The PTO is looking for involved community members to join the team to allow us to continue supporting all of our amazing programs at Kennedy! We are looking for people like YOU to help with large and small roles to help the PTO run smoothly.

Board elections will be held at our May meeting. Come vote, support your friends, or just hang out with us on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 pm at Canyon Inn at 587 Canyon Road in Redwood City.

The proposed members/volunteers are:

COMMITTEE POSITIONS

If you know any incoming 6th grade parents joining Kennedy next year who may be interested in joining the PTO, please pass this along. Questions? Please email info@kennedycougarspto.org.

Please join Kennedy Middle School in supporting the nation-wide “Stand UP For Public Schools” event on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018.

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Kennedy Middle School! Let’s show our teachers and staff how much they mean to us by donating food or contributing funds to provide them with delicious, healthy treats.

The PTO is sponsoring events throughout the week such as a yogurt and granola bar on Monday and fajita bar on Thursday but we need your help! Please consider signing up to donate food or make a monetary contribution and we’ll shop for you!

Please sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4eadab2dab9-teacher

Important Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 24, 7-8:30 pm: PTO Meeting, Harry’s Hofbrau
• Thursday, April 26: Spring Concert
• Wednesday, May 2, 4-9 pm: Dine out at Galeotti’s Pizzeria
• Tuesday, May 15, 4-9 pm: Dine out at The Habit Burger
• Monday, May 28: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 29, 7-8:30 pm: PTO Meeting, Harry’s Hofbrau

Please visit the Kennedy PTO website for more information on these and other upcoming events. And don’t forget to Like Us on Facebook!

Próximas fechas importantes

• Martes, 24 de abril, 7-8: 30 pm: reunión de PTO, Harry’s Hofbrau
• Jueves, 26 de abril: Concierto de primavera
• Miércoles, 2 de mayo, de 4 a 9 pm: cena en Pizzeria Galeotti
• Martes, 15 de mayo, de 4 a 9 pm: cena en The Habit Burger
• Lunes, 28 de mayo: NO HAY CLASES – Día Conmemorativo
• Martes, 29 de mayo, 7-8: 30 pm: reunión de PTO, Harry’s Hofbrau

Visite el sitio web de Kennedy PTO para obtener más información sobre estos y otros eventos futuros. ¡Y no olvide darnos un <Me gusta> en Facebook!

Next PTO Meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24th

The next Kennedy PTO meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24 from 7 to 8:30 pm at Harry’s Hofbrau (1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City). View the agenda for this meeting.

If you are a parent or guardian of a Kennedy student, then you are part of the Kennedy PTO! Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend these meetings!

To learn more about the Kennedy PTO, join us on Tuesday or go to the PTO Meeting Details page to view upcoming meeting dates, past meeting minutes, and open volunteer opportunities.

La próxima reunión de Kennedy PTO es el martes, 24 de abril

La próxima reunión de Kennedy PTO es el miércoles, 24 de abril a las 7:00 en Harry’s Hofbrau (1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City). Ver la agenda de esta reunión.

Si usted es padre o tutor de un estudiante de Kennedy, ¡entonces forma parte del PTO de Kennedy! ¡Todos son animados y bienvenidos a asistir!

Para obtener más información sobre el PTO de Kennedy, únete a nosotros el martes o ve a la página de detalles de la reunión de PTO para ver las próximas fechas de las reuniones, los minutos de las reuniones pasadas y las oportunidades de voluntariado abiertas.

Family dine-outs in May!

Join other Kennedy families for our next dine-out events to raise funds for our Kennedy kids!

Tuesday, May 2: Galeotti’s Pizzeria
Wednesday, May 15: The Habit Burger

Just come anytime between 4 pm and 9 pm and mention that you are dining out for Kennedy Middle School when you place your order and 20% of the price of your meal will go back to Kennedy! Valid for dine-in or take-out orders.

Galeotti’s Pizzeria is located at 3121 Jefferson Avenue (at the corner of Alameda de las Pulgas). Visit their website to see the full menu or to order online.

The Habit is located in Sequoia Station at 1111 El Camino Real. Check out their website for the full menu or to order online.

Be sure to check the PTO calendar for other dine-out dates this year.

¡Cenas familiares en mayo!

¡Únase a otras familias de Kennedy para nuestros próximos eventos de cenas para recaudar fondos para nuestros niños de Kennedy!

