Kent Falcons News
Greetings Kent Community,
Lunchtime Clubs - Lunchtime at Kent is a fun time for unstructured play, eating, and socializing with peers on our beautiful school grounds. Lunchtime is also a time at Kent for students with common interests to connect with each other at one of our many Lunchtime Clubs. We host the rich offering of clubs, captured in the table below, created by students for students, with the oversight of a staff advisor.
Please review our Kent Lunchtime Club offerings with your child and encourage them to join one of these dynamic groups. All are welcome! Simply show up at the meeting location on the correct day to join in the fun!
If your child would like to create a club of their own, please have your child contact our Assistant Principal, Wendy Holmes (wholmes@kentfieldschools.org) to start the process.
Principal Coffee - Thanks to all who were able to attend our Principal Coffee on literacy instruction at Kent last Friday. Participants engaged in a thorough discussion about the elements of Reading and Writing workshop to gain further understanding of the strategies employed to grow capable, confident, and experienced readers and writers at our school. Per the request of participants, the presentation slides are linked here for your reference.
Homework Club - Just a brief reminder that Homework Club started today in the Library from 3:30 to 4:45 pm. Designed for students who need a quiet and supported environment in which to complete assignments, Homework Club is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at Kent. Any student who is ready to focus and work is welcome to attend with us!
Grant Althouse
Kent Principal
galthouse@kentfieldschools.org
Kent Announcements
u WALK - u BLEND!
On Wednesday, November 10, the Kent Eco-Action club will be serving up smoothies to all walkers and rollers. The smoothies will be blended by a BIKE BLENDER! Please encourage your student to walk or roll to school for the benefit of their health, to reduce pollution and traffic – and to join in the fun BIKE BLENDING!
Kent Tutors Marin!
My name is Christopher Salz, and Ashley Vela and I have taken over Kent Tutors Marin started by Zach Redlin last year. We are 7th and 8th graders at Kent offering FREE virtual tutoring to K - 6th graders! Support will be offered, free of charge, in all subjects during school, after school, and on weekends. Spanish-speaking tutors are available too. The website used last year (Kent Tutors Marin) provides a choice of 6 tutors with varying availability, and over the next few weeks, more tutors and time slots will be offered. Sessions will be 30-45 minutes via Zoom. Whether it be getting a jump on homework, having a new reading buddy to work on reading fluency or finding time to practice math skills with a cool teenager, Kent Tutors are here to help! Here's a short video to show you what we're all about!
The purpose of our program is as follows:
- Support community, build community spirit
- Allow leadership/mentoring opportunities for older students
- Forge friendships and offer support for younger students
- Lessen the load on parents and teachers
- Improve academic success in the Kentfield School District
Limited appointment availability exists for the month of November but please fill out your waiver and be ready to sign up for the month of December when we upload the new calendar. If you sign a waiver, you will automatically receive an email announcing when the upload has completed and will get a better chance of schedule times you want.
Kent Basketball Tryouts & Coaches Needed!
Kent Basketball has arrived!
Tryouts – all tryouts are in the Kent Gym
6th grade boys: Tuesday, 11/9, 3:45- 4:45
7th grade boys: Monday, 11/15, 4:45- 5:45
8th grade girls: Wednesday, 11/10 and Friday, 11/12, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
8th grade boys: Wednesday, 11/10 and Friday, 11/12, from 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Basketball Coaches Needed for 6th & 7th Grade Girls Teams!
6th girls and 7th girls coaches are still needed. No coach= no team. Thank you for stepping up or letting me know if you know someone! Please spread the word! Please contact Ryan Palmer, the Kent Athletic Director at rpalmer@kentfieldschools.org.
Go Falcons!
Yearbook Opportunities
Calling all future Leonardo da Vincis! If you would like your art to be in this year’s yearbook please send a digital photo of it to Ms.Stephens. You may submit a photo of an original sketch, painting, or drawing to mstephens@kentfieldschools.org. Please make sure your piece is non-offensive and culturally appropriate. We want to capture your artistic talents in this traditional keepsake. Deadline for submission is December 7
Baby face...who's got the cutest little baby face? It’s you, 8th grade Falcons! If you want your baby pic in this year’s yearbook, please send a digital copy to Ms. Stephens at mstephens@kentfieldschools.org with your full name included no later than Tuesday, December 14th!
Kent Athletics Sweatshirts Now on Sale!
Are you looking to purchase a great new piece of Kent spirit gear and support Kent athletics?
We are ordering Kent Athletics sweatshirts this year to do just that!
Please fill out the order form and write a check to Ryan Palmer (Kent Athletic Director) in the amount of $21. Bring in your order to the Kent office or room 30 at Kent. Our next order is being made very soon! Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity.
GO FALCONS!
5th - 7th grade parents who are applying to private schools please contact Lisa Sandberg, Administrative Assistant to the Principal, at lsandberg@kentfieldschools.org or privateschoolrequests@kentfieldschools.org.
Kent Homework Club: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., Kent Library
- Designed for students who need a quiet and supported environment in which to complete assignments. Any student who is ready to focus and work is welcome to attend with us!
November 8-12, 2021: KSPTA Book Fair, Bacich Community Center, more information
Wednesday, November 10: Walk and Roll to bike and get a smoothie blended by a bike with the Kent Eco-Action Club!
Schedules
Kent Volleyball Games
7th grade team at Davidson……………………………….Tues. 11/9 (4 p.m.)
8th grade team vs. San Domenico……Wed. 11/10 (4 p.m.)