The Kenwood Courier

We’re eager to connect and partner with you the 2026-27 school year in support of your children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. You can expect to receive the Kenwood Courier every Friday.

• 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.
  
• В верхней части страницы вы найдете функции ADA и перевода. Для перевода нажмите кнопку «Перевести» и выберите нужный язык.
  
• 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.
  
• در بالای صفحه، شما ویژگی های ADA و ترجمه را پیدا کنید. برای ترجمه، روی دکمه ترجمه کلیک کنید و زبان مورد نظر خود را انتخاب کنید.
  

• October 24: Community Clean Up 9:00-11:00 (raking, bagging leaves, putting the gardens to bed)

• October 27: Picture Day

• October 29: Kenwood Parent/Caregiver Mixer 6:00-8:00 PM at Seven Points RSVP

• October 30: Kenwood Bike Bus

• November 3: No School Day for Students/PD Day for Staff/Election Day: Please Vote!

• November 10: Native American Family Involvement Day

• November 11: Veterans Day; there is school for students

• November 13: Record Kepping Day/No School for Students

• November 17: Site Council 8:15-9:05 AM

• November 25-27: No School for Students/Thanksgiving Holiday

Kenwood Community School Calendar

We had a wonderful 1K Fun Run on Thursday! Many thanks to Coach P for organizing the event and to the Kenwood PTA and all caregiver volunteers for cheering on the Woodchucks, serving water and snacks, passing out ribbons, and celebrating our fantastic school community. It was a perfect event!

Come enjoy a fun, FREE night out with your fellow Kenwood parents and caregivers!

Thursday, October 29
6:00–8:00 PM
Seven Points, 1405 W Lake St, Minneapolis

Adults will enjoy light appetizers and good company at Arizona Taco Company, while kids enjoy a fun evening of art and pizza at True North Studio (located in the same building as Arizona Taco Co.), with childcare provided by ARTrageous!

FREE childcare is available for 70 kids! Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP

Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis. Free admission.

Bring the kids! The Kids Corner has nine children's authors, plus Dan McCreary's coding club kit table. Try The Bakken's interactive hands-on stations, get a typewriter poem from poet David Hadbawnik, and browse a book and toy marketplace. Pick up a bingo card and map at the door.
Grown-ups can catch free author panels (seats are free, reservation required): Writing the Wild (10:30), Boundary Waters (11:45), Building a New Table (1:00), Science meets Doubt (2:15), AI & Relationships (3:30).
Last year's first festival drew about 600 people.
Details and panel reservations: https://www.thethinkingspot.us/2026stembookfestival
Presented by The Thinking Spot with Host Partner The Bakken Museum. International School of Minnesota and QC Training Services are Sponsors. Toro and MAGNA-TILES are In-Kind Sponsors. Not a school or district event.

Please click here to see the resources in a variety of languages.

Discrimination Related to Immigration Status.

Every Meal

Second Harvest Heartland Care Center Help is available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali with interpreters available for other languages. Call or text 866-844-3663, or visit 2harvest.org/carecenter for more information.

School Social Worker, Alex Holzchuh at Alexandra.Holzschuh@mpls.k12.mn.us or (612) 668-2760

Finally, if you are in the position to help, the Kenwood PTA is collecting monetary donations to purchase gift cards for Ms. Alex to distribute to families. If you can contribute, please venmo the Kenwood PTA at @KenwoodPTAMpls

Visit the MPS Culinary & Wellness Services community sites webpage for details about no-cost meals. Contact a site for specific hours and meal types.

Ciara Graham, Stable Homes Stable Schools Site-based Lead ciara.graham@mpls.k12.mn.us

United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on many topics; housing, childcare, mental health, employment, transportation, and more! Call 211 or toll free 800-543-7709. Visit https://211unitedway.org/ for more information. Interpreters are available for all languages.

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.

• School Secretary: Danielle.Sanders@mpls.k12.mn.us
• Family Liaison: Victoria.johnson@mpls.k12.mn.us
• Main Office Number: 612-668-2760
• School Website
• Kenwood Staff Directory