January 31st was the 100th day of school! Look at these cute kindergartners dressed up as 100 year olds! They had fun doing many activities with the number 100. Check out more photos from 100th Day and the school year on our Flickr account.
What's New at Kennedy Elementary
2017-2018 Preschool Registration Begins Monday, Feb. 6
Registration for 2017-2018 free four-year-old preschool in the Dubuque Community School District will begin on Monday, Feb. 6. This includes Dubuque’s 13 public schools offering preschool through the Statewide Voluntary Free Preschool Program.
Parents and guardians may register students in person at the selected site, beginning when that site’s office opens on February 6. Proof-of-age, preferably a birth certificate, is required to register a student. A passport or signed immunization record will be accepted if necessary. Initial paperwork can be found online at www.dbqschools.org/preschool.
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Welcome Dr. Loewen
Welcome to Kennedy, Dr. Loewen! This year we welcome a new principal to Kennedy School! Check back here to find out more about her as the year unfolds. Here is a message from her:
Greetings to All Members of the Kennedy School Community!
Just as everyone has welcomed me, so do I welcome you to our school. Whether you are returning to Kennedy, or are new to Kennedy, as I am, all of us come together to work, learn, play and grow in a FANTASTIC school environment.
It is appropriate to wish you a “Happy New (School) Year!” It we have not yet met, be sure to introduce yourself and let me know of any questions, concerns or recommendations you wish to offer.
My Best,
Donna Loewen, Ph. D.
Kennedy Principal
Student Artwork Featured in Digital Fringe
The October edition of Digital Fringe, an online gallery of student art in the Dubuque Community School District, is now live!
View the Elementary School Gallery
View the Middle and High School Gallery
This gallery is a way to highlight the remarkable products of art education in the district. It’s a digital attempt at bringing the work of our student artists at all levels into your home – because art is created for others to take in.
‘Midwest Menu’ in Schools,
Oct. 6
The Dubuque Community School District will join school districts across the Midwest in celebrating the third-annual Midwest Menu event on Thursday, Oct. 6. Over 7,000 students in Dubuque and over 500,000 throughout the region will join in the event, which celebrates healthy, regional, and sustainable school meals.
ARTastic Newsleter
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VIDEO: First Day of School 2016
This school year is now in full swing — and it all started with day one. Check out this year’s first day of school video:
Another Mrs. Powers Retires
We said farewell to another Mrs. Powers this year. This Mrs. Powers has taught as a resource teacher at Kennedy for the last 16 years. Her students put together a farewell tribute as well. You can view that HERE.
Mrs. Powers Rappin Mustang
We said farewell to our beloved music teacher, Mrs. Powers on the last day of school as she enters retirement. Some students put together a Mustang Rap, Powers Style to bid her adieu. To view the video click HERE.
Student Art Featured in June 2016 Digital Fringe
The June edition of Digital Fringe, an online gallery of student art in the Dubuque Community School District, is now live!
View the Elementary School Gallery
View the Middle and High School Gallery
This gallery is a way to highlight the remarkable products of art education in the district. It’s a digital attempt at bringing the work of our student artists at all levels into your home – because art is created for others to take in.