8th grade families! The registration deadline for the Washington, D.C. Trip is Wednesday, November 30. You can use the following link to sign up!

worldstrides.com/custom/kentfield-ms-dc-203266

Marin County SELPA Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is hosting several different workshops this fall specifically for parents.

All workshops are free, translation services are available, and registration is required.

Engaging in Challenging Conversations

The successful implementation of IDEA and the determination of FAPE requires adults with diverse experience, expertise, and perspective to collaborate in serve of children with special needs. This is complex work and requires conversations of shared learning. In this workshop, we will introduce key concepts, process, and skills in support of these conversations and that are applicable to all relationships. This is an 8-part online course with a focus of increasing individuals capacity for engaging in conflict. Attendees will participate in four (4) online courses coupled with four (4) coaching sessions.

Dates: Online courses – October 6, October 20, November 3, and November 17 ; Coaching sessions: October 10, October 24, November 7, and November 21.

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Register here

November 1 - December 16: Registration Open

KGS is non-profit organization - completely run by parent & community VOLUNTEERS.

• For all girls ages 5-15.
• Kentfield, Greenbrae, Ross & North Larkspur.
• Season runs from March through the end of May.
• All games are in Marin (except 15U have some in San Francisco).
• All home games are at Kent. 
• Coaches are parents and community volunteers.

Learn more at https://www.maringirlssoftball.org/kentfield

Corte Madera Community StoryWalk®!

Read a story together as you enjoy a walk through town. A StoryWalk® is a fun, family-friendly, outdoor activity, where pages of a book are placed along a walking route. Each stop along the way displays one page of the book.

Pick up a route guide from the branch or visit us online at marinlibrary.org/storywalk

Weekly Crafternoons and a once-monthly Lego Club on Thursdays 3:30 p.m. for ages 5-12.

We hope to see you soon!

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Homework Helpers

The Homework Helpers program, created and run by high school interns and the Marin County Free library, is offering a free “homework help” program for English Learners and underserved students at the Corte Madera library.

Here’s the link to sign up (English and Spanish)

Throughout the school year, every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Students are encouraged to sign up for specific time slots and communicate what they need help with. This is an excellent opportunity for students and families to get extra help, outside of school, from local high school students!

Buddy UP is a new contest to get students to walk (park and walk), bike, carpool or ride the bus together. Now through October 31, sign up your group of two or more students from neighboring families to travel to or from school. Tell us your success story!

Habits are more likely to stick when families support each other. There’s safety in numbers and groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed! There will be a $50 award for 5 winning groups. Notifications will be sent out in early November.

Learn more at: www.saferoutestoschools.org

Questions? Contact Saferoutes@marinbike.org

Marin County is offering our youth another means of confidential mental health support through a crisis text line that is available 24/7.

Text MARIN to 741741 for Support that Cares.

Health hubs, provides free and bilingual services such as food distribution, nutrition education, health screenings, and information about community organizations. Everyone is welcome to attend the health hubs food pantry and to help us run it!

• www.marinclinic.org/health-hubs

This free helpline provides free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.

• Available 7 days a week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Parents can join a Weekly Online Support Group through the website: caparentyouthhelpline.org.
• Helpline #: 855-427-2736