Kenny Community School, Minneapolis

SEPTEMBER MENUS: Every student receives one complete breakfast and one complete lunch meal each school day at no cost. If your student wants seconds, just a milk, or a'la carte items, they will need money in their account.

As we start the new school year, we are looking for volunteers to help keep our Kenny events and groups running smoothly. Please take a look to see where you can help! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5ZKsQgZR42rkJhgm8fOHtJdv0KpbmWLxVXqd-dCtdXjjIAA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawFC4BRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfM_GCnYnIoWlEkJzN8NsSDLmmyYwnmQvOypLDCzKWwML6GND4HZQN9jfQ_aem_eJEeHdMyoEIzxrD_yXFuoA

Please contact KPF Volunteer Coordinator Lindsay Ypma with questions or if you have more ideas! [email protected]

Mark your calendars! We can't wait to see our Kenny kids! 🎉

Welcome back, Kenny staff! 🎉

Welcome back, MPS staff! 🌟

This week, we’re excited to greet our wonderful teachers and dedicated school-based staff. As we kick off a new school year, we look forward to exploring new opportunities and celebrating our achievements. Together, we will continue to grow and succeed!

Kindergarten and new Kenny families! Mark your calendars and join us!

We hope to see you there!

Take advantage of the last minute sales and don't forget to grab your school supplies!

Mark your calendars because it's almost time to kick off another great school year! We can't wait to see our Kenny Kids!

Don't forget to add some Kenny merch to your wardrobe!

Hey Kenny families! Please complete the Educational Benefits form regardless of family income. This helps bring critical funding to all MPS schools! https://www.mpschools.org/departments/cws/application-for-educational-benefits

It's time to start planning for the 2024-25 school year, Kenny families! If you need transportation for your student, please make sure to save your seat on the bus no later than WEDNESDAY, JULY 31...https://www.mpschools.org/departments/transportation/save-your-seat

We are so proud of our Kenny students and staff for their hard work this school year! Best wishes to all for a fun and adventurous summer vacation! 🎉

HELLO TO NEW AND/OR PROSPECTIVE KENNY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FAMILIES!

School Request time is here for students entering Kindergarten next fall.

The Minneapolis Public Schools School Request site opened on November 15th: https://exploremps.org/

A school request is also needed for Kenny students in grades 1-5 who wish to change schools or not follow the pathway to Anthony for 6th grade.

The school choice deadline for MPS first lottery is Wednesday, January 31

It's almost time to register for the Winter session of the Community Education program!

Registration opens on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 at NOON and will remain open through the end of the day on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7...Visit https://kenny.mpls.k12.mn.us/ to view the winter flyer for class options!

Parent Conference Days and MEA Break...NO SCHOOL!

Wednesday, October 18
Thursday October 19
Friday, October 20

Enjoy your long weekend, Kenny families!

CALLING ALL 1st and 2nd GRADERS! We are still looking for more 1st and 2nd grade students to join our "Curious about Art" after school class! Come have fun exploring different materials each week and learn about the creative process!

This class will meet on THURSDAY afternoons beginning on October 26th.

After-school is more than just a class, it's an important time for students to socialize, make friends, and explore new interests!

Sign up now to secure your spot today: registration closes this Thursday, October 5th.

Curiosity Studio: Curious About Art (1-2) Participants are invited to use art as a way to express themselves and explore the world around them. This course will incorporate a range of materials and prompts to promote reflection, connection, creativity, and fun! The classes will emphasize the process and encourage play instead of outcomes. M...

The Kenny Parent Foundation (KPF) provides support to enrich and encourage quality education for our Kenny students. Please join our monthly meeting!

WHEN: Tuesday, October 3 from 6-7:30pm
WHERE: via Zoom http://bit.ly/45xZFKF

All Kenny families are welcome!

Who's got Kenny School spirit?? YOU DO!! Join the fun this coming week...

MONDAY Hat Day
TUESDAY Comfy Cozy Day
WEDNESDAY RAINBOW Day
Kindergarten: RED
1st Grade: ORANGE
2nd Grade: YELLOW
3rd Grade: GREEN
4th Grade: BLUE
5th Grade: PURPLE
THURSDAY "Swag" Day (Kenny gear, etc)
FRIDAY Fit 'n Fun Run on Kenny field
10-11am: Grades K-2
2-3pm: Grades 3-5

Get ready for MPS Community Education After School Programming!

Registration for the fall session opens FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 at noon and will be open through the end of the day on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

**Register by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 to secure transportation if needed!**

Fall session will run from October 24-December 14 (7 weeks total)
View the fall flyer for class options on the Kenny School website: https://kenny.mpls.k12.mn.us/

We can't wait to see our Kenny kids back in after school classes!

