1st graders visit Bluff View...

1st graders had the opportunity to visit Bluff View today!  They met Mr. Amundson, the 2nd grade teachers, and were able to tour the school and play on the playground.  It was a super visit!

Please talk with your child openly about the transition to Bluff View.  Some students may experience some anxiety, as this is something new that they are not used to.  We will continue to work with the students as well.  It will be a great year for them!

Last Day of School Update...

Just an update on the last day of school...

PTO has given us the opportunity to have inflatables on the last day as well!  These are from a fundraiser that PTO sponsored.  They will also be a part of the field day activities.

If you have not returned your form regarding the last day of school, please do so!  This allows us to plan our meal as well as how many will be here for activities, etc.

We look forward to seeing you!

Last Day of School Info...

Check out the following links for the last day of school info!  This will also be coming home with students today.  We hope to see lots of you at BAK on May 29th!

Last Day of School Activities

Last Day Picnic Information

1st Grade Reading... Yet Another Great Job...

This will be my last blog post for today... and I write it with pride.  To look at the data from B.A. Kennedy overall, and to see that we have roughly 80% of our students above the national average in reading and math in kindergarten and 1st grade is phenomenal.  It's been a great year and I am proud to work with such amazing students and staff.  There is always room for improvement, but I commend staff for all of the great things that have been done over the last few years.  I cannot wait for what the future will hold!


Enjoy this look at 1st grade reading results.


Have a great rest of the weekend.

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1st Grade Math... The Good News Continues...

Our 1st grade students are also showing tremendous growth in  math! Congrats to the 1st grade students and staff on a job well done!  

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Kindergarten Spring Reading Results...

We have recently completed our Spring MAP testing at B.A. Kennedy.  I always look forward to this time of the year, as it shows us the growth that our students have made throughout the course of the school year.  I am extremely proud to share what the Kindergarten staff and students have accomplished throughout this year.

I have linked to Mr. Johnson's blog in a previous post on the math results, and the reading results are posted below.  

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Drew Johnson Blog: PALS reading screener

Drew Johnson Blog: PALS reading screener: DPI has released an update on the PALS Kindergarten screener Click to view letter on PALS