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.
Thank you, City of Kent, for your generous donation of backpacks and school supplies for students at Kent-Meridian High School! Mayor Dana Ralph (a KMHS alum) stopped by today to deliver the items.
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
Calling all parents. Are you interested in knowing more about KM's International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Come join us for an IB Informational Meeting to learn more about how IB develops lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference.
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
Hey Royals! Do you need a dress or a suit for the dance.
KM Open House - Thank you everyone for coming and meeting your student's teachers. We loved welcoming you to KM.
Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
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.
Hey Families:
Next Wednesday, September 18, 2024 is KM's Open House.
Please join us in the PAC at 6:30 PM. You will then have a chance to follow your student's schedule and meet their teachers.
Please see email for more details.
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!
KM families,
On Tuesday September 3rd our 10th and 11th grade students will be getting their pictures taken for ID cards and the yearbook. On Thursday the 5th, our 9th and 12th graders will be getting their pictures taken. For more information or to order pictures, please go to https://hpw.lifetouch.com/accounts/70758/flyers/439232362 or https://hpw.lifetouch.com/accounts/70758/flyers/439232359
