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Kids learn about love by watching their parents — but when life gets busy, it’s easy for connection to fade. If your marriage feels more like a partnership in parenting than a partnership in love, you’re not alone. Join ParentMap and KSD on May 20 for a live ParentEd Talk with “Sovereign Love” author, Dené Logan. Learn how to shift from burnout and imbalance to interdependence, where both partners feel valued, connected and deeply engaged. 💕 Register for the live ParentEd Talk using promo code KENTSCHDIST to attend for free (a $10 value). You'll also gain access to the replay video so you can watch it anytime, anywhere. Sign up here: ParentMap.com/logan

Our remaining high school productions start this week! First, Kentlake High School presents the musical The Little Shop of Horrors, starting Thursday, May 15. Next, Shakespeare's Macbeth comes to Kent-Meridian High School. Two shows are available to the public on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. For more information on both productions and to buy tickets online, visit https://bit.ly/44duK8B

🌸 Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 🌏 This month, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). From groundbreaking leaders and trailblazing artists to tireless advocates and inspiring educators, the AAPI community has shaped and strengthened our world in countless ways. #OneKSD #OneCommunity

Join us tomorrow for our final Community Connect: Chat with the Superintendent at Kentlake High School. We hope to see you there. #OneCommunity #OneKSD Tuesday, May 13 5:00-6:00 p.m. Kentlake High School Commons 21401 Southeast Falcon Way, Kent

As we close #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we highlight longtime Kentridge drama teacher Jennifer Grajewski. With 43 years of teaching experience, including 35 years in the Kent School District, Jennifer has inspired generations of students to find their voice, tell powerful stories, and make meaningful connections though the art of theater. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/42Soj9V #OneKSD #OneTeam

IMPORTANT: We ask families to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits (CNEEB) application to unlock benefits for your family. Every eligible form submitted means critical funding for our schools and benefits for families. Complete an application today at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/CNEEB Families, please complete a CNEEB application to support schools receiving much needed funding: -Before and after-school programs. -Additional paraeducators and support staff. -Family engagement staff and activities. -Resources for classrooms, teachers and children. You may also qualify for SUN Bucks, or Summer EBT, a DSHS program to help pay for your summer 2025 grocery expenses, making summer months more manageable.

Less than one week left in our OneKSD Art Contest! We invite students of all grades and staff across the Kent School District to showcase their creativity and visually express the meaning of unity, collaboration, and shared identity within our diverse community. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 14. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/oneKSDart  #OneKSD #OneCommunity

Kids learn about love, respect and partnership by watching their parents. A strong, connected relationship isn’t just good for you — it’s good for them, too. Join ParentMap and the Kent School District on May 20 for a live Q&A with marriage therapist, author and mindfulness coach, Dené Logan. She’ll explore the common roots of conflict and disconnection — and how to reignite your relationship amidst the chaos of parenthood. Don’t miss it! Sign up for the live Q&A webinar and video replay using promo code KENTSCHDIST to attend for free (a $10 value). Register here: ParentMap.com/logan

📢 Share the Love for Teachers! 📢 This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we want to hear from YOU!  ✨ Did a teacher inspire you? 📚 Did they help you discover a passion? 💛 Or maybe they just believed in you when you needed it most? Drop a comment or tag a teacher who made a difference in your life—let’s flood their feeds with gratitude! #ThankATeacher #OneKSD #OneTeam

May 7 is National School Nurse Day, a time to recognize the essential role school nurses play in supporting student health and learning. In the Kent School District (KSD), one of the leaders at the helm of our health services is Lyndy Baron, Director of Coordinated Health Services, who is celebrating 30 years with the district. To learn more about Lyndy and how her department supports the mission of KSD, visit: https://bit.ly/43jVkfa #OneKSD #OneTeam

Join us for our final Community Connect: Chat with the Superintendent next Tuesday, May 13 at Kentlake High School located at 21401 Southeast Falcon Way, Kent from 5:00-6:00 p.m. We look forward to connecting with members of our community. #OneCommunity #OneKSD Tuesday, May 13 5:00-6:00 p.m. Kentlake High School Commons 21401 Southeast Falcon Way, Kent

Ms. Goliff at Jenkins Creek Elementary got a welcome surprise when some of her students showed up in custom t-shirts for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thanks to everyone for spreading the love to our teachers this week. #OneKSD #OneTeam

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, challenge, and uplift us every day. To our teachers who go above and beyond—thank you for your patience, dedication, and passion for shaping minds and futures. You don’t just teach lessons; you change lives. 💛 #OneKSD #OneTeam

🌟 Celebrating National School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the incredible school nutrition staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students fed, healthy, and ready to learn! 🍎🥪 From preparing nutritious meals with love to creating a welcoming cafeteria environment, these everyday heroes make a huge difference in our schools. Let’s give a big THANK YOU to all the lunch heroes who go above and beyond to nourish our kids—one meal at a time! 💛 #OneKSD #OneTeam

For Kim Wells, Vice-President of the Kent Area PTA Council, volunteering isn’t just an act of service—it’s a way to build community, support students, and ensure every child feels seen. As Public School Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of education, Wells’ story remind us how small actions create big impacts. "My hope with volunteerism is we're another positive interaction with a student. It takes a whole community to come into schools and support students and teachers," Kim said. #OneCommunity #OneKSD To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/4mbbfUK

It's showtime at our local high schools! First, Kentlake High School presents the musical The Little Shop of Horrors, starting Thursday, May 15. Next, Shakespeare's Macbeth comes to Kent Meridian High School. Two shows are available the public on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. For more information on both productions and to buy tickets online, visit https://bit.ly/44duK8B

Just two weeks remain in our OneKSD Art Contest! We invite students of all grades and staff across the Kent School District to showcase their creativity and visually express the meaning of unity, collaboration, and shared identity within our diverse community. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 14. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/oneKSDart #OneKSD #OneCommunity

For the past nine years, Lynsey Nielsen has worked as an occupational therapist (OT) for the Kent School District. Occupational therapists help students access the skills they need to participate more fully in a classroom setting. OT's often work with the school psychologist and speech therapist to provide a holistic view of each student. "I love working with kids. Day to day my job is never the same, and there's also lots of collaboration," Lynsey said. #OneKSD #OneTeam To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/435Suu6

For Barbara Griffin, an 8-year math teacher at Mill Creek, numbers are more than symbols on a page—they’re tools for life. As we celebrate Mathematics Awareness Month, she shares how her work helps students see math’s real-world power and why perseverance matters more than perfection. "If you're willing to put in the work, you'll be fine," Griffin said. "It's those little lightbulb moments that add up each day." #OneClass #OneKSD

What if the solution to your parenting worries is this simple: Let go. We know — it sounds too good to be true. We promise — it’s not. Join ParentMap and Kent School District on May 6 for our next ParentEd Talk with self-proclaimed “free-range” parenting mom and advocate, Lenore Skenazy. Learn how to raise independent, more responsible kids — all while doing much, much less. Don’t miss it! Sign up for the live Q&A webinar and video replay using promo code KENTSCHDIST to attend for free (a $10 value). Register here: ParentMap.com/letgo