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
Kenwood Shop & Social at Moona Moono
Shop & Social at Moona Moono – Have you been to the new coffee shop & retail experience that celebrates Asian American & Asian Culture? Well, now is your chance to check it out while supporting Kenwood School. Moona Moono has invited us to do a Kenwood Shop & Social on November 15th from 6-8 pm. Stop in for a drink, pick up a holiday gift or just socialize with others from the Kenwood Community. 10% of the proceeds from the event will benefit Kenwood
Site Council Speaker Series - Technology, Social Media & Raising Healthy Children
Please save the date for an important evening discussion on Tuesday, November 18th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Kenwood's Site Council is sponsoring the first in a series of discussions focused on technology, social media, and raising healthy children, facilitated by Kenwood staff. Childcare will be provided.
Dining for Dollars - Cafe Latte
Dining for Dollars at Cafe Latte – Over the river & through the Lowry tunnel to Cafe Latte we will go! Join us across the river in St. Paul on Tuesday, November 25th at Cafe Latte on Grand Avenue from 5-10pm to celebrate National Cake Day while raising money for Kenwood. Grab a soup, salad, sandwich or pizza for dinner and finish with a slice of cake. 10% of the proceeds will be donated!
Open House for Prospective Families (in-person)
Know a family in the neighborhood interested in learning more about Kenwood? Please invite them to our Open House for Prospective Families!
Join us in the lunchroom on Dec. 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Meet Principal Heidi Johnson and members of the PTA, learn about curriculum and arts residencies, and enjoy light refreshments. To RSVP, please call 612-668-2760 or email victoria.johnson@mpls.k12.mn.us.
You can also register for a tour from 10:30 am to 11:30 am to accompany the open house.
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
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
Woodchuck Day
Each year, students observe our mascot Woody Woodchuck’s birthday on Groundhog Day. (During school hours)
Teacher-Family Conferences
Teachers will contact you directly to schedule conference meetings, either in-person or virtual.
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
No School for Students / Teacher-Family Conferences
Teachers will contact you directly to schedule conference meetings, either in-person or virtual.
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
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
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
Parent & Caregiver Night Out
Join us for a Parent and Caregiver Night Out on Monday, October 28th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Red Cow Uptown! The PTA is providing free appetizers and a cash bar will be available. We’ll also have prizes! Even better, free childcare for children ages 5 and up is provided at the Kenwood Rec Center from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, where kids will enjoy pizza and a movie. Please remember to RSVP for childcare by Friday, October 24th.
Woody Woodchuck’s Fun Run (1K)
Join us for Woody Woodchuck's Fun Run (1K) on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Students will walk by grade level around the perimeter of Kenwood Park. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the runners! If you’d like to volunteer to help with this event, please sign up here: Volunteer Sign Up Link.
Fall Food Truck: Donuts and Apples!
North Star Food Truck will set up at dismissal time on Franklin Ave (between school and Kenwood Park). Donuts and local apples will be available for sale, with a portion of proceeds supporting our PTA.
More about North Star here: www.northstardonuts.com
Dining for Dollars: Red Cow Uptown
Help support Kenwood school by stopping by Red Cow Uptown for some tasty food. 10% of the sales from the day will be donated back to Kenwood PTA, which supports our arts residencies. Thank you to Red Cow Uptown for their donation.
Fall Family Festival
Pumpkins!
Each family can choose a pumpkin to take home—grown at the Kenwood School pumpkin patch on the Young Walser farm.
Free Dinner!
(Need transportation? Contact Danielle at 612-668-2760)
Pumpkin Picking!
All Kenwood families are invited for this 2nd annual volunteer event organized by Kindergarten teacher Cathy Sullivan with longtime Kenwood friends Dr. Bob Young and Julie Walser. Help harvest pumpkins from the new Kenwood Pumpkin Patch at the Young Walser Farm in Dennison, MN. Pumpkins will be brought back to school and distributed to kids at our upcoming Fall Family Festival.
Directions to the farm are here. (BYO transportation, picnic lunch, and garden shears if you have them!)
PTA Meeting - Online Only Tonight
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 meeting will be online only - join remotely via Google Meet - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/drj-qpeh-ebc
Back to School Curriculum Night
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Meet with Principal Johnson, hear about the state of the school, and attend informational sessions in your children’s classrooms about the arc of the learning year. Children encouraged to attend with their caregivers.
PTA Meeting - Back to School!
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
Woodystock Concert & Outdoor Classroom Grand Opening Party!
Come celebrate the grand opening of our new Outdoor Classroom! Stop by during our three hours of peace, love & community at the inaugural Woodystock in the new Kenwood School Outdoor Classroom. Enjoy delicious eats from OGZaza and Tin Fish, our very own ice cream flavor from Sebastian Joe’s, and sweet beats by The MTVs….. corner of Penn and Franklin
Coffee & Kleenex
Kindergarten caregivers are invited to feel your feelings and make new friends! Outside door 1, after drop-off. Both coffee and Kleenex are provided ;-)
Open House Ice Cream Social
Meet your teacher, drop off your school supplies, and enjoy the playground and some ice cream with friends new and old! See you there!
Kindergarten meetup at Kenwood School Playground
Welcome to our incoming kindergarten families! Join us at the Kenwood School Playground to meet new friends and connect as a community. Swing by one or come to all - its a great opportunity to connect with other Kenwood parents and kids before the start of the school year. Siblings are welcome!
Meetups are hosted by returning families and PTA members who are happy to answer questions and offer resources!
Kindergarten meetup at Bryant Square Park
Welcome to our incoming kindergarten families! Join us at the Bryant Square Park Playground to meet new friends and connect as a community. Swing by one or come to all - its a great opportunity to connect with other Kenwood parents and kids before the start of the school year. Siblings are welcome!
Meetups are hosted by returning families and PTA members who are happy to answer questions and offer resources!
Kindergarten Meetup at East Cedar Lake Beach
Welcome to our incoming kindergarten families! Join us at East Cedar Lake Beach (aka Hidden Beach, by the Kenwood School Forest) to meet new friends and connect as a community. Swing by one or come to all - its a great opportunity to connect with other Kenwood parents and kids before the start of the school year. Siblings are welcome!
Meetups are hosted by returning families and PTA members who are happy to answer questions and offer resources!
Kindergarten meetup at Kenwood Park
Welcome to our incoming kindergarten families! Join us at the Kenwood Park Playground (across Franklin Ave from the school) to meet new friends and connect as a community. Swing by one or come to all - its a great opportunity to connect with other Kenwood parents and kids before the start of the school year. Siblings are welcome!
Meetups are hosted by returning families and PTA members who are happy to answer questions and offer resources!
Grade 5 Completion Ceremony
Welcome by Principal Johnson, Kenwood 5th Grade teachers, presentation of certificates, and social time. In the Kenwood Gym!
June PTA Meeting
Our final PTA meeting of the year will be held in person on Wednesday, 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
