Kennedy Park School #24

Go Pink! for Breast Cancer Awareness Join us on Friday, October 1 By wearing PINK in support of breast cancer. Donate $1.00 in support of breast cancer! All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Hosted: Kennedy Park School #24 K Crew

Kennedy Park School #24 Open House Come visit and learn about the happening and what’s to come within your child(ren)’s classroom(s). Wednesday, September 15 A Pod and C Pod! (A1, A2, A3, A4, C2, C3, C4) Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Location: All-Purpose Room Thursday, September 16 B Pod, Class C1 & D/E Wing! (B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, E1) Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Location: All-Purpose Room This evening is dedicated to the parent(s)/guardian(s) learning about your child(ren)’s daily classroom instruction and activities, please refrain from bringing children. Please also remember masks must be worn in the building!

Tuesday, August 31 is Meet the Teacher Orientations. Please make sure to attend the session that your child's classroom is hosted. B Pod, D/E Wing, & Class C2 will have Meet the Teacher at 11:00 - 12:00pm at Kennedy Park School #24. Preschool ESL AM & PM will have Meet the Teacher at 11:45 am - 12:35pm at Kennedy Park School #24 A Pod & C Pod will have Meet the Teacher and Parent Orientation at 1:30 - 3:00pm at Kennedy Park School #24. **Please refrain from bringing siblings and other family members. Parent(s) and Kennedy Park student(s) should be attending due to limited space.** Please remember masks must be worn in school during the orientations. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We look forward to seeing our students and you on Tuesday, August 31

September 2021 Dear Kennedy Park School #24 Families, Welcome to Kennedy Park School #24! I am truly honored and excited to welcome all of you and your child(ren) to our new kindergarten school family. We are all excited about our kindergarten/primary school that will be filled with learning adventures. I am Pamela Kaminsky, building principal of Kennedy Park School #24. I am proud and humbled to serve as an administrator for one of the largest and best districts in New Jersey. Throughout the school year, it is important that our School 24 community of students, parents and staff continue to meet the expectations for the school through modeling positive behavior, working to our fullest potential, and showing respect. The safety and security of every student in the building is, of course, a number one priority. Therefore, be ready to show appropriate ID whenever you visit the school following the security rules that will be posted outside the front door. If you are bringing to your child(ren) and/or picking up at dismissal, please use DOOR 4 (side entrance of building). My mission for our school is that every child has the potential to learn and that all learning should be authentic and real for each child to progress throughout the school year. It is also important that we all demonstrate respect and responsibility to help build a strong positive attitude that reaches everyone in our school community. Our school webpage will be continuously updating information for you and your child. Please make sure to visit the site for information often during the school year. If you have just registered your child(s) for Kindergarten, you will also be receiving information to finalize your Genesis account and complete forms via Genesis. Transportation Bus Stop information can be found using the link “Find My Child’s Bus Route” on our Kennedy Park School #24 webpage in the late month of August. Please also make sure to sign up for WTSD Thrillshare to receive any important information on school delays, cancellations, delayed opening, and/or upcoming WTSD events/happenings. For any additional information you can visit the WTSD main website and/or email pamela.kaminsky@woodbridge.k12.nj.us with any questions and/or concerns. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Kennedy Park School #24, we welcome you and your child to our school community. Together, teachers, staff, students, and parents can make a stronger school community! Have a wonderful school year! Best Regards, Pamela Kaminsky

In-Person Field Day Information: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 20 will be our Field Day for in-person students. This is a day for the students to be outdoors engaging with fun activities. Students will be outdoors the majority of the school day. In-person students will have the opportunity to hydrate, come in for snack and lunch, and have mask breaks outdoors. REMINDERS *Students should be wearing sneakers for outdoor play activities *Dress your child in comfortable, light clothing for outdoor play *Please feel free to send your child with a hat (or sunglasses) to wear outside *Please put sunscreen on your child before coming to school *If desired, please send your child will water bottle(s). Please label any water bottles sent in from home with your child’s name. *Water bottles (disposable)–individual water bottles will be available for all in-person students to drink from activity to activity. **PreK Half Day AM Students in Ms. Cornacchia’s and Mrs. Schneider’s Classes will have Field Day on Wednesday, May 26. Virtual Field Day Information: Virtual students will be able to participate with online activities at his/her own pace through the course of the day. Please see the attached documents for virtual Field Day https://5il.co/swp4 https://5il.co/swp5 https://5il.co/swp6 We are looking forward to a beautiful, fun-filled day outdoors! If you should have any questions, please reach out.

