PTA Meeting
All Kenwood caregivers (parents, guardians, etc.) are invited to join monthly PTA meetings—whether you would like to help, chime in, or just listen! This year we will meet in person at Kenwood in the Media Center, with a Google Meet option for joining remotely - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/drj-qpeh-ebc
Spring Family Picnic!
Please save the date for our annual Kenwood Spring Picnic, Thursday, May 14 from 4:15-6 pm on the playground. There will be a FREE dinner for all students, along with their caregivers and siblings under 18, as well as fun activities, music performances from students, and much more! We hope to see you there!
Music/Band Performance: Grades 4-5 Evening Show
Fourth and Fifth Graders will perform in the multipurpose (lunch) room.
Field Day with Coach P!
Each grade level will have the opportunity to participate in Field Day and compete with their classmates in 4-5 events across the street at the Kenwood Park playing fields. Rain date is the following day, June 4.
Families and friends are invited to cheer on their favorite woodchucks, and we also need adult volunteers to help with set up, clean up, facilitating events, and more. If you are available, please sign up for a shift!
For more details, please see the latest PE Spotlight newsletter.
Field Day Schedule TBD
9:50-10:45 – Grade
10:45-11:40 – Grades
11:40-12:35 – Grade
1:05-2:00 – Grade
2:00-2:55 – Grade
June PTA Meeting
Our final PTA meeting of the year will be held in person on Thursday, June 4 at 6 pm at Nico’s Tacos on Hennepin. All Kenwood caregivers are invited to join whether you’d like to help, chime in, or just listen! Please email KenwoodSchoolPTA@gmail.com by 5/30 to RSVP
Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
Kindergarten Completion Ceremony in the Kenwood Multipurpose Room (Lunch Room)
Grade 5 Completion Ceremony
Welcome by Principal Johnson, Kenwood 5th Grade teachers, presentation of certificates, and social time. In the Kenwood Gym!
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Save the Date: Kenwood Annual Plant Sale!
Get ready for spring and mark your calendars for the Kenwood Annual Plant Sale, happening Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd. Whether you're looking for beautiful annuals, native perennials, fresh herbs, or garden-ready veggies, we’ve got you covered! The plant sale will be open on Friday from 2-6 pm, Saturday from 8 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm. But that’s not all!
Come for the plants and stay for the treats:
Friday, May 1st (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Kick off the weekend with Lil' Dippers Ice Cream Truck!
Saturday, May 2nd (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Grab a delicious lunch from the Tin Fish food truck (featuring smoothies, tacos, and more!).
Saturday, May 2nd (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Top off your Saturday with MN Nice Cream.
We Need Volunteers!
This event is only possible with your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, plant sales, and more. Please check out the link below to find a volunteer spot that works for you:Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/cHJxoUM
All are welcome! Bring your friends and family to shop for amazing plants and enjoy some of the city's best local eats. See you there!
Plant Sale
Save the Date: Kenwood Annual Plant Sale!
Get ready for spring and mark your calendars for the Kenwood Annual Plant Sale, happening Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd. Whether you're looking for beautiful annuals, native perennials, fresh herbs, or garden-ready veggies, we’ve got you covered! The plant sale will be open on Friday from 2-6 pm, Saturday from 8 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm. But that’s not all!
Come for the plants and stay for the treats:
Friday, May 1st (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Kick off the weekend with Lil' Dippers Ice Cream Truck!
Saturday, May 2nd (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Grab a delicious lunch from the Tin Fish food truck (featuring smoothies, tacos, and more!).
Saturday, May 2nd (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Top off your Saturday with MN Nice Cream.
We Need Volunteers!
This event is only possible with your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, plant sales, and more. Please check out the link below to find a volunteer spot that works for you:Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/cHJxoUM
All are welcome! Bring your friends and family to shop for amazing plants and enjoy some of the city's best local eats. See you there!
Kenwood Mutual Aid Community Thank You!
Please join us in the Kenwood Outdoor Classroom for a casual gathering in appreciation of all our broad community has done in support of Kenwood students and their families this year! Light refreshments will be served.
Plant Sale
Save the Date: Kenwood Annual Plant Sale!
