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The SPASH Mountain Biking team is preparing for their Fall 2026 season, and welcoming students who will be grade 6-12 to come and “Give it a Go” at any of our pre-season events!