Miércoles, 2 de mayo:  Pizzeria Galeotti
Martes, 15 de mayo: The Habit Burger

Venga a cualquier hora entre las 4 pm y las 9 pm y mencione que viene para la recaudación de fondos de Kennedy Middle School cuando haga su pedido y el 20% del precio de su comida se le devolverá a Kennedy. Válido para pedidos de comida o comida para llevar.

Galeotti’s Pizzeria está ubicada en 3121 Jefferson Avenue (en la esquina de Alameda de las Pulgas). Visite su sitio web para ver el menú completo o para ordenar en línea.

The Habit se encuentra en la estación Sequoia en 1111 El Camino Real. Consulte su sitio web para obtener el menú completo o para ordenar en línea.

Asegúrese de revisar el calendario de PTO para otras fechas de cenas este año.

The Kennedy PTO NEEDS YOU!

The Kennedy PTO has many opportunities for our community to get involved! Can you help with the 8th grade graduation events? Help manage the PTO budget? Write grants? We are looking to fill both small and large positions in various areas of the organization.

Visit the Volunteer page of the Kennedy PTO website or come to an upcoming PTO meeting to find out how you can help. It’s a great way to stay involved and support your child’s education and the community!

¡El PTO de Kennedy TE NECESITA!

¡El PTO de Kennedy tiene muchas oportunidades para que nuestra comunidad participe! ¿Puedes ayudar con los eventos de graduación de octavo grado?¿Ayuda a administrar el presupuesto de PTO? Escribir subvenciones? Estamos buscando llenar puestos pequeños y grandes en varias áreas de la organización.

Visite la página de Voluntarios del sitio web de la PTO de Kennedy o asista a la próxima reunión de PTO para averiguar cómo puede ayudar. ¡Es una gran manera de mantenerse involucrado y apoyar la educación de su hijo/a y la comunidad!

Reminder to 8th Grade Families

If you haven’t done so already, please remember to make a monetary contribution to the upcoming graduation events. This will ensure that all 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in all of the graduation events.

Contributions can still be made on the Kennedy STORE at the JFKMS PTO website. Please make sure you enter your child’s name on the donation! Cash or check payments may be dropped off in the school office in the PTO Lock box.

Recordatorio a familias de 8 ° grado

Si aún no lo ha hecho, recuerde hacer una contribución monetaria a los próximos eventos de graduación para garantizar que todos los estudiantes de 8º grado tengan la oportunidad de participar en los eventos de graduación.

Las contribuciones aún se pueden hacer en el sitio web de JFKMS PTO en la TIENDA de Kennedy ¡Asegúrese de ingresar el nombre de su hijo en la donación! Los pagos en efectivo o con cheque se pueden depositar en la oficina de la escuela en el cuadro de Bloqueo de PTO.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, March 27, 7-8:30 pm: PTO Meeting, Harry’s Hofbrau
• Wednesday, April 4, 4-9 pm: Dine out at Galeotti’s Pizzeria
• Thursday, April 5: STEAM Fair and Open House
• Friday, April 6: Early release day, 12 pm
• April 9-13: NO SCHOOL – Spring break
• Tuesday, April 17, 4-9 pm: Dine out at The Habit Burger

Próximas fechas importantes

• Martes, 27 de marzo, 7-8: 30 pm: reunión de PTO, Harry’s Hofbrau
• Miércoles, 4 de abril, de 4 a 9 pm: cena en Pizzeria Galeotti
• Jueves, 5 de abril, 5:30-7:30: feria STEAM y casa abierta
• Viernes, 6 de abril:  día mínimo 1:50 pm
• 9 al 13 de abril: NO HAY CLASES – Vacaciones de primavera
• Martes, 17 de abril, de 4 a 9 pm: cena en The Habit Burger

Lion King Jr. Tickets are on sale now! Students have been working very hard to make this inspiring story come alive through singing, acting, dancing, drumming, and puppetry. Don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful show and support our school’s theater program.

Get your tickets now for the best seats possible and to get 30% off General seating! General Seating tickets are $7 if you purchase them now. Prices will go up to $10 at the door.

Tickets available at:  http://tktassist.com/Tix/?u=KMS

Performances:
Friday, March 16th at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 17th at 1:00pm
Saturday, March 17th at 7:00pm

Venue:  Mckinley Auditorium, 400 Duane St., Redwood City, CA 94062

Can you donate baked goods or other treats for the concession stand? Sign up here >>

¡Las entradas para la obra de teatro El Rey León Jr. están a la venta! Los estudiantes de Kennedy han estado practicando arduamente para que esta inspiradora historia cobre vida a través del canto, la actuación, el baile, los tambores y los títeres. No pierda la oportunidad de ver este maravilloso espectáculo y apoyar el programa de teatro de nuestra escuela.

