KMS PTO

Believe it or not, we’re back! Are you ready it?

Maze Day

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10 – Maze Day is a chance for students to get their schedules and learn about Kennedy partners. After getting their schedules, students can enter the gym and learn more about the Boys and Girls Club, Cub Scouts, signing up for sports, and so much more! Listed below is the Maze Day schedule.

Maze Day Packet

A digital Maze Day packet has been created for your convenience. It includes links and QR Codes for our Family and Student Handbook, Kennedy’s dress code and cell phone policies, the calendar of events for the year, the bell schedules, information about school supplies, reminders about attendance, information about the Grand Canyon and Yosemite field trips, information from the PTO, the SamTrans bus schedule, and more.

You can find the Maze Day packet by clicking here. Hard copies will be available at Maze Day upon request.

Chipotle Fundraiser

33% of event sales are donated to Kennedy! Order online using code 3AMMYLH or show the flyer below at pickup.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD | 5-9PM
861 MIDDLEFIELD RD, REDWOOD CITY, CA, 94063

Direct Drive

Kennedy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a nonprofit volunteer organization (tax ID 47-1531115) whose mission is to help students thrive and grow into the next generation of community and business leaders. To support this mission, we raise funding and organize parent volunteers to help our school better serve its students.

Kennedy offers an array of programs to support our students’ social, emotional, physical and academic needs, many of which are funded by the efforts of the PTO.

In 2023/2024, our direct drive fundraising goal is $30,000. We are asking $200 per family, but please consider donating any amount that fits your personal financial situation. Whether it’s $25, $50, $100 or $1,000, every dollar helps us reach our fundraising goal and our students are worth our investment.

• Online donation options are on our donate page: https://kennedycougarspto.org/donate
• Check payments may be left in the PTO box inside the office or mailed to the school: Kennedy PTO, 2521 Goodwin Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061. Please make checks payable to JFK Middle School PTO.
• Double your donation – check with your employer to see if they will match your generous donation.
• Please also consider a donation of your time. The PTO is always looking for volunteers to help with school events. For more information, please visit: www.kennedycougarspto.org/volunteer.
• Feel free to email info@kennedycougarspto.org with questions or for more information.

For more info: https://kennedycougarspto.org/direct-drive

2023/2024 PTO Open Positions

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles this year! We’d love to have you join us in any way you can – Reach out to info@kennedycougarspto.org with questions and for more info!

• Fundraising / Grant Writing
• STEM Program Liaison
• Student Activities Coordinator
• Parent Volunteer Coordinator
• Color Run Co-Lead
• Spirit Wear Lead
• Spanish Translation

Spirit Wear

Welcome to the Kennedy Middle School spiritwear store! Here’s a sneak peak – Get yours today!

The store will remain open throughout the school year.  Orders will be processed on Mondays and take 10-15 working days to complete.  Upon completion an email notification will be sent letting you know that the order is ready for shipping or for pickup at Goetz Bros. Sporting Goods (1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos)

After School Sports

Registration for Fall sports is open! If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait too long – Spots are filling fast. Click on the links below for details and registration.

• Kennedy Volleyball: Girls 6th-8th grade
• Kennedy Flag Football: Boys 6th-8th grade
• Kennedy Basketball: Girls & Boys 6th-8th grade

For more info: https://www.teamsideline.com/redwoodcity

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! We hope everyone is enjoying the sun (finally!) and time with family and friends.

Congratulations to our new Principal & Assistant Principal!

Great news from Superintendent Baker – Mrs. Chandra Leonardo will be our Principal for the 2023-2024 school year! Her Assistant Principal is Mr. Jared Bosnich, joining us from the Jefferson Elementary School District where he has dedicated the last decade as an English language arts, English language development (ELD), and resource specialist (RSP) teacher at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School. Congratulations, Mrs. Leonardo & Welcome, Mr. Bosnich! For more from Dr. Baker:

https://www.smore.com/e9fqx-a-message-from-superintendent-baker?ref=email

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Summer is for reading too!

Students gain a better sense of themselves and their world through reading literature and rich non-fiction. When students consistently practice reading over the summer, they improve their reading fluency, vocabulary, and overall comprehension. Cultivating independent summer reading habits fosters a love for reading and encourages lifelong learning practices. Check out the ALSC 6-8 Summer Reading List and book it to your local library today!

Summer Reading List: https://rb.gy/k9r7j

Take the Redwood City Public Library SUMMER READING CHALLENGE! Visit any Redwood City Public Library location to sign up in-person or sign up online here. Log 20 minutes of reading or listening each day and each time you try a new activity this summer.

