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Dear KSD Community,

Oh what a weekend, the colors of Fall are upon us and the KIK Family Fun Day was a fabulous success – from our Kent Falcons singing performance to climbers on the rock wall. Watching the various toss competitions and the exciting cake spin, community enthusiasm was palpable. Special thanks to our KIK Family Fun Day coordinators Allison Zweig and Noah Wheeler as well as the KIK Board and all the behind the scene volunteers – students and adults alike! Having this community event back in full swing with COVID style adaptations was an example of the strength and vibrancy of our KSD community. Check out some of these fun pictures highlighting the joy of the day!

With appreciation!

Superintendent Signature



Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org

KSD Highlights

Celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of Latinx and Hispanic Americans. We honor Hispanic and Latinx history and traditions, while celebrating their influence on and enrichment of American culture.

This book list features nonfiction and fiction by and about Latinx and Hispanic authors and characters from all over the world.

Download the booklist and Learn More

2021-2022 District Calendar

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

  • Bacich Principal Chat, 8:45-9:45 a.m.

Thursday, September 30, 2021

  • KSD Annual Calendar Meeting (2022-23), 3:45-4:45 p.m., Zoom

Friday, October 1, 2021

Monday, October 4, 2021

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

  • KIK Kent Student Social, 1:15-3 p.m., Kent blacktop
  • Bacich English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC), 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Friday, October 8, 2021

Monday, October 10, 2021

District Announcements

Due This Friday – October 1 – Student Vaccination Verification

In alignment with Public Health guideline #30, the KSD is requesting vaccination verification of all students who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Parents/Guardians may submit verification digitally HERE.

The KSD staff will be proactively confirming vaccination to publicly post KSD’s student COVID vaccine rate no later than October 1, 2021. Please note that no personal identifiable information will be shared.

COVID Communication Exposure & KSD COVID Dashboard:

The Kentfield School District is following protocols from the Marin County Office of Education and the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services for scenarios and actions related to COVID-19 exposures and cases.

The Marin Schools Public Health COVID-19 Exposure Protocols for various scenarios can be found HERE. We recognize the situation with COVID-19 continues to adjust, thus KSD will update processes and procedures accordingly. Please reference the Marin County Decision Tree for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated individuals for additional guidance. To reference exposure cases for the KSD visit our KSD Dashboard webpage.

All on-campus volunteers must be vaccinated. If you are volunteering on campus working with children in any capacity, please complete the KSD’s vaccination verification process before you come to campus.

International Walk to School Day – Wednesday, October 6

Get ready for International Walk to School Day!

Students who walk, bike, or skate to school on Wednesday, October 6 can enter a raffle for prizes — Tommy Breeze hats and Tuttimelon Gift cards!

If you live too far, drive part way, PARK and let them WALK 10 minutes to campus. Walking and biking is good for their health, it reduces pollution and traffic, and it’s FUN!

Event sponsored by Safe Routes to Schools

For 21 years, IWalk has been a tradition for Safe Routes. It celebrates families' efforts to reduce traffic, create safer streets, improve air quality, make their kids fitter and more awake in the morning. Learn more about Safe Routes to School in their fall newsletter.

Rewarding Job Opportunity

Job Opportunities at Kentfield School District

Are you interested in part time work in a school setting? Do you enjoy working with small groups of students?

If so there are two ways you can engage in this type of work. Apply for an open Classroom Paraprofessional position or sign up to be a substitute for the Kentfield School District. We need to build our pool of paraprofessionals and substitute teachers. If you are interested in either of these roles please reach out to rrose@kentfieldschools.org or follow the directions below.

  • Apply to be a Classroom Paraprofessional HERE
  • See information to be a Marin Substitute Teacher HERE

School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts

September 14, 2021 School Board Meeting Video Recording

District Committees

  • Annual Calendar meeting (2022-23): September 30, 2021, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
  • District English Learners Advisory Committee meeting (DELAC) meeting: October 5, 5-6:15 p.m.
  • Bacich English Learners Advisory Committee meeting (ELAC), October 6, 2021, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • Board Technology Committee meeting: October 13, 4-5 p.m.
  • Board Finance Committee meeting: October 19, 4-5 p.m.

Marin Public Health & MCOE Updates

COVID Information

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 6 p.m. (view flyer)
Public Health and Pediatrician Speaker Panel for Parents and Guardians

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6 p.m. (view flyer)
Public Health and Pediatrician Speaker Panel for Parents and Guardians

Tentative Vaccination Clinics for 5-11 year olds — Save the Dates!

Marin Vaccination Clinics Ages 5-11

Students and family members from across Marin will be welcome to attend any of these vaccination clinics and will include pre-registration and walk-in appointment options. These dates are based on a current projected timeline for approval.