KSD News
Dear KSD Community,
Today, Dr. Ghaly from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hosted a video press conference (see recording here) to share the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and an update specifically related to indoor masking. Per Dr. Ghaly, California’s school masking requirements will remain in effect, even as some of the state’s indoor masking protocols expire tomorrow, February 15.
Dr. Ghaly shared that COVID-19 cases, test positivity, hospitalization, and vaccination rates will be assessed through February 28, and if trends continue as expected, the Administration will announce additional updates related to indoor masking in school settings. Dr. Ghaly did not provide specific metrics that would be utilized to inform a masking mandate adjustment, saying only that the rates would be considered as a collective rather than individually assessed.
The KSD will continue to monitor Public Health Guidance and updates related to school operations. Indoor masking continues to be required for staff and students, no matter the vaccination status and outdoor masking continues to be optional. Along with the CDPH, we continue to urge all those eligible to get vaccinated and/or get boosted to help keep our community as safe as possible.
Take Good Care,
Raquel Rose
Superintendent
rrose@kentfieldschools.org
District Announcements
Thank you parents/guardians for your participation in the KSD’s YouthTruth Survey. We are now at a 25% participation rate!
The YouthTruth survey is a tool to help inform KSD about how to increase engagement, academic achievement and relationships within our school community. This spring we will share results of the survey and how it will continue to inform our school operations! Click HERE to complete your survey today.
The KSD YouthTruth survey window will close on Friday February 25.
KSD Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) Information
Registration is now open!
Learn how the KSD is designing and planning the UTK program beginning Fall 2022.
2021-2022 District Calendar & 2022-2023 District Calendar
KSD, KSPTA & Community Parent Education Opportunities Calendar
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
- Family Partners Meeting, 4-5 p.m.
- Family Partners welcomes Marysha Barney, BCBA, who will speak with us about strategies to improve children's behavior at home and in the community.
- KSPTA Equity & Inclusion Kick-off Committee meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Zoom
Friday, February 18, 2022
- Bacich Lost & Found Donation Day - please check to see if your children have anything in Lost & Found.
- Kent yearbook order deadline - last day to order your a Kent yearbook. (Code: 7587)
February 21-25, 2022: President's Holiday, No School
Friday, February 25, 2022
- KSD YouthTruth survey window closes.
Monday, February 28, 2022
- LCAP/Strategic Plan Committee meeting, 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
- DELAC meeting, 5-6:15 p.m., agenda
- Kent Site Council meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
- Bacich Walk & Roll to School
- Bacich ELAC meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m., agenda
Friday, March 4, 2022
- Kent Principal Coffee, 8:45-10 a,m., Zoom
Reminder"Guideline #30 Vaccination Verification Submission
In alignment with Public Health guideline #30, the KSD requests vaccination verification submission for ALL students who have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Parents/Guardians please submit verification digitally HERE, so the KSD may update the district’s COVID Vaccination Rate monthly.
Staff will be reaching out to families directly in the coming weeks to ensure all submission of COVID vaccination information has been received.
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please report it to our school nurse, Laurel Yrun at lyrun@kentfieldschools.org immediately.
KSD COVID Information – Dashboard
Marin Public Health 32-Point Plan Public Health Update, effective 1/25/2022 Summary of Key Updates
Marin County Schools Quarantine & Isolation Guidance – Document subject to change
COVID-19 Tests: www.findacovidtest.org for up to date information on where antigen tests may be available.
School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts
- Next monthly School Board meeting: Tuesday, March 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
- LCAP/Strategic Plan Committee meeting: February 28, 2022 4-5 p.m.
- DELAC meeting, March 1, 2022, 5-6:15 p.m., agenda