KSD News
Dear KSD Community,
As we enter the final two weeks of the 2022-2023 school year, we have much to celebrate and look forward to. From promotions to graduations, there is a special excitement among our students, staff, and parent community that we cannot ignore. The curiosity among our students to wonder about that next grade level – that next school setting is palpable. I urge you to embrace the wonder of our youth and relish in the joy of all that our community has accomplished this school year.
Wishing our community a fantastic end of the school year!
Sincerely,
Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org
Congratulations Bike Hero!
Congratulations to 8th grader, Aurora DeVilbiss! She was one of four students in the county to receive this year’s BIKE HERO AWARD for being an exceptional “ROLL” model, inspiring others to ride while obeying all the rules of the road. Safe Routes will be giving her a Bike Hero Award certificate and a $50.00 gift card to a local store.
Here’s what Aurora’s neighbor said about her:
I am Aurora’s neighbor and I frequently see her biking to school much earlier than many students, showing me that she has an early program to get to. As an 8th grader, Aurora is one of the older riders and sets a very good example for the many younger riders taking the same route. She is always in a helmet and focused on her surroundings, which is essential for navigating 2 very busy intersections along her route, including Wolfe Grade. She also slows and stops when conditions require it, like on narrow and congested side streets. I wonder if Aurora will continue to bike to school when she is in high school?
District Announcements
2023-2024 New School Year Messaging
In an effort to increase communication and offer information about what to look forward to in the new school year, we will be sharing stand-alone 2023-2024 school year messages that provide pertinent information to help our school community prepare for the new school year. Updates may include information related to:
- KSD Universal Meals program
- Safe Routes to School update
- School calendar
- Emergency preparedness
- New and continuing school programs
Attention 3rd-8th Grade Parents/Guardians
On May 30, the California Department of Education (CDE) announced an updated timeline for the release of Student Score Reports (SSRs) for the 2023 CAASPP assessment administration. On June 1, the CDE began releasing SSRs to public school districts for whom the reports were available. As of today, June 5, KSD has confirmed that CAASPP results for most 5th-8th grade students have been populated in the Aeries Parent Portal. Although 3rd-4th grade results have not yet been populated yet we anticipate those SSRs to be forthcoming.
- For more information about these assessment results and how to access, please click HERE.
Download a PDF of the Board-approved 2023-2024 District Calendar
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Bacich Pizza Wednesdays Order Form
Monday, June 5, 2023
- Kent Spring Concert: Vocal/Jazz/Rock Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
- Bacich Pizza Wednesdays Orders Due
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Kent Site Council, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- 5th - Grade Band and Strings Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
- 4th-5th Step Up Day @ Kent, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- 6th Grade Band and Strings Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
- 4th Grade End-of-Year Party, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Kent 0 Period Band and Orchestra Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 2023
- 4th to 5th Grade Parent Step Up Day, 8:45-10 a.m.
June 12-16: Bacich Spirit Week (see Bacich section for details)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- 8th Grade Field Trip (Six Flags)
- 6th Grade End-of-Year Party
- School Board Meeting, 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- 5th Grade End-of-Year Party
- Parents in Action, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Bacich Room 7
- 7th and 8th grade students return their devices Chromebook, Chromebook case, and charger to their advisory teacher during advisory period.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
- 7th Grade Trip to McNears
Friday, June 16, 2023
- 4th Grade Promotion, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal
- 8th Grade Graduation, 2:30-4 p.m.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Last day to order for best pricing on 2023-2024 School Supplies and Support KSD Schools and KSPTA.
Next Regular KSD School Board Meeting is on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Here is a link to where you can find the agenda once posted. Access to the meeting will be in person or via audio.
During the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 30, 2023 the following reports were provided:
- KSD Special Education Services
- Proposed Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Proposed KSD Budget for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Board held public hearings for these proposed plans and intends to consider approval at our June 13 meeting of the Board of Trustees.
School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts
- All are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom.
- Addressing the Board
Spring Ordering Now Available
The KSD Spring lunch menu is available through June 16, 2023. Please pre-order your child/ren’s lunch to ensure we have the most accurate count of school lunches. Sign up for lunch here or contact info@deesorganic.com for support with ordering your child/ren's meal. If your child/ren has any food allergies, please report them to heather@deesorganic.com.
