January 31st, 2025
Dear Kenwood Families,
Happy Friday! I hope this finds you well. We have been thankful for the warmer weather this week as we have been able to get outside for recess. Next week, we are excited to celebrate Black History Month and we look forward to inviting you to lunch with your child on Feb. 10th. Included is a flier with more details. Next week, we begin the week with an early dismissal Monday on Feb. 3rd at 12:50pm. We will also be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Friday, Feb. 7th with a parade and presentation for our students. You are invited to help us celebrate this event as well.
Student Registration 25-26
The registration process for Kindergarten, New and Returning students will soon begin! On February 3, 2025, you will be able to register your child for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Unit 4 Registration Guide will help you to better understand the entire process. You can view it here. Please take time to review the guide as it has important details to ensure that your family is taking the proper steps to successfully register your child.
Kindergarten Information Nights will be held on the following dates:
Thursday, Jan. 30th, 5:30-7 p.m. at Garden Hills Academy (There will be an opportunity to meet school principals)
Thursday, Feb 6th, 5:30-6:30 p.m at South Side Elementary
Tuesday, Feb 11th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Carrie Busey Elementary
Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Kenwood (New/Kindergarten student tours)
Thursday, Mar. 6th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Kenwood (New/Kindergarten student tours)
In addition, here is the link to a flyer with more details and dates for registration opportunities. It is strongly encouraged to start the process immediately. Kindergarten registration will close May 1, 2025 (notification May 9th via School messenger). New Student (1st-11th grade) registration will close on May 30, 2025 (notification June 6th via School messenger). Returning families will need to have their registration finalized by May 30, 2025.
If you need assistance, our staff is ready to help. Please email us at u4studentassignment@u4sd.org.
We look forward to serving current and future students to provide them with the best educational experiences possible so they can grow and thrive to reach their full potential!
Car Rider: Arrival and Dismissal
For the safety of our students, please ensure that if you are dropping off your students by car that you are using the circle drive in the front. Our bus drivers have had problems leaving the North parking lot as car drop has taken place there for some students. This is strictly for our buses and handicap students requiring more time for drop off. Thanks for understanding and for keeping our students safe.
Kenwood Family Ice Skating Night @ U of I Arena
Feb. 7th, 4:30 -6:30pm
Our PTA is inviting you to a family event scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7th at the University of Illinois Ice Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign) from 4:30 - 6:30pm. We hope to see you there for this fun evening.
Have a great weekend,
Sincerely,
Dr. Trevor Nadrozny
Principal