Kentfield School District

Universal Transition Kindergarten Information Session Slides - Spanish and English

• Incoming Kindergarten students will need to turn 5 years of age by September 1, 2023.
• Incoming Universal Transitional Kindergarten students will need to turn 5 years of age between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024

The new Bacich Library Book Buzz January blog features book recommendations about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement and the Lunar New Year.

Learn about how each grade will be utilizing the library in lessons aligned to their classroom curriculum during January. The library continues to celebrate equity and inclusion in the Kentfield School District as per the School Board Resolution and guidance from our Social Justice Committee. "Everyone is Welcome" in our library and the January blog shares the books we will be reading to recognize diversity this month.

January Library Displays: Stop by the library to see the wonderful birch trees, snowflakes, snow people, and winter scenes created by our talented third grade artists in their classrooms for our winter bulletin boards. Also, enjoy the Lunar New Year and Dr. Martin Luther King displays. Learn about and see previous winners of the Newbery and Caldecott Awards.

bacichlibrarybookbuzz.blogspot.com

Note to Parents: If while reading to your child, you discover torn or dirty pages, broken spines of books, etc. please ask your child to bring it to our attention when he or she returns it so we can have our book repair volunteer, Claire Tsuruga fix it. Thank you, Claire!

Learn more about the library and search for books: sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/bacich-library

Susan Warnick
Bacich Librarian
swarnick@kentfieldschools.org

2022-2023 Bacich Bell Schedule

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

• Bacich Parents in Action, 8:30-10:30 a,m., Bacich room 7

Thursday, January 26, 2023,6-8 p.m.: Redwood Open House

Current Kent students, especially 8th graders, are invited to attend Open House to learn more about academic, social, and creative opportunities at high school. The Redwood Open House is a wonderful opportunity for 8th graders to start to envision themselves on the Redwood campus, and to begin to answer some of the questions students may have about offerings and student life at our feeder high school.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6-8 p.m.: Redwood Music Program Open House

Come out to Redwood High School for a hangout and pizza party in the music classroom! You will have a chance to see the music facilities, meet current music students and teachers, and even play along with other students! You can learn all about the music classes offered at Redwood and ask any questions you may have before deciding which electives you want to sign up for next year.

Please RSVP if you can to your music teacher so we can be sure to have enough food and drinks for everyone.

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8th Grade Schedule

• 8th girls- Mondays, 3:45- 4:45 p.m.
• 8th boys- Mondays, 4:45- 5:45 p.m.

7th Grade Schedule

• 7th girls- Thursdays, 3:45- 4:45 p.m.
• 7th boys- Fridays, 3:45- 4:45 p.m.

6th Grade Schedule

• 6th girls- Wednesdays, 3:45- 4:45 p.m.
• 6th boys- Wednesdays, 4:45- 5:45 p.m.

Kent yearbooks are now on sale for $42.

www.yearbookordercenter.com or call 1-866-287-3096

Kent's order number is 7587.

Learn more.

2022-2023 Kent Bell Schedule

Tuesday, January 24, 2023: Basketball @ White Hill, (7th Grade Boys 4-5 p.m., 7th Grade Girls 5-6 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

• 6th Grade Basketball @ Davidson, (Boys 4-5 p.m.; Girls 5-6 p.m.)
• 5th - Grade Band and Strings Winter Concert, 7-8 p.m., Kent MP Room

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

• 7th Grade Basketball @ Davidson (Girls 4-5 p.m.; Boys 5-6 p.m.)
• 6th Grade Band, Strings, and Choir Winter Concert, 7-8 p.m., Kent MP Room

Thursday, February 2, 2023

• Kent Parents In Action meeting, 8:30-10 a.m.Kent room 11
• 8th Grade Basketball @ Davidson (Girls 4-5 p.m.; Boys 5-6 p.m.)
• 0 Period Band, Orchestra, and Choir Winter Concert, 7-8 p.m., Kent MP Room

KIK is thrilled to announce plans for the annual Spring Event, School of Rock, the largest fundraiser event of the year!

Online Auction: April 27 - May 4

Party and Live Auction: Bimbo’s 365 in San Francisco; Saturday, May 6 ~ Stay tuned for party details.

First, we need help from our KSD community to secure unique, bid-worthy items for the online and live auctions.

• These items raise the most funds during the auction for our schools; can you help by donating or connecting us with someone you know who can donate any of the following?
  • vacation homes and getaways
  • Unique experiences (members-only golf clubs, spa packages, exclusive sports tickets, bike adventures, writing classes, tours of private companies, or backstage passes to shows)
  • Jewelry, art, autographed sports and music memorabilia
  • Rare wines, flights, magnums, winery tastings, and specialty liquor
  • Gift cards to local restaurants, grocery and retail stores
• Host a sign up Party for adults or kids (cooking class, hike and brunch, golf outing, outdoor movie night, etc. - the sky’s the limit!)
• No donation is too small and can be bundled with other similar items
• Family and friends can also contribute by purchasing items off the Amazon auction wish list — It’s an easy way to be part of the auction and help KIK reach the $1M goal for our Bacich and Kent students and schools!

