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

Congratulations to our Falcons of the Week! Rafay Tariq Sophomore DECA / Meets Thursdays / Preparing future leaders & entrepreneurs for success in college & career. Why this student was nominated: Rafay is a DECAcated member of our club and is eager to take on a leadership role! Amy Hobson What do you enjoy most about participating in this club? I enjoy the experience of traveling and being with friends. I am excited the next chapter of DECA this year. Evie Chase-Pelton Senior Girls Swim Why this student-athlete was nominated: Evie is a dedicated three-sport athlete who juggles many activities throughout the year. As a junior captain last year and a senior captain this year, she is a leader at the pool and in the classroom. Evie brings her best to every practice with a positive attitude! She is a member of the team’s District relay team and has already earned a NPSL league cut in the 100 meter fly! Doug Hitlin & Cindy Figaro If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation. It would save so much gas, money, and time!

Check your email for details about the senior meeting today!

Cap & Gown / Jostens Graduation Gear – If you did not receive one at the senior meeting, pick up your Jostens graduation packet in the Athletics & Activities office (packet has cap & gown + grad gear order info) or order online at Jostens.com. Order senior gear by Thursday, Oct. 10 to receive at Senior Gear Delivery Day, Oct. 29. Payment plans available through Jostens.

Do you know a language besides English? Can you read, write and speak it too? Did you know you can earn up to 4 World Language credits through the World Language Test. Sign up for the information session which is on October 15 during 3rd period. You must sign up! Go to the Main office or Student Services for the QR code. Priority will be given to 11th and 12th grade students in the fall. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Roberts-Hunkovic in the main office.

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

School Photos! Did you miss picture day or want to take a new picture? Picture retakes will take place on Friday, October 4th in Cascade Hall from 8:00am – 1:00pm. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Picture Packets – If you ordered photos from Dorian, please pick up your photo packet during lunch in front of the Athletics & Activities office. Retake Day is October 4.

Homecoming Dance / Ticket Info / Guest Contracts Falcons, come join us for “Eclipse At Dawn” homecoming dance on Saturday, October 12th from 8-11pm at Kentlake! Tickets are on sale October 1-9 from the Cashier. Ticket prices per person: $15.00 w/ASB and $20.00 without ASB. KL students who have a waiver on file for free & reduced lunch are eligible for a free Homecoming ticket. Students must present Kentlake ID when purchasing for themselves and their date’s ID if they are also a KL student. If you are bringing a non-Kentlake student to Homecoming, you must complete a Guest Contract form (last day to submit guest contracts is Oct 4). These are required for any non-KL student attending as a guest (one guest per KL student). All students must be clear of fines to purchase dance tickets. To enter the dance, students and guests must present their student ID.

Senior Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd seniors will meet in the PAC during their Homeroom for our first Senior Meeting of the year – we will be discussing graduation and other topics relevant to seniors! All seniors are expected to attend, including Full-Time Running Start Students. Homeroom is from 8:42-9:15am.

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.

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!

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.

Have you downloaded the new KSD app yet? If you haven't, this is a great time to grab it from Google Play or the App Store! All of your KSD news, events, notifications, and other information all in one convenient place. And Rooms are launching on Tuesday, September 10th, making it even easier to stay connected to teachers and classrooms! Download it today!

September is Attendance Awareness Month! "Be Present, Be Powerful!" is this year's inspiring theme from Attendance Works. KSD is dedicated to encouraging all students to arrive on time and attend every class. Being present is crucial for unlocking their full potential and ensuring the best opportunities for success. Let’s work together to make every moment count and harness the power of consistent attendance!

All KSD schools, buildings, and the Administration Center will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday!

For the 2024-25 school year, breakfast and lunch meals (not a la cart items) are available at no cost for all students at all schools regardless of family or household income. For more information visit https://bit.ly/FreeBreakfastLunch

📅 Secondary Schools First Day Schedule - Middle school 6th graders start at the regular time. 7th and 8th graders start 3 hours late. High School 9th graders start at the normal time. 10th-12th graders start 3 hours late. Kent Laboratory Academy grades 3-12, 7:30-2:10; Connect students 9:05-11:35. Looking forward to a great start! 🎉📚 #OneKSD