IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal's Message
- Important Dates
- Conferences & Early Dismissal Schedule
- Veteran's Day
- Veteran's Day Scouts Participation
- Scholastic Book Fair
- New Kenmore Staff
- Message From the Nurse
- Our Monthly Focus
- Snacks at School
- Thank You!
- District News: Inglemoor Volleyball Club
Principal's Message |
On Wednesday, Kenmore Elementary celebrated another milestone with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Thank you to everyone who joined us, especially our exceptional Student Ambassadors who warmly welcomed guests and led tours. We received glowing feedback about these Cubs, and I sincerely appreciate all who took the time to be part of this special occasion alongside the Kenmore Elementary staff, Capital Projects, Design, and Construction teams
On October 17th many of you joined us to celebrate our outstanding PTA-sponsored Family Culture Night! We are especially grateful to Carlee Toth, who led this event with such grace and dedication, supported by an amazing team of parents. The evening was truly magical—the potluck table overflowed with your generous treats, delicious dishes, cultural displays, performances and a treasured cookbook! Your presence and spirit made this annual community celebration deeply meaningful and memorable.
Many of you have kindly offered to support us during recess and lunch, and we sincerely appreciate your willingness to help. We are currently seeking adults who love basketball, soccer, or any other recess games to join us in overseeing and coaching our Cubs. We have the equipment ready, and if you don’t see something you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. Even if you can volunteer just once a month, your time will make a big difference in the lives of our students. Please continue to reach out to Rebecca Shepherd, our PTA President and newest member of the School Assistant Team who is excited to help coordinate this support. You may contact Rebecca at: president@kenmorepta.org
This month would like to introduce a link to Food Resources for any Kenmore Elementary Family who may need it. This resource list is designed to be a living document, growing and evolving over time. With the end of SNAP benefits today (hopefully this is temporary), we understand the challenges many in our community may face. If you are not in need and you feel inspired to support any of these organizations or centers, we encourage you to connect with them directly. Together, we can nurture a compassionate and supportive community during these trying times. We believe this list will be especially valuable when school is not in session.
We respect the confidentiality and unique needs of each family. Your privacy is important to us, and we aim to support you with dignity and care. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.
In November, we celebrate and honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces on Veteran’s Day (November 11).
As we move toward Thanksgiving (November 27) and Native American Heritage Day (November 28), we continue to reflect and give thanks.
Till then, we look forward to seeing you around campus during Parent Conference week or at our upcoming Scholastic Book fair!
Have a great November!
Important Dates
Conferences & Early Dismissal Schedule
Kenmore Elementary Early Dismissal Schedule
Kenmore Elementary will have an 12:15pm early dismissal on the following dates for conferences:
Our school office does not provide after school care. Please schedule accordingly. Thank you!
Veteran's Day Assembly
Dear Veterans and Families of Veterans,
If you are planning on attending our assembly, please RSVP by filling out the google form in the link below. This will help us prepare for the set-up of our assembly.
https://forms.gle/CSGe8nmn7qr3tTJS6
If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Finkelstein at jfinkelstein@nsd.org.
Veteran's Day Scouts Participation |
Dear Families,
We are preparing for our Veterans Day Assembly and would love to include our student Scouts in a special part of the program. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in the presentation of the flags, a meaningful way to honor our veterans and showcase their commitment to service.
If your scout(s) would like to participate on November 7, 2025, please fill out the form Veterans Day Assembly Scout Participation.
It is highly encouraged that scouts wear their full uniform for the assembly. Wearing the uniform not only allows their troop to be recognized but also helps each scout and the group present themselves in a manner that reflects the values of scouting and respect for the occasion.
Thank you for your support in helping us create a respectful and memorable event for our veterans and school community.
Veterans Day Assembly Scout Participation
Scholastic Book Fair 
Mark your calendars!
New Kenmore Staff 
- Kathleen Wick - .5 3rd Grade Teacher
- Victoria Avery - .5 SPED Teacher
- Rebecca Shepherd - School Assistant
- Kennedy Speer - Para Educator
Each of these talented individuals brings unique skills and a passion for helping our students succeed. We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our classrooms and school culture.
Message From the Nurse 
For more information visit: aao.org/eyesmart
Our Monthly Focus 
Social Emotional Learning with PurposeFull People
Dear Families,
Responsibility Overview
This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others.
In the classrooms
For the next month each classroom will be focusing on different aspects of what it means to be responsible. Below you will find the overall focus for each grade.
Family Connections
Conversations Starters:
- Can you share or show what it means to be Responsible?
- How can we help each other practice being more Responsible??
Activities:
- As a family, think of ways in which you might make someone’s life a little easier by helping a neighbor or family friend with 1 of their Responsibilities. Could you bring the garbage out to the curb? Could you carry things in from the grocery store? Could you invite someone over for a meal or a show?
Snacks at School
Please do not send in snack donations to the classroom, as this helps us maintain consistency with our policy and ensures all students' dietary needs are respected.
If your family needs support in providing snacks for your child, please reach out to your child's teacher privately. We are here to help ensure every student has what they need for a successful school day.
Thank You
Thank you to our generous PTA for treating us to a delicious spread of sandwiches, sides and desserts on October 7th. We felt the love!
Thank you to our community members who have graciously given their time volunteer in the library and playground this month. We appreciate you!
Thank you to our vision and hearing screening volunteers: Andrew Barnes, Juliana Pooley, Stacey Bernethy, Suzanna Blahna and Wendy Kwon. We couldn't have done it without you!
District News
INGLEMOOR VOLLEYBALL CLUB 
Inglemoor Volleyball Club registration is now open for all 5th-8th graders who are interested in playing volleyball. Inglemoor Volleyball Club is a new non-profit organization focused on training anyone interested in improving their volleyball skills and possibly becoming a Future Viking Volleyballer! Trainings will be held on Wednesdays at KMS or NMS and Sundays at IHS. Trainings will run from 12/3/2025 through 4/1/2026.
Details and registration can be found at www.inglemoorvolleyballclub.com
Please contact Alex Nottingham, IHS Head Volleyball Coach anottingham@nsd.org or Gene Wang, NMS Volleyball Coach gwang@nsd.org if you have any questions.
GO VIKINGS!!!