Don't Miss These Announcements
Bacich Announcements
- Last day of Fun Lunch is June 7, 2019
- There will be no lunch service during the last week of school unless your child receives free or reduced price lunch
- All Bacich Lost & Found items will be donated on June 12, 2019
- Pre-order Bacich school supplies now through July 15, 2019 at KSPTA.org
Kent Announcements
- 8th Grade Families- final Graduation Week information
- Last day of Lunch Bar is June 7, 2019
- There will be no lunch service during the last week of school unless your child receives free or reduced price lunch
- If you didn't order a yearbook, please read the Kent section on how to purchase one
- Pre-order Kent school supplies now through July 15, 2019 at KSPTA.org
District Announcements
Medication Reminder
- If your student has medication in the school office, it must be picked up by the last day of school. Read more in the district section.
Upcoming Events
District News
2019-2020 Budget
The 2019-2020 budget is available for public comment and will be voted for final adoption at the June 11, 2019 Board meeting.
- Budget Presentation 05-28-2019 - Adopted 2019-2020 budget presentation from School Board meeting on May 28, 2019
- View All 2019-2020 Budget Budget Reports - Documents from the May 28, 2019 School Board meeting's 2019-2020 Budget Adoption Public Hearing
Health Update
End of Year Medication Reminder
If your student has medication in the school office, it must be picked up by the last day of school. We cannot be responsible for any medication left in the school office over the summer. The entire Bacich office is relocating to the new building and we will be packing everything for the move.
Remember, if your student requires any medication, including over the counter medication, an Authorization to Administer form must be completed and signed with your health care provider. The medication provided needs to be in the original container and labeled with your child’s name.
Thank you and have a wonderful, healthy summer!
Laurel Yrun, RN, CCSN
District School Nurse
School Board
School Board Information
- Next Regular Board Meeting:
- June 11, 2019, 5-7 p.m., District Office
- The Agenda will be posted by 5 p.m. the Friday before the meeting.
The schedule of 2019-2020 School Board meeting dates has been released.
District Committees
Finance Committee Meeting: June 13, 2019, 3:45–4:45 p.m., District Office
English Language Learners
Bacich News
Bacich Principal Sally Peck
Bacich Announcements
Lost and Found items share their story. Help them before they are donated on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Follow Bacich on Instagram
Bacich Elementary School @bacichelementary
Bacich STEAM Projects @bacichsteam
Bacich Library @bacichlibrary
Bacich Construction
Kent News
Kent Principal Mr. Althouse
Activities Director Announcement
Kent Announcements
- View Kent Daily Announcement on Kent website
- 4th to 5th Grade Step Up Presentation for Parents
Together We Can!
- All Together We Can Service projects are open to everyone! For example, although the seventh grade has chosen to do a movie night for their project, all grades and community are welcome to come! The more the merrier at all events, Falcons!!
8th Grade Announcements
Final Graduation Week Information
Volunteer for Graduation Week events
Future Redwood High School Families
Would you like a way to be more connected to parents of your child’s Freshman class? Redwood Parents Connect, a Redwood-specific parent-led community, would like to welcome you to join the community! Go to redwoodparentsconnect.com/2023 for more info! Parent groups are now forming for the incoming freshman class, and there is a closed Facebook group just for parents of Redwood's Class of 2023. Sign up now!
Follow the Kent Library on Instagram
Be The Influence
BTI provides Marin parents with tools to help delay adolescent alcohol and other drug use. Parents are empowered with facts, information and parenting tips through BTI’s website and newsletters. Parents also may gain access to a Parent Directory of participating BTI parents throughout Marin. The Parent Directory is especially useful as your child begins to socialize with students from other schools, which can begin in the summer months.
We invite all parents to visit the BTI website at www.betheinfluence.us where you will find valuable information on:
- Data on substance use in our high schools;
- State and local laws imposing civil and criminal liability on minors and adults;
- Tips on how to talk with your child about substance use;
- Tips on setting boundaries, monitoring your child and effective consequences;
- Tips on how to host parties and what to do when your child attends parties;
- Research on the effect of allowing kids to experiment at home or at teen parties;
- Blogs with facts on different drugs commonly used in Marin, and more.
Safe Routes News
Safe Routes to School Events
Walk & Roll Wednesdays: June 12, 2019
Walk & Roll Wednesday Welcome Table Volunteer Sign Up
Visit Safe Routes to School for Walk & Roll information, safety tips in English and Spanish, neighborhood safe route maps, and public bus to Kent information.
kik News
Be sure to donate to kik 2018-2019 Annual Giving – there’s still time!
