Bacich Bears News
Dear Bacich Community,
We thank you for your partnership in nurturing our school to home connections through taking part in your child’s parent/teacher conference last week. It was wonderful to see parents on campus and over Zoom, conferring with teachers about the progress of our precious Bacich Bears. Please continue to keep the lines of communication open, as we are better together!
As we finish the first trimester, we are continuing to build community and reinforce our students’ academic skills by connecting with students through morning meetings, highlighting their learning on classroom walls, and cultivating an environment of belonging.
Last week, the Safe Routes to School team sponsored a fourth grade Bike Rodeo by creating a bike course on campus to reinforce bike safety. We are so appreciative of the partnership with Safe Routes as it supports reinforcement of biking protocols such as signal, review, stop, and turn. Check out these great action photos of the event.
In this season of gratitude, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to thank the collective Bacich Community for wrapping their arms around our students and supporting them as we work to develop their social-emotional and academic skills. It is such a pleasure to be a part of a team that values the strength of community.
I wish you a healthy and positive fall break!
Mary Ann Spitzer
Bacich Principal
mspitzer@kentfieldschools.org
Counselor Connection Corner
Dear Bacich Community,
I truly enjoy spending time with your children and helping them to navigate their life learning. During our “Gratitude” guidance lesson in the classes, I have heard some beautiful stories about how our students and families help those that are less fortunate. I have instructed our students to think of things that they are grateful for when they are upset, sad, or mad and most likely they will feel better.
I wish you all a very safe and peaceful Thanksgiving vacation.
Mrs. A visiting Ms. Marshall’s room for a lesson on gratitude and empathy.
If you have a concern or question, please feel free to call (415-925-9220 x 255) or email (acashman@kentfieldschools.org) any time.
Sincerely,
Andrea Cashman (aka Ms. A)
Bacich Counselor
Bacich Announcements
End of Trimester – Report Card Posting
The first trimester ends on November 23, the last day of school before the Thanksgiving/Gratitude holiday. Your child’s report card will be visible in Aeries on December 10, and you will also learn about their progress on the standards at Parent/Teacher conferences this week. If you anticipate needing a printed report card, please contact Lynn Bartha in the front office.
Kent Tutors Marin: Free Virtual Tutoring for K-6th Graders
Kent Tutors Marin is a group of 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 Kent Tutors Marin provides a choice of 6 tutors with varying availability.
Sessions are 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!
December 1: Bacich Principal Chat, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
December 13: Bacich Site Council meeting, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Bacich Library
Parents come in and browse our extensive Native American Book Collection.
I wish you all a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
Sincerely,
Susan Warnick
Bacich Librarian
Visit Ms. Warnick's fall blog highlighting Native American heritage Month plus some fabulous book suggestions.