Get ready for spring and mark your calendars for the Kenwood Annual Plant Sale, happening Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd. Whether you're looking for beautiful annuals, native perennials, fresh herbs, or garden-ready veggies, we’ve got you covered! The plant sale will be open on Friday from 2-6 pm, Saturday from 8 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm. But that’s not all!
Come for the plants and stay for the treats:
Friday, May 1st (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Kick off the weekend with Lil' Dippers Ice Cream Truck!
Saturday, May 2nd (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Grab a delicious lunch from the Tin Fish food truck (featuring smoothies, tacos, and more!).
Saturday, May 2nd (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Top off your Saturday with MN Nice Cream.
We Need Volunteers!
This event is only possible with your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, plant sales, and more. Please check out the link below to find a volunteer spot that works for you:Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/cHJxoUM
All are welcome! Bring your friends and family to shop for amazing plants and enjoy some of the city's best local eats. See you there!
Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27
We're delighted that your kindergartener will join the Kenwood school community in the 2026-27 academic year! Please join us for Kindergarten Registration on Thursday, April 30, from 8 am to 9:15 am. This will be an opportunity for the children to spend some time in a kindergarten classroom and for their grown-ups to meet with Principal Heidi Johnson and members of the PTA. Doors will open at 8 and the program will start at 8:15. Light refreshments will be provided.
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Students are invited to choose a favorite poem to have in their pocket to share with each other throughout the day. Principal Johnson will have poems for all students to keep in their pocket as well.
PTA Meeting
All Kenwood caregivers (parents, guardians, etc.) are invited to join monthly PTA meetings—whether you would like to help, chime in, or just listen! This year we will meet in person at Kenwood in the Media Center, with a Google Meet option for joining remotely - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/drj-qpeh-ebc
Dining for Dollars: Black Sheep Pizza
Help support Kenwood school by stopping by Black Sheep Pizza in the North Loop for some tasty food. 20% of the sales from the day will be donated back to Kenwood PTA, which supports our arts residencies. Thank you to Black Sheep Pizza North Loop for their donation.
Dining for Dollars: Punch Pizza Lake Street
Help support Kenwood school by stopping by Punch Pizza on Lake Street for some tasty food. Use code WOODY when ordering and 20% of the sales from the day will be donated back to Kenwood PTA, which supports our arts residencies. Thank you to Punch Pizza for their donation.
Spirit Day - Reading Rainbow
All School Spirit Day: Reading Rainbow! (pick a color and wear as much of it as you can!)
5th Grade Trip: Camp Widjiwagan (Ely)
Please connect with your student’s 5th grade teacher for more information
Spirit Day - Spell it Out!
All School Spirit Day: Spell it Out! Wear a message on your shirt
PTA Meeting
All Kenwood caregivers (parents, guardians, etc.) are invited to join monthly PTA meetings—whether you would like to help, chime in, or just listen! This year we will meet in person at Kenwood in the Media Center, with a Google Meet option for joining remotely - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/drj-qpeh-ebc
Scholastic Book Fair
Kenwood families are invited to join us in the Media Center (2nd floor) for our annual Scholastic Book Fair!
SALE DAYS
Students may shop with their class on Wednesday, March 11 (open to caregivers from 4 pm - 5:30 pm) and Thursday, March 12 (open to caregivers from 9 am - 4:00 pm)
Scholastic Book Fair
Kenwood families are invited to join us in the Media Center (2nd floor) for our annual Scholastic Book Fair!
SALE DAYS
Students may shop with their class on Wednesday, March 11 (open to caregivers from 4 pm - 5:30 pm) and Thursday, March 12 (open to caregivers from 9 am - 4:30 pm)
Music Performance: K and 1
Kindergarteners and First Graders will perform in the gym. There are two performance options: 3 - 3:45 pm for families and 2nd - 5th grade students and 6 - 6:45 pm for all who can make it back to school that evening.
Read-a-thon
Read for your school! Track your minutes and turn in your reading log by March 18!
Dining for Dollars - My Burger Uptown
Dining for Dollars at My Burger Uptown – Join us Tuesday, February 24th at My Burger Uptown from 4 - 9 pm. Mention Kenwood PTA when placing your order instore, or use promo code FUN when ordering online. 25% of the proceeds will be donated.
No School for Students / Teacher-Family Conferences
Teachers will contact you directly to schedule conference meetings, either in-person or virtual.
