KSD News
Dear KSD Community,
I hope you all had a restful mini-break and are looking forward to a busy three weeks before our winter recess.
As we head into the bustle of the holidays I want to take a moment to acknowledge that this weekend will mark a significant milestone for our local community. As you may be aware 51% of Marin County 5 – 11-year-olds have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and this weekend many will receive their second dose. Marin County’s vaccination rate is the highest in the state of California and something we should all be proud of.
I thank you for your diligence and dedication to keeping our community safe and well -- it truly takes a village.
Be Well,
Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org
District Announcements
2021-2022 District Calendar & 2022-2023 District Calendar
KSD, KSPTA & Community Parent Education Opportunities Calendar
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
- Board Equity & Inclusion Committee meeting, 4-5 p.m., agenda
- Digital Literacy Training, 6- 8 p.m.
- Training in Aeries, Parent Square, School Foodies, Sign-Up Genius. Pizza and water will be served at 5:30 p.m. Learn more
December 1-3, 2021: KSPTA Kid's Closet clothing collection, Bacich Community Center, learn more
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
- Bacich Principal Chat, 8-9 a.m., Bacich Library and Zoom
- KSD Finance Sub-Committee meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
Friday, December 3, 2021
- Kent Principal Chat, 8:45-10 a.m., Kent Library and Zoom
Monday, December 6, 2021
- Please note, starting on this date KSD will be formally requesting verification of fully vaccinated 5-11 years olds.
- KSPTA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Zoom, information
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- Family Partners Meeting, 4-5 p.m.
- District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting, 5-6:15 p.m.
- Kent Yearbook Art submissions due to Melissa. Stephens
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
- Bacich English Learners Advisory Commitee (ELAC) Meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- KSPTA Parent Education Event, "Raising Healthy, Caring and Successful Children in Today’s Complicated World with Dr. Laura Kastner, Ph.D" 6:30-8 p.m., Zoom
Thursday, December 9, 2021
- Marin Public Health Update for the School Community with Dr. Matt Willis and Dr. Lisa Santora, 4 p.m., Zoom
- This update is for all school staff, teachers, parents, guardians and the community
- The session will be recorded and posted on the Rethinking Schools website.
- Live Spanish Translation will be available.
- Winter Voices-4th Grade, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, December, 10, 2021
- Kent private high school requests due to Lisa Sandberg, privateschoolrequests@kentfieldschools.org
Saturday, December 11, 2021
- KSPTA Kids Closet Event, Bacich Community Center, learn more
School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts
- Next Monthly School Board meeting: Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 5-8 p.m., in-person in Kent Middle School and Zoom audio, agenda
- All are welcome and encouraged to attend in-person or via Zoom.
- Addressing the Board
District Committees
- Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting, November 30, 4-5 p.m., agenda
Marin Public Health & MCOE Updates
Letters for Parents/Guardians on pediatric second dose scheduling and vaccine cards from Marin Public Health
Traveling for the holidays?
Tips for Protecting Yourself and Others This Holiday Season
Current Travel Guidance:
- Unvaccinated TK-12 students who travel out of state or the U.S. may return to school under modified quarantine
- TK-12 students should test on Day 5 after returning home and can stay in school as long as they remain symptom free and the Day 5 test is negative
- Students should refrain from socializing outside of school and participating in club sports or extracurricular activities outside of school or home until they receive a negative test result
- Families returning from international travel will need to test negative before returning to the U.S.