Reminders & Upcoming Events
- Thur 12/7 @ 8:45am: Principal’s Coffee in the Library
- Thur 12/7: Super Minimum Day — dismissal at 12pm
- Dec 8-18: Kennedy Giving Tree — help out a family in need! See flyer below
- Wed 12/13 6-8pm: Winter concert in the Kennedy Gym. There will be a raffle (see info below) and items for sale at the event. Admission is FREE (suggested $5 donation per adult). Please consider volunteering at the event — SIGN UP HERE
- Wed 12/20: Teacher Appreciation Event – Cookies & Treats! Sign up HERE to volunteer, and show your love for our KMS teachers!
- Wed 12/20: Minimum Day before Winter Break
- Thurs 12/21 11am-8pm: Dine Out at Sushi Plus in Woodside Plaza
- Tues 1/9: Happy New Year! Back to school….
Message from our PTO President
Hello, Kennedy Community!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our monthly PTO meeting this week. We heard from a guest speaker about the importance of accessible mental health support for our kids, revised and adopted PTO bylaws, and learned about exciting travel plans for some students in our music program!
Meeting virtually is very convenient, but the group agreed we miss seeing each other. Mark your calendars for December 19 at 7:00 pm in the library for our in-person meeting. The theme is UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATERS! Everyone is invited to join us for hot cocoa, a little PTO business, and lots of friendly fun. ‘Tis the season to be together!
As we head toward December break, let’s work together to show our Kennedy teachers and staff some extra appreciation. Use this link to sign-up to help with a holiday cookie buffet! Sign up here
The PTO would also like to acknowledge our amazing community for their generous donations on Giving Tuesday. We raised over $2000! Remember that it’s never too late to make your contribution to Kennedy to support our academic and elective programs. Every dollar counts! Help us reach our goal of $15,000. Please donate at this link: Donate – KMS PTO
Don’t forget to follow the KMS PTO on Instagram and Facebook, @KennedyCougarsPTO.
Message from Mrs. Leonardo
Check out the most recent Cougar Connect for a message from Mrs. Leonardo, as well as additional information regarding school policies and programs Kennedy has to offer. Prior Cougar Connects are now easily found under the ‘Home’ tab.
Donate to our ‘Community Needs’
Our Family Center is collecting clothing items to provide students when there are dress code violations, stains, ripped clothes due to PE, etc. If you have some of the following items available, please drop off at the Kennedy Family Center, anytime between 8a-4p. Our students thank you!!
- Gently used items requested: Size L/XL of lightly used sweatshirts, sweatpants and t-shirts, but all sizes welcome
- New items requested: socks and undergarments in all sizes
- Drop off items between 8-4 at the Kennedy Family Center
New WhatsApp Group
If you prefer to receive information in Spanish and by text, scan this QR code to join the Kennedy Family Center’s WhatsApp group “Padres de Kennedy 2023“! You will receive updated Kennedy Middle School information in Spanish and reminders of our school events.
Scan the QR code below, or use THIS LINK
Yearbook 2023-2024
Capture your memories in this year’s John F. Kennedy Middle School Yearbook!
10% OFF IF YOU PURCHASE BY SEPTEMBER 30!
To purchase…
- go to www.treering/validate
- Enter your school’s passcode: 1015926081674110
Regular price: $38.29
Purchase by: April 11, 2024
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: Click HERE
- 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!
- 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade-Level Community Leaders – Work with PTO to communicate needs and ideas for each grade level. Ensure parents know what’s happening in each grade.
- Parent Volunteer Coordinator – Create sign-up forms and help recruit and coordinate volunteers for PTO and school events.
- Safe Routes To School Coordinator – Work with PTO to encourage students to bike and walk to school. Help kids with traffic safety skills and work to reduce traffic congestion.
- Spirit Wear Lead – Manage spirit wear webpage and work with the vendor on designs. Help promote sales with the PTO communications team.
- STEAM Liaison – Work with KMS STEAM Program lead teacher to support the program. Coordinating family volunteers for program activities as needed.
- Student Activities Coordinator – Help plan two school dances
(October & March); organize DJ, food and decorations, and recruit volunteers. - Student Store Coordinator – Work with KMS administrators to procure, organize, and distribute Student Store items.
Spirit Wear
Welcome to the Kennedy Middle School spirit wear 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)
Amazon Wishlist
If you’d like to contribute directly to a teacher’s classroom, check out the Kennedy’s Amazon Wishlist , created by Mrs Leonardo. The wishlist will be updated based on classroom needs.
Stay in Touch
Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.
If you’d prefer information in Spanish, join this WhatsApp Group
Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.