Any contribution at any level makes an impact on our schools.
Help us reach 100% participation for our schools.
KSPTA News
School Supply Ordering
More information on pre-ordering school supplies: kspta.org/order-next-years-school-supplies-for-bacich-students/
- Kent school ID: KEN163
- Bacich school ID: BAC007
Last Day to Order is July 15, 2019
Lunch Volunteers Needed
Calling all Parent Volunteers! We need Fun Lunch/Lunch Bar volunteers for next year at Bacich and Kent. Join your friends, or make new ones, and volunteer on a team for next year. Email lunch@kspta.org with your day of the week preference.
Connect with KSPTA!
Twitter: @KentfieldPTA
Instagram: kentfieldschoolspta
Facebook: Kentfield Schools PTA
Email president@kspta.org to see how you can help next year
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.
Register to Receive Evacuation Notices and Fire Information
During wildfires, Marin residents should be prepared to monitor multiple sources for fire and life safety information. Emergency managers will use several methods to distribute fire information: Alert Marin, Nixle, Social Media, local TV and radio, and social media (Facebook and Twitter) are the primary outlets. Don't neglect to use your own senses - look, listen, and smell for signs of fire and changing conditions!
Alert Marin www.marinsheriff.org/services/emergency-services/alert-marin
When Do We Use It?
- When action is needed at a specific address
- Imminent flooding, wildfires, and evacuations with life safety implications
- During-event information about evacuation routes, shelters, transportation
- Other public safety incidents where lives may be at risk
Important! Alert Marin is used when action must be taken at a specific address. Alert Marin is not a general public information source. Alert Marin will not be used to provide routine updates or fire information!
Nixle local.nixle.com/county/ca/marin/
When Do We Use It?
- When information is needed in a zip code
- Road closures, general updates, issues affecting larger areas
- Post-disaster information about shelters, transportation, or supplies
- Police activity and general public safety information
It is important to understand that Alert Marin and Nixle are different, complementary systems, and currently require separate registrations. Nixle is an opt-in text message service used to announce local information, targeting zip codes. You are likely to receive frequent, low-level, non-emergency texts from many local public safety agencies by Nixle. Nixle may be used to provide general fire information or rebroadcast evacuation alerts, but Alert Marin is a separate and distinct system targeting specific street addresses with the ability to send voice, text, or email ACTION messages.
FIRESafe MARIN recommends that everyone register for Alert Marin and Nixle, and understand the difference!
Washington, D.C. Trip 2020
Attention all 7th grade families: The Washington, D.C. Trip for 2020 is slated for Spring Break of next school year. Registration packets are available from Mr. Palmer in room 30 at Kent. Early bird discount available for any who sign up by June 10, 2019.
Marin Explorers Summer Camp with Mrs. Ross
Marin Explorers camp is a hands-on excursion camp where children learn by exploring our local community. Many new and exciting adventures await! Your child will be in the expert hands of Marty Ross and helpers, who are thrilled to be offering this popular and unique camp experience!
Cub Scouts Information
- Learn more about cub scouts at a BBQ on June 9, 2019, 3-6:30 p.m, Piper Park
- Boys and girls in K-5th grade
- Meetings held at Bacich
- View flyer
- View flyer in Spanish
Corte Madera Library
Stop by the library to join the summer reading program and pick up a schedule of special events including Book Club, Lego Club, Origami – a coding class taught by Redwood students, and more. All events are free. Please note that some programs require advance registration. Call 415-924-6382 or visit www.marinlibrary.org/events.
Teen Summer Reading and Events
The Corte Madera Library is open every day except Friday and is located at 707 Meadowsweet Drive.
Larkspur Library
Kids K to 4th grade: Sign up in the library and get your Summer Reading Card. Every time you visit the library, check out a book, or attend a program - you get a sticker. After three visits, pick a prize!
Teens/YA 5th to 8th grade & Adults: Sign up in the library and get your Summer Reading Card. Every time you get a bingo, you get a prize!
Pick up a Summer Events brochure to stay up-to-date on all of the fun happening at Larkspur Library this summer, such as the Middle Grade Book Club, space STEM activities, a loom weaving workshop, and more! The Middle School Book Club will be reading three great graphic novels this summer and kicks off on Wednesday, July 19th at 5-6 p.m. with Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol. The first five to sign up get a free copy of the book! Don't miss out on this fun book chat and pizza!
Larkspur Library is open every day of the week except Sunday, please call 415-927-5005 with any questions.
Summer Tennis Camp with Dan Hiddleson
- More information at www.pttdh.com/summer-camps
- View flyer