All reading counts- try listening to an audiobook, browsing an eBook or newspaper, or pick up a graphic novel or comic book!

Just for registering, all participants 18 years and under can pick up a free book at their library. Complete the challenge to be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.

https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/events/summer-learning-challenge

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RCSD Instructional Calendar 2023-2024

We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break so far, finally able to enjoy the sun! Whether we like it or not, the next school year will be here before we know it – Get these dates for the 2023-2024 school year in your calendar today!

2023-2024 Calendar: https://rb.gy/7v2s6

For iPhone users, if you’d like to add the RCSD calendar page link to your home screen, click on this link, go to the share icon and “Add to Home Screen.”

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-upcoming-events?cal_date=2023-08-01

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Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

This week is early dismissal all week. Students are dismissed at 12 noon every day.

8th Grade Grad Dance – Thursday, June 8

WE NEED YOU!! Please help with the 8th grade graduation dance on Thursday, June 8. Parents of 6th and 7th graders are needed to help with the food table and chaperoning duties at the dance on June 8. Parents of 8th graders are needed to help decorate the gym, set up and clean up from June 6-8. The whole dance needs to be cleaned up after the dance, so we need LOTS of help!!

Sign up to help at the links below.

6th / 7th grade parents:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aea62ba0ff2-6th7th#/

8th grade parents:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aea62ba0ff2-8thgrade#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

• PTO Secretary: set up PTO meetings and agendas. Take minutes at monthly PTO meetings. Maintain PTO archives/google suite.
• Student Activities Coordinator: plan, coordinate food, decorations and volunteers for 2 Kennedy dances (October and March).
• STEAM Liaison: work with KMS STEAM Program lead teacher to support program. Coordinate family volunteers for program as needed.
• Fundraising/Grant Writing: help with KMS PTO fundraising through grant writing and procuring corporate donor partnerships.

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

Only 9 more days of the 2022/23 school year! Time flies when you are having fun! There are LOTS of ways to help out at KMS this week and next. Let’s finish strong!

PTO Meeting Recap

We had our final PTO meeting of this school year last Tuesday. We successfully voted in the 2023/24 PTO Budget, but we still do not have a President, Vice President or Secretary for the next school year. The PTO cannot continue next year without these roles filled!! Please reach out to Stacie Ciraulo at pto.president@kennedycougarspto.org if you are interested in learning more. We will hold a special meeting to elect new officers if we have people step up.

Field Day – Thursday, June 1

We need help supervising the fun at Field Day this Thursday, June 1 from 10:45 – 2:10 pm. Sign up for a volunteer shift below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549aaab2b0-help#/

Dine Out Fundraiser – Redwood City BBQ

Our ALL DAY Dine Out fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at Redwood City BBQ (640 Woodside Road, RWC). Support Kennedy and eat out – it’s a win, win! Online order code: KMS – www.redwoodcitybbq.com.

June and July Birthday Cupcakes

We will celebrate June and July birthdays with cupcakes at lunch on Friday, June 2.

8th Grade Grad Dance – Thursday, June 8

All hands on deck!! We need LOTS of help with the 8th grade graduation dance on Thursday, June 8. Parents of 6th and 7th graders are needed to help with the food table and chaperoning duties at the dance on June 8. Parents of 8th graders are needed to help decorate the gym, set up and clean up from June 6-8. Sign up to help at the links below.

6th / 7th grade parents:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aea62ba0ff2-6th7th#/

8th grade parents:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aea62ba0ff2-8thgrade#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…as stated above, these must be filled for the PTO to continue next year! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

• PTO President: work with KMS admin to plan calendar and how PTO will support KMS events and activities. Lead meetings. Plan budget. Support and resource other PTO leaders on the team. Recruit PTO leadership.
• PTO Vice President: work closely with PTO President to share the leadership load.
• PTO Secretary: set up PTO meetings and agendas. Take minutes at monthly PTO meetings. Maintain PTO archives/google suite.
• STEAM Liaison: work with KMS STEAM Program lead teacher to support program. Coordinate family volunteers for program as needed.
• Fundraising/Grant Writing: help with KMS PTO fundraising through grant writing and procuring corporate donor partnerships.
• Student Activities Liaison: help coordinate food and volunteers for 2 Kennedy dances. Help Kennedy admin with fun events and activities on campus.

