No School November 27th and 28th Thanksgiving Break
14 days ago, Sheena Keiser
no school
Dates to Remember for this December!
15 days ago, Sheena Keiser
December Dates to Remember

Kent School District is hosting a free vaccine clinic to help ensure students are healthy and up to date on required and recommended immunizations. For ages 6 months to 18 years are welcome—no cost, regardless of insurance status!

📅 Date: Thursday, December 12

Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.

📍 Location: KSD Administration Building – Mt. Adams Room

💉 Routine & School-Required Vaccines Available:

• DTaP/Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough)

• Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B

• IPV (Polio)

• Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae)

• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

• Varicella (Chickenpox)

• MenACWY-TT (Meningococcal)

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Men B (Meningococcal B)

• PCV20 (Pneumococcal)

• COVID-19 & Flu (Influenza)

15 days ago, Kent School District
Free Vaccines
What if, we understood each other’s differences? Last week, Fairwood Elementary hosted the Idea project. Students and staff were able to participate in an all-school assembly focusing on things that make us the same, different and the tools we and others may use each day. The projected focused on empathy and accepting people for their differences. Students and teachers then participated in a 45 minute workshop where they were able to learn how it may feel to have differences in: learning (dyslexia specifically), fine motor, sensory, processing, vision and communication. Students were able to then debrief and have discussions about how they felt at each station. The IDEA Project is a non-profit organization -501(c)(3)-that provides interactive disability education awareness in schools. With custom programs tailored to grade level, our goal is to create understanding and empathy by educating students about differences and different abilities. Thank you to our PTSA for funding a portion of this project at Fairwood Elementary. 💙💛
16 days ago, Sheena Keiser
idea assembly
idea workshop
idea workshop
idea workshop
Next week we are celebrating our gratitude with 3 Thankful Spirit Days! Monday 11/24 Thankful to be Cozy, come to school in your pajamas! Tuesday 11/25 Thankful to be a Charger, wear Fairwood gear or blue and gold! Wednesday 11/26 Thankful for our dreams, wear what you dream of becoming! Student Leadership has organized these daysfor all Fairwood Students and Staff to celebrate graditude together. 📸 Brynn (5th grade), created our post images in Canva.
19 days ago, Sheena Keiser
spirit days next week

🎨 Get ready, KSD—It’s almost time! Building on the amazing momentum from last spring, the OneKSD Art Contest returns December 1! Students and staff are invited to show what equity means to them through original artwork celebrating opportunity, belonging, and helping everyone thrive in our diverse community.

🎉 Check out all the details and start dreaming up your design: www.kent.k12.wa.us/oneKSDart

20 days ago, Kent School District
OneKSD Art Contest
We will see our students on November 12th. no school Monday 11/10 or Tuesday 11/11.
about 1 month ago, Sheena Keiser
no school 1/10 or 11/11

🏀🤼‍♀️🎉 Winter sports are heating up! Whether your student is hitting the court, the mat, or the sidelines, completing a CNEEB Application (Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit) , for those who qualify,  can help make participation more affordable.

By filling out the form, families can unlock:

Reduced or waived fees for basketball, wrestling, cheer, and other activities

More school funding for programs and student support

✅ A stronger, more connected OneKSD community

It’s quick, confidential, and makes a big difference all year long.

📝 Complete your CNEEB today and get ready for a great winter season!

 Fill it out here: Nutrition | Kent School District

about 1 month ago, Kent School District
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports

Outdoor education is an important part of student learning. It builds curiosity, teamwork, and resilience while helping students connect with the natural world. For many fifth graders, it’s their first learning experience outside the classroom.

Due to recent changes in state funding, Washington has eliminated financial support for outdoor learning programs. This puts these experiences at risk—especially for students in underserved communities.

The Kent School District remains committed to providing a one-day outdoor learning experience for all fifth-grade students in the 2025–26 school year. To sustain and expand this opportunity in next year and beyond, we need help from our community.

Your donation to the Kent Schools Foundation’s 5th Grade Outdoor Education Fund will directly support outdoor learning for every fifth grader in the district, ensuring all students have access to this valuable experience.

Make a donation today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CV2VLWF9Z3PUL

Together, we can make sure outdoor education continues to be a meaningful part of every Kent student’s education.

about 1 month ago, Kent School District
Kent School Foundations

If the federal government shutdown continues, food assistance benefits in Washington will end on Oct. 31, 2025. Losing food assistance will have devastating impacts on the well-being of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents and will hurt local economies across the state. DSHS has more information about the impacts as well as what clients can do to prepare for the loss of benefits.

For more information visit: Community Resources | Kent School District

about 1 month ago, Kent School District
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
November Dates to Remember. It will be a full and exciting month for students!
about 1 month ago, Sheena Keiser
November dates to remember
Fairwood Families,

All Veterans and families of our third grade students are invited to our annual Veterans Day assembly at 9:00 November 7th. Our third grade students will be performing.
about 2 months ago, Fairwood Elementary
Fairwood Veteran's Day
Send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. Wear ORANGE, Wednesday, October 22nd, for Unity Day.
about 2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
wear orange 10/22, choose kindness
Author and Artist Colleen Frakes is coming to Fairwood Elementary! Thank you Fairwood PTSA for bringing the One Sheet Workshop to all of our students. K-5 Students will come to the library October 21, 22, or 23 to enjoy the enrichment activity workshop.
about 2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
author/artist coleen frakes coming to fairwood
Get those outfits and smiles ready! Monday, October 20th is individual picture day for students and staff.
about 2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
picture day is monday october 20th
Please share a photo of a veteran or active service member important to your family to Mrs. Keiser at sheena.keiser@kent.k12.wa.us Please include the Veteran or active service members name, the branch of service and the name of the student submitting the photo. our assembly will be Friday, November 7. Please have pictures into Mrs. Keiser by November 3rd. Thanks!
about 2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
veterans day photo request

📅 Elementary Conference Week: Oct. 13–17

Please note schedule changes for elementary schools during conference week:

Elementary Schools Dismiss 3 Hours Early

• Monday, Oct. 13

• Tuesday, Oct. 14

• Thursday, Oct. 16

• Friday, Oct. 17

Wednesday, Oct. 15 – ALL SCHOOLS Dismiss 2 Hours Early

Preschool Schedule:

• Oct. 13 & 14 – Regular Schedule

• Oct. 15–17 – No Preschool

Please check with your child’s school for specific conference times. Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success!

about 2 months ago, Kent School District
Elementary Conference Week
Next week is conference week. 10/13-10/17 Dismissal on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday is 12:25 pm. Wednesday students will dismiss at 1:25 pm.
2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
conference week next week
No School Friday, October 3, 2025. We look forward to seeing our Fairwood Chargers on Monday!
2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
no school, friday october 3
Dates to Remember for October! We have an exciting month ahead. 10/3 No School, 10/7 PTSA iCare meeting at 6pm, 10/13-10/17 Conference Week (early dismissal at 12:25 M,T,TH,F and Wednesday at 1:25), 10/20 Picture Day, 10/22 Spirit Day (wear orange), 10/31 Book Character Day (costumes okay, no blood/gore). We also have Free Popcorn Friday on 10/31 and an author visit 10/21-23 courtesy of our amazing Fairwood PTSA
2 months ago, Sheena Keiser
dates to remember october