Kennedy Park Families: Please make sure to read our May Letter and check out the calendar for events/happenings and such! https://5il.co/s57f May Calendar: https://5il.co/s57g

Beginning Monday, April 19- Friday, April 23, Join Kennedy Park in Celebrating Autism Acceptance & Awareness with Spirit Week. Please see attached flyer for dress days "Philly Hot" "Light It Up Blue" Pretzel Sale will also be delivered on Friday, April 23. Pre-orders only https://5il.co/rg9m https://5il.co/rg9r

Tomorrow, Friday, April 2 is National Autism Awareness Day! Join KP #24 in wearing BLUE in support of Autism Awareness.

Traveling during Spring Break? If you're traveling outside of NJ...no quarantine is needed for DE, PA, NY, or CT. If you're traveling to other states or locations outside of NJ, quarantine is required. -7 day quarantine with negative COVID test (Recommended to wait 3-5 days prior to testing) prior to returning to school. -10 day quarantine, no test, no symptoms prior to returning to school.

Spring Break is headed our way in a few weeks! If you are deciding to send your child in-person after spring break (week of April 12) please make sure you reach out to the main office and confirm. Students will be able to attend school 5 days https://5il.co/qn21

Kennedy Park Spring Spirit Wear Sale: 3/2 - 3/12. Use the links for the order form. Payment can be accepted in cash or check. https://5il.co/q5lq Check out our Kennedy Park Kinder Cubs Graduation Shirt! https://5il.co/q5lp

Kennedy Park Kindergarten Family Evening Literacy Program: Please read the attached letters regarding our evening literacy program for Kindergarten students only for the month of March. https://5il.co/q3zq https://5il.co/q3zr

Kennedy Park's Read Across America Spirit Week: Monday 3/1- Friday3/5! Check out the link below for the spirit dress week! https://5il.co/pi2f

Tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 19 will be a FULL REMOTE (Live) instructional day due to the weather conditions. ALL WTSD buildings will be closed. There will NO Meal delivery. Please make sure to check your teacher's virtual platform for the schedule.

Tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 18 will be an ALL REMOTE (live) instructional day for all students and staff due to the impending snowstorm. The building will be closed to all students and staff. Please see your teacher's virtual platform tomorrow for instructional information. Take care and stay safe in the snow.

Remember NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day! Classes will resume virtually and in-person for select classes on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Tuesday, February 16 is 100th day of school! Check your teacher's virtual platforms for 100 Day Spirit Dress! Have a wonderful, extended weekend!

March 1 is just a few weeks away! Please use the link below to read the updated letter regarding re-entry for March 1 and going forward. If you should want to make changes to your child's learning environment please reach out to the main office, by Wednesday, Feb. 17. https://5il.co/pi2f

Kennedy Park #24 Autism Awareness Shirt Sale: 2/6 - 2/17! Check out this year's KP #24 Autism Awareness shirt. Use the link below and order your shirt today! https://5il.co/pedg

Re-Entry for March 1! If you are changing your child(ren)'s previous learning environment from in-person to remote OR remote to in-person please call and/or email the main office.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 2nd & Wednesday, Feb. 3rd are full remote/virtual LIVE online learning days for all students and staff. The building will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 4. Please check your classroom teacher's virtual platforms for schedule information for Tuesday and Wednesday. Meal distribution information will be released later today for Tuesday and Wednesday. Take care and enjoy the snow day today.