On Tuesday, May 17 at 6 p.m., the KSD will host a School Board Trustee orientation at the KSD District Office, 750 College Ave. The event will share more about the role and responsibility of a School Board Member. Every public school district is governed by a board of trustees, commonly known as the school board. These boards of trustees are representative of their community, putting the interest of students' futures first. This November three seats will be open for election.

On Tuesday, April 12, the KSD Board of Trustees approved the 2022-23 KSD School Year calendar. Notable dates on the annual calendar include:

• First Day of School - August 24, 2022
• Non-Student Day - Teacher Work Day - November 10
• Thanksgiving Recess - Nov. 21 to November 25 (full week recess)
• Winter Recess - December 19 - January 2
• Mid- Winter Recess - February 20 - Feb. 24
• Non-Student Day - Teacher Work Day - March 10
• Spring Recess - April 10 - April 14
• Last Day of School - June 16

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year the KSD will be required to provide all children access to a nutritious school meal. The purpose of this program is to establish a foundation for a lifetime of healthy behaviors, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and support cognitive development and academic success. The KSD is in the process of requesting a public bid for proposals for the district's school food program. This new requirement does not bring additional state funding but does provide flexibility to request a donation to access meals. More information to follow.

In the fall of 2022 the KSD will provide a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program for KSD students who turn 5 between September 2, 2022 and February 2, 2023. The program will be a new grade level for our students and will operate at our Bacich School site. The KSD will receive one-time start up funds to assist with planning and implementation of this new grade level. The program will expand over the next 4 years increasing attendance while offering our youngest learners an opportunity to be on a comprehensive elementary school site. This new program provides access to a strong preschool foundation for all age-eligible children.

This Tuesday, April 26, 4-5 p.m., Sam Drazin of Changing Perspectives returns to Family Partners to talk about strategies to support our students with socio-emotional learning. The presentation can be accessed at in-person meeting at the district office 750 College Ave or via Zoom. The link is being sent via Parent Square.

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Foodie Fact - Tomatoes
Spring is in the air and SchoolFoodies is celebrating with fresh tomatoes! Our head chef and kitchen team are preparing the following meals in May that will help get fresh tomatoes into your child’s day:

• May 10 to May 12: Taco Salad
• May 11: Pasta Primavera and Bruschetta Chicken *NEW!*
• May 17 to May 19: BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, is the standardized academic testing that students across the state take every spring. After a pause for the last two springs due to the pandemic the state is returning to requiring Districts to administer CAASPP testing this year in an effort to provide valuable information about student progress. This tool is an online, computer-adaptive assessment in English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics for 3rd - 8th grade students. In addition, the California Science Test will be required to be administered to all 5th and 8th grade students beginning in 2022.

KSD 3rd - 8th grade students may participate in the CAASPP testing between May 2 - June 3rd. See the site specific CAASPP testing calendars here - Kent CAASPP Testing calendar and Bacich CAASPP Testing calendar. To learn more, please read last week's newsletter.

2021-2022 District Calendar & 2022-2023 District Calendar

KSD, KSPTA & Community Parent Education Opportunities Calendar

Monday, April 25, 2022

• Bacich Placement Input Form for 2022-23 is due. This form is optional.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

• Family Partners meeting, 4-5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

• Bacich Walk and Roll Jedi Challenge
• Citizen's Oversight meeting, 4-5 p.m., agenda

Thursday, April 28, 2022

• Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting, April 28, 4-5 p.m.

Friday, April 29, 2022

• Last day to order a Bacich yearbook

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

• Kent Site Council meeting, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
• DELAC meeting, 5-6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

• Walk and Roll to School Day
• Bacich ELAC meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

• Kent ELAC meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Finance committee meeting, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 6, 2022

• District Track Meeting, College of Marin
• Kent Principal Chat, 8:45-10 a.m.

When to Keep Your Child Home

If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please report it to our school nurse, Laurel Yrun at lyrun@kentfieldschools.org immediately.

Marin Public Health, Smarter Schools Plan, released March 28, 2022

Submit Student vaccination verification

How to Help Kids Navigate the New Era of No-Mask School - Wall Street Journal, March 4, 2022

School Board Information: video recordings of meetings, community letters, minutes, trustee contacts

• Next monthly School Board meeting: Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 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

• Family Partners meeting: April 26, 4-5 p.m.
• Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting: rescheduled for April 28, 2022, 4-5 p.m.
• Finance committee meeting: May 5, 4 p.m.
• Safety Committee meeting: May 9, 9-10 a.m.