COVID Update
The latest COVID-19 subvariant, XXB.1.16, is increasing in the U.S. according to estimates from the CDC. It has been most documented in India but has been found in 29 countries, according to the WHO. This new subvariant is producing a new symptom: conjunctivitis (pink eye), especially in children.
MCPH is recommending COVID-19 testing for students who present with pink eye. Guidance will be updated to reflect this change.
California Department of Public Health encourages all students and staff to test for COVID-19 IF they feel sick, AFTER exposure, travel, or large gatherings, and BEFORE events or visiting high-risk people.
Please know that our school offices have COVID tests available if needed. Thank you for your support.
Please reference this exposure notice for symptoms, communicability, and prevention information. (English I Spanish).
Please keep your child home if they are sick. Please contact our school nurse Laurel Yrun (lyrun@kentfieldschools.org), with any questions about navigating illness and school this year.
Bacich Bears News
Dear Bacich Families,
This is one time of year when big classroom projects are wrapped up and special student work is sent home. Some classroom projects are not represented by artifacts that can be sent home. This past Friday, a group of third-grade students hosted a Lemonade Stand during the third and fourth-grade lunch recess. This was the culmination of a math extension project during WIN (What I Need) time.
As you may remember from previous newsletters and Principal Chats, WIN is a 30-minute block of time where students are grouped together based on their academic needs. For some students, this means reviewing or reteaching concepts that have not yet been mastered. For others, it can be a time to go deeper into concepts that have been taught or to apply concepts to real-life situations as an extension activity.
All third graders have been a member of one of 7 WIN groups for the past several weeks. Some groups worked on math, while others worked on reading or writing. Each group is led by a third-grade teacher or paraprofessional. These small-group differentiated learning experiences provide students with learning activities that are tailored to their specific needs.
The Lemonade Stand came out of a WIN group that was working on a Project Based Learning opportunity to apply their knowledge of math concepts to a real-world situation. The students in this group came together from different homeroom classes to work together four times a week with Mrs. Maioriello. The idea for the Lemonade Stand came from the students. They designated a charity, Make-A-Wish Foundation, to donate the profits from the sales. The stand was a huge success, with a long line of students patiently waiting to purchase a cup of lemonade! Thank you to Mrs. Maioriello and the entire third grade team for making this possible for our students.
With gratitude,
Maria Martin
Bacich Principal
mmartin@kentfieldschools.org
Bacich Spirit Week
During the last week of school, we will have a spirit week. Students are encouraged to dress up to match the theme of the day. Participation is optional.
Monday, June 12 - Sports Day (sports clothing, jerseys, athletic wear)
Tuesday, June 13 - Vacation Day (beach vacation, camping trip, snow vacation, city tourist, etc)
Wednesday, June 14 - Grade Level Colors Day (TK/Kinder - Red; First Grade- Orange; Second Grade - Yellow; Third Grade- Green; Fourth Grade - Blue)
Thursday, June 15 - Rainbow Day
Friday, June 16- School Colors Day - Blue/Yellow (Fourth Graders to wear Kent house shirts)
Clean Up Workday
Dear Bacich Community,
Please join us on Sunday, June 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. for a Clean up Workday. Bring your gloves, a pail to collect trash, and a trash picker. If you cannot make it, feel free to swing by Bacich another time. This will be a fun morning to spend time with family and friends before we wrap up the year. We have a beautiful campus to appreciate!
In August, we will plan another Clean Up Workday event as we prepare for the new school year!
With Gratitude,
Bacich Families
The Bacich Art Program is rounding off the 2022-2023 school year with the following projects:
- TK/K: Texture Clay Turtle
- 1st Grade: “Kunterbunt” (German/English translation; multicolored) Buildings inspired by artist Hundertwasser
- 2nd Grade: Tree Wire Sculpture
- 3rd Grade: Hand Sewing Soft Sculptures: Emojis
- 4th Grade: Hand Sewing: Pouches
Please click on this link to read about the objectives, concepts and skills students achieved while working on these projects. Feel free to post a comment on the blog.
In closing this school year I would like to acknowledge parent Sunshine Saul for her help reinstating the Bacich "Art For Bears" volunteer program post pandemic. I would like to thank Sunshine for her countless hours of help and support in training volunteers and helping wherever help is needed in making the Bacich art program run smoothly.
Also a huge thank you to all class coordinators and volunteers for supporting our students in their art making and helping with clean up and set-up of supplies between art classes.