Compre sus entradas hoy para obtener los mejores asientos posibles y también obtener un descuento del 30% del precio de los asientos Generales. Las entradas para los asientos Generales cuestan $7 si las compra hoy. Los precios subirán a $10 si espera a comprarlos en la puerta.

Las entradas están disponibles aquí:  http://tktassist.com/Tix/?u=KMS

Shows:
Viernes, 16 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m.
Sábado, 17 de marzo a la 1:00 p.m.
Sábado, 17 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m.

Teatro:  Mckinley Auditorium, 400 Duane St., Redwood City, CA 94062

¿Puede donar productos horneados u otras delicias para el puesto de venta? Regístrese aquí >>

For our graduating 8th grade students, June 7th will arrive before we all know it. There are 3 items we want to bring to your immediate attention:

1. CONTRIBUTE!! CONTRIBUTE!! CONTRIBUTE!!

These events cost money – Please contribute. A $75 CONTRIBUTION from each student will ensure that all 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the graduation events that have been established by Principal Adler, the JFK PTO Board, and the Graduation Dance Committee. The graduation events include an outing to Great America, graduation gown cleaning and the Graduation Dance. Without your financial assistance, these events will not be possible. This $75 CONTRIBUTION is due no later than April 6th . All funding must be in place by April 6th to ensure each event has the full resources it needs. Contributions can be made at the Kennedy STORE.  Please make sure you enter your child’s name on the donation!! Cash or check payments may be dropped off in the school office in the PTO Lock box.

2. VOLUNTEER!! VOLUNTEER!! VOLUNTEER!!

8th Grade Parent Chaperones are required for the picnic and the Great America Outing. 6th and 7th grade parent chaperones are needed for Graduation Dance. The Graduation Dance requires all 8th grade parents to participate in decorating the gym and cleaning up. Please go to SignUpGenius: Graduation Events.

3. ORDER!! ORDER!! ORDER!!

Order your student a Class of 2018  sweatshirt and t-shirt. Please go to CLASS OF 2018 to order you sweatshirt or t-shirt. This store closes on April 10th.

Lastly, please consider making a donation to the PTO to PAY IT FORWARD to future students by clicking on the DONATION button.

We wish our 8th grade students the best of luck in high school and beyond!

The Kennedy PTO Board and 8th Grade Graduation Dance Committee Chairs:

Michele Haussler – President
Debbi Jansen – Communications
Karen Jamison –  Treasurer
Claire Bascara, Eva Beddar, Kristen Clavel & Isela Garcia – 8th Grade Graduation Dance Committee Chairs

It’s holiday shopping season and chances are you’re ordering something, if not many things, through Amazon.com. Instead of going straight through Amazon, try AmazonSmile instead. You will still be using your familiar Amazon account (wish lists, shopping cart, etc.) but by using AmazonSmile,  Amazon will donate funds to our Kennedy PTO!

To get started, go to smile.amazon.com and simply select the John F Kennedy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization as your charitable organization. Each time you return, Amazon will remember your selection, and every eligible purchase you make at AmazonSmile will result in a donation! It’s that easy!

Try these 2 easy ways to start with a smile.

1. Create a bookmark – Drag this box to your bookmarks or favorites bar to create a shortcut to smile.amazon.com.

2. Install the Amazon Assistant – Get easy access to Product Comparisons, Deal of the Day, and time-saving shortcuts, which all link to smile.amazon.com. Learn more about Amazon Assistant

Join us this week for two important meetings:

November 28th at 7 pm – The November PTO meeting will be held at Harry’s Hofbrau. Come join other Kennedy parents and staff members to find out how you can get more involved in your child’s education and the Kennedy community. If you are a parent or guardian of a Kennedy student, then you are part of the Kennedy PTO! Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend these meetings! Go to the PTO Meeting Details page to view the meeting agenda, upcoming meeting dates, past meeting minutes, and open volunteer opportunities.

November 30th at 7:00 pm – The 8th grade Graduation Dance Committee is meeting in the Kennedy library.  We are looking for volunteers to help with the dance – and you do not need to be an 8th grade parent to join! Additional information about the 8th grade graduation activities will also be discussed. If you cannot make it to the meeting, please email clairebascara@gmail.com and we will make sure you are included on the volunteer list.