Community News
Information, events, and news provided in our newsletter's "Community News" is offered as service to our community, and are not sponsored by the Kentfield School District. Placement does not represent an endorsement.
The ArKIDecture Academy
In this after-school STEAM class, students will learn architectural history, drawing techniques, and design strategies through drawing, construction, and discussion. Please visit www.thearkidectureacademy.com to hold your spot!
Tuesdays 2-2:45 p.m. (12 weeks $300) Kindergarten
Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. (12 weeks $595) 1-4th grade
Thursdays 3-4 p.m. (12 weeks $420) 3-4th grade
Scholarships available!
DC Trip Meeting
Attention 8th grade parents! The Fall DC Trip parent meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Kent Library. In the meantime, 8th graders can pick up registration flyers in room 30 at Kent or sign up at worldstrides.org with the trip ID: #209308! Questions? Contact Ryan Palmer at rpalmer@kentfieldschools.org.
Sloat Garden Center Growing up Green Week: September 1-10.
Sloat Garden Center's Growing Up Green fundraising program is a fantastic opportunity for Bay Area schools to earn Sloat Garden Center gift cards. If you plan to shop at Sloat Garden Center during Growing Up Green week, please mention Bacich or Kent to the cashier and our schools will get credit towards a gift card. These gift cards help support our classroom garden programs. Thank you for your support!
Download your Growing Up Green flyer in English and Spanish
Download your Growing Up Green flyer in English and Spanish.
Parenting a Dysregulated Child Support Group
A support group for parents of children ages 5 to 9.
A place for parents to connect with other parents who are coping with similar issues. We will share resources, learn some skills, and get practical support for the challenges and frustrations of day-to-day life with a child who is dysregulated.
What: This group will create a safe space for parents raising children who are highly reactive, have difficulty cooperating, and/or. become upset or overwhelmed easily. Each session will include a 15-minute topic introduction, followed by a discussion.
When and Where: This group will meet in person in Corte Madera for eight Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Who: The group will be limited to 8 people. It will be facilitated by Dr. Julie Maccarin (childpsychologymarin.com)
Contact: julie@childpsychologymarin.com
Field Hockey Fall Season Registration Open
Golden Gate Rippers, a North Bay field hockey and lacrosse club in the North Bay for grades 5-12 with all skill levels welcome.
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Healthy Families Marin Home Visiting Program
Offers home visiting for parents of newborns. The program is designed to support parents, share information about child development and parenting, and provide information and referrals to families of infants and young children.
Crisis Text Support Line
Marin County offers 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.
Help Me Grow Marin
Families can learn about community resources and tools to support their child’s development or family's needs. Whether it be assessing your child’s development, helping to apply for health insurance, or helping with finding a food bank, parenting class, information on child development, or low-cost medical clinic, we are here to help!
Marin Health Hubs
Health hubs provide 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 help us run it!
California Parent & Youth Helpline
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