Kentfield School District

Join Public Health for a presentation with local health experts dedicated to answering questions related to pediatric vaccinations. Based on the recent FDA advisory committee recommending emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Public Health anticipates additional steps to be taken in the coming days that may result in eligibility for 5 to 11-year-olds to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the first weekend in November.

Pediatric Vaccination Q&A: November 3, 2021 6-7 p.m.

• Zoom Details: us02web.zoom.us/j/81025450050?pwd=dmtBNGxlZkMvK0hwU2VvTE5rOVFyQT09
• Dial In: 408-638-0968 | Webinar ID: 810 2545 0050 | Passcode: 101024
• Presentation will be recorded.
• Live Spanish translation provided.
• Learn more – flyer in English and Spanish.

Public Health, Pediatric and Infectious Disease panelists addressed a number of great questions regarding the pediatric vaccine at panel discussions on October 6 and 13. Recordings of the events are provided below.

• October 6, 2021 English Panel Discussion
• October 13, 2021 Spanish Panel Discussion

Public Health has been closely following the progress of the FDA and CDC and the timeline for approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds and are projecting that elementary school students in this age range may be eligible to receive the vaccine as early as this weekend!

As soon as approval is announced (likely November 4) registration for Marin County School COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccination Weekend Super PODs will open on the Marin County HHS Vaccine Finder website. Walk-in registration will also be available at all Super PODs.

Click here for a list of dates, times, and locations.

Here is the 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.

We continue to work with the County of Marin to secure a date to host a local KSD community forum related to the proposed Project Homekey at 1251 S. Eliseo Dr.. Once the date for the gathering is confirmed we will update the community. Please stay tuned.

Please see the Community Events section for more information on Project Homekey.

This past summer and fall we continued to put the final touches on various district bond projects including the installation of security cameras at both of our school sites. The purpose of these cameras is to offer surveillance on our school sites and to deter any unwanted activities.

Per the KSD Board Policy 3515 prior to the operation of the surveillance system signage must be posted and the community shall be made aware of surveillance occurring. The cameras have been installed outside our campus and directed towards outside activity and not pointing into buildings. Please be aware that the recordings captured by these cameras may be used in disciplinary proceedings, and referred to local law enforcement, as appropriate. The cameras will not be fully activated until all signage is appropriately posted and visible to the public.

2021-2022 District Calendar

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

• Bacich ELAC meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m., agenda
• 8th Volleyball @ Davidson, 4-5 p.m.
• Public Health Pediatric Vaccination Q&A, 6-7 p.m., Zoom link

Thursday, November 4, 2021

• Kent ELAC meeting, Kent Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m., agenda

Friday, November 5, 2021

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

November 8-12, 2021: KSPTA Book Fair, Bacich Community Center, more information

Monday, November 8, 2021

• KSPTA Meeting, 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

• 7th Volleyball @ Davidson, 4-5 p.m.
• School Board meeting, 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

• Kent Eco Action Event – uWalk, uBlend, more information in the Kent section
• Bacich Principal Chat, 8- 9 a.m.
• 8th Volleyball v. San Domenico, 4-5 p.m.
• KIK Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm

Thursday, November 11, 2021

• Veterans Day - Non Student Day

Friday, November 12, 2021

• Bacich Lost and Found to Be Picked Up and Donated

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

• Next Monthly School Board meeting: Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 5-8 p.m., in-person in Kent MP Room and Zoom audio, agenda
  • All are welcome and encouraged to attend in-person or via Zoom.
  • Addressing the Board

District Committees

• Technology Committee meeting, November 29, 2021, 4-5 p.m., agenda

Join Play Marin's upcoming Walk-A-Thon, which benefits the programs Play Marin offers, and has a larger mission of diversity, inclusion and bringing Marin communities together.

Sunday, November 14, 10 a.m.

Register here

The County is in the process of updating the Housing and Safety Elements of the Countywide Plan (the County’s General Plan). The Countywide Plan serves as the guiding vision for the future of unincorporated Marin.

• Short Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MarinCoHousingSurvey
• Consider-It Discussion Forum: An online forum to share reactions and opinions to statements provided by the County: marinsafetyelement.consider.it
• Interactive Atlas (coming soon): An interactive map to examine demographic data and local hazards.
• Upcoming Meeting: Zoom Community Workshop #2 (out of 5) Join the County of Marin for an online community meeting to discuss climate change adaptation, including wildfire, sea level rise and flooding concerns. There will be live Spanish and Vietnamese translation. Register here: www.tinyurl.com/MarinHousingandSafetyRSVP2.

Visit www.MarinCounty.org/HousingSafetyElements and subscribe to this page to receive the latest developments.

¡Queremos escuchar su opinión!

El Condado está en proceso de actualización de la sección de Elementos de vivienda y seguridad del Plan del condado (el Plan general del condado). El Plan del condado sirve como visión orientadora para el futuro de la zona no incorporada de Marin.

