AP Testing - Students in AP classes, remember to purchase your AP tests by November 8th. This can be done at the cashier’s office or online through InTouch. Tests are $99. Students with a waiver on file for free/reduced lunch must still go through the cashier or InTouch online to order your test. If you have any questions, please ask your AP teacher or Ms. Roberts-Hunkovic in the main office.
Join us for our first Community Connect! Next Tuesday, October 22, you are invited to chat with Superintendent Vela at Kent Laboratory Academy from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/KSDCommunityConnect for more information.
Reminder: It's time to check your mailbox! Ballots have been sent out, so keep an eye out for yours, and remember to vote by November 5.
The Kent School District School Board Special Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.
The Kent School District School Board Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.
Kentlake was buzzing on Thursday as students celebrated the short school week and prepared for homecoming (tonight at 7 at French Field!). Those fresh baked cookies in the student store were hard to resist. #OneKSD
A KSD Reminder: Our final Levy Listening Session is on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us in person at the KSD Board Room or virtually via Zoom. For direct links, visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/events?id=32699665. We hope to see you there!
Reminder: No school on Friday, October 11 for Teacher Workshop Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers and students for their hard work during the first six weeks of school. Your dedication truly makes a difference!
"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.
Winter Sports Registration is OPEN – Register for winter sports online at FinalForms - https://kent-wa.finalforms.com/
To participate in athletics, students will need a current sports physical on file, parent/guardian signature on online registration forms, and student signature on online registration forms. Students will also need to pay for ASB or complete paperwork with cashier for Free & Reduced Lunch benefits. Winter sports programs include:
• Girls’ Wrestling (starts Nov. 18)
• Boys’ Wrestling (starts Nov. 18)
• Boys’ Basketball (starts Nov. 18)
• Girls’ Basketball (starts Nov. 18)
• Girls’ Gymnastics (starts Nov. 11)
• Boys’ Swim & Dive (starts Nov. 18)
• Girls’ Flag Football (starts Nov. 18)
Mark your Calendar! Senior Class Photo on Oct 16 during homeroom!
Yearbook Senior Memory Markers – Parents and guardians of seniors: Do you want to tell your child how special they are? A colored Memory Marker in the KL yearbook is just the way to express your feelings! It’s easy to do and will last a lifetime. Feel free to submit these in color! Senior Memory Markers should be submitted print ready. NOTE: All messages and photos are subject to editing. Space is limited and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Memory Markers must be purchased by February 1st, 2025. Please look for more information, including pricing, on Kentlake’s website or email kentlakeyearbooksubmissions@gmail.com for more information.
Yearbook Senior Portraits – The Kentlake Yearbook class needs your senior pictures! You have an option to either use your picture taken at the beginning of the school year (but make sure you do!) or turn in a picture done by an outside photographer. Turn in senior pictures by Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. Pictures should be emailed to the Kentlake Yearbook email address (kentlakeyearbooksubmissions@gmail.com). Pictures should be at least 300dpi for print quality and measure 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide (it will be in print half that size). Files emailed should be in .jpg (.jpeg) format. It would also be great if you included an email where we can contact you should there be any corruption with your file.
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.