All donations must be submitted by March 15.

Please contact Allyson Peracca or Janine Spaulding if you have donation ideas or items to donate. THANK YOU!

Allison Fortini Crawford is an award winning, top producing real estate professional serving both San Francisco and Marin County. She is an active parent in the Kentfield School district and has supported our students and schools for many years. Allison has earned a reputation for tactical negotiating, trust and an astute attention to detail, and she has the knowledge, experience, skill, and passion to bring you and your family home.

Boulevard Real Estate was founded by fourth-generation Marin native Elizabeth “Bitsa” Freeman. Bitsa’s expertise in the local Marin market, reputation for genuineness, honesty and deep community connections have made her a top-producing luxury agent throughout Marin County – consistently top producing market leader in Kentfield and Kent Woodlands.

Please Donate to Support Enrichments for Every Kid, Every Day!

How much should I donate?

Our suggested donation is $2,000 per child in the district. Some families donate more, and some families donate less. The important part is to participate at a level that is meaningful to you. Every dollar makes a direct impact on your child’s education, and will help us reach our goal.

• Here’s how to Donate - THANK YOU!
• The annual KIK $1M contribution to Bacich and Kent directly funds enrichment programs:
  • Art, Music, PE, Library, Maker, Woodshop, Broadcasting and more.

Learn more about Family Giving and What KIK Funds.

We are committed to transparency and communication here at KIK. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Family Giving Co-Chairs:

Tiffani Broce - Maggie & Griffin’s Mom - tiffaniparkerbroce@gmail.com

Noah Wheeler - Jesse & Adam’s Dad - wheelernoah@gmail.com

• $1M Annual Fundraising Status: $790,231 (net) to date / $1M GOAL
  
• Thank you to the 308 Family Giving Donors to date who are committed to our students and the programs they love! Can we add your name to this list?
  
• Learn how KIK Invests in Kids

WINTER CONCERTS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KIK

JAN 31 - 5th Grade Band & Strings Winter Concert - 7PM

FEB 01 - 6th Grade Band, Strings & Choir Winter Concert - 7PM

FEB 02 - 0 Period Band, Orchestra, & Choir Winter Concert - 7PM

SPRING AUCTION

MAR 15 - Deadline to Receive Auction Donations

APR 27 - MAY 4 - KIK School of Rock Online Auction

MAY 06 - Save the Date - School of Rock
KIK Spring Auction Event, Party at Bimbo’s 365 Club featuring Notorious

DINE & DONATE

ORDER EVERY TUESDAY - $50 Dine & Donate

Left Bank KIK Family Meals — 20% of proceeds go to KIK. Opt in for a weekly order reminder.

JAN 24 - Barbecue Chicken, Salad Verte, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans

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January 26, 7-8:15 p.m. PST

The Stolen Year, How Covid changed Children’s Lives and Where We Go From Here with Anya Kamenetz

• Learn more and register here

Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice, and how children learn, grow and thrive on a changing planet. She covered education as a journalist for many years, including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting, in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and a Co:Generate fellow, working on a new initiative to end climate silence in children’s media. Her latest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children’s Lives, And Where We Go Now.

Sponsored by The Vera and Harold Stein Lecture Series on Advancing Children’s Mental Health with The Center for Children and Youth.

The Marin County SELPA Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is hosting several different workshops for parents in the new year. All workshops are free, translation services are available upon request, and registration is required.

Procedural Safeguards and Parent Rights

An online workshop designed for parents to learn more about their child’s rights and the protections in place under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An opportunity for questions and answers will be provided at the end of the session.

• January 26 and March 7, 2023 from 6-7:30 p.m.
• Register for January 26tHERE and March 7 HERE

Special Education Eligibility & the Continuum of Services and Placements

An online workshop designed for parents to learn about special education eligibility determination and the factors considered in determining appropriate services and placement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An opportunity for questions and answers will be provided at the end of the session.

• February 9, 2023 from 6-7:30 p.m.
• Register HERE

Navigating the Pages of the IEP

An online workshop for parents to examine the pages of an IEP, one page at a time. Parents will have an opportunity to walk through the pages of an IEP and learn more about what specific information should be included in each section of the IEP document.

• January 5, January 9, February 2, and February 16 from 9:30-11 a.m.
• Register Here

February 1, 2023, 7 p.m. PST

Let's Talk Series: Parenting to Support our Teens

Let's Talk Community Discussion Series

• Learn more & register here. - Sponsored by Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships
• Let's Talk 01-02-2023 Flyer-English
• Let's Talk 01-02-2023 Flyer-Spanish

In the third community discussion of 2022-23, we’ll discuss "Parenting to Support our Teens."

This important topic delves into how parents can support our teens: supporting vs over-parenting, parents’ changing roles over time, recognizing how our issues may impact our parenting, communication, and tools to help as our teens develop and grow in maturity and independence.

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