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

We have only had about 80 families (out of 220) contribute so far! The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Kids Cooking for Life

Kids Cooking for Life is looking for a Kennedy educator or parent who has relevant experience to teach cooking at the summer camp through the Boys & Girls Club at Hoover School this coming June and July. Kids Cooking for Life is a non-profit organization devoted to teaching nutrition and hands-on cooking classes to children. The program runs from June 20 to July 21 (Monday through Thursday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm over the 5 weeks). The total compensation is $4,575 for half a day, four days each week. We strive to recruit within the community, so a Kennedy educator or a parent who has relevant experience would be a great fit. Please contact Saeri Yuk, Kids Cooking for Life President at saeri@kidscookingforlife.com or (415) 825-0561.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO Meeting

The final PTO meeting of this year is Tuesday, May 23 from 7 – 8 pm via Zoom. We will vote on the budget and PTO leadership for the 2023/24 school year. Please join us for this important meeting!

Fundraising Update

Our community raised $25,794 through the Kennedy Color Run! These funds will support important programs at Kennedy. Thank you to Meredyth Hite and the team of volunteers, teachers and staff for a wonderful activity and fundraiser!

8th Grade Dance – Thursday, June 8

We need help with the 8th grade dance on Thursday, June 8. 6th and 7th grade parents are needed to help with chaperoning and the food table at the dance. 8th grade parents are needed to help with set up and clean up. Sign up links are below:

6th & 7th Grade Parent Chaperone Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49AEA62BA0FF2-6th7th

8th Grade Parents Set-Up and Clean-Up 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49AEA62BA0FF2-8thgrade

Dine Out Fundraiser – Redwood City BBQ

Our ALL DAY Dine Out fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at Redwood City BBQ (640 Woodside Road, RWC). Online order code: KMS – www.redwoodcitybbq.com.

June and July Birthday Cupcakes

We will celebrate June and July birthdays with cupcakes at lunch on Friday, June 2.

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…these must be filled for the PTO to continue to function! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

• PTO President: work with KMS admin to plan calendar and how PTO will support KMS events and activities. Lead meetings. Plan budget. Support and resource other PTO leaders on the team. Recruit PTO leadership.
• PTO Vice President: work closely with PTO President to share the leadership load.
• PTO Secretary: set up PTO meetings and agendas. Take minutes at monthly PTO meetings. Maintain PTO archives/google suite.
• STEAM Liaison: work with KMS STEAM Program lead teacher to support program. Coordinate family volunteers for program as needed.
• Art Program Liaison: work with KMS Art Program lead teacher to support program. Coordinate family volunteers for program as needed.
• Fundraising/Grant Writing: help with KMS PTO fundraising through grant writing and procuring corporate donor partnerships.
• Website Manager: update and maintain KMS PTO website.
• Social Media Manager: manage our KMS PTO social media accounts.

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

We have only had about 75 families (out of 220) contribute so far! The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

May Birthday Cupcakes

We will celebrate May birthdays with cupcakes at lunch on Tuesday, May 16.

Dine Out Fundraiser – Panda Express

Our ALL DAY Dine Out fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, May 18 at the Sequoia Station Panda Express (1023 El Camino Real, RWC). Online order code: 355119 (enter in the fundraiser code box).

PTO Meeting

The final PTO meeting of this year is on Tuesday, May 23 from 7 – 8 pm via Zoom. We will vote on the budget and PTO leadership for the 2023/24 school year. Please join us for this important meeting!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

Thank you to Jessica Osaki for leading the Teacher & Staff Appreciation week efforts on behalf of the PTO.

Kennedy Color Run

The Kennedy Color Run this past Friday was a great success! Thank you to Meredyth Hite and the amazing team of parents that made this event happen. Students, staff and volunteers all had a great time!

Thanks to you, we have set a new fundraising record! So far, together we have raised more than $25,000 to support important programs at Kennedy.

The raffle winners will be drawn and announced this week at Kennedy.

Color Run Highlight Video:

Color Run Photo Booth Gallery:

https://www.ronnieguintophotography.com/Photobooth/Kennedy-Color-Run-2023/i-pBNGLQN

Color Run Photo Album:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1iNBeUtHqvbKqswn8

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…these must be filled for the PTO to continue to function! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

• PTO President: work with KMS admin to plan calendar and how PTO will support KMS events and activities. Lead meetings. Plan budget. Support and resource other PTO leaders on the team. Recruit PTO leadership.
• PTO Vice President: work closely with PTO President to share the leadership load.
• PTO Secretary: set up PTO meetings and agendas. Take minutes at monthly PTO meetings. Maintain PTO archives/google suite.
• STEAM Liaison: work with KMS STEAM Program lead teacher to support program. Coordinate family volunteers for program as needed.
• Art Program Liaison: work with KMS Art Program lead teacher to support program. Coordinate family volunteers for program as needed.
• Fundraising/Grant Writing: help with KMS PTO fundraising through grant writing and procuring corporate donor partnerships.
• Website Manager: update and maintain KMS PTO website.
• Social Media Manager: manage our KMS PTO social media accounts.