Thank you KSPTA and KiK for their support funding tools and art supplies for our students.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful, creative summer full of splashes of color and fun.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Fall.
Warm Regards,
Barbara Libby-Steinmann
Bacich Visual Arts Teacher
Pizza Wednesdays!
$6 for a slice of pizza, with a serving of organic blueberries and baby carrots
The KSPTA is piloting a fundraiser. We’re selling a pizza lunch with organic fruit and a vegetable on Wednesdays after school. Proceeds will fund t-shirts for all Bacich students and staff for the 2023-2024 school year with the image: We All Belong at Bacich.
Pizzas will be served in the Bacich lunch quad, following your child’s dismissal time.
- UTK & Kindergarten: 12 p.m.
- 1st & 2nd Grades: 12:15 p.m.
- 3rd & 4th Grades: 12:30 p.m.
Projected Dates:
- Wednesday, June 7
$6 or a slice of pizza, with a serving of organic blueberries and baby carrots
$1 lemonade or baked goods for purchase (not included with pizza)
How to Order:
- Order at www.kspta.org/product/bacich-pizza-2023/ by 11 p.m. on the Monday before.
- Pay online or place an order online and pay on the day of with cash or check.
A limited quantity of pizza will be available for purchase without pre-orders. Please ensure your child has a caregiver as food pickup is after dismissal time.
Does your child attend Marin Enrichment? KSPTA volunteers are coordinating with Marin Enrichment staff to have your child’s pizza brought to Marin Enrichment. Please send your child to Marin Enrichment as usual and KSPTA will deliver.
Is your child a budding entrepreneur? Contact VP of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Vicki Sonu Song, so that both caregiver and child can participate in selling lemonade or baked goods! Proceeds will be donated to the KSPTA and be used to fund projects to promote belonging in our district.
We need volunteers! Please contact Vicki Sonu Song at equity-inclusion@kspta.org.
Family Math Nights
The Marin County Office of Education is hosting “Family Math Nights” for parents and caregivers of children, ages birth to 6 years. The virtual sessions are facilitated by Lisa Kaplan Shaanan from Early Education Equity. Spanish translation provided. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the session.
Please join us on one or more of the following sessions on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration Link
- June 8
La Oficina de Educación del Condado de Marin está organizando "Noches Familiares de Matemáticas" para padres y cuidadores de niños, desde el nacimiento hasta los 6 años. Las sesiones virtuales son facilitadas por Lisa Kaplan Shaanan de Early Education Equity. Se ofrece traducción al español. El enlace de Zoom se le enviará por correo electrónico el día antes de la sesión.
Únase a nosotros en una o más de las siguientes sesiones los jueves de 6:30 p. m. a 7:30 p.m. Enlace de registro
- 8 de junio
Bacich Library - New June Blog Post!
Ms. Warnick's June blog at bacichlibrarybookbuzz.blogspot.com features storytime readings, summer reading picks, the California Young Medal winners, and gratitude for Bacich Library volunteers.
Happy Summer Reading!
Learn more about the library and search for books: sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/bacich-library
Susan Warnick
Bacich Librarian
swarnick@kentfieldschools.org
Upcoming Bacich Events
2022-2023 Bacich Bell Schedule
Monday, June 5, 2023: Orders due by 11 p.m. for KSPTA Pizza Wednesdays. Please see the KSPTA section for more details. Orders here.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023:
- KSPTA Pizza Fundraiser, order here
- 4th-5th Step Up Day @ Kent, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023: 4th Grade End-of-Year Party, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 2023
- 4th to 5th Grade Parent Step Up Day, 8:45-10 a.m.
June 12-16: Bacich Spirit Week (see above section for details)
Friday, June 16, 2023
- 4th Grade Promotion, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal
Kent Falcons News
Dear Kent Middle School Families,
Kent students in each grade level are working to end the year strong, and starting to anticipate what lies ahead for next year. This Wednesday during advisory a sampling of 6th-grade students will visit 5th-grade classes to advise our current 5th-graders how to prepare for next year. Also on Wednesday, we welcome current Bacich 4th graders to tour our school during our annual 4th to 5th grade Step Up Day. And we know our 8th graders are looking forward to June 16 at 2:30 p.m. when we give them their official send-off to high school at their 8th Grade Graduation! This is a time of change and growth for each of us as we welcome the conclusion of another school year, and anticipate what the next year will bring!
