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Somerville Candidates' Forums week of Sept. 1st
THREE IMPORTANT CANDIDATES' FORUMS WILL BE HELD IN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1ST. *** ***SOMERVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM, sponsored by...
6 days ago3 min read
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Ice Cream Social: Sept. 9th
Kennedy Back to School Ice Cream Social All students, staff, and their families are invited to this Back to School tradition! The PTA and...
6 days ago1 min read
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Tiger Pause - the Principal's Newsletter
The first edition of Tiger Pause (our Principal's newsletter) for the new school year is full of important details to get everyone's year...
6 days ago1 min read
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Get on the Bus: Join PTA for the 2025-26 School Year!
We’re hoping to convince you to join the PTA this year. You don’t need to volunteer You don’t need to read extra emails You don’t need to...
6 days ago2 min read
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Volunteers & Donations Requested
2025 Kennedy Staff Appreciation Lunch Wed Jun 11, 2025 It's time to CELEBRATE OUR EDUCATORS with a special lunch, the final one of the...
Jun 21 min read
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Free Webinar June 5th: Creating Safer Communities for LGBTQ+ Students and Youth
What: Â " Creating Safer Communities for LGBTQ+ Students and Youth: An Online Training for the SPS Community presented by PFLAG Greater...
May 221 min read
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Memorial Day Service Event: Spruce Up the Front Lot!
Friends, families and neighbors of John F. Kennedy School in Somerville: Join us on Memorial Day, 5/26 between 9am - 2pm for a volunteer...
May 222 min read
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SIGN THIS LETTER NOW!
Sign on to a group letter to City Council TODAY! https://rallystarter.com/rally/2590/city-council-step-up-for-schools Holy moly. If you...
May 201 min read
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FINAL CALL: ACTIONS FOR A BETTER BUDGET
We're in the homestretch. Last Wednesday, the School Committee met publicly with the Superintendent and SPS finance team and asked...
May 182 min read
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School Committee's FY26 Budget Deliberations: Weds 5/14
School Committee will deliberate the Superintendent's Budget Weds evening, 5/14 at 7pm. No public comment allowed, but you can listen to...
May 131 min read
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WEDS. MAY 7Rally for Fully Funded Somerville Schools //Public Budget Hearing:YOU CAN NOW MAKE PUBLIC COMMENT ON ZOOM!!!
Take Action for Fully Funded Schools TODAY!!! Here’s How: 4:30-5:45 PM: COME TO THE RALLY in front of East Somerville Community School...
May 73 min read
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Why we're showing up for the Schools Budget
We're in the middle of the city's budget process timeline , and the city's various departments, including the Schools Department,...
Apr 164 min read
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FULLY FUND OUR SCHOOLS
***Update: Are you coming tonight?*** You can print an 8.5"x11" sign from this PDF if you don't have time to make your own. We'll have...
Apr 72 min read
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4/10/25: Angelina's Pizza Night Fundraiser: Kennedy Front Lot
Mark your calendars! Â Angelina's Pizza Night Fundraiser in one week -- April 10th! A portion of all purchases from Angelina's Pizzeria...
Apr 31 min read
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General Meeting Agenda, 3/27/25
General Business Meeting of the Membership of the John F. Kennedy School PTA Thursday, March 27, 7:30PM-9:00PM Sartwell Ave Doors open at...
Mar 273 min read
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Reminder: PTA Meeting 3/27, All welcome
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 from 7:30pm-9:00pm Hybrid In-person and via Zoom, Kennedy Cafeteria via Sartwell Ave entrance Zoom Link:...
Mar 201 min read
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Advocacy Updates
I. National PTA Position Statements Local Efforts: II. Front Lot Beautification and Long-term Rebuild Advocacy III. Kennedy area...
Feb 286 min read
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Nominating Committee Announces Slate of Nominees
The 2025 Nominating Committee, comprised of Chair Kimberly Durniak-Buchanan and members Kathleen Hornby and Francesca Broekman, has...
Feb 271 min read
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Motion to Amend Kennedy PTA Bylaws
A Notice of a Motion to Amend the PTA bylaws pertaining to officers / elections has been sent to all current PTA members. The entirety of...
Feb 271 min read
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We want YOU to join the PTA Board!
We want YOU to join the PTA Board! Come find out more! Two Info Sessions in the next two weeks! Nominations due Feb. 7th!!!! Join the...
Jan 221 min read
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