Upcoming Events

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  Jan. 15 5:30-7pm and Jan. 21 8:30-10am

  Somerville Public Schools host Introduction to K-8 Math & ELA Curriculum Workshops / 

  Jan 15 at Healey School, Jan 21 at Kennedy

  Details

  Jan. 15 5:30-7pm and Jan. 21 8:30-10am

  Jan 15 at Healey School, Jan 21 at Kennedy

  90-minute in-person events to help parents/guardians learn about the Math and ELA curriculum
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  Thu, Feb 26

  Kennedy SchoolYard Renovation Community Meeting II (hosted by City of Somerville) / 

  Register to receive zoom link

  Details

  Feb 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  Register to receive zoom link

  Second community meeting about Kennedy Front Lot renovation
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  Mon, Feb 09

  PTA General Meeting #2 / 

  zoom

  Details

  Feb 09, 2026, 7:30 PM

  zoom

  PTA Second General Meeting of the Year! WE WANT YOU to help us vision—and action on—the next 18 months of PTA's future!
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  Sat, Feb 07

  Kennedy Book Fair at Porter Square Books (to benefit 8th Grade) / 

  Porter Square Books

  Details

  Feb 07, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave suite 118-119, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA

  Fundraiser to benefit 8th Grade Class of 2026!
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  Tue, Jan 06

  Kennedy Community Night (and Fundraiser) at American Flatbread / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Jan 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Somerville, 45 Day St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  Get some flatbread for a great cause, or come out and enjoy bowling with school friends!
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  Mon, Dec 08

  Book Fair Week / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Dec 08, 2025, 12:00 AM – Dec 12, 2025, 12:00 PM

  Somerville, 5 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  Save the dates for the Scholastic Book Fair, a kid and family favorite!
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  Fri, Dec 05

  Staff Appreciation Breakfast / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Dec 05, 2025, 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

  Somerville, 5 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144

  Sign up to donate food & drinks or volunteer. Celebrate our wonderful Kennedy educators and staff members with the gift of a warm winter breakfast together!
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  Multiple Dates

  Tue, Dec 02

  Kennedy Coffee Hour (new December date, focus on Kennedy Front Lot project) / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Dec 02, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

  Somerville, 5 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  Meet in the Kennedy Cafeteria for an hour of conversation, Q&A, and light refreshments with Kennedy's Admin Team and Family Liaison
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  Tue, Nov 04

  Election Day Bake Sale to Benefit 8th Grade / 

  Kennedy School Cafeteria, Sartwell Ave Door

  Details

  Nov 04, 2025, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  Kennedy School Cafeteria, Sartwell Ave Door

  Bake! Donate (things to sell or $$$)! Volunteer!
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  Thu, Oct 23

  Kennedy Harvest Fest / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Oct 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  Somerville, Sartwell Ave Entrance -- Kennedy School Cafeteria

  All students, staff and their families are invited to this Back to School tradition! Meet other Kennedy families and enjoy frozen treats donated by Star Market & music from Dr. Mr. George!
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  Sun, Oct 19

  Kennedy 8th Grade Fundraiser Booth at Monster Mash / 

  Somerville Ave - Market Basket to Union Sq.

  Details

  Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Somerville Ave - Market Basket to Union Sq.

  Come say hello, and send your friends and neighbors to support the 8th Grade Class!
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  Thu, Oct 09

  Angelina's Pizzeria Fundraiser for Kennedy School / 

  Angelina's Pizzeria online & in-person

  Details

  Oct 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  Angelina's Pizzeria online & in-person, 230 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  Order from Angelina's October 9th to help our students!
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  Thu, Oct 09

  School Picture Day / 

  In school

  Details

  Oct 09, 2025, 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

  In school

  Every student gets their photo taken by a professional studio.
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  Tue, Sep 30

  PTA General Meeting #1 / 

  https://bit.ly/JFKPTA-MEET

  Details

  Sep 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  https://bit.ly/JFKPTA-MEET

  Join meeting to hear about and get involved with the plans for this year's events, advocacy, and fundraising efforts. See "Details" to click through to the meeting link.
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  Thu, Sep 25

  Back to School Night / Open House / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Sep 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Somerville, 5 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  Educators will offer presentations and classroom tours. Check the schedule (linked in the details) to find out when your student's teacher(s) will offer their presentations.
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  Thu, Sep 25

  School Site Council (hybrid in-person and online meeting) / 

  Hybrid event

  Details

  Sep 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Hybrid event

  Join the council to help oversee the School Improvement Plan.
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  Tue, Sep 09

  Kennedy Ice Cream Social / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Sep 09, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  Somerville, 5 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  All students, staff and their families are invited to this Back to School tradition! Meet other Kennedy families and enjoy frozen treats donated by Star Market & music from Dr. Mr. George!
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  Fri, Sep 05

  Town Hall on Libraries and Schools co-hosted by Somerville Council of PTAs / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Sep 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  Somerville, 50 Cross St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA

  Mayoral Candidates forum featuring live discussion on education issues, libraries and schools between the three candidates for Somerville Mayor -- Free pizza and books