Beginning last week Kentfield Invests in Kids, KIK, launched KSD’s biggest fundraiser of the year – the Spring Auction, School of Rock. The silent auction engaged families and community members to bid on various items and experiences, and on Saturday evening the fundraiser culminated with the Live Auction event at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco. Our KSD community showed up in positive spirits and was ready to support our students, our staff, and our schools. This support from our community helps us offer our children a well-rounded education that embraces the arts, enrichment, community, and creativity.

KIK donors and executive board you are greatly appreciated!

May 16, 2023, 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom Webinar

The KSD community is invited to attend the virtual Project Homekey, 1251 S. Eliseo Dr. Community Update hosted by the County of Marin, Episcopal Community Services (ECS) and the Community Advisory Group (CAG). This meeting is being held in collaboration with the Kentfield School District and the Kent Woodlands Property Owners Association.

The Community Update will include:

• Project updates and the timeline for opening.
• Information about ECS’s programs, services, and staffing.
• The role of local law enforcement agencies and partners.
• Interactive questions | Answers from community attendees.

The Zoom link for the meeting is provided below, and you can also click here to receive updates and meeting notifications.

Zoom Webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81893283675?pwd=Vk4xRlRvUmEyODZDRTk3ZHp4Z0hEdz09

Passcode: 919688 Or One tap mobile:+14086380968,,81893283675#,,,,*919688# US (San Jose)

Click here to receive updates and meeting notifications, and click here to read the latest update and the May newsletter.

Today the KSD made a decision to close school at Kent Middle School due to a power outage. This decision was not made lightly as we recognize how a school closure can impact teaching and learning for students and staff as well as the disruption to families. In an effort to give people enough time to plan for this unexpected event, not knowing when power would be restored, and recognizing our site-based communication mechanisms would be compromised we felt a school closure was warranted.

Due to the number of power outages we have experienced this year, we have begun researching the purchase and installation of industrial generators for both of our schools. This upgrade would alleviate school closures due to power outages and offer our students and staff certainty related to potential PG&E disruptions. This process does take time, although we are hopeful we can have this new resource in place prior to the next stormy season.

We thank you for your understanding and partnership in these challenging situations.

Monday, May 15, 4-5 p.m.

Over the last seven months, the KSD has been working to update the LCAP | Strategic Plan and has prepared this draft to present to the Board of Trustees at the May 30 Board Meeting.

Join KSD staff on Monday, May 15 from 4-5 p.m. for an in-person study session at the KSD District Office Conference Room to share additional feedback and/or suggestions.

In the event the KSD needs to implement an emergency school-wide evacuation process we have adopted a system called “Tag & Ticket.” The goal of this approach is to reunite students with their families as quickly, smoothly, and safely as possible.

Learn More:

• Overview of the process in English and Spanish.
• Slides with Detailed Information on the Process in English and Spanish.

Learn more fall planning process in this Frequently Asked Questions documents.

The KSD Spring lunch menu is available through June 16, 2023. Please pre-order your child/ren’s lunch to ensure we have the most accurate count of school lunches. Sign up for lunch here or contact info@deesorganic.com for support with ordering your child/ren's meal. If your child/ren has any food allergies, please report them to heather@deesorganic.com.

District Calendars

Download a PDF of the Board-approved 2023-2024 District Calendar.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu

May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

• School Board meeting, 5-8 p.m.
• Note: Safety Committee meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed.

Wednesday, 10, 2023

• Bacich Parents in Action, Bacich Room 7, 8:30-10:30 a.m

Thursday, May 11, 2023

• First Grade Concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 12, 2023

• KSPTA General Membership, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 15, 2023

• LCAP Strategic Plan Study Session, 4-5 p.m., District Office Conference Room, draft plan
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball at Mark Day, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

• Bacich ELAC Meeting, Bacich room 7
• KIK Board meeting, 7-9 p.m., District Office

Friday, May 19, 2023

• Kent Principal Coffee, 8:45-10 a.m., Kent Library

Next Regular KSD School Board Meeting is on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Here is a link to where you can find the agenda once posted. Access to the meeting will be in person or via audio.

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

• All are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom.
• Addressing the Board

KSD Board/District Committees

• Safety Committee meeting: The meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, has been postponed., agenda and Zoom link will remain the same.
• LCAP Strategic Plan Advisory Committee meeting: Monday, May 15, 2023, 4-5 p.m.

The latest COVID-19 subvariant, XXB.1.16, is increasing in the U.S. according to estimates from the CDC. It has been most documented in India but has been found in 29 countries, according to the WHO. This new subvariant is producing a new symptom: conjunctivitis (pink eye), especially in children.

MCPH is recommending COVID-19 testing for students who present with pink eye. Guidance will be updated to reflect this change.

California Department of Public Health encourages all students and staff to test for COVID-19 IF they feel sick, AFTER exposure, travel, or large gatherings, and BEFORE events or visiting high-risk people.

Please know that our school offices have COVID tests available if needed. Thank you for your support.

Please reference this exposure notice for symptoms, communicability, and prevention information. (English I Spanish).

Please keep your child home if they are sick. Please contact our school nurse Laurel Yrun (lyrun@kentfieldschools.org), with any questions about navigating illness and school this year.