Kennedy Elementary

Please read this week's newsletter. There is a lot of information about the return to school, safety reminders and new dates added to the calendar!
https://jcps.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-elementary/newsletters/jfk-family-newsletter-10-4-2026

SAVE THE DATE | Join us at the 2026 Showcase of Schools on October 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center!

Are you looking for something for your child to do this Wednesday while we have family teacher conferences? Check out this opportunity!

Please read this week's Kennedy Elementary Family Newsletter.
https://jcps.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-elementary/newsletters/jfk-family-newsletter-9-20-2026

🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).

We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.

Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!

Please read this week's JFK Family Newsletter. Don't forget, picture day is tomorrow. https://jcps.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-elementary/newsletters/jfk-family-newsletter-9-13-2026

Please enjoy this week's JFK Family Newsletter. Remember, no school tomorrow for the Labor Day Holiday. https://jcps.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-elementary/newsletters/jfk-family-newsletter

☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:

Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later

As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.

Please enjoy this week's Kennedy Elementary Family Newsletter. You can see some 4th graders working hard, plus a little bit about Principal Cravens and why she is passionate about why EVERY CHILD deserves a strong education.

https://jcps.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-elementary/newsletters/jfk-family-newsletter-8-23-2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.

View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12

Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033

The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.

If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.

Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.

To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services

🚌 485-RIDE NOW CLOSED | The JCPS 485-RIDE Bus Hotline has closed for the 2026-27 school year. JCPS families who have transportation-related questions can reach out to their child's school for assistance or check out http://jcpsfirstday.com for frequently asked questions and resources.

If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.

Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007

📸 FIRST DAY IN PHOTOS | Looking back at Thursday's big smiles as we step into our first full week of the 2026-27 school year! Let's keep that first-day energy going in every classroom across the district. 💛✏️

https://jcps.edurooms.com/newsletters/kennedy-elementary/newsletters/john-f-kennedy-elementary-family-newsletter-8-9-2026

Please read this week's John F. Kennedy Elementary Family Newsletter. There is important safety information regarding dismissal that all Cub Families need to be aware of.

We are getting ready for our first 5-day week! It will be awesome, but your Cub may be a little tired by Friday.

Have a great week, and as always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Cravens

In an effort to ensure all of our students were going home the correct way, our buses released later than expected. Thank you for your understanding.

Good morning Kennedy families! Our doors are getting ready to open. Remember our first day we want to make sure we are getting every child tagged correctly for how they go home. This means you may have a longer wait in car rider line. Please be patient. It's going to be a great year!

🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!

🎒 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW | We can't wait to welcome students tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for the first day of school!

Tips to help you start the year off strong:

🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.