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.
Please consider volunteering for our book fair during conference week. At this point, only one parent has signed up. Thank you, Sawyer Woods Families!
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Hello SW Families, check out our weekly newsletter: https://kentsd.edurooms.com/engage/sawyer-woods-elementary/newsletters/the-eagles-perch-50983. Our PTA has a Red Robin takeover event next week—information in the newsletter.
Please check out our weekly family newsletter. I am excited to share some really great data in the newsletter. https://kentsd.edurooms.com/engage/sawyer-woods-elementary/newsletters/the-eagles-perch-50209
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Please Check Out Our Sawyer Woods Family Newsletter https://kentsd.edurooms.com/engage/sawyer-woods-elementary/newsletters/the-eagles-perch-122024
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The Sawyer Woods Giving Tree is live; please consider helping out Sawyer Woods' Families in need of support this holiday season.
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Due to the districtwide closure for power outages in November, the 2024-2025 student calendar has been updated. The optional snow days previously planned for March, April, and May are now regular school days. www.kent.k12.wa.us/calendar
Please see the attached image for information about the SW student yearbook cover design contest. This is a great activity for students to engage in during the four-day weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Mr. Koch
The Kent School District is deeply grateful to voters for passing the Capital and Technology Replacement Levy! Your support ensures our students have the technology, safe buildings, and resources they need to thrive. This levy allows us to upgrade critical infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and create dynamic learning environments for all students.
A huge thank you to our community for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students. Together, we are #OneKSD.
All Kent School District Schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules Monday, November 25. Buses are on normal routes at the regularly scheduled pick-up times.
Please check out our weekly newsletter The Eagle's Perch 11/22/24 https://kentsd.edurooms.com/engage/sawyer-woods-elementary/newsletters/the-eagle-s-perch-11-22-24
Schools Closed Friday, November 22, Administration Campus Open. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff in the aftermath of this severe windstorm. We are working diligently with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to reopen our schools. Currently, there are 17 schools without power and three with unsafe conditions. PSE estimates that power will be restored by Saturday, November 23. Power has been restored at the administration campus. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129
All schools and administration campus will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 21. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to open our schools. As of 6:30 p.m. today, 20 schools and the administration campus are without power caused by the severe windstorm. There are an additional seven schools with power that have unsafe trees or damaged caused by trees that still need to be addressed. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129
All schools closed Wednesday, November 20. Admin campus open. For more information visit https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129.
It’s Election Day! Remember to turn in your ballot to any drop box location by 8:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 5. KSD encourages all registered voters to vote in all elections. Remember to vote!
Hello SW Families, please check out our weekly Sawyer Woods Family Newsletter
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Reminder: No school this Friday, November 1, for Teacher Workshop Day! Let’s take a moment to be thankful for our incredible teachers and dedicated students—your hard work and passion make our schools a wonderful place!
