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?

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

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.

District Calendars

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

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.

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.