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Hello South Plainfield Parents & Staff,
Please click on the links below to access the 2024 Summer Reading Program.
https://www.spboe.org/o/sphs/page/summer-reading
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Attention all JFK Parents,
Please remember to have your child bring their instrument and music to school on Monday next week for our concert. There will be a concert at the end of the school day for the teachers, staff, and students starting at 1:45. Students do not need to get dressed up in their concert attire for the school day. Please check your emails for additional concert information.
If you have any questions regarding the concert, please email me at jreo@spboe.org.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Joe Reo
Teacher of General, Instrumental, & Vocal Music
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Assistant Marching Band Director
South Plainfield High School
jreo@spboe.org x5019
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Kennedy School Spring Concert is Monday, May 20th @ 6:30PM.
All family and friends are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there.
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Join Mrs. Krause tonight for the Social Media/ Digital Citizenship Workshop.
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Today, Kennedy School got a surprise visit from the Chic-Fil-A Cow to wish our wonderful faculty and staff a Happy Teachers Appreciation Week!
Thank you Chic-Fil-A for recognizing the great work our staff does on a daily! Enjoy the pics!
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Hello Kennedy Families,
Please check your email and our Facebook page for more information about the Kennedy School 2nd Annual Multicultural Night! Don't delay; sign up today! We hope to see you there!
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Hello Parents & Guardians-
The District's Counseling Department is hosting a webinar on HIB and Conflict to elementary and intermediate school families on May 7th from 6-7pm. Please view the flyer attached for more information. Thank you and enjoy the weekend.
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It's a beautiful day and Kennedy School Career Day is underway! #MrsKrauseRocks! #KennedyRocks!
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Music serves as a universal language that transcends cultural barriers, connecting students to their peers, their communities, and the world at large. Today at Kennedy School, Mr. Reo took advantage of the nice weather! #KennedyRocks
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Last week, Kennedy Elementary celebrated Autism Acceptance Month throughout the week. The week concluded with our amazing "Bubbles for Autism Assembly." We had a blast seeing our students decked out in comfy clothes and joining in the bubbly fun!
This event was a wonderful reminder of the importance of inclusivity and celebrating our incredible neurodiversity. We're so proud of our Kennedy community! #AutismAcceptanceMonth #KennedyCares #BubblesForAutism
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Kennedy School celebrated Autism Acceptance wearing spirit gear and engaging in different activities each day. These included tie dye day, comfy clothes day and the blowing bubbles party, to name a few. The students enjoyed participating and learned the importance of acceptance.
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Kennedy School welcomes guest author, David Adler. Mr. Adler shared what inspired him to write and how students can begin their own journey to becoming an author.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JFK TIGER BUCKS WINNERS!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
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Happy Easter from the JFK school community. We hope all families celebrating today enjoy their day!
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Kennedy School celebrates National Down Syndrome Day, observed annually on March 21st. Today is dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome and celebrating the valuable contributions of individuals with Down syndrome to their communities. It serves as a platform to advocate for their rights, inclusion, and opportunities for a fulfilling life. This day also provides an opportunity to educate society about the abilities and potential of people with Down syndrome, fostering a more inclusive and understanding world. Through various events, activities, and initiatives, National Down Syndrome Day encourages acceptance, support, and empowerment for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
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Friday, March 15th is the PTSO Pretzel Sale! Save the date!
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Kennedy School School Store opens on Tuesday, March 12th.
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Happy Ramadan (March 10th - April 9th) from Kennedy Elementary School!
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This is a friendly reminder that Theater Week begins next Monday, March 11th.
If you child/children are interested in participating, the permission slip must be submitted to the main office by the end of the school day.
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Good morning,
Remember today is an early dismissal due to teacher conferences for Kennedy Elementary School. Please be prompt picking up your child/children at 1pm and make sure to be at the bus stop at the prescribed time. Thank you.
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