Kennedy Elementary
School News
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Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15, honoring the contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
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Each fall, Salem-Keizer Public Schools notifies families to address units of study in accordance with state law, that encompass age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education, HIV/AIDS and STD prevention that will be taught throughout the school year.
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Food and Nutrition Center's Open House will be September 19, 2024 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
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Each year, the district distributes electronic devices such as Chromebooks, MacBooks, adapters and chargers for students to use to support their education. These devices and their distribution is overseen by each school and all students and families have a responsibility to handle these devices with care while on loan from the district.
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Children who will be 5-years-old on or before Sept. 10 are eligible to register for free, full-day kindergarten with SKPS!
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The Keizer Boys & Girls club has notified us that they will be closed today, Monday February 26. If your child attends the Boys and Girls Club, please contact Kennedy office at 503-399-3163 to let us know how your child will be getting home.
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(on ParentSquare) Read about upcoming events, attendance incentives, volunteer committee, and picking up students.
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(on ParentSquare) Find upcoming dates, volunteer committee/ parent club, and more in this weekly update.
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools StudentSquare helps students to stay informed and connected to their school, classes and activities.