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Principal's Letter
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May 2013
Can you believe it? Another successful school year is just about over and summer break is almost here again. We have had a great year and you have been an important part of it all. Thank you for all your support. The encouragement of our community is essential for the success of our school and is greatly appreciated.
We wish our 8th grade students well as they transition to high school. We also welcome our in-coming 6th grade students. Kennedy Middle School continues to have one of the highest transfer rates in the Eugene School District. We have been recognized as a leading middle school in our district and in our state. The word is out.... Kennedy Middle School simply has the right people, with the right commitment, working with the right students, at the right time, with the right goals in mind.
Please take a moment to review all the important activities and information included in the newsletter.
Thank-you!
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Dollar-for-Dollar Library Donation Match!
May 1-June 1
Kennedy has started a donation campaign to help support our in-school Library . Our goal is $5,000. Reaching our goal will allow us to replace many of our students' favorite books. We will also be able to bring our Library collection more up to date. In addition, we recently received a generous offer from a Kennedy Middle School family offering to match, $1 for $1, the first $1000 donated to the Library Direct Drive between May 1 and June 1. Your donation...of any amount...is appreciated. Click here to download the donation form.
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Last Activity Night for the Year
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Friday, May 17, 6:30-8:30 pm.
If you are interested in coming as a chaperone, please contact the Kennedy office at 541-790-5500.
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School Logo Shirts
May 1-June 1
Order a Kennedy Middle School T-Shirt or Sweatshirt. Show your school spirit and help us raise money for our great school! There are four logos, four shirt styles and 10 sizes to choose from. Click here for the flyer and order form.
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| Welcome to the the end-of-year edition of the Kennedy Middle School eNewsletter.
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Important Dates At-A-Glance
F, May 10: 12pm, Early Release/Progress Reports
F, May 10: 9am, Multicultural Awards Presentation
M, May 13: 7-8:15pm - Starquest Parent Meeting
T, May 14: 6:30pm - Showcase: Welcome to Kennedy
Th, May 16: SubDistrict Track Meet @CHS
(12:30pm/Field, 3:30pm/Running)
F, May 17: 12pm Early Release/Teacher Planning
W, May 22: District Track Meet @Hayward, 10am-4pm
Th, May 23: Kennedy All Bands Concert, 7-9pm
F, May 24: 12pm Early Release/Teacher Planning
M, May 27: Memorial Day Holiday
Tu, May 28: Kennedy Orchestra Concert, 7-9pm
F, May 31: Kennedy Talent Show @CHS, 6:30-8:30pm
Th, June 6: 8th Gr Promotion/Fern Ridge Trip, 9-3:30pm
Th, June 6: Last Day for 8th Graders
Th, June 6: 7th Gr Trip to Skinners Butte, 9:30-3:25
F, June 7: Last Day for 6th and 7th graders
F, June 7: 12pm early release
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 Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10
Thank you to our parent group for scheduling a whole week of "appreciation" goodies for the Kennedy Staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Kennedy parents and staff rock!!
Monday: Thanks a "bunch"....fruit
Tuesday: Thanks a "mint" ...for your commitment
Wednesday: Thanks a latte ....thanks a lot!
Thursday: Thanks SMORE...thanks some more!
Friday: Muchas Gracias...Mexican potluck provided by parents |
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Bike Safety Elective
We are offering two 6th grade bike safety elective classes this term. Jesse Scott and Cody Loy, with the help from the city of Eugene staff, are teaching this important class. All bikes and helmets are provided by the city of Eugene.
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 Multicultural Awards Presentation May 10, 2013, 9-10:30 amThese awards are presented to students who have given of themselves through action and example. The students honored have made our school a place in which all of us appreciate each other. Click here to go to the Awards page
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 Starquest Parent Meeting: "The Ultimate Field Trip"
Kennedy has been offering this incredible educational opportunity for the past twenty years. We have been escorting students to Orland Florida providing them with an exciting week where they have on-site, hands-on learning through a nationally recognized educational program. The trip is in addition to engaging learning activities provided in class throughout the school year. Students visit the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach, SeaWorld, Gatorland and Mullet Key. Come to the meeting to hear the details of the amazing Kennedy offering. Go to the StarQuest page on the Kennedy Middle School website
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 Showcase: Welcome to Kennedy Night
6:30pm - Showcase: All grade levels
7:00 pm - Welcome to parents of incoming 6th graders
Come and see the amazing activities going on in our clubs and in the classroom. Check out our Beginning Band, and clubs: Rubicks Cube, Weightlifting, Guitar, Lego Robotics, Drama, Bible Study, Yearbook, and Student Leadership; also Starquest and Family & Consumer Science, as well as other classroom projects. Download the flyer
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Track Update
Wednesday, May 22
The District Track Meet was recently moved from Thursday, May 23 to Wednesday, May 22nd so our students could participate in a meet at our very own Hayward Field! Hayward Field is located at 580 East 15th Avenue. The track meet will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. Students who are participating will be riding the school bus directly from Kennedy. See you there to support our awesome student athletes.
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 Dollar-for-Dollar Library Donation Match! May 1-June 1
Kennedy has started a donation campaign to help support our in-school Library . Our goal is $5,000. Reaching our goal will allow us to replace many of our students' favorite books. We will also be able to bring our Library collection more up to date. In addition, we recently received a generous offer from a Kennedy Middle School family offering to match, $1 for $1, the first $1000 donated to the Library Direct Drive between May 1 and June 1. Your donation...of any amount...is appreciated. Click here to download the donation form
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 Kennedy Annual Talent Show
May 31, 6:30-8pm at the Churchill High School Auditorium
The cost is $3/person or $5/ family. Save the date to come and enjoy the performances of our talented Kennedy Middle School community.
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7th Grade End-of-the-Year Field Trip
 Thursday, June 6, 9:30am-3:25pm
Don't miss the 7th grade end-of-the year Skinners Butte field trip! Students will leave Kennedy at 9:30 am and return before 3:25 pm. There will be a small charge of $5.00 to cover the costs of the trip. If you are interested in volunteering to chaperone the trip, please call the office at 541-790-5500.
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 8th Grade Transition
As you approach the end of your exciting and successful years at Kennedy Middle School, we want to remind you about our fun, year-end events for 8th graders. There is a $10 fee to cover the costs of the promotion/picnic and beach party. Please make your checks payable to Kennedy Middle School. Click here to download the flyer with all the details.
Wednesday, June 5
1:30-3 Just for Kicks Awards and Rehearsal
3-3:25 Yearbook signing
Thursday, June 6
9-10 Promotion Ceremony (Parents welcome)
10-10:20 Photo Opportunity in courtyard
10:20-10:30 Report to 1st period teacher
10:30 Load buses
11-2:30 Fern Ridge Picnic/Beach Party (Parents welcome)
2:30 Load buses for return to KMS
3:15 Arrive at KMS
3:25 End of the day
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Sincerely,
Kennedy Middle School
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