KSD News
Dear KSD Community,
As the month of January comes to a close I am reminded of our KSD Strategic Plan core belief around community connections. We value the voice of our community — students, staff, and parents/guardians — as we recognize the only way we can evolve as a community is to solicit feedback from all our stakeholders.
Today, January 31, the KSD asks YOU to make your voice be heard! We are continuing our partnership with YouthTruth, a national nonprofit organization, to gather student, staff, and parent/guardian feedback, which we believe will help continue to strengthen our schools.
The YouthTruth family survey window opens today and will be available through the month of February. To access the KSD YouthTruth Survey CLICK HERE, select your language and complete the survey. We ask that one member of each household complete the survey, which may take approximately 15 minutes.
Having the perspective of our parents/guardians is an asset we believe will contribute to a range of elements of student achievement including increased attendance, improved grades, and improved social skills. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, as your voice is incredibly valuable to us. Help us in meeting our goal of 100% participation!
With Appreciation,
Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org
District Announcements
KSD Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) Information
Last week, staff held two informational meetings for our school community to learn more about how the KSD is designing and planning the UTK program beginning Fall 2022.
See below resources provided at the meetings as well as recordings of both events. Registration opens February 1, 2022.
Universal Transitional Kindergarten Presentation Slide Deck: English and Spanish
Universal Transitional Kindergarten: Recording Jan. 27 and Jan. 28
Make your voice heard! The YouthTruth family survey window starts today.
Please take 15 minutes to complete the anonymous YouthTruth survey at ytsurvey.org/ksdfamily22
To learn more, you can visit youthtruthsurvey.org.
Reminder from the KSD Community Liaison
Dear KSD Families,
The February school lunch menu is now available! For questions and assistance with the orders and School Foodie APP, please contact me at: direct: (415) 482-9848, (415)-458-5130 Ext. 160, or ivillarreal@kentfieldschools.org.
Thank you,
Ivette Villarreal
KSD Community Family Liaison
ivillarreal@kentfieldschools.org
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please report it to our school nurse, Laurel Yrun at lyrun@kentfieldschools.org immediately.
KSD COVID Information – Dashboard
Marin Public Health 32-Point Plan Public Health Update, effective 1/25/2022 Summary of Key Updates
Marin County Schools Quarantine & Isolation Guidance – Document subject to change
COVID-19 Tests: www.findacovidtest.org for up to date information on where antigen tests may be available.
2021-2022 District Calendar & 2022-2023 District Calendar
KSD, KSPTA & Community Parent Education Opportunities Calendar
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
- Kent Site Council meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m., agenda
- District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting, 5-6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
- Bacich English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Communications Committee meeting, 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
- Kent English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Kent Library
Friday, February 4, 2022
- Last day to order Bacich school photos at Dorianstudio.com.
Monday, February 7, 2022
- Safety Committee meeting, 9-10 a.m, Zoom
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
- School Board meeting, 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
- KSPTA Parent Ed Event: Parents for Racial Equity with Dr. Lori Watson from Race-Works. Part 1, 6-8 p.m., Zoom
School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts
- Next monthly School Board meeting: Tuesday, February 8, 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, February 1, 5-6 p.m.
- Communications Committee meeting, February 2, 4-5 p.m.
- Safety Committee meeting, February 7 9-10 a.m, Zoom