Don't Miss These Announcements
Parents/Guardians of Sixth Graders – Deadline February 21 for 7th Grade Registration
- Tdap Booster vaccine records are required for seventh grade due by February 21st.
- Please read the Kent section for more information.
School Lunch and Snack Session 3 Online Ordering Now Open
- KSPTA Fun Lunch now available for Kindergarten and TK
2020-2021 Student Registration Began February 3, 2020
Superintendent Search
Important Emergency Preparation Resources, Tips, and Checklists
Upcoming Events
- Download 2019-2020 District Calendar
- Download 2020-2021 District Calendar
- View Online Calendar for Bacich, Kent, and District
Friday, February 21, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
- Special Board Meeting, 3-6 p.m., District Office
Wednesday February 26, 2020
- Incoming 5th Graders: Proof of Residency Registration Event, 1:30-3 p.m., Kent Office
- 4th Grade Gold Country Parent Meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bacich
- First meeting of the Technology Committee of the Board- postponed - new date to be determined
Thursday, February 27, 2020
- 3rd Grade Winter Concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bacich Community Center
Save the Date
Monday, March 2, 2020
- KSPTA Jamba Juice order deadline.
- Bacich Site Council Meeting, 3-5 p.m., Bacich Office Conference Room
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
- Kent Site Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kent Office Conference Room
- DELAC Meeting, 5:45-7 p.m., Bacich Library
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
- Bacich ELAC Meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bacich Room 12
- kik Board Meeting, 7:30-9 p.m., District Office
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
- KSPTA Meeting, 8:30-10 a.m., Bacich Room 33
- Lunch and Jamba Juice Session 3 begins
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
- Graduation fundraiser – pizza lunch
Thursday, March 12, 2020
- Finance Committee Meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m., District Office
Friday, March 13, 2020
- 7th/8th Grade Dance, 7-9 p.m., Kent MP room
- Interested chaperones please contact Student Activities Director Melissa Stephens mstephens@kentfieldschools.org.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
- Incoming 5th Graders: Proof of Residency Registration Event, 1:30-3 p.m., Kent Office
Thursday, March 19, 2020
- KSPTA Community Education: Child Disrupted Film and Panel Discussion, 7-8:30 p.m., Kent MP Room
Friday, March 20, 2020
- 5th and 6th Grade Games Night hosted by KSPTA, Kent MP Room
Thursday, March 26, 2020
- Kent Open House, 6-7:30 p.m.
District News
School Board
Letter to the Community: February 13, 2020
School Board Information
Strategic Plan – Board approved February 11, 2020
Next Regular Board Meeting:
- Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 5-9 p.m., District Office, all are welcome to attend
- The agenda will be posted by 5 p.m. the Friday before the meeting
- 2019-2020 School Board meeting dates
Technology Committee of the Board
- First meeting of the Technology Committee of the Board originally scheduled on February 26th has been postponed - new date to be determined.
District English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting
- Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 5:45-7 p.m., Bacich Library.
- School-age child care available.
Finance Committee Meeting
- Thursday, March 12, 2020, 3:30-4:30 p.m., District Office
Parent Partner Meeting
- Tuesday, April 14, 4-5:30 p.m., District Office
Superintendent Search Information
- Updated information includes: Search process, timeline and position description
English Language Learners
English Language Learner Resources and English Learners Website
Bacich ELAC Meeting: Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 8:30-9:30 a.m.,, Bacich Room 12
- Summer Camp Scholarship Assistance with PTA
- Class placement advocacy
- Leadership positions available
Bacich News
Bacich Announcements
Current 4th Graders Attending 5th Grade at Kent: Proof of Residency Registration Event
- Wednesday, February 26, 2020 or March 18, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m., Kent Office
Bacich Yearbooks on Sale!
The Bacich yearbook is a keepsake that includes individual photos, class photos and collage pages for each grade… plus special pages for Rancho Day, Halloween Day, and other activities.
Order deadline is Monday, March 30, 2020.
Car Line Safety Reminders
4th Grade Gold Country Trip
- Parent Meeting: Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Trip: April 20-22, 2020
2019-2020 School-Wide Volunteer Opportunities
- These volunteer roles are school-wide. For classroom-specific opportunities, please contact your lead room parent.
2019-2020 Bacich Parent-Student Handbook
2019-2020 Bacich Bell Schedule
Bacich Site Council Meeting
- Monday, March 2, 2020, 3-4 p.m., Bacich Office Conference Room
- All are welcome to attend.
Bacich ELAC Meeting
- Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bacich Room 12
- Summer Camp Scholarship Assistance with PTA
- Class placement advocacy
- Leadership positions available
Follow Bacich on Instagram
Bacich Elementary School @bacichelementary
Bacich STEAM Projects @bacichsteam
Bacich Library @bacichlibrary
Kent News
Kent Announcements
6th Grade Families: Tdap Booster Records Due February 21, 2020
Your child will need the Tdap booster vaccine to enter the seventh grade in the fall. If your child has not had this vaccine, please make an appointment with your health care provider as soon as possible and bring the updated vaccine record to the Kent Office. If your child has had this vaccine, please bring the updated vaccine record to the Kent Office.
- More information on school immunization requirements.
- Records must be received by Friday, February 21, 2020 to register for seventh grade classes.
7th and 8th Grade Dance: Friday, March 13, 7-9 p.m.
- Interested chaperones please contact Student Activities Director Melissa Stephens mstephens@kentfieldschools.org.
Find a Carpool – Save Time – Reduce Traffic
Kent families, if you live too far to walk or bike to school, please consider carpooling. Forty-two percent of Kent students arrive daily in a single-family vehicle.
