october 26, 2011oct 26, 2011 · newsletter submissions are due by 6 p.m. mondays. email to michele...
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5720 Emerson Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419 Bill Gibbs, Principal [email protected]
Main Office: 612-668-3340
FAX: 612-668-3350
Nurse/Attendance: 612-668-3346
http://kenny.mpls.k12.mn.us
School Times: 8:05am-2:35pm
AM Kindergarten: 8:05 am-11:05am
Minneapolis Kids: 612-668-3344
Dates to Remember
Thur 10/27 Kenny night at Davanni’s 5-9 pm
Thur 10/27 Area C Meeting 6:30-8:30 At Kenny School
Fri 10/28 School Spirit Day
Fri 10/28 Fall Festival 5:30-7:30
Tues 11/1 Student Council Mtg 2:30
Thurs 11/3 First Quarter Ends
Fri 11/4 No School
Sun 11/6 Daylight Savings Time Ends
Mon 11/7 2nd Quarter Begins
Mon 11/7 Meetings: 5:00 Site Council 5:45 Kenny Foundation 6:30 PTA Business Mtg
Wed 11/9 LifeTouch Re-Take Day
Tue 11/15 PTA Event: Turkey Bingo
October 26, 2011
Newsletter submissions are due by 6 p.m. Mondays. Email to Michele Lieske at [email protected].
Hello Kenny Families,
It was great to see so many of you at conferences last week. As you saw at your conference, teachers are getting really good at using assessments to measure academic skills. These assessments are used to set goals with you and your child and even more importantly, individualize instruction. We look forward to sharing the growth your child makes throughout the year.
We have several exciting community building activities you will want to put on your calendar. The Kenny Fall Festival is this Friday and Turkey Bingo is November 15th. I hope to see you and your children at these great events.
Thanks for all you do…
Bill Gibbs, Principal Kenny School
Kenny Rocks! Friday, Oct. 28
5:30-7:30
Join us for the annual Kenny Fall Festival. This year we will be having a DJ dance party with a D.J. spinning tunes, a fun photo booth, a chance to make your own VIP pass, explore some musical instruments, learn a new dance step and much more! A flu shot clinic will be available again this year. The event is free, but dinner
will be available for sale in the cafeteria (penne pasta, sauce, salad, drink and dessert). Get ready to rock out!
Flu Shots are Coming
to Kenny!
Come get your Flu Shot on Friday, October 28th at Kenny from 5-7:30 PM in the area outside the Health Office (in conjunction with the Fall Festival). Come early to get your flu shot and stay for the fun! Everyone 6 months and older should a flu vaccine every year. Vaccination for all is provided at no cost. If your family has insurance, please bring your insurance cards.
Last Call for October Box Tops!
Get your Box Tops in by the end of October, and you might win one of the monthly prizes.
Be sure to put your student's name and room number with your Box Tops to be entered.
Watch for November's collection sheet and new prize and the October winner soon!
School Spirit Day October 28 HATS - GLASSES - TIE
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Making Kenny Great: Volunteers We’ve got the best parents at Kenny. Why? Because our parents all bring different talents into our school, including creativity and humor! This week, enjoy a limerick by Rita Hajiani about volunteering at Kenny School.
There are many good reasons why I volunteer at Kenny,
Obviously it’s not because I’m paid even a penny, Most of all,
it makes me feel tall, to hear the kids say ‘hi Mrs. Hajiani!’
Rita and her husband have 2 sons attending Kenny School. Rita is seen at many Kenny events with her camera, she’s a room parent and recently became the editor of the Kenny Yearbook. Thanks, Rita!
MAKING KENNY GREAT: Volunteer Bulletin Board
Thanks to all the parents, grandparents and friends who walked and volunteered at the FIT N FUN WALK – another example of volunteers making Kenny great.
Here are current volunteer opportunities, please contact the volunteer co-chairs, Lynn Barnhart, [email protected] or Laura Ronay, [email protected]
General Volunteer Positions
1. Kenny Tour Guides for incoming kindergarteners. 45 minutes at 1pm Tuesdays or 9am Thursday. This is a fun opportunity! New(er) families, don’t feel like you’re ‘too new’ to give a tour. You’ll be trained by 2 of our most experienced volunteer guides.
2. Work a shift at the Scholastic Book Fair Nov 30 – December 2.
3. If you have fundraising experience, join a fun team to work on the Foundation’s March Magic fundraising.
Leadership Volunteer Positions
1. Lead the efforts in planning the Kenny Carnival*.
2. Lead the efforts in planning the Kenny Plant Sale*.
*Note, the Kenny Carnival and Plant Sales are important fundraisers. Both events are well established and there are mentors available to help you plan and execute. You won’t be alone n your effort. Get involved and have fun!
Announcing Davanni’s Pizza Night!
Take a night off from cooking!
Let’s raise some dough for Kenny School!
Thursday Night, October 27th
5-9 pm
Davanni’s on Penn Ave
Mark your calendar!
See the attached flyer for more information and tickets!
Area Parent Advisory Councils Area Parent Advisory Council meetings provide parents an opportunity to meet with the district's associate superintendents who represent each area, parents from other neighborhood schools, and community leaders to:
Provide input concerning school-related issues.
Make recommendations in support of enhancing learning opportunities and environments.
Advocate for issues vital to the success of schools, youth, and families in their community.
Each Area Parent Advisory Council selects six people to represent them on the District Parent Advisory Council.
Next Area C Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday October 27th, 6:30-8:30pm Kenny Community School 5720 Emerson Ave. South