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The Grafton School District requires all school volunteers to have an approved background check completed prior to volunteering in the classroom or chaperoning on a field trip. Background checks generally take at least one week to process, please plan accordingly. Please bring your ID or Driver's License the first time you check in as a volunteer.
A valid ID or a Driver's License is also required to enter all Grafton schools as a visitor.
To complete the online Background Check Form through Raptor, click here.
Please note: you will not be permitted to volunteer in any Grafton School District schools, or chaperone any field trips, until you have an approved background check. Background checks generally take at least one week to process, please plan accordingly.
No School - October
Thursday, October 17th - 4K Only
Friday, October 18th
School Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, October 9th
Students who did not have their school picture taken at Registration in August will be photographed at school this day. Information will be sent home to these families.
In addition, families who are unhappy with their student's current school picture can have the picture retaken on this day. If you are interested in a picture retake, please click here to view the Retake Instructions.
Picture packages can still be purchased through VIP's website at www.vipis.com, and then select Kennedy Elementary.
Original Works Art Fundraiser
Artwork Due Friday, October 25th
The Original Works Art Fundraiser is here!
Original Works is a fundraiser that transforms your student’s artwork into custom keepsakes. Choose from a variety of products including Christmas ornaments, grocery tote bags, notebooks, aprons, matted pictures, magnets and more. A percentage of each sale is donated to Kennedy Elementary School and is used by our PTG to fund school-wide activities, provide classroom resources, and reduce the cost of field trips.
Look for the Original Works Fundraiser packet to come home soon! Artwork is due back to Kennedy by Friday, October 25th.
Click here to visit the Original Works page. This page includes pictures of the available products, and artwork instructions and helpful tips to create great art for lasting memories.
Fall Book Fair
October 15th - October 17th
The Fall Book Fair will be open for families to shop after school during the following times:
Tuesday, October 15th, 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16th, 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17th, 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Students who bring money to school will be permitted to shop the Book Fair during their lunch recess on these days. Parent volunteers will be available to assist shoppers and supervise.
 
Popcorn Friday and Spirit Wear Day
Friday, October 25th
Students can purchase a bags of popcorn for 50 cents each and it will be delivered to their classroom for them to enjoy. All the money raised goes to the classrooms to help fund classroom parties, treats and incentives.
Students should also wear their Kennedy Spiritwear, or our school colors of blue and white.
5K Kennedy Meet & Greet Flyer
For over 10 years, Kennedy families have committed to clean up Centennial Park during the Clean Up Grafton event. Join Kennedy Elementary and our families and help Clean Up Centennial Park on Saturday, May 12th (rain or shine) from
10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Families MUST sign up by May 7th to receive a day pass to the Grafton Pool and Mke Co. Zoo.
We are looking for a family to arrive early and check Kennedy families in.
If you can help out, please contact Jamie Koehler at jkoehler@grafton.k12.wi.us
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