Don't Miss These Announcements
Bacich Parent-Teacher Conference online scheduling ends Friday, November 8, 2019 at 3 p.m.
KSPTA Book Fair ends Friday, November 8, 2019
Kent 8th Grade Families
- Transition to High School with David Sondheim, Principal of Redwood High School
- Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:30-8 p.m., Kent Library
Kentfield All School Read The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind Events
Film Screening: Friday, November 15, 2019, 5-7 p.m., Kent MP Room
- Free event, and pizza and snacks will be on sale.
- Bacich parents - please see the Bacich section for rating information.
- Event Registration
Kid Wind Maker Day: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Kent MP Room
District Safety Plan in the Event of a Power Loss
Important Emergency Preparation Resources, Tips, and Checklists
Upcoming Events
District News
School Board
School Board Information
Board Meeting Highlights - October 15, 2019
Next Regular Board Meeting:
- Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 5-9 p.m., District Office, all are welcome to attend
- The agenda will be posted by 5 p.m. the Friday before the meeting.
District Committees
District English Learner Advisory Committee
- DELAC Meeting: Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 5:30-7 p.m., Bacich Library. School-age child care available.
- November 26, 2019 (originally scheduled for October 30, 2019), 9-10 a.m., District Office
English Language Learners
English Language Learner Resources and English Learners Website
Bacich ELAC Meeting: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 8:30-9:30am, Bacich Room 12
Bacich News
Bacich Library
All School Read
Events to accompany the All School Read of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
- Film Event: Friday, November 15, 2019, 5-7 p.m., Kent Library
- This film has been rated ages 12 and up by Common Sense Media (it is based on the adult version of the book). Parental discretion is advised for students in grades 5 and below.
- Free event, and pizza and snacks will be on sale.
- RSVP here
- Kid Wind Maker Day: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Kent MP Room
Bacich Announcements
All lost and found items will be donated Friday, November 8, 2019
Bacich Parent–Teacher Conferences: November 12-15, 2019
- Online scheduling closes Friday, November 8th at 3 p.m.
- conferences.kentfieldschools.org
- TK, kindergarten, first and second graders do not attend parent/teacher conferences.
- Third and fourth grade students attend the conference and are active participants in the conversation about their academic progress.
2019-2020 School-Wide Volunteer Opportunities
- These volunteer roles are school-wide. For classroom-specific opportunities, please contact your lead room parent.
2019-2020 Bacich Parent-Student Handbook
2019-2020 Bacich Bell Schedule
Bacich Site Council Meeting
- Monday, December 2, 3-4 p.m., Bacich Office Conference Room
- All are welcome to attend.
Bacich ELAC Meeting
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 8:30-9:30am, Bacich Room 12
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Kent News
Kent Library
All School Read
Events to accompany the All School Read of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
- Film Screening: Friday, November 15, 2019, 5-7 p.m., Kent MP Room
- Free event, and pizza and snacks will be on sale.
- Event Registration
- View flyer
- Kid Wind Maker Day: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Kent MP Room
- View flyer
Kent Announcements
8th Grade Parents and Students: High School Information Night
- Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:30-8 p.m., Kent Library
- Transition to High School with David Sondheim, Principal of Redwood High School.
Eighth Grade Parents: Teens in Transition Parent Letter
- Teens In Transitions: Strategies for Informed, Responsible Decision-Making seminars for eighth grade students will be held at Kent on November 22nd, as well as two days at the Branson School in Ross on November 25th and 26th.
- The parent letter details background information that is essential for your understanding of the development and objectives of this program.
5th - 7th Grade Only: Private School Application Instructions:
- Please contact Lisa Sandberg at lsandberg@kentfieldschools.org.
- Please do not send teacher requests for teacher recommendations directly to teachers. All transcript and teacher recommendations need to go through Lisa Sandberg.
Kent Schoolwide Volunteer Opportunities
On this sign-up link, you will find all Kent volunteer opportunities. Please join us and volunteer for one or more of these roles. Please email info@kspta.org if you have any questions on role and/or time commitments. Thank you for all you do for our school!
Kent Site Council Meeting
- Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kent Conference Room
- All are welcome to attend.
