KSD News
Dear KSD Community,
Over the last two years we have collectively endured experiences like no other from a global pandemic to political unrest, our path has been one of unique challenges.
During this critical moment in time I am so grateful to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader and change maker Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is through his teaching that I am reminded to not repeat the same mistakes, but rather to leverage his world-changing strategies by staying active and not passive in our pursuits for justice.
As we move through this school year we will continue our commitment to professional and personal growth through reflecting on our craft as educators and learning from one another. At the end of this month a team of KSD staff will come together to participate in school site visits where we can reflect on what we observe and learn from our students and colleagues in our classrooms and throughout our school campuses. It is through authentic dialogue and reflection that we can collectively take action to best support our young learners in maximizing their potential.
I look forward to this ongoing journey of growth and progress within our school community!
Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org
District Announcements
Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)
This summer Governor Newsom announced the phased implementation of Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) to begin in Fall of 2022, with a full implementation in 2025. At the December KSD Board Meeting staff presented information related to the KSD’s initial UTK planning.
KSD Informational meetings regarding UTK will occur on January 27, 6 p.m. and January 28, at 8:30 a.m. at Bacich Library. Informational meetings will happen in-person with a Zoom option and translation will be available. Attendees should plan to bring verification of vaccination to participate.
KSD COVID Information – Dashboard
Free COVID-19 Tests Avaiable
Regular testing of residents with symptoms, and isolation for at least five days for those with positive results, is a critical facet of stopping the spread of COVID-19.
- Order your own free at home test kits: With COVID-19 home test kits now available from the federal government, Marin County Public Health is urging residents to log onto COVIDtests.gov and place an order for your free at-home COVID-19 tests. Or you can go directly to the USPS site to place your order atspecial.usps.com/testkits.
- Reimbursement from health insurance providers: As of January 15, health insurance providers must provide reimbursement for the cost of up to eight at home COVID-19 tests per month, which may be purchased from a pharmacy, store or online retailer and submitted a claim or reimbursement. Kaiser has reached out to patients to provide notification and is accepting forms through their www.KP.org patient portals (see this document to help navigate).
- Find a covid test website : Go to www.findacovidtest.org for up to date information on where antigen tests may be available.
Marin County Public Health Update for the School Community, January 12, 2022 Recording and Slide Deck
Marin County Schools Quarantine & Isolation Guidance — Document subject to change
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please report it to our school nurse, Laurel Yrun at lyrun@kentfieldschools.org immediately.
New English Learner Resource Website
Scan the QR code to access the new English Learner website or click sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/eld-kentfield
The site features information on DELAC, ELAC, English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPAC), teacher supports, and valuable resources for parents and guardians.
YouthTruth Survey: January 31, 2022
Make your voice heard! Help us reach our goal to engage, support, and challenge all of our students. YouthTruth is a national nonprofit organization that gathers student, staff, and parent/guardian feedback to help make schools stronger and increase student outcomes. YouthTruth’s surveys have been rigorously tested for validity and reliability and are grounded in research about what matters most for student success.
To learn more, you can visit youthtruthsurvey.org.
2021-2022 District Calendar & 2022-2023 District Calendar
KSD, KSPTA & Community Parent Education Opportunities Calendar
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
- KSPTA meeting, 7-8 p.m., with special guest Argavan Nilforoush, "How to Fuel your Child for Optimal Success , " Zoom, agenda
Monday, January 24, 2022
- Technology Committee meeting, 4-5 p.m.
- KPSTA Jamba Juice orders opening at kspta.org/store
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
- Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting, 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
- Universal Transitional Kindergarten meeting, 6-7 p.m., Bacich Library, in person and Zoom option available.
Friday, January 28, 2022
- Universal Transitional Kindergarten meeting, at 8:30 a.m., Bacich Library, in person and Zoom option available.
Monday, January 31, 2022
- LCAP/Strategic Plan Committee meeting, 4-5 p.m.
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
- Board Equity & Inclusion Committee meeting, January 25, 4-5 p.m.
- LCAP/Strategic Plan Committee meeting, January 31, 4-5 p.m.