Enrichment Update – Our Kent enrichment program supports students at each grade level to explore a variety of interests, to build skills in new and creative ways, to collaborate with others and practice teamwork, and to find joy in a non-academic pursuit at school. I’m excited to share the enrichment courses that students will have the opportunity to experience at Kent next year. Each grade level will experience a rotation of enrichment classes, where all students get to participate in each enrichment class for approximately 6 weeks per cycle.
- 5th Grade Enrichments: Woodshop, Makers, Art 1, Art 2, Keyboarding, and Introduction to Independence
- 6th Grade Enrichments: Makers, Art, Book Clubs, Poetry, Life Skills
- 7th Grade Enrichments: Start Up, Art, Drama, Film Making, Service Innovation, Life Skills
- 8th Grade Enrichments: Manual Arts and Applied Technology, Art, Expressions, Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism, Social Action
A full course offering of enrichment classes can be accessed through this link. You will note that 7th and 8th grade enrichments are structured as a rotation through all 6 classes next year, rather than a choice-based selection process as in previous years. We have noticed over the past few years that many students choose classes based on their peer group rather than specific interests, so allowing all students to take all classes will ensure balanced class groups and uniform exposure to innovative classes and creative spaces. We are looking forward to another year of creative and inspiring enrichments at Kent in 2023-2024!
Technology Return Plan – We are approaching the conclusion of our first year in the one-to-one device distribution model at Kent. By the end of this year, students and staff will need to prepare devices for use for the next school year. Below is a summary of our end-of-year technology collection plan to help students and families conclude the year.
- 5th Grade: Devices are housed in nest classrooms and will remain in nest classrooms. No action is needed by students and families.
- 6th Grade: Students and families will keep the devices you currently have and store them over the summer for use by the same student next year. In advisory, on June 14 students will fill out a Google form that will allow them to share any device repairs needed. Students will store their assigned device over the summer, and prepare to bring the device back to school with them next year as 7th graders. 6th grade families can expect to receive communication from our technology department prior to the end of the year with more information.
- 7th and 8th Grades: The devices used by our 7th and 8th graders will need to be returned before the end of the year and serviced at school. 7th and 8th grade students shall plan to return their Chromebook, Chromebook case, and charger to their advisory teacher during advisory on June 14. Students/families shall expect to receive an invoice to replace any missing device, case, or charger.
Thank you for your help to organize school-issued devices come the end of this school year!
Let’s have an awesome second-to-last week ahead!
Grant Althouse
Kent Principal
galthouse@kentfieldschools.org
Upcoming Music Concerts
Our Kent Middle School musicians prepare to conclude their school year by performing a series of spring concerts for their peers and their families. The evening concert series kicks off with Monday, June 5 with the Spring Chorus concert, featuring a variety of choral numbers and creative ensembles. On Tuesday, the 5th-grade band and string ensembles perform, while on Wednesday evening the 6th-grade band and string groups take the stage. The zero-period band and string ensembles conclude the series with a performance on Thursday evening. Please plan to join us for one or all of our spring concerts to see just how much progress our students have made with their musicianship and performance!
8th Grade Graduation
Please join our Kentfield School District community as we celebrate our graduating 8th grade class of 2023!
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Graduation Begins at 2:30 p.m., Seating Begins at 1:45 p.m., Kent Middle School Field
- Parking will be available for free at the College of Marin Parking lot across College Ave. from Kent. While we have arranged for free parking with the College of Marin, it may prove helpful to put a note on your dashboard that reads "Kent Graduation"
- Graduates must arrive by 1:45 p.m. to line-up and prepare, with all students in line and ready by 2 p.m.
- The Kent Field will open at 1:45 p.m. for families to take their seats, there will be no assigned seating and no limit to the number of guests allowed for graduation
- Graduation will be live streamed for family and friends who are not able to attend in person, the live stream will be embedded on the Kent website (kent.kentfieldschools.org), and will go live shortly before the ceremony begins on June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Please share our Kent live stream link with any family/friends who may like to experience this event!
- Graduation Night Dance and Celebration, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Kent MP Room
Congratulations to our graduating 8th grade class!
Summer Reading List
Don’t forget to check out our summer reading lists for each grade level! The purpose of summer reading is to promote student choice, extend learning beyond the classroom, introduce students to genres of literature that they will encounter throughout the coming school year, and offer new perspectives on the people, places, and ideas that shape students’ worlds and experiences. As a part of their summer reading, each returning student is required to read three books from their grade level list OR three books of their choice. I am looking forward to catching up on a few great books this summer, and I encourage our students to do the same!
