Dear KSD Community,

As we enter fall there is much to celebrate and look forward to with the transition of the season. More traditional activities are taking place on both campuses from all school assemblies at Bacich to showing some school spirit with theme days at Kent. These traditions support our goals of building community while creating memories for a lifetime!

Two well known holidays on the horizon include Halloween, October 31st and Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead, November 1st. As we prepare to acknowledge these holidays, it is important to recognize that our community celebrates fall with a variety of traditions. Acknowledging these special observances while also recognizing uniqueness allows our community to demonstrate inclusivity and respect. We look forward to bringing back some beloved Fall Traditions this school year, and plan to ensure EVERY learner feels a part of our community no matter their beliefs. Maintaining our collective commitment to providing a welcoming school environment that optimizes student learning is what truly makes the KSD a special place to learn and thrive.

Sincerely,

Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org

COVID Communication Exposure & KSD COVID Dashboard:

The Kentfield School District is following protocols from the Marin County Office of Education and the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services for scenarios and actions related to COVID-19 exposures and cases.

The Marin Schools Public Health COVID-19 Exposure Protocols for various scenarios can be found HERE. We recognize the situation with COVID-19 continues to adjust, thus KSD will update processes and procedures accordingly. Please reference the Updated Marin County Decision Tree (9/30/2021) for additional guidance. To reference exposure cases for the KSD visit our KSD Dashboard webpage.

All on-campus volunteers must be vaccinated. If you are volunteering on campus working with children in any capacity, please complete the KSD’s vaccination verification process before you come to campus.

Are you interested in part time work in a school setting? Do you enjoy working with small groups of students?

If so there are two ways you can engage in this type of work. Apply for an open Classroom Paraprofessional position or sign up to be a substitute for the Kentfield School District. We need to build our pool of paraprofessionals and substitute teachers. If you are interested in either of these roles please reach out to rrose@kentfieldschools.org or follow the directions below.

• Apply to be a Classroom Paraprofessional HERE
• See information to be a Marin Substitute Teacher HERE

Updated Marin County Decision Tree - Sept. 30, 2021
Marin County Guidelines for School Operations, Update Sept. 7, 2021
COVD 19 Vaccine Information, MHHS
Marin County Exposure Protocols

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 6 p.m. (view flyer)
Public Health and Pediatrician Speaker Panel for Parents and Guardians

• Focus: Vaccinations for 5-11 year-olds and at-home testing
• Presented in English and translated in Spanish
• Join Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/88514572235?pwd=R0tuczJ0UHZLMGEzZkFlVW8xR3pFQT09

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6 p.m. (view flyer)
Public Health and Pediatrician Speaker Panel for Parents and Guardians

• Focus on Vaccinations for 5-11 year-olds and at-home testing
• Presented in Spanish and translated in English
• Join Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/85111856745?pwd=b2JPcXNiNzdka2hxRnVpTENVcXpBdz09

Students and family members from across Marin will be welcome to attend any of these vaccination clinics and will include pre-registration and walk-in appointment options. These dates are based on a current projected timeline for approval.