Kent Athletics
Volleyball Schedules: 6th Grade and 8th Grade
Basketball: Attention 7th grade parents!
- Coaches for both seventh grade boys and seventh grade girls basketball are needed.
- Practices start in late November and the games run from January through mid-March.
- The commitment is one practice and one game a week. Paperwork and fingerprints are required. Stipend available.
- Please contact Ryan Palmer, Athletic Director at rpalmer@kentfieldschools.org.
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KSPTA News
Next General KSPTA Meeting: Monday, January 27, 2019, 7-8:30 p.m., Kent Library
- There is no December KSPTA meeting.
- In response to community feedback, the January meeting will be held in the evening.
- Officer Josie Sanguinetti, our School Resource Officer, will speak about student safety — both physical and emotional — and what parents need to know to protect our kids.
Book Fair
Come join us for an annual favorite — the Book Fair! You’ll find a carefully curated selection of books grouped by age, perfect for everyone from younger tots to teens, and even a few for yourself. A portion of all sales goes to the KSPTA to help fund programs such as art, music, technology, PE, library, grants, teacher stipends, and more. Complimentary gift wrapping available.
Ends Friday, November 8th, 8-10 a.m. and 12-4 p.m.
More information and event flyer
Please consider volunteering for a Book Fair shift – sign up here
October is KSPTA Membership Month!
Please join the KSPTA today to support our community events and programs and lend your voice to our state and national PTA’s advocacy on behalf of children.
- Learn more about joining your PTA.
- Click here to join today
Connect with KSPTA!
Twitter: @KentfieldPTA
Instagram: kentfieldschoolspta
Facebook: Kentfield Schools PTA
Email president@kspta.org to see how you can help next year
kik News
Safe Routes News
Become Your Neighborhood Captain!
Find Your Safe Route to School
Visit Safe Routes to School for Walk & Roll information, safety tips in English and Spanish, updated neighborhood safe route maps, and public bus to Kent information.
If you are interested in becoming a SRTS Neighborhood Captain, please contact tanya.vernitsky@gmail.com.
Marin County E-Bike Policy Information
November 13, 2019: Walk & Roll Wednesday – Use your pedal power to get to school today!
- Parent volunteers, signup to greet our students with swag & smiles!
Not-so-fun fact: study finds we are exposed to higher levels of fine particle pollution when riding in our cars then walking or even biking along side the cars.
Community News
These programs are not sponsored by the Kentfield School District. Distributing flyers and information is a community service and does not imply endorsement.
Girls Softball and T-Ball Spring Registration
Kentfield Girls Softball is for 5 to 15-year olds living in Kentfield, Greenbrae, Ross, and North Larkspur based on child’s age on January 1st. KGS offers both T-Ball and softball.
- Registration is open from November 1st - December 7th.
- Visit www.KentfieldGirlsSoftball.com for more information, email address for questions and registration link.
- View flyer
No Bully! Workshops
Workshops for Parents & Guardians: How to Bully-Proof Children in their Lives and the digital world. Tools to use at home and in partnership with the school community.
- Wednesday, November 13, 2019: Power of Zero: Raising children in a Connected World
- Wednesday, February 5, 2020: How to Stop Cyberbullying with focus on Grades 3-8
- Thursday, March 15, 2020: Stop Cyberbullying & Navigating the Social Media Landscape with focus on Grades 6-12
6-7:30 p.m.
Marin County Office of Education, 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael
- View flyer in English and in Spanish.
- Learn more and register here.
Kentfield/Greenbrae Community Meeting
Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10-11:30 a.m., Kent Middle School Library
Supervisor Katie Rice will begin the meeting with updates on key issues of importance to the Kentfield/Greenbrae community followed by time for questions, comments, and conversation on any topics of interest to those attending.
Eighth Grade Washington D.C. & Boston Trip
The deadline to register for the 2020 Washington, DC & Boston Trip (4/4- 4/9/2020) is Friday, February 14, 2020. Have your 8th grader check with Mr. Palmer for a registration envelope.
Questions? Contact Ryan Palmer at rpalmer@kentfieldschools.org.