KSD News
Dear KSD Community,
It is the time of year where days are short and many tasks are in front of us. As we all balance the season - I want to invite you, your family, your friends and colleagues to Wellness Week Marin, which launched today, December 6 to Friday, December 10, 2021. The week will focus on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, and each day two dimensions will be highlighted with Friday culminating and integrating each dimension into our daily lives. For more information about dates, times and topics, please visit the Wellness Week Marin website and email MCWellness@marinschools.org with any questions.
Take the moment, care for yourself and balance your wellness... you deserve it!
Take good care,
Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org
District Announcements
Project Homekey Update
In September, 2021 the Project Homekey Initiative planned for 1251 South Eliseo Blvd. was brought to the attention of the KSD. We immediately connected with the County of Marin representatives and invited their staff to speak at our October 12 KSD Board Meeting. Since that meeting three forums have been held and one was specifically geared towards our KSD community, November 18, 2021 Forum. As this initiative evolves, our school district continues to be engaged in discussions with County leaders about the project as well as the feedback we are receiving from our local stakeholders.
As a school district our primary role is the safety and well-being of our students, thus it is paramount that we, the District, engage and make information accessible to the community as information is received. We are in regular communication with the Project Team and the County as well as offering community members ways to share their perspectives and opinions directly to County leaders. The KSD is participating on the project's advisory board and initiating additional informational forums in an effort to further engage all stakeholders.
This project is front and center for our school district and we will continue to do our very best to keep the community informed as this process evolves. Here is the latest update from the Office of Supervisor Rice, additional questions may be submitted HERE and to obtain regular updates about the project please register here.
2021-2022 District Calendar & 2022-2023 District Calendar
KSD, KSPTA & Community Parent Education Opportunities Calendar
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- Family Partners Meeting, 4-5 p.m.
- District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting, 5-6:15 p.m.
- Kent Yearbook Art submissions due to Melissa. Stephens
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
- Bacich English Learners Advisory Commitee (ELAC) Meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- KSPTA Parent Education Event, "Raising Healthy, Caring and Successful Children in Today’s Complicated World with Dr. Laura Kastner, Ph.D" 6:30-8 p.m., Zoom
Thursday, December 9, 2021
- Marin Public Health Update for the School Community with Dr. Matt Willis and Dr. Lisa Santora, 4 p.m., Zoom
- Live Spanish Translation will be available. The session will be recorded and posted on the Rethinking Schools website.
Friday, December, 10, 2021
- Kent private high school requests due to Lisa Sandberg, privateschoolrequests@kentfieldschools.org
- Kent Site Council meeting, 3:30-4:30, Lunch Plaza Outside, agenda
Saturday, December 11, 2021
- KSPTA Kids Closet Event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bacich Community Center, learn more
Monday, December 13, 2021
Tuesday, December 14
- School Board meeting, 5-8 p.m., Kent Middle School
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
- KIK Board meeting, 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
- Kent - Free Bike Repair Event
Friday, December 17, 2021
- Kent Countdown Court – wear gold and silver to celebrate
December 20-31: Winter Break
School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts
- Next Monthly School Board meeting: Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 5-8 p.m., in-person in Kent Middle School and Zoom audio, agenda
- All are welcome and encouraged to attend in-person or via Zoom.
- Addressing the Board
District Committees
- District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting, December 7, 2021, 5-6:15 p.m.
- Safety Committee meeting, December 13, 2021, 9-10 a.m., Zoom, agenda
Marin Public Health & MCOE Updates
On December 1, 2021 an updated COVID-19 Interim Guidance for K-12 School and Youth Performing Arts, Sports and Extracurricular Activities in Marin County was released, which reinforces the requirement of indoor masking in all school settings. The KSD will continue to enforce indoor masking at all our school facilities during the school day and for external groups using the school facilities after school hours. As we move into the winter season and the new Omicron variant evolves there is still much to learn, thus maintaining a common message and being in alignment with this masking protocol will be essential for minimizing confusion for our students and school community.
Our purpose of maintaining this protocol is to support the safety and well-being of our students and school community. This recent article about an exposure at one of our local elementary schools highlights the impact of not following public health guidelines as well as the impact exposure has on students and families. Especially important to remember around the holidays.
Thank you in advance for your support and enforcement of this safety measure on behalf of our KSD community. As guidance further shifts we too will adjust in the best interest of students and families.
Letters for Parents/Guardians on pediatric second dose scheduling and vaccine cards from Marin Public Health
Traveling for the holidays?
Tips for Protecting Yourself and Others This Holiday Season
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.