Kentfield School District

Superintendent Liz Schott thanks families for their patience and solicits feedback on District messaging during this past week.

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
  • View flyer

Bacich Elementary School @bacichelementary

Bacich STEAM Projects @bacichsteam

Bacich Library @bacichlibrary

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.

Monday, November 4 – Friday, November 8

Hours:

• Monday, November 4, 2019: 1-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5, 2019: 8-10 a.m. and 12-5 p.m. (Morning coffee!)
• Wednesday, November 6, 2019: 8-10 a.m. and 12-4 p.m. (Donut Day for Kent Students)
• Thursday, November 7, 2019: 8-10 a.m. and 12-7 p.m. (Taco truck 4-7pm)
• Friday, November 8, 2019: 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

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

Twitter: @KentfieldPTA

Instagram: kentfieldschoolspta

Facebook: Kentfield Schools PTA

Email president@kspta.org to see how you can help next year

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 6, 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.

Kids Book Club on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 7 p.m.

• Grades 4 & up, click link above to register and reserve a book

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.

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.

• View flyer

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.

• Registration opens November 1st.
• Visit www.KentfieldGirlsSoftball.com for more information, email address for questions and registration link.

Tee & Donuts Event: Sunday, November 3, 2019, 10-11:30 a.m., Bacich

View flyer

Spring Tee-Ball and Baseball registration is open.

View flyer and www.rossvalleylittleleague.org for information on registration, discounts, and important dates.

• Tee Ball Spring 2020 Flyer
• Baseball Spring 2020 Flyer

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.