Safe Routes to School and the Kent Eco-Action club have designed a carpool campaign to help link families who would like to carpool. It's easy. Enter your contact information in the link below:
- Let's Carpool to Kent
- Questions? Please contact Lou Goodwin at lou@marinbike.org.
Incoming 5th Graders: Proof of Residency Registration Event
- Wednesday February 26, 2020 or March 18, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m., Kent Office
- Please complete the Proof of Residency form and bring documentation with you.
Yearbooks are on Sale Now
Be sure to order one of these amazing mementos to cap off your child's year! To order, go here:
Yearbook Order Code: 7587
For ordering help, call The Yearbook Order Center toll free at 866-287-3096 or email us at yearbookordercenter@herffjones.com. The Yearbook Order Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).
Llama al 866-287-3096 si necesitas un operador en español.
8th Grade Families
Graduation Information
- Check the graduation website for committee members, upcoming fundraising events, and important dates and forms.
Kent Schoolwide Volunteer Opportunities
On this sign-up link, you will find all Kent volunteer opportunities. Please join us and volunteer for one or more of these roles. Please email info@kspta.org if you have any questions on role and/or time commitments. Thank you for all you do for our school!
Kent Site Council Meeting
- Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kent Conference Room
- All are welcome to attend.
Follow the Kent Library on Instagram
KSPTA News
Next General KSPTA Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2020, 8:30-10 a.m, Bacich Room 33
Fun Lunch: Session 3
- The Spring Session begins Monday, March 9 and ends Friday, June 5.
Order now at goodearthlunch.com. - Please order by Sunday, March 8.
Now offering Fun Lunch for Kindergarten and TK!
KSPTA is proud to welcome our youngest Bacich Bears to the Fun Lunch Program.
Please consider volunteering so we can keep this program going —contact Vicki at lunch@kspta.org to sign up or learn more.
- Learn more or order now at goodearthlunch.com
Jamba Juice: Session 3
Place your order before the March 2 deadline, the session runs from Monday, March 9 - Friday, June 5.
Bacich Garden
Parent volunteers are needed to help staff the Bacich garden during lunch recess. These volunteers would work alongside a Bacich paraprofessional. Many children loved having this alternative play space last year, but there aren’t enough staff available to cover the garden right now, without our help.
Two parents are needed for each shift, and shifts are from 12:30-1:30 on Tuesdays (1st and 3rd grades) and Thursdays (2nd and 4th grades).
Community Education: Child Disrupted
Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion with Director Krista Riihimaki and Psychotherapist Karen Hamilton.
In Child, Disrupted, Krista interviewed experts from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, occupational therapy, sociology, and addiction, to reveal the truth behind her worries about screen time and child development. The film elucidates how time spent using technology specifically impacts children’s behaviors, and offers insight into how guardians can curb its influence while equipping children to develop healthy relationships with technology.
- Thursday, March 19, 2020, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Bacich Library
- Refreshments provided courtesy of Wait Until 8th
KSPTA Membership Cards Available
- If you would like an official PTA membership card, please request one here.
Connect with KSPTA!
Twitter: @KentfieldPTA
Instagram: kentfieldschoolspta
Facebook: Kentfield Schools PTA
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
kik News
kik Auction | Dinner | Dancing
We reckon ya’ll can help! Do you have a great cellar? Season tickets? Golf memberships? Know anyone with a vacation home? We would love to hear from you!
- Contact us if you can help: mandy.willian@gmail.com and wagner1130@gmail.com
You can read more about sponsorship opportunities here: Nashville Nights Sponsorship Form
Safe Routes News
Become Your Neighborhood Captain!
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.
Next Walk & Roll to School Day: Wednesday, February 26 2020
Driver Alert! New Parking Restrictions on Acacia
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.
Programs at Bacich
- New session starts on April 13, 2020.
- Kindergarten through 4th grade
- 3rd and 4th grade classes starting March 17, 2020!
More information: tinkertech.me
Galileo Innovation Camp: Enrollment Now Open
Summer Camps available June 22-August 7, 2020
Galileo Camps use engaging hands-on projects to teach design-thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun environment kids love. Energetic, inclusive staff and proven curriculum make for a memorable summer kids will cherish.
Camp Galileo is introducing a new age group at Kent: 5th-6th graders as Meteors join Pre-K: Nebulas, 1st-2nd: Stars, 3rd-4th: Supernovas
Early Bird Special! Enroll by March 2, 2020 for the best rates of 2020 and save $20/week. Convenient extended care and lunch also available.
Learn more: www.galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684
No Bully! Workshops
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.
- Thursday, March 15, 2020: Stop Cyberbullying & Navigating the Social Media Landscape with focus on Grades 6-12
All workshops are 6-7:30 p.m. at Marin County Office of Education, 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael
2020 Raising Healthy Families Community Education Series
Free informative education series that examine important issues facing today's families. Presentations by noted Bay Area experts will offer tools and strategies to empower you to help raise children who are curious, compassionate, and resilient.
March 3, 2020, 6-8 p.m.: Battling Adolescent Substance Addiction: Learn the Signs and Know What to Do.
March 24, 2020, 6-8 p.m.: Helping When Your Child Is Hurting: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Prevent Adolescent Self-Harm and Suicide.
March 31, 2020, 6-8 p.m.: Slaying the Beast: A Practical Guide for Parents on the Dangers of Technology Overuse and Obsession
- For more information or to register visit www.cipmarin.orgor call (415) 459-5999 xlOl
Eighth Grade Washington D.C. & Boston Trip
Last parent meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2020, 6-7 p.m., Kent Room 30
- Only parents of registered students need attend.
Have your 8th grader check with Mr. Palmer for a registration envelope.
Questions? Contact Ryan Palmer at rpalmer@kentfieldschools.org