Questions? Contact Adri Gordon: [email protected]

The Kenny Parent Foundation (KPF) provides support to enrich and encourage quality education for our Kenny students.

Please join our first meeting!

WHEN: Tuesday, September 12 from 6-7:30pm

WHERE: via Zoom http://bit.ly/45xZFKF

All Kenny families are welcome!

Most Kenny School events are organized and run by our wonderful Kenny parents! We invite you to take a look at the many opportunities that are available this school year and sign up if you're able: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRkG4jLsreSU6c_9dGNn77gnd17qBJ5T4GAK0ACy82LHWarw/viewform

Please contact Kenny Parent Foundation (KPF) Volunteer Coodinator Lindsey Ypma at [email protected] with questions or ideas.

We are so excited to see our Kenny kids again!

Grades 1-5 start today, Tuesday, September 5
Kindergarten begins on Thursday, September 7

For arrival/dismissal reminders, please visit: https://kenny.mpls.k12.mn.us/
See you soon!

We are so excited to welcome our newest students and families to Kenny School on Thursday, September 7

Kindergarten Families...You are invited to join the Kenny Parent Foundation (KPF) in the front garden at 9:30am for our annual "Cheers and Tears" event!

Grab a cup of coffee and come meet other incoming Kindergarten families as you start this new adventure!

Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year. Here is the Arrival and Dismissal information for the start of the school year. This is also on the Kenny website.
ARRIVAL:
Main Door #1 Emerson Avenue: Walkers from north and ALL K-5 car drop-off. Door opens at 9:20am for students to enter the building. Door locks at 9:30am. Students will need to use door buzzer for entry after 9:35am
Kindergarten Door #3 58th Street: Walkers from south and bus drop-off. Door opens at 9:20am for students to enter the building
Door locks at 9:30am. Students will need to go to main door (Door #1) for entry after 9:30am
ALL car drop off will take place on Emerson Ave by main Door #1 / near the flagpole.
DISMISSAL:
3:50pm - Students attending Minneapolis Kids program will be released from classrooms.
3:55pm - Students (walking, busing, or meeting parents) will leave through the following doors:
Kindergarten & Grade 1: Will exit through Door #3. Parent pick-up will be OUTSIDE Door #3
Grade 2 & 3: Will exit through main Door #1. Parents should meet students OUTSIDE, in garden area or near 57th Street.
Grades 4-5: Will exit through Door #9 by the 5th grade classrooms. Parents should meet students OUTSIDE, near 57th Street.

Kenny School's meal platform is now LINQ Connect

If you are currently set up on TITAN, you will be automatically redirected to LINQ Connect using your existing log-in and password. Your student and payment information will transfer over.

If you are NEW user, please visit linqconnect.com to set up an account to access payments, menus, and apply for educational benefits.

**INCOMING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES** Save the date for POPSICLES IN THE PARK!

WHEN: Tuesday, August 29 from 4:30-6pm
WHERE: Kenny Playground

This is a fun time to meet with other incoming Kindergarteners and their families! Siblings welcome! Hope to see you there!

Kenny families!

For your convenience, the KPF has partnered with Sprout School Supplies for the upcoming year.

Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists.

Order now at www.sproutsupplies.com with our School Code KCS001. **Order deadline is Tuesday, July 11**

You can still purchase school supplies the old-fashioned way, but this option will likely save you time and money!

Check the main Kenny School website for the supply list: https://kenny.mpls.k12.mn.us/

For any questions, please email [email protected]

Prepackaged School Supply Kits |Back-toSchool Supply Kits | Sprout School Supplies Sprout School Supplies provides prepackaged customized school supply kits for schools and school districts.

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 29th in observance of the MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

Classes resume on Tuesday, May 30th.

Enjoy the weekend!

The Kenny Spring Carnival is right around the corner and VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

WHEN: Thursday, June 1 from 5-7pm
WHERE: Kenny Park

All games and activities are FREE! Food and concessions will be available to purchase.

Please take a look at your student's class station and sign up for a 30 minute shift to help this highly anticipated family event run smoothly! There are still quite a few volunteer spots available! Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044aa5ac2fa1fd0-kenny #/

Grab your kids and help us get the garden ready to bloom by cutting back plants, removing leaves and weeding! Volunteers will get instructions, divide into teams, and get to work!

No prior knowledge is needed - we will have lots of Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions and give direction. All ages are welcome. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. Please bring gardening tools if you have them!