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

We have only had about 65 families (out of 220) contribute so far! The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

May Birthday Cupcakes

We will celebrate May birthdays with cupcakes at lunch next Tuesday, May 16.

PTO Meeting

The final PTO meeting of this year is on Tuesday, May 23 from 7 – 8 pm via Zoom. We will vote on the budget and PTO leadership for the 2023/24 school year. Please join us for this important meeting!

Kennedy Color Run

The Kennedy Color Run is coming up this Friday, May 12. Thanks to you, we have set a new fundraising record! So far, we have raised $21,974 to support important programs at Kennedy. Keep up the great work, Cougars!

Donations to the Color Run are still being collected through Sunday, May 14 and there are additional prizes for the students who collect the most contributions:

• 1st: $100 Target gift card
• 2nd: $50 Target gift card

Tips for Raising More Donations:

• Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
• Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
• In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Color Run Schedule – Friday, May 12

In an effort to give students more time on the course and also limit the number of students out at one time, we have made some modifications to the day’s schedule:

12:50: our new start time
12:50 – 1:30: 6th graders on the course
1:40 – 2:30: 7th graders on the course
2:40 – 3:10: 8th graders on the course
3:10: clean up

Event volunteers should now arrive in time for us to start the event at 12:45.

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…these must be filled for the PTO to continue to function! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

• PTO President
• PTO Vice President
• PTO Secretary
• STEAM Liaison
• Art Program Liaison
• Fundraising/Grant Writing
• Website Manager
• Social Media Manager

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

We have only had about 55 families contribute so far! The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

Spring Concert

The Spring Music Concert was a huge success! Thanks to all of the parent volunteers that helped with fundraising at the event!

PTO Meeting

Join us this Tuesday, May 2nd for our KMS PTO Meeting from 7-8pm via Zoom. We will present & discuss a proposed PTO Budget for the 2023/24 school year.

Kennedy Color Run

The Color Run fundraiser is underway and we have raised $12,394 so far! A reminder that this is the last week for donations to your personal fundraising page counting toward raffle tickets. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page:

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. 

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

• Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
• Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
• In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Our Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. Please sign up to help at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…these must be filled for the PTO to continue to function! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

• PTO President
• PTO Vice President
• PTO Secretary
• STEAM Liaison
• Art Program Liaison
• Fundraising/Grant Writing
• Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders
• Website Manager
• Social Media Manager

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

April Birthdays

We will celebrate students with April birthdays this Thursday, April 27th at lunch.

Spring Concert Volunteers

Parent volunteers are needed to help with concessions and fundraising at the band and orchestra spring concert on April 27th. Sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAF22A0FE3-music

PTO Meeting

The next PTO meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 2 due to KMS Open House. The meeting will be via Zoom from 7 pm – 8 pm.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

We need help with Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in early May. If you’d like to help with putting together some love for our Kennedy teachers and staff, please email Stacie Ciraulo at pto.president@kennedycougarspto.org.

Kennedy Color Run

Our annual Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

The Color Run fundraiser is underway and we are nearly halfway to our $20,000 goal – keep up the great work! You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

• Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
• Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
• In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

• PTO President
• PTO Vice President
• PTO Secretary
• STEAM Liaison
• Art Program Liaison
• Fundraising / Grant Writing
• Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
• Teacher and Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders
• Website Manager
• Social Media Manager

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebookto stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

Kennedy Maker Space

The brand new Kennedy Maker Space is ready! Please sign up to help Mrs. Marti move all the STEM stuff into the new lab on Wednesday, 19th or Saturday, April 22 at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549aaab2b0-kennedy2#/

Spring Concert Volunteers

Parent volunteers are needed to help with concessions and fundraising at the band and orchestra spring concert on April 27th. Sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAF22A0FE3-music

Kennedy Color Run – the biggest fundraiser for KMS PTO this year!

Our fundraiser is underway! You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

• Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
• Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
• In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Our annual Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

• PTO President
• PTO Vice President
• PTO Secretary
• STEAM Liaison
• Art Program Liaison
• Fundraising / Grant Writing
• Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
• Teacher and Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders

8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kenne