"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.

5th grade students learning at Camp Osprey

5th grade students explore at Camp Osprey

5th grade students at Camp Osprey

Reminders: Wednesday is 1:40 pm dismissal. Friday is Teacher Workday, no school. We are excited to see you Monday, October 14th at 8:40 am. Glow Dance, Friday, October 18th, 4:30 to 6 pm

REMINDER: Lego Night from 5-6 pm tonight! RECUERDO: Noche de Legos de 5 a 6 hoy!

5th grade students begin their time at Camp Osprey.

Our 5th-grade students left for Camp Osprey today!

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

UPDATE: We will dismiss at 3:40 pm. We remain in a modified lockdown. We have extra support at KE. Thank you

KE Families, We have been asked to be in a lockdown at this time. This may affect our dismissal time. Please check back for an update here. Thank you.

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

Wildcats and KE Families, We will have Spirit Week from September 30-October 4. The days will be as follows: Monday: Hat Day Tuesday: Extra 5-minute recess Wednesday: Sports Day Thursday: Culture Day Friday: Pajama Day Please encourage your kids to participate! 😊

Kent Elementary School presents: LEGO Family Night Tuesday October 8th, 2024. From 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Hope to see you there.

Picture Day is Right Around the Corner... Students will be photographed by O'Connor Photography Studio for their school record on 10/3/24. If you would like to purchase your student's portraits, click below to pre-order their portraits today! https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001146317#login You can also purchase by visiting our website at: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com If you have any questions or need assistance, please give our studio a call at 1-800-993-4929 Thank you!

KAC PTSA Clothing Bank CLOTHING BANK OPEN NIGHT!!! September 25th, October 9th and October 23rd, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Welcome! This is open to all Kent School District students in need. We are also accepting donations during these open times. 317 4th Ave S Kent WA Located on the back side of the Kent Valley Early Learning building, near the Bezos Academy. Please be advised, the only way to access the clothes is up a few stairs.

Did you know that Kent Elementary has steel drums? Did you know that Mrs. Martin LOVES teaching people to play the steel drums? Here is your invitation. The Beginning Steel Drum Class will meet on Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 starting October 3rd and ending December 19th. The class is open to 2nd-5th grade students and YOU! I invite parents to come learn and play with your child. It's so much fun! Registration begins at open house and will be accepted through October 1st. There are only 16 spaces in the class, so sign up early.

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.

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!

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.