Wall of Heroes - Please stop by our Wall of Heroes in our front office and read the stories of those men and women that our students and staff know or are related to that have served in our Armed Forces. We celebrate all Veterans and honor their service and courage to keep America a country that we are so proud to call home. Just as we celebrated UNITY in October, GRATITUDE November reflects on how these men and women have sacrificed, advocated and challenged themselves to make lives better for their families and our country. We - as a school, community, and country - say thank you today and every day.
It’s Election Day! Remember to turn in your ballot to any drop box location by 8:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 5. KSD encourages all registered voters to vote in all elections. Remember to vote!
Reminder: No school this Friday, November 1, for Teacher Workshop Day! Let’s take a moment to be thankful for our incredible teachers and dedicated students—your hard work and passion make our schools a wonderful place!
Reminder: It's time to check your mailbox! Ballots have been sent out, so keep an eye out for yours, and remember to vote by November 5.
Join us for our first Community Connect! Next Tuesday, October 22, you are invited to chat with Superintendent Vela at Kent Laboratory Academy from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/KSDCommunityConnect for more information.
The Kent School District School Board Special Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.
The Kent School District School Board Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.
Elementary Conferences are happening next week, October 21-25.
Conference dismissal time is 3 hours early for elementary schools on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. All KSD schools will release 2 hours early on Wednesday.
As conferences are approaching, we want to ensure you have a successful conference with your student's teacher. Check out these five tips!
A KSD Reminder: Our final Levy Listening Session is on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us in person at the KSD Board Room or virtually via Zoom. For direct links, visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/events?id=32699665. We hope to see you there!
"The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childood," an exclusive ParentEd talk by renowned author Jonathan Haidt is coming on October 15th at noon. Use this link to register for free: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ.
Reminder: No school on Friday, October 11 for Teacher Workshop Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers and students for their hard work during the first six weeks of school. Your dedication truly makes a difference!
The replacement Capital Projects & Technology levy includes funding for 11 software subscriptions used by students in all schools. Learn more about the levy at www.KSDLEVY.org
It’s painful to face, but we can’t change it until we do: We are raising the “anxious generation.” Over the last decade, mental health problems are soaring among youth. Join ParentMap and Kent School District for an eye-opening virtual Q&A with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” In this live ParentEd Talk, Haidt will explore the factors contributing to this epidemic and what we can do to change it. It’s time to unplug and reclaim childhood. Sign up for free using this link: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ
Curriculum Night
Thursday, September 19th
6:05pm (doors open) to 8:00pm.
Curriculum night is a time when parents get to learn about the learning and routines in their
child’s new classrooms.
We share information about the expected standards that will be covered, curriculum
information, classroom routines and procedures, volunteer opportunities, how parents can help their children at home, and ask questions!
We want to be sure all families have the opportunity to partner with us and attend this
important adult-focused information night. If not having childcare is a barrier for your ability to attend, we do have limited childcare available for those who need it.
Introducing ParentEd talks! KSD has partnered with ParentMap to give you free access to presentations by nationally renowned speakers - a dynamic series of parent education webinars designed to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting. Watch for information about the first session, coming soon!
Join us for monthly virtual sessions with renowned parenting experts, covering important topics such as building resilience, managing screen time, supporting youth mental health and nurturing independence.
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Washington makes it easy to register or to check your registration status online. Go to vote.wa.gov and register today to make sure your voice is heard in November!
Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire school year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
Join us for our next levy listening session on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in the KSD district office boardroom. Learn about the replacement Capital & Technology levy on the November 5th ballot.
The Smile Mobile is coming to Kent Sept. 16-19 at Kent Elementary School. The dental team will see babies though high school aged patients, as well as pregnant/postpartum patients with Apple Health and no insurance. Call 888.286.9105 to schedule your appointment.
The vendor for our new KSD app is still working on some bugs, so the launch of rooms has been postponed. We will provide an updated launch date as soon as possible.
