Announcements: Thursday, October 18, 2018

Each day for 10 school days Kinder Kennedy will give you suggestions of ways you could brighten someone’s day. We are calling it the 10 days of Kindness, and today is day 2. We challenge each member of the Kennedy student body to try to do one small act of kindness today. Share it out at #KinderKennedy. If we get 500 tweets over the next 10 days, there will be a schoolwide surprise on October 31^st. Today’s act of kindness: Give a Compliment.

Driver’s Education starts Monday, October 22nd through December 17^th.  This new session will meet in Room 51B on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:05-4:25 and 1:35-2:55 on Fridays.

There will Open Gym tonight, Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 pm for all girls interested in playing basketball this season.  There are only 3 weeks left until the season starts make sure you are registered and have taken care of your concussion form and you have an updated physical updated.  Also, any girls interested in being a manger for the Girls Basketball program please come to Room 243 and talk with Coach Courtney.

 Seniors – there will be an important meeting in the auditorium Monday, Oct 22 during SMART time. This meeting will give you information about ordering your cap & gown for graduation as well as other graduation materials.

COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK - Come and check it out – in LAB 64-B. No time like the present for seniors to get this important task completed.  Counselors stand ready to help any senior who needs assistance with any aspect of the post-secondary planning process.  All week during SMART Time counselors will be available in the College and Career Readiness Center (LAB 64-B) to help you complete a college application, scholarship application, discuss financial aid, build a resume, complete a job application and so much more.  If you need help deciding what you want to do after you graduate, there’s assistance for that, too.  DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER SENIORS.

Students interested in an Internship of 45 or 90- hours in a career field of their choice should check out the Workplace Learning Connection website at www.workplace-learning.org.  Make sure you check with your counselor to see that you have time in your schedule to participate as they generally take place in the beginning or end of the school day.  They will NOT interview you if you don’t have time in your schedule.  Make sure you line up references and that you monitor your login portal to follow the status of your Internship application.  See Mr. Goodlove with any questions.  The deadline for Internship applications for this school year is November 2 at 3:00 pm.

The Class of 2020 Student Council has new and old apparel for sale until Wednesday, Oct. 31^st at:

http://tryinkshop.com/kennedy2020/shop/home

Attention Students who are currently taking or have taken Psych or AP Psych.  If you are interested in the Psychology national honors society known as Psi Alpha, Kennedy high school is planning to start a chapter.  Please sign up in Mrs. Melone’s room (107) to be invited to an informational meeting on the details.

Here’s a GREAT opportunity to explore several hot careers in health care in one day!  Allen College in Waterloo is hosting a Healthcare Exploration Day on November 2^nd.  The fields of nursing, radiography, diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound), medical laboratory science and public health will be highlighted.  The sessions will include hands-on opportunities for students.  Transportation will be provided if enough students sign up.  Sign-up deadline is tomorrow,  Friday, October 19^th.  If you are interested in exploring careers in healthcare, this is a must do!   To learn more and to sign-up for the event go to https://tinyurl.com/kennedyallenhealth  You will also find the link in the Counseling Bulletin on your CANVAS homepage under SPECIAL EVENTS SIGN-UP.

Be the Girl to Change the World is the theme for this year's Taking the Road Less Traveled Women in Science and Engineering conference at Iowa State University.  This event is targeted at 9th and 10th grade girls interested in learning about college majors in science, technology, engineering and math through hands on activities and presentations.  Transportation will be provided if enough students sign-up.  Sign-up deadline is tomorrow, Friday, October 19th.  The cost of the conference is $15 and includes lunch.  Scholarships to offset the conference fee are available.  To lean more and to sign up for the event go to https://tinyurl.com/kennedyISUroad  You will also find the link in the Counseling Bulletin on your CANVAS homepage under SPECIAL EVENTS SIGN-UP.

UNI Business Day is targeted at 11th and 12th grade students interested in pursuing business after graduation. It's the perfect opportunity for students to learn how UNI's nationally recognized program can help you land the career of your dreams.  UNI Business Day will include the following:

• An interactive presentation about the various career opportunities available in business
• Special breakout sessions for areas of interest including accounting, business teaching, economics, finance, human resources, management, management information systems, marketing, real estate and supply chain management
• Campus and residence hall tours
• Free lunch
• Free Panther shirt

Sign-up deadline is next Friday, October 26^th.  To lean more and to sign up for the event go to https://tinyurl.com/UNIbusinessday  You will also find the link in the Counseling Bulletin on your CANVAS homepage under SPECIAL EVENTS SIGN-UP.

Did you know that you can do something TODAY to achieve your long-term goals?  Want to find out more?  Come to the black box during smart time on Monday, October 29^th to set goals and break them down into monthly steps.  This session will be held by Mrs. Melone.  If you have questions stop by room 107.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors! If you are interested in a career in Cosmetology – You can sign up for a college visit to Capri College with Mrs. Mead in room 252.  The college tour will be on Halloween, Wednesday – October 31^st, from 9:00 until noon.  Sign up early, because there are limited spots available!  This is a very interactive college tour – and is perfect for those that want to explore the career first hand.

Are you interested in becoming a diesel technician?  Truck Country Technical Institute will have an open house on Saturday, November 3^rd where you can meet the trainers and learn about the hands-on training of technicians. You will have the opportunity to talk with students and get the inside scoop on admission and financial planning.  If interested go to https://tinyurl.com/kennedytrucks  to learn more, including how to register for the event.

You will also find the link in the Counseling Bulletin on your CANVAS homepage under SPECIAL EVENTS SIGN-UP.

The Nu Chi Lambda Educational Foundation is providing FREE ACT test preparation sessions designed to help all students get the best score possible on the ACT test which will place them well on their way to college and career success. Sessions are at the ELSC Building on Edgewood Road on Saturday, Nov 10, from 10 AM to 1 PM.  See the Kennedy Website to sign up or sign up in the Counseling Office. Students can PRE-REGISTER AT https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc23uKdaUvHCOAJIP6HJUAa8yjFww-Ukt__yXHVfB3FwDiNiQ/viewform

BIRTHDAYS: Connor Perkins, Miltanae Wilson

ACTIVITIES:

Thursday, October 18, 2018

4:00pm Cross Country: Girls Varsity State Qualifier vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa City High, Clinton, Dubuque Senior, Thomas Jefferson, Linn-Mar, Muscatine, Washington, Western Dubuque Epworth @ Noelridge Park

4:00pm Football: Freshman Game vs. Holmes @ Holmes Junior High School

4:30pm Cross Country: Boys Varsity State Qualifier vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa City High, Clinton, Dubuque Senior, Thomas Jefferson, Linn-Mar, Muscatine, Washington, Western Dubuque Epworth @ Noelridge Park

7:00pm Concert Choir/Chamber Choir

LUNCH MENU:

Station 1: Chicken Fajita Wrap w/fajita vegetables, Spanish rice & salsa

Station 2: Cheese or Pepperoni Bread w/marinara sauce. Alternate: Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Station 3: Salads, Subs, Parfaits, Hotdogs & Spicy Chicken

Station 4: Asian Rice Bowl

Station 5: Spicy Chicken Sandwich