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
Tomorrow is individual student picture day! Say cheese : )
Retakes will be on November 12th.
Dear Sawyer Woods Elementary families,
Our PTA fall fundraiser starts Today and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $20,000.00 for student programs.
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Create your Family Dashboard by registering TONIGHT at https://www.shopfund.com/
2. Add each of your students to your Family Dashboard and share custom student support links with family & friends.
3. Purchases and prize credits will automatically divide evenly among all students on your Family Dashboard.
*Online supporters only need to shop one time to support all of the students in your family!
REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Just for registering and sharing our fundraiser, your child/children will earn our "special" collectible! "DUNK"
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Fundraiser Links:
* Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/1005875269?share=copy)
* How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340)
* Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/ES5egi)
* Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/OGMP40)
NOTE: family and friends can shop online or by cash & check.
Shop online with your students personal shopping link.
Shop through the catalog using the paper order form. Pay by cash or check.
Checks are to be written out to Sawyer Woods PTA.
If cash and check sales are made, packets WITH PAYMENT are DUE no later than Thursday, October 10th.
Local orders should arrive for pick up the week of November 18th. We'll send notices in advance.
Out of town family and friends can support your sale by ordering online and having items shipped to their home!
Donations count toward student prizes. Every $20 donated under this fundraiser counts as 1 item sold.
REGISTER TONIGHT TO EARN OUR "GO WILD DOUBLE BONUS"! Students who register tonight will receive "DUNK" our Big Foot custom collectible plus one additional "WILD THINGZ" collectible. Two prizes just for registering the first day of our sale!
On behalf of myself and Sawyer Woods PTA, thank you for helping to make our fundraiser a success.
SW PTA: Mark your calendar parents! Fall fundraiser starts next Wednesday, 9/25/24 through Thursday, 10/10/24!
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.
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.
***Fifth Grade Camp Osprey Parent Presentation ***
From Osprey Staff After September 19th Open House.
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!
Join us for our Open House on Thursday, September 19th; see your child's classroom from 7:00-8:00 PM, but Kona Ice will be slinging shaved ice from 6:30-8:00 PM; please consume the shaved ice outside before entering the classrooms.
5th grade will be doing classroom rotations with presentations starting at 7:30 PM.
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
Join us for our meet and greet. Bring your school supplies and a donation to our new food backpack program.
https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/
We have a new website- KSD and Sawyer Woods Elementary. Check it out! Over the next few weeks, we will build our website to include more helpful school-specific information.
A big thanks to our KSD Leadership Team for joining forces this week to create a "School Supply Salad!" Your generosity makes a big difference for our students! Watch a short video.
The first day of Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 3! We can't wait to welcome our newest scholars to KSD this fall! School supply lists are available on each school's website.
