Upcoming Events

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  Tue, Oct 06

  PTA General Meeting #1 / 

  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81704668387?pwd=d

  Details

  Oct 06, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81704668387?pwd=d

  The meeting will be an introduction to all the ways you can be involved with PTA! The meeting is intended for everyone in the community, whether you’re returning PTA members, or brand new to the school or PTA. Members vote on the budget. See "Details" to click through to the meeting link.
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  Multiple Dates

  Tue, Oct 20

  Kennedy Coffee Hour / 

  5 Cherry St

  Details

  Oct 20, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

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

  Please join Family Liaison Ms. Broekman, Principal Marhsall, and Assistant Principal Patton for our monthly coffee hour. September Coffee Hour will be outside in the front playground. All other coffee hours will be in the cafeteria.
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  Multiple Dates

  Thu, Oct 22

  Kennedy Harvest Fest 2026 - In-school Portion / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Oct 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  Somerville, Sartwell Ave Entrance -- Kennedy School Cafeteria

  Celebrate Gratitude, School and Community Belonging!
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  Thu, Oct 22

  Kennedy Harvest Fest 2026 Evening Portion - Whole School / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  Somerville, Sartwell Ave Entrance -- Kennedy School Cafeteria

  Celebrate Gratitude, School and Community Belonging!
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  Tue, Sep 22

  Back to School Night / Open House / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Sep 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

  Educators will offer presentations and classroom tours. Check the schedule for when to see your educator's presentation.
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  Thu, Sep 10

  2026 Kennedy Ice Cream Social / 

  Somerville

  Details

  Sep 10, 2026, 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, Porter Square.
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  Mon, Jun 01

  PTA Volunteer Appreciation Get-Together / 

  Aeronaut Brewing Company

  Details

  Jun 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA

  All PTA volunteers, past and future, are encouraged to stop by and take some time to get to know each other! You are all key to what makes this school community tick, and are deeply appreciated!
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  Thu, May 07

  Angelina's Pizzeria Fundraiser for Kennedy School / 

  Angelina's Pizzeria online & in-person

  Details

  May 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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

  Order from Angelina's May 7th to raise funds for Staff Appreciation Week and other PTA events & programs!
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  Mon, May 04

  Kennedy Staff Appreciation Week! / 

  John F. Kennedy School

  Details

  May 04, 2026, 8:30 AM – May 08, 2026, 2:30 PM

  John F. Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

  May 4th-May 8th is a week to celebrate the educators, support staff and administrators of Kennedy School! Read on for ideas of how to show your love and appreciation!
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  Fri, Mar 20

  Family Night Out: BINGO Night / 

  Somerville

  Learn more

  Mar 20, 2026, 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM

  Somerville, Sartwell Ave Entrance -- Kennedy School Cafeteria

  Get ready for a night of community and fun!
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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!