• Encuesta corta: www.surveymonkey.com/r/marincohousingencuesta
• Foro de discusión para consideraciones: Un foro en línea para compartir reacciones y opiniones a declaraciones del Condado: marinsafetyelement.consider.it
• Atlas interactivo (próximamente): Un mapa interactivo para examinar datos demográficos y peligros.
• Próxima reunion: Zoom taller de la comunidad nº 2 (de 5), de 6 p.m. a 8 p.m. Únase al Condado de Marin en una reunión comunitaria en línea para discutir adaptación al cambio climático, incluyendo los incendios forestales, el aumento del nivel del mar y las inundaciones. Habrá traducción simultánea en español y vietnamita. Registrarse aquí: www.tinyurl.com/MarinHousingandSafetyRSVP2.

On September 21, the County of Marin and the City of Larkspur, in partnership with Episcopal Community Services (ECS), announced that they had identified a potential Project Homekey 2.0 opportunity at the former skilled nursing facility located at 1251 S. Eliseo Drive in Larkspur. The property would be operated by ECS as a 43 to 50-unit Permanent Supportive Housing facility for single adults experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, the County of Marin’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of authorizing staff to submit an application to the State for Homekey funding. The discussion, which you can view here (items #7 & #8 on the agenda), included details about the countywide homelessness strategy, the Homekey funding opportunity, and a detailed description of the development and service plan.

To continue to provide a transparent and open process, the County of Marin, the City of Larkspur, and ECS will co-host two upcoming community forums. Both of these forums will follow the same format: a 30-minute presentation from partner organizations followed by an up to 90-minute Q&A with the community.

• KSD-focused meeting: date forthcoming
• Thursday, November 4, 6-8 p.m. Zoom, us02web.zoom.us/j/87002884931

Wednesday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In 2017, the "Race Counts" report found Marin to be number one for racial disparities among all California counties. Join us in November 10th to hear the new data from the Advancement Project.

The "Race Counts" report looks at:

• Economic Opportunity
• Housing
• Education
• Criminal Justice
• Healthcare, Democracy and more.

Public Comments!

Following the presentations, there will be time for public comments. Plan to respond to the Race Counts report or share your experience. We want to hear from you!

Register Here!

For more information about SURJ Marin (Showing Up for Racial Justice), visit www.SURJMarin.org.

If you have any questions, give me a call or email Michelle@First5Marin.org.

This is a FREE online event hosted by the Marin Communications Forum and co-hosted by SURJ Marin and sponsored by First 5 Marin.

The Marin Pirates Foundation is a Non-Profit (501-c3) organization with the mission statement of providing free learn-to-swim lessons to underserved children in the Marin County area.

Register now for fall and winter swim clinics and lessons. Financial assistance is available for students.

Find out more at marinpirates.org and view flyer.

Residents are encouraged to take action on their own property prior to the rainy season to help mitigate flooding, including the clearing of dead leaves from driveway pipes, rooftop gutters, and storm drains. Dead foliage should be disposed of in compost bins, not left in street gutters to clog drainage systems. Those living in flood-prone areas should test their sump pumps and stock up on sandbags (available at most hardware stores) and learning how to properly use them prior to storms. Additionally, ReadyMarin.org provides many detailed resources, including emergency grab-and-go packing checklists, that can be helpful for residents to prepare for the unexpected.

Emergency Alerts

It is important for residents to sign up for the Alert Marin notification system to be aware of emergency situations that could carry life safety implications, such as floods. The service, provided by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, provides the public with time-sensitive alerts targeted toward specific addresses or neighborhoods. Residents who have registered should review their contact information to ensure it is up to date. Alert Marin is different from the Nixle service, which provides general public safety and/or post-disaster information.

Flood Insurance

Marin County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which makes federally backed insurance available for all structures, and provides a range of resources to help property owners make the best decisions. Residents who seek such coverage are encouraged to contact their insurance agency but should be aware that it takes approximately 30 days to process.

• Learn more about Marin County storm preparation.

The Corte Madera Library's construction is now complete, and the library is fully open to the public.

Hours: Sunday 12-5 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday 12-7 p.m.

Please come by and see us at 707 Meadowsweet Dr., we've missed you!

Marin County is offering our youth another means of mental health support through a crisis text line.

Text MARIN to 741741 for Support that Cares

If you are ever in need of support, Crisis Text Line is always available to offer help. Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor and share your feelings in a safe space. Text MARIN to 741741 for free, 24/7, confidential support that cares. Available in Spanish 2022.

Health hubs, we provide free and bilingual services such as food distribution, nutrition education, health screenings, and information about community organizations.

Food pantry items are provided by the SF-Marin Food Bank and by the ExtraFood.org Program, and the health screenings are provided by our wonderful nurses!

Everyone is welcome to attend the health hubs food pantry and to help us run it!

www.marinclinic.org/health-hubs

View flyer

This free helpline provides free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.

• Available 7 days a week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Parents can join a Weekly Online Support Group through the website: caparentyouthhelpline.org.
• Helpline #: 855-427-2736