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Weekly Family Newsletter: 4/4/22

        Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Commander Community, I hope that you had a restful break in which you had the opportunity to relax, reflect, and recharge. We are now in the home stretch and I know that coming off of a break can be tough for all of us…. Continue Reading

Anchors Away Day

Hello parents of the class of 2022! This year Kennedy is offering a special opportunity to seniors during our school wide testing days. All seniors will be asked to sign up for 1 of the available work shops during our Anchors Away Day on April 14th from 9am -11am…. Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 3/21/22

        Dear Commander Community, Today marks the first day of Spring, a time for rebirth, renewal, hope, and resetting. As we move into quarter 4, let’s engage in a collective reset as a Commander Crew. Please read below for resets that we can all engage in to make quarter 4 of the 21-22 school year the best quarter yet…. Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 3/13/22

        Dear Commander Community, During the Collaborative School Committee meeting on Tuesday, we discussed the importance of students attending every class every day except when you are sick or have a family emergency. Several exciting strategies to encourage our students to increase their attendance emerged from the meeting that I would like to share with you: Students with a 93% attendance or above from 3/14 –… Continue Reading

Prom Pop-Up Shop

Hello Upperclassmen Families, We are trying to coordinate a Prom outfit pop-up shop at JFK where students can receive FREE Prom attire. Before we set up the event, we need to make sure there is sufficient interest. Please fill out this … Continue Reading

Prom Ticket Sales

Hello Families, This year’s prom will be taking place on Saturday, April 16th, from 7 to 11 p.m., at Church Ranch Event Center. Tickets go on sale tomorrow with our school treasurer! Prom 2022 Ticket Prices Single Ticket:Couple Ticket:Available to:Discount Tickets$55$85All Seniors (based on credits) and all Juniors who are on track with ICAP and CreditsFull Price Ticket$65$95Off Track Juniors,… Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 3/6/22

Dear Commander Community, Thank you to the families who were able to join our Commander Conversation last Wednesday, it is so great to hear your questions and to connect during this time. See here for the slide deck with important updates from the Commander Conversation and join us for the next one on 3/16/22 at 5 pm here. … Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 2/28/22

        Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Commander Community, With all of the curve balls thrown at us this year, I am hoping that the Accelerated Learning Asynchronous Remote day coming up on Wednesday provides our students with the time you need to catch up on work and dig deeper into your course content…. Continue Reading

Senior Cap and Gown

Hello Families, Senior Cap and Gown Pictures will be taken on March 8th between 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the JFK Auditorium. Please select a picture appointment time and view packages that will be available using the link below. Students will use loaner cap and gowns for their photos…. Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 2/21/22

        Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Commander Community, I want to take a moment to reinforce the importance of coming to school every day, arriving on time to all classes, and attending and engaging in all of your classes…. Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 2/14/22

        Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Commander Community, Happy Lunar New Year! This year, the Lunar New Year represents the transition from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger…. Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 2/7/22

        Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Commander Community, Happy Lunar New Year! This year, the Lunar New Year represents the transition from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger…. Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 1/31/22

        Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Commander Community, As we launch into February, we celebrate  Black History Month, a time dedicated to remembering the strength, resilience, and courage of Black people throughout American History,… Continue Reading

Yearbook Deadlines

Hello Class of 2022 Families, The deadline for yearbook submissions is approaching! Seniors should submit their chosen quotes and portraits as soon as possible to be included in the yearbook. No photos submitted after 2/1/22 will be included. Complete the form,… Continue Reading

Weekly Family Newsletter: 1/24/22

        Dear Commander Community, We are officially beginning our fourth week of Semester 2 and I would like to take a minute to remind parents and students of the many supports you can access here at Kennedy to help you truly Take Command of Your Future: Teachers host office hours every Monday,… Continue Reading