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, June 5, 2023
- Kent Spring Concert: Vocal/Jazz/Rock Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Kent Site Council, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- 5th - Grade Band and Strings Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023: 6th Grade Band and Strings Spring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023: Kent 0 Period Band and OrchestraSpring Concert, 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023: 8th Grade Field Trip (Six Flags) and 6th Grade End-of-Year Party
Wednesday, June 14, 2023:
- 7th and 8th grade students return their devices Chromebook, Chromebook case, and charger to their advisory teacher during advisory period.
- 5th Grade End-of-Year Party
Thursday, June 15, 2023: 7th Grade Trip to McNears
Friday, June 16, 2023
- Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal
- 8th Grade Graduation Begins at 2:30 p.m., Seating Begins at 1:45 p.m., Kent Middle School Field (see graduation section above for more information)
KIK News
KIK $1M ANNUAL GOAL REACHED!
We did it! We have officially exceeded the $1M fundraising goal for the 2022-2023 school year! The proceeds from our Spring Auction have put us over the $1M mark. Thank you to all of the families who have contributed to the Family Giving campaign and participated in our Spring Auction.
Our annual $1M commitment goes directly into the school district's budget to fund enrichment programs for our kids (PE, Art, Music, Library, Drama, and more). Additional funds raised above the $1M commitment will be allocated to high-impact projects and needs in our schools.
- Thank you to the 366 Family Giving Donors to date who are committed to our students and the programs they love!
- Want to join the list? There’s still time to participate:
- DONATE NOW
KIK BUSINESS PARTNERS
Thank you to all of our 2022-2023 Business Partners! KIK Business Partners offer our community a variety of kid-related activities and services. Get ready for fun this summer at any one of your local businesses — tennis, bouncy houses, childcare, sports, academics, and more.
We are grateful for KIK Business Partner support!
DINE & DONATE
SPRING CONCERTS brought to you by KIK
Monday, June 5: 7 - 8 pm
Kent Spring Concert: Vocal/Jazz/Rock Spring Concert
Tuesday, June 6: 7 - 8 pm
5th - Grade Band and Strings Spring Concert
Wednesday, June 7: 7 - 8 pm
6th Grade Band and Strings Spring Concert
Thursday, June 8: 7 - 8 pm
Kent 0 Period Band and Orchestra Spring Concert
CONNECT WITH KIK
Love us and Follow us! Get the latest KIK updates!
For Installments or Matching Gifts, Print Donor Form in English and Spanish.
KSPTA News
Learn more at kspta.org
Order 2023-2024 School Supplies Today and Support KSD Schools and KSPTA!!!
It's time to order school supplies for next year! Save time, support sustainability, and raise funds that help support school programs such as art, PE, music, and more by ordering online!
Order by June 29 for the best pricing! Please note that this year there is an optional add-on to support our classrooms with additional cleaning supplies.
For more information or to order, click HERE !
Pizza Wednesdays at Bacich
$6 for a slice of pizza, with a serving of organic blueberries and baby carrots
The KSPTA is piloting a fundraiser. We’re selling a pizza lunch with organic fruit and a vegetable on Wednesdays after school. Proceeds will fund t-shirts for all Bacich students and staff for the 2023-2024 school year with the image: We All Belong at Bacich.
Pizzas will be served in the Bacich lunch quad, following your child’s dismissal time.
- UTK & Kindergarten: 12 p.m.
- 1st & 2nd Grades: 12:15 p.m.
- 3rd & 4th Grades: 12:30 p.m.
Dates:
- Wednesday, June 7
$6 for a slice of pizza, with a serving of organic blueberries and baby carrots
$1 lemonade or baked goods for purchase (not included with pizza)
How to Order:
- Orders can be placed at www.kspta.org/product/bacich-pizza-2023/.
- Orders and payment can be made online, or place an order online and pay cash or check on the day of.
- Ordering closes at 11 p.m. on Monday.
A limited quantity of pizza will be available for purchase without pre-orders. Please ensure your child has a caregiver as food pickup is after dismissal time.
Does your child attend Marin Enrichment? KSPTA volunteers are coordinating with Marin Enrichment staff to have your child’s pizza brought to Marin Enrichment. Please send your child to Marin Enrichment as usual and KSPTA will deliver.
Is your child a budding entrepreneur? Contact VP of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Vicki Sonu Song, so that both caregiver and child can participate in selling lemonade or baked goods! Proceeds will be donated to the KSPTA and be used to fund projects to promote belonging in our district.
We need volunteers! Please contact Vicki Sonu Song at equity-inclusion@kspta.org.
Toxic Stress
When kids go through difficult or traumatic experiences, like losing a parent, getting bullied, or being exposed to violence, it can be very stressful on their minds and bodies. If this stress doesn’t get addressed, it can build up and become toxic, which can lead to lasting challenges and serious health issues.
Learn more about how to toxic stress, its causes, and how you can stop it..
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Community News
Summer Camp Tips
Resources and tips on choosing a summer camp experience for your children from Ivette Villarreal, Kentfield School District Community Family Liaison. Read more.
Information, events, and news provided in our newsletter's "Community News" is offered as service to our community, and are not sponsored by the Kentfield School District. Placement does not represent an endorsement.
2024 DC/Boston Trip
Attention 7th grade parents: Thank you to all who attended the DC/Boston 2024 Parent Meeting a few weeks ago!
Please find all information about the 2024 DC trip, including how to register here. Our trip # is #209308.
The deadline to sign up and get an early-bird discount is June 10, 2023.
Any questions should be referred to Ryan Palmer, Kent 8th grade history teacher at rpalmer@kentfieldschools.org.
Marin Library Opportunities: Summer Adventure Reading
Books are just the beginning this summer at the Corte Madera Library. Come by the branch to pick up an Adventure Journal to keep track of your reading and other activities. We'll be hosting weekly LEGO clubs, fun retro camp crafts, a programming camp, a marble run engineering challenge, events for teens, and more! But let's talk about books again: stop in for booklists and recommendations for all ages, and ask about getting help with downloading ebooks and audiobooks for those road trips and long flights! Hello Summer!
- Kids (0-12 years) Summer Reading Adventure Flyer in English and Spanish
- Teen Summer Reading Adventure in English and Spanish
Hey, fourth graders! Are you ready for an adventure?
The California State Park Adventure Pass is just for you. See how you can visit some of the most amazing parks in the country with your family and friends — for free.
the California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, rivers … the choice of where to visit is yours.
- Learn more About the California State Park Adventure Pass.
- View flyer in English and Spanish.
Youth Ride Free
Public transportation is offering free rides for K-12 youth throughout the summer with the Summer Youth Ride Free Program.
FREE public transit for kids and teens transforms the North Bay into a summer playground.
SMART, Marin Transit, Sonoma County Transit, Santa Rosa CityBus, and Petaluma Transit are offering free rides for K-12 youth throughout the summer (June-August) with the Summer Youth Ride Free Program.
How it works: No passes are necessary to ride, simply show a valid K-12 school or government-issued ID to the conductor when boarding the train or bus. Youth grades 9-12 may use a school ID from the Spring 2023 semester. Youth grades 8 and under, if asked, may present a school ID, or simply tell the conductor their grade and which school they attend. Younger children, under age 5, also ride for free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Healthy Families Marin Home Visiting Program
Offers home visiting for parents of newborns. The program is designed to support parents, share information about child development and parenting, and provide information and referrals to families of infants and young children.
- View flyer in English and Spanish.
- Learn more at www.marinhhs.org/healthy-families-marin-home-visiting.
Crisis Text Support Line
Marin County offers our youth another means of confidential mental health support through a crisis text line that is available 24/7.
Text MARIN to 741741 for Support that Cares.
Help Me Grow Marin
Families can learn about community resources and tools to support their child’s development or family's needs. Whether it be assessing your child’s development, helping to apply for health insurance, or helping with finding a food bank, parenting class, information on child development, or low-cost medical clinic, we are here to help!
- View flyer in English and Spanish.
- Learn more at helpmegrowmarin.org.
Marin Health Hubs
Health hubs, provides free and bilingual services such as food distribution, nutrition education, health screenings, and information about community organizations. Everyone is welcome to attend the health hubs food pantry and to help us run it!
California Parent & Youth Helpline
This free helpline provides free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.
- Available 7 days a week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Parents can join a Weekly Online Support Group through the website: caparentyouthhelpline.org.
- Helpline #: 855-427-2736