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The annual KE Carnival is on Friday, May 9th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Please bring your family and join us for some fun, food, and family time. KE students will get FREE tickets. Parents and other family members can purchase tickets for $1 each. PLEASE COME!!!

The annual KE Carnival is in one week, Friday, May 9th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Please bring your family and join us for some fun, food, and family time.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: The City of Kent will close 64th Ave S street at the intersection 7-11 and 76 gas station from April 28- May 30. A temporary crosswalk between the 7-11 convenience store and the 76 gas station will be built for foot traffic.

FREE Dental, Vision & Medical Care APRIL 24 – 27, 2025 at Seattle Center • Limited number of admission tickets distributed in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (Corner of 2nd Ave N & Lenny Wilkens Way) • You cannot get both dental and vision care on the same day • No advance registration – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED • Interpreters available • FREE parking Mercer St. Garage (650 3rd Ave N) • Come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications DENTAL: Treatment for pain or discomfort, known or suspected cavities, swollen gums, and broken teeth. VISION: Vision screening, complete eye exams, prescription eyeglasses. Bring a current prescription (less than two years old) to skip the eye exam and just get eyeglasses. MEDICAL: Primary care, x-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, select lab tests, immunizations, foot care, dermatology, physical and occupational (hand, wrist, elbow) therapy, acupuncture, nutrition, behavioral health, and more. RESOURCES: Social work, help with health insurance, and more. ALL ARE WELCOME! • For anyone in need who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare • Patients do not need ID or documentation of any kind • Patients do not need to be residents of Seattle or King County Website: seattlecenter.org/patients Email: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org Phone: 206.684.7200

Hello KE families, Spring Break is from April 7th to April 11th. There is NO SCHOOL. We will see you on April 14th. Have a wonderful break.

Hello KE families, Remember that tonight, March 19th, we have our Multicultural Night from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please come and join us. Location: Kent Elementary School Date: March 19th, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Hello KE families, Please join us for our Title 1 Parent Engagement performance on March 13th, 2025. Songs of the Moon Location: Kent Elementary School Date: March 13th, 2025 Time: 2:30-3:30 PM

Hello KE families, Please join us for our Title 1 Parent Engagement musical performance of Hansel and Gretel. Location: Kent Elementary School Date: March 10th, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 2:45 PM All are welcome!

KE Friendship Dance February 21st, 2025 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM KE Cafe Free Entry with parent/guardian Food and goodies will be sold at event. Please bring small bills.

All schools and the administration campus are open today, Friday, February 14. Schools are starting and ending at their normal times with the exception of elementary schools that will release three hours early due to elementary conferences. We urge everyone to dress warmly and exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 14. This weather system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning hours. Due to a scheduled three-hour early release for all elementary schools as part of elementary conferences, a two-hour delayed/late start cannot be implemented due to conflicts within our transportation system, which operates multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. We encourage you to stay informed by checking local weather reports and monitoring your email or other preferred communication channels early tomorrow morning, Friday, February 14. In the event of any changes to school schedules or district operations, we will make a decision by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

All schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules today, Friday, February 7. We thank our facility and maintenance teams for their work clearing parking lots and sidewalks. However, we urge everyone to exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks., as conditions may still be slippery.

There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Plese be careful walking or driving. Families: View your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than normal. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/bell-schedule Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. Zero hour canceled. All out of district transportation canceled. All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes canceled. Lunch served. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

We are planning a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures. We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools. Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules. This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates. Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241

2-HOUR LATE START ON MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2025! Weather reports indicate likely snow showers and freezing temperatures overnight which will cause slippery road conditions in the morning, Monday, February 3, 2025. To keep our students, families, and staff safe, there will be a two-hour delay to the start of school. The District Administration Campus is open. Families, please view your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run normal pick-up routes unless it is determined in the morning that it is unsafe. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. o Only if there is a change: a notification of buses running on snow/limited bus service routes will be sent around 7:00 a.m. Find the snow/limited bus service route pick-up locations. • Zero hour is canceled. • All out of district transportation is canceled. • All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes are canceled. • Lunch will be served. Staff, please follow the Inclement Weather Memo for your labor group. Be safe and cautious due to possible icy conditions and arrive when it is safe to do so.