It's been a busy week of learning at Kennedy! We had a few tears this morning, but don't worry, Mom and Dad, we've got this. 💙 We know drop-offs can be tough, and we're here with plenty of hugs, encouragement, and fun activities to help our kiddos settle in and have a great day. Before long, those smiles were shining bright!
5 days ago, Kennedy Primary
Mrs. Perkins teaching a reading decodable.
Mrs. Todd's students practicing their cutting skills.
Mrs. McKnight's classroom practicing cutting.
Mrs. Haslouer's class working together to put the alphabet in order.
Mrs. Arnold comforting a student.
Mrs. Haslouer's class assembling the alphabet.
Mrs. Todd's class working on cutting skills.
Kennedy August Newsletter
8 days ago, Kennedy Primary
August Newsletter
New Staff and Teacher of the Year

🌟📢 ATTENTION PREK & KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES! 📢🌟

📝 We are still needing ASQs completed and returned!

🍦🏆 CONTEST ALERT! 🏆🍦

The FIRST PreK and Kindergarten classes to have ALL ASQs submitted will win a...

🎉🍧 POPSICLE PARTY! 🍧🎉

🔹 Please take a few minutes to complete BOTH questionnaires using the link below:
https://www.asqonline.com/family/2ff276

✅ ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire)
✅ ASQ:SE-2 (Ages & Stages Social-Emotional Questionnaire)
✅ Help your child's class cross the finish line first!

Let's work together and help your child's class win a sweet treat! 🍦😎

💙 Thank you for your help and support! 💙

⚠️ Reminder: Your submission is not complete unless both the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires are filled out and submitted.

8 days ago, Kennedy Primary
Directions for ASQ
📢 IMPORTANT: ACTION REQUIRED FOR ALL PREK & KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES 📢

Dear PreK and Kindergarten Parents/Guardians,

All Kansas elementary schools partner with families to better understand each incoming preschool and kindergarten student's development through TWO required questionnaires:

✅ ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire)
✅ ASQ:SE-2 (Ages & Stages Social-Emotional Questionnaire)

Both questionnaires must be completed.

By completing these questionnaires, you provide valuable information about your child's strengths and any areas where additional support may be beneficial. As your child's first and most important teacher, your insights help our staff better prepare for a successful school experience and make appropriate classroom adjustments to meet your child's needs.

🔹 Please take a few minutes to complete BOTH questionnaires using the link below:

👉 ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2:
https://www.asqonline.com/family/2ff276

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's success!

⚠️ Reminder: Your submission is not complete unless both the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires are filled out and submitted.
22 days ago, Kennedy Primary
Screenshot of the website to show parents where to enter for the questionnaires.
Abilene Parks and Recreation Walk and Roll to School Day was a success! A big thank you to all who helped our Kennedy kids get to school safely!!
3 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Ms. Nina riding with Kennedy students to Kennedy.
Some students on their bikes.
Families and volunteers walking and riding with students to school.
Kellie Olsen handing out water and bike bells to students.
Families and volunteers walking and riding with students to school.
Families and volunteers walking and riding with students to school.
Officer Reyes helping with students.
Students walking to school.
Students posing together at the start of the Walk & Roll to school event.
Kellie Olsen handing out water and bike bells to students.

The ABC countdown to the end of the year continues to be a fun way to end our school year at Kennedy! Here are some pictures from L lights off day, P picnic day, and Q quilt day!!

4 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Students created their own quilt square to make a Kennedy quilt.
Students enjoying the outdoors for P picnic day.
Mrs. Perkins class reading with flashlights on lights off day!
Kennedy kids loved having High Five Friday with Amanda West State Farm today!! Thank you ladies for brightening our student's day!!
4 months ago, Kennedy Primary
State Farm ladies with Kennedy students.
Amanda West high fiving students.
Amanda West high fiving students.
Katie A. high fiving kids.
Amanda West high fiving students.
Got squeaky brakes?
🔧 Loose chain?
💨 Tires feeling a little… flat?

Don’t let your bike slow you down—our JAG-K students have you covered!

Join us for our Bike Tune-Up & Rodeo Event on April 25th where our amazing students will help get your bike rolling smoothly again AND put your skills to the test with a fun rodeo course!
4 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Bike Tune-up
Our 3rd Annual Childhood Resource Fair, “Little Hands, Big Wheels,” was a HUGE success! 🚜💛

We are incredibly thankful for our amazing community partners who hosted resource booths, brought in big machinery for our kids to explore, and sponsored our dinner. Your support made this event truly special!

We are so lucky to live in a community that puts children first and comes together to support families in such meaningful ways. Thank you for helping make a difference! 💙
4 months ago, Kennedy Primary
ACLC booth
Prairie Land partners combine
Early Childhood Fair
USD435 Booth
Memorial Health System Booth
OCCK booth
APD and DK county Sherrif's departement
Evergy
Big trucks
PAT sensory table

Sign up today!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA9A62EA2FDC43-63102696-kennedy

5 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Kindergarten roundup
🌸🌼 **“Kindergarden” Roundup is Blooming Soon!** 🌼🌸

Our garden is getting ready to grow, and we can’t wait to meet our newest little blossoms—the Class of 2026–2027 kindergarteners—on **April 10, 2026**! 🌷🌱

Please use the link in this message to **sign up for a time** to visit with your child. We are so excited to welcome you and watch your child begin their learning journey with us! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA9A62EA2FDC43-63102696-kennedy

🌻 **What to Bring to Plant the Seed for Success:**

* Birth certificate
* Immunization records
* Recent physical

We’re ready to watch your child learn, grow, and bloom in our Kindergarden! 🌸
5 months ago, Kennedy Primary
ABC enjoyed the nice weather and spending their golden tickets for a cotton candy party!!! Thank you Ms. Nina and Leia for letting us use your cotton candy machine!
6 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Student enjoying cotton candy.
Cotton candy being made.
Student enjoying cotton candy.
Student enjoying cotton candy.
Student enjoying cotton candy.
Students enjoying cotton candy.
Cotton Candy being made.
We have had another busy week at Kennedy! Our students continue to work hard, support one another, and make us proud each and every day. We also wanted to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our community members who donated snacks — your generosity makes a difference and helps keep our learners fueled and ready to grow. We are so grateful for your continued support of Kennedy! 💙
6 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Staff working together to stock donated snacks.
Boy learning to write sentences.
Reading small groups
Reading small groups.
Student who has is doing a great job!
Student who if following expectations.
Student who if following expectations.
Student who if following expectations.
Student who has met reading goals.
Student who has met reading goals.
High Five Friday brought to you by the cutest pup! Thank you to Dr. Becky Rankin and Abilene Animal Hospital for starting our day right!
6 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
Rhett getting petted by students.
💙 KINDNESS WEEK CONTINUES! 💙
🤝 Wednesday: Team Up for Kindness
From jerseys to matching outfits, our students showed that kindness is the ultimate team sport! 🏀⚽💛
🧦 Thursday: We Are Kind from Head to Toe
Crazy hats, silly socks, and all the kindness in between! Our students proved that kindness looks good on everyone—from top to bottom! 🎩🧦✨
7 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Favorite team day.
Favorite team day.
Favorite team day.
PreK students wearing hats
Students wearing hats.
Our students are kicking it off in the best way—with big smiles and even bigger hearts! 💕
Check out these awesome pics of our kids dressing for each day’s theme:
✨ Monday: Peace, Love, Kindness
Tie-dye, bright colors, and all the good vibes!
💪 Tuesday: Work Out Problems with Kindness
Sporty gear + kind hearts = the perfect combo! 🏋️‍♂️💛
We’re so proud of the kindness our students and staff that spread every single day!
7 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Students wearing tie dye for kindness week.Students wearing tie dye for kindness week.
Students wearing tie dye and bright colors for kindness week.
Students working and wearing bright colors for kindness week.
Students wearing tie dye bright colors.
Students wearing tie dye and bright colors for kindness week.
Students wearing tie dye for kindness week.

Preschoolers continued their unit on animals and had a very special learning opportunity thanks to Mrs. Arnold’s new baby goat! Students are learning that animals need food, shelter, and water to survive, and getting to see this up close made the lesson even more meaningful. We love when real-life experiences bring learning to life!

7 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
Preschoolers learning about goats.
💯🎉 100th Day of School Fun! 🎉💯
Our Kennedy kindergartners transformed into the cutest little 100-year-olds today to celebrate the 100th day of school! 👵🧓✨
7 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Kindergartners dressed up for the 100th day of school!
Kindergartners dressed up for the 100th day of school!
Kindergartners dressed up for the 100th day of school!
Kindergartners dressed up for the 100th day of school!
Kindergartners dressed up for the 100th day of school!
Kindergartners dressed up for the 100th day of school!
January is flying! Here is a look at our week at Kennedy!
7 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Pig in the classroom
Baby pig
touching a pig
touching a pig
touching a pig
touching a pig
math games
Electricity
Student swinging
Elementary families, please join us tonight for some cookie decorating at Eisenhower from 5:30-6:30!!
9 months ago, Kennedy